Elegance Safari
Nairobi - Mt Kenya - Maasai Mara
SAFARI STYLE
Our Elegance Safari showcases the premier national parks and reserves with daily game drives and numerous opportunities to explore Africa’s beauty. You will achieve an up-close and personal experience of the land, wildlife & cultural diversity.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrive Nairobi
Jambo! Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, you will be met by a representative from OTA who will assist with the transfer to your accommodation. Before checking in you will be briefed on your program ahead.
Day 2: Nairobi Excursions
After breakfast, depart to David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage situated on the outskirts of Nairobi. The Sanctuary is run by Daphne Sheldrick and is set in the grounds of her house. Here you will see the orphaned animals and meet the people who handle and care for these animals. Later, visit a nature centre run by the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife. An elevated observation walkway allows you to get face-to-face with 18-foot-tall Rothschild’s giraffes. Lunch at Karen Blixen Coffee Gardens.
Approximate Price: US$2385 per person
Inclusions:
- Superior accommodation throughout the tour
- Meals as stipulated on the itinerary
- Transportation 4 x 4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for game viewing & photography on shared basis
- Services of an English-speaking driver-guide
- All game viewing drives
- All parks entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary
- All Government taxes and levies
- Mineral water during game drives
- All meet and greet services
- 24 hours stand-by contact number
- On safari accessories in each vehicle: First-aid kit, wildlife books, a pair of binoculars, cool box and fire extinguisher
- Local flight from Nanyuki to Maasai Mara
- Local flight from Maasai Mara to Nairobi
- Excursions in Nairobi & entrance fees
Not Included:
- All items of personal nature e.g. telephone call bills, fax/email bills etc.
- Tipping (recommended for hotel staff US$5 & Guides US$10 per day
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
- International flights and departure taxes
- Laundry services
- Any other item(s) not included in our itinerary
- Visa fees
- Excursions while on safari
After lunch, follow in the footsteps of Karen Blixen as you travel towards the Ngong Hills, you feel swept immediately onto the film set of Out of Africa the moment you arrive. The old colonial farmhouse is simple, housing a few items that Karen Blixen chose and once enjoyed herself.
Thereafter, you will be driven back to the hotel.
Included meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Nairobi to Mt Kenya Region
Depart for Nanyuki this morning arriving at your accommodation in time for lunch.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Approximate driving time: 3 1/2 hours
Day 4: Ol Pejeta Conservancy
After breakfast drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a privately-owned 24,000 acre reserve. Game here includes a parade of elephants, giraffes, zebras and impalas among other animals. You will also visit the 200-acre chimpanzee sanctuary established by the Kenya Wildlife Service and the Jane Goodall Institute. Over twenty orphaned and abused chimps reside here while becoming rehabilitated so they may be reintroduced to the wild. Also found here are almost 400 bird species in the savannah grasslands and riverine forests, including Augur Buzzard, Black Kite and African Harrier Hawk. Picnic lunch will served followed by an afternoon game viewing drive. Later drive back to your accommodation for dinner and relaxation.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Mt Kenya to Maasai Mara Game Reserve
This morning your short flight takes you to the world-famous Maasai Mara Game Reserve, backdrop to 'the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth', the annual migration of over one million wildebeest. Arrive in time for lunch at your accommodation. After lunch, spend the afternoon on safari in Kenya's most popular reserve. Drive back to the accommodation in time for a swim, a hot shower, campfire cocktails and dinner.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Maasai Mara Game Reserve
One more day will be spent on safari in Africa's richest wildlife viewing arena. Historically teeming with wildlife, the Mara hosts Kenya's largest lion prides and elephant herds. Other predators include leopard, cheetah and spotted hyena, while in the Mara River you will see fat pods of hippo and vast Nile crocodiles. Other highlights include giraffe, topi, gazelle, zebra, buffalo and over 550 species of birds. Spend the evening in camp where on some days colorful Maasai dance and cultural performances may be offered as entertainment.
Optional activities abound while you’re in the Maasai Mara. You can try a balloon safari for an exhilarating experience over the savannah as the sun rises and the animals are more active. If you wish, you can also visit a Maasai Village to experience this nomadic tribe’s way of life and see their colourful culture.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Depart Maasai Mara
A last chance to photograph that awesome sunrise before your flight back to Nairobi. You will be met at the Wilson airport by your driver-guide and representative who will assist with the transfer to one of the city restaurants for lunch before being transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight back home.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Say good bye to this wonderful country and promise to join us on another expedition!
