7D, 6N Experience Magical Kenya

Welcome to Nairobi! The name comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyrobi, which translates to “cool water”, a reference to the Nairobi River which flows through the city.  Nairobi is world famous for being the only National Park to be found within a capital city in the whole world.

Maasai Mara, also sometimes spelled Masai Mara and locally known simply as The Mara, is a large national game reserve in Narok, Kenya. It is named in honour of the Maasai people, the ancestral inhabitants of the area. Their description of the area when looked at from afar: “Mara” means “spotted” in the local Maasai language, because of the short bushy trees which   dot the landscape.

Maasai Mara is one of the wildlife conservation and wilderness areas in Africa, with its populations of lion, leopard, cheetah and African bush elephant. It also hosts the Great Migration, which secured it as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa, and as one of the ten Wonders of the World.

WELCOME TO KENYA

7D, 6N AMAZING KENYA EXPERIENCE

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi

Arrive at the Jomo Kenyatta international airport from where our driver will pick you up and transfer to your hotel. On your way to the hotel, enjoy the scenic view of Nairobi while on the Nairobi Expressway which is a 27 kilometres (17 miles) toll road in Kenya. Check in to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Hotel: Sarova Panafric

Meal Plan: Half Board

Day 2: Nairobi-Elementaita

After breakfast drive to Lake Elementaita where you will arrive in time for lunch. Tucked among golden-barked acacia trees, under the shadow of ancient volcanoes, is Lake Elementeita. It is a truly magical lake setting with a small, immaculately maintained t accommodation on the shores of Lake Elementeita, a flamingo filled Lake in Kenya’s Soysambu Conservancy. Arrive in time for lunch, have lunch, and after lunch head out to L.  Elementaita for an experience of the Lake. After, head back to hotel for dinner and overnigt stay.

Hotel: Sentrim Elementaita

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 3: Elementaita-Naivasha

After breakfast, proceed to Naivasha. At Lake Naivasha you will go for a boat ride to Crescent Island. Crescent Island is one of the scenic and breath taking wildlife sanctuary situated along L. Naivasha. Get an opportunity to have a nature walk alongside zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, waterbucks, antelopes, and a variety of birds. After the walk, and doing other activities on Island, depart back to the shores by boat. After, head back to hotel for dinner and overnigt stay.

Hotel: Sentrim Elementaita

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 4: Elementaita-Masai Mara

Our driver will pick you up for you safari. Departure from Nairobi for Masai Mara. Along the way, you will have a scenic drive down into the Great Rift Valley, onwards to Masai Mara, Kenya’s premier game reserve. Stop briefly en-route at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint to enjoy the stunning views of what is the world’s largest Valley, said to be even visible from space. Arrive at Masai Mara for lunch. The afternoon/evening game drive at  allows spotting of the magnificent wildlife in the park ranging from the Big Cats such as Lion, Leopard & Cheetah to Rhino, Elephant and Wildebeest.

Hotel: Keekorok Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 5: Full day safari in a Masai Mara

Enjoy a Full day in Masai Mara.  As your safari is private, your game drive timings are flexible, but our driver and guide will inform you of the days activities. You may also choose to have a full day game drive. An optional visit to a Maasai village can be planned at a cost after breakfast. This visit reveals the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience. You can also enjoy balloon experience over the vast Masai Mara at an extra cost.

Return to your lodge by for Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Hotel: Keekorok Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 6: Mara-Nairobi

At the break of dawn, enjoy the beautiful sunrise.  Enjoy your relaxed breakfast and prepare to check out of the hotel. Embark on your journey back to Nairobi and drop off at the hotel for your last night stay in Kenya.

Hotel: Sarova Panafric

Meal Plan: Half Board

Day 7: End of Safari

At the break of dawn, enjoy the beautiful sunrise.  Enjoy your relaxed breakfast and prepare to check out of the hotel. Drop off at the airport for your flight.

Rates are as below:

*We can customise the itinerary to your preference*

Pricing Notes:-

• The rates are per person sharing based on number of pax per vehicle.
• Rates are priced as per usd ($)
• SRS is applicable over and above the per adult sharing rate (2 pax rate) when a room is occupied by 1 Adult, whether alone or sharing with a child/ren.
• The rate for the Single Room Supplement (SRS) has to be added to the cost of per person sharing rate on 2 pax column.
• Cut off (Till how many days before we can book package); 1 week prior, subject to hotel and/ or vehicle availability.
• Rooms to open for selling as per according to respective hotel availability.
• Child Sharing with Adult Rate remains the same whether with bed or with no bed. Hotels will provide a maximum of 1 extra bed per room ie the maximum configuration of a room will be either 3 single beds, or a double bed and an extra (single) bed.
• Infant under 2yrs sharing with Adults: Foc (Free of Charge).
• Tours to start and end within the date bands indicated under the Period Column. If the tour extends to the next date band (season/period), kindly request for rates.
• Rates are exclusive of holiday’s supplement (Easter Holiday; 29^th March-2nd April)

*Please note that NO Bookings have been made and confirmation will be subject to availability on reservation*

Cost Includes: –

• 6 nights Accommodation as stipulated in the itinerary or similar.
• All transportation and transfers
• Private transportation in a Customised 4WD Safari Land cruiser (non-ac) with pop-up roof for easy game viewing & photography during safari
• Services of an experienced English-speaking driver-guide.
• Game viewing drives as indicated in the itinerary.
• All Government taxes & levies as per itinerary.
• All meet and greet services.
• Masai Mara park fees, crescent Island fees, L. Elementaita, boat ride
• All arrival and departure transfers as per itinerary.
• All meals as indicated in the itinerary.
• Drinking water in the vehicle while on Safari; 2 bottles per person per safari

Cost excludes: –

• Community fee
• All items of personal nature e.g., laundry services, telephone call bills, fax/email bills etc,
• Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and driver-guide(s).
• All alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
• Optional activities and any other item(s) not included in our itinerary.
• Concession fees (In case of any new fees introduced by parks etc without our knowledge)
• Airfare and Visa.
  • Flying doctors’ coverage

*We highly recommended you to have your personal insurance*

Please Note:

1. A Maximum of 2 Singles will be extended per group at Single Room Rate. Any additional Single rooms will be charged at double room rate.
2. All quotations are based on current Government Park Tariffs. Park fees are subject to change without prior notice.
3. Tourists’ Visa to Kenya should be applied for on-line on https://www.etakenya.go.ke/en as manual visa on arrival is no longer available.
4. Personal travel insurance cover is recommended for all visitors to East Africa
5. We shall NOT be liable for any excursions or extra services NOT booked through our office while on tour.
6. Please restrict baggage per person to 15 kilos if you are taking a domestic flight and 20 kilos if you are doing a road safari. Soft bags are preferable
7. It is mandatory for travellers returning to some countries from Kenya to be in possession of a valid Yellow Fever Certificate; and currently a COVID vaccination certificate. As well, anyone entering Kenya should have a COVID negative PCR certificate taken less than 72hrs prior to arrival. Costs of any tests/vaccinations are NOT included in the quote above. Kindly reconfirm on the requirements before confirming any booking.
8. Plastic bags are illegal in Kenya as we are on a positive effort to reduce the impact of plastics on our environment.  The ban applies to:

• Carrier bags with handles & with or without gussets.
• Flat bags without handles & without gussets.

Please take note that if you are travelling to Kenya, plastic bags that match the above description, including duty free bags, will be confiscated at the airport. There is however a bigger risk that if anyone is caught using these plastic bags, the fine is Ksh. 4, 000, 000 (approximately USD 38 000) or prison sentences of up to four years. Single use plastic is not allowed in the Kenyan protected areas. Kindly bring along your refillable water bottles.

9. Cancellation Policy:

Low Season (01^st March – 31^st May)

Cancellations received less than 40 days prior to arrival will be subject to the following cancellation fees;

• 40 – 31 days is 30% of the tour cost
• 30 – 16 days is 50% of the tour cost
• 15 – 6 days is 75% of the tour cost
• 5 days – No Show is 100% of the tour cost

Shoulder Season (02^nd January – 28^th February; June; 01^st October – 19^th December)

Cancellations received less than 50 days prior to arrival will be subject to the following cancellation fees;

• 50 – 41 days is 30% of the tour cost
• 40 – 31 days is 50% of the tour cost
• 30 – 15 days is 75% of the tour cost
• 14 days – No Show is 100% of the tour cost

 Peak Season (01^st July – 30^th September; 20^th December – 01^st January)

Cancellations received less than 60 days prior to arrival will be subject to the following cancellation fees;

• 60 – 51 days is 35% of the tour cost
• 50 – 41 days is 50% of the tour cost
• 40 – 15 days is 75% of the tour cost
• 14 days – No Show is 100% of the tour cost

* The Customer may incur further cancellation charges from some Suppliers. These charges can vary depending on the cancellation policies of the respective suppliers.

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