African Safari to Kenya 2025

African Safari to Kenya 2025

July 9, 2025:

Met on arrival at Jomo Kenyatta Airport, and escorted to Tamarind Tree Hotel for a stay of 2 nights. 1 Cocktail Welcome Beverage is included at the bar at Tamarind Tree Hotel upon arrival. https://www.tamarindtreehotels.com/.

July 10:

Breakfast (Coffee and Tea provided) and at 10.00 a.m. drive to David Sheldrick Orphanage where they take care of orphaned baby elephants. Visit the Giraffe Centre and Utamaduni Crafts Centre. Lunch at Tamarind (water is included), Karen Blixen’s former house. Dinner at Tamarind Brasserie (Water is included). Overnight at Tamarind Tree Hotel.

July 11:

Breakfast and transfer to Wilson Airport for scheduled flight to Nanyuki Airstrip (09.30 – 10.30hrs). Met on arrival and transfer to Sweetwaters Tented Camp. The camp lies in the heart of the expansive Ol Pejeta Conservancy with magnificent views across the plains to the snowcapped peaks of Mount Kenya. You will be staying in the ultra-luxury Morani Tents for 2 nights. Lunch and afternoon game drive. Coffee and Tea provided. Dinner and overnight: Sweetwaters Tented Camp. https://www.serenahotels.com/sweetwaters/.

July 12:

Early morning game drive in the conservancy. Host to all the members of the Big Five; elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo and leopard. You will also have the chance to see some of the unique northern species found in the north of Kenya like the reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s Zebra and Oryx. Back to the camp for breakfast and lunch. 3.00 pm game drive including an optional visit to the Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Coffee and Tea are provided. Dinner and overnight: Sweetwaters Tented Camp.

July 13:

After breakfast drive (140kms, 2.5hrs) to Samburu National Reserve to Elephant Bedroom Camp set amidst trees along the banks of Uaso Nyiro River for lunch. Afternoon game viewing where in addition to elephants & lions you can expect to see the unique “northern species” reticulated giraffe, Beisa Oryx, Grevy’s Zebra and the graceful long necked Gerenuk. Dinner and overnight: Elephant Bedroom Camp. https://www.atua-enkop.com/elephant-bedroom-camp.

July 14 & 15:

Breakfast each morning among the local elephants. Morning (6.30 am) and afternoon (3.30 pm) game drives to see more of Samburu’s typically northern species. The parks vivid colors and sharp contrasts between sky, bush and sand make Samburu a photographer’s paradise. All meals and overnights: Elephant Bedroom Camp (Selected drinks included in your stay).

July 16:

Breakfast and at 8.00 a.m. transfer to Kalama Airstrip for flight (09.15 – 10.15hrs) to Chui Lodge at Lake Naivasha where you will have 2 nights stay. Dinner and overnight: Chui Lodge. Included: Wildlife Conservancy fees. Soft drinks, mineral water, beers & house wines. Exclusive use of the Oserian Wildlife Sanctuary for day & night game drives. Guided bush walks. Visit to an Oserian flower farm, Boat trips on Lake Naivasha, Bush breakfasts and Sundowners, Limited laundry. Horseback Riding is available at an additional cost. https://www.oseriantwolakes.com/chuilodge

July 17:

This morning’s breakfast will be by the lake in a lavish setting, (depending on the lake level, it could be onsite in a wonderful meadow). Explore the surrounding area that has many different species of beautiful birds. After breakfast, you will be taken on a boat ride around Lake Naivasha, then back to the lodge for lunch. Relax by the pool until time for the sundowner. A bonfire awaits with the staff serving appetizers and cocktails. A night game drive back to have a gourmet dinner prepared especially for us by a renowned chef. Overnight: Chui Lodge.

July 18:

Breakfast and then transfer to LOLDIA airstrip for the scheduled flight (10.45-12.00hrs) to Masai Mara Game Reserve. Home to lion, elephant, buffalo, cheetah, zebra, giraffe, impalas and gazelles. Met -on arrival at the airstrip with your private 4-WD Land cruisers and transferred to the camp for lunch and a stay of 4 nights. At 3:30 pm, and the following days, you will go on morning (6:30 am) and afternoon game drives in this 1800-sq km game reserve of rolling plains, woodlands and rivers that make up the Maasai Mara Triangle, one of world’s richest wildlife
sanctuaries. You will also visit the Mara River to look for crocodile and hippo. All meals and overnight. A drink package to include selected
alcohol, beer, wine, and beverages, is available at $40 per person per night. Dinner and overnight: Tipilikwani Camp. https://www.atuaenkop.com/tipilikwani-mara-camp.

July 19 – 21:

6.30 am early morning game drive. Return for breakfast at around 9:00 or choose to stay out until lunch. Packed breakfast during your game drive. If you select to return for breakfast, you will go out on another game drive around 10:00 am and return for the 12:30 pm lunch. Relax in camp until 3:30 pm when you will go out on another game drive. Back in camp around dusk. Dinner is served around 8:00 pm. All meals and overnights:
Tipilikwani Camp. Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari at extra cost.

July 22:

After breakfast, transfer to the Airstrip for your flight (10.45-12.00hrs) to Nairobi. Met on arrival and brought to your day-rooms at Ole Sereni Hotel, located next to Nairobi National Park until 6.00 pm. Later, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta Airport for your departure flight. https://ole-sereni.com/.

All costs are based on double occupancy. Please advise if you are 3+ staying in the same accommodations as this could amount to a discount.

$15,975.00 cash payment each of 16 total people traveling in 4 vehicles.
($16,535 credit card payment)

$16,252.00 each of 15 total people traveling in 4 vehicles.
($17,103 credit card payment)

$16,695.00 each of 12 total people traveling in 4 vehicles.
($17,280 credit card payment)

$16,935.00 each of 10 total people traveling in 3 vehicles.
($17,528.00 credit card payment)

$17,050.00 each of 8 total people traveling in 2 vehicles.
($17,647.00 credit card payment)

$18,100.00 each of 6 total people traveling in 1 vehicle.
($18,734.00 credit card payment)

$2490.00 single room supplement for singles.
($2577.00 credit card payment)

DEPOSITS:

$3500 per person deposit is required to confirm your reservation. This can be done by Check or Zelle, or by Credit Card at a cost of $3623. 100% of the deposit is fully refundable up until January 2, 2025*

YOUR PAYMENT INCLUDES:

1) All 13 night Accommodations, Meals, Tips and Gratuities
2) All Park Entrance Fees
3) Transportation and Airport Transfers
4) All Game Drives in a 4WD Landcruisers vehicle with services of English speaking driver/guides
5) Bottled Water in your vehicle while on safari
6) Alcoholic Beverages as noted by each camp
7) Wheeled Duffle Bag and Hat, which are yours to keep
8) Day Rooms are provided at Ole Sereni Hotel on your final day until 6:00 pm before traveling to NBO (Nairobi) Airport to your final destination, along with provided airport transportation. If you need to extend this time, please advise.
9) Flying Doctors Temporary Membership

NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR PAYMENT:

1) Kenya Visa (purchased on line before travel)
2) International Air Tickets
3) Alcohol / Liquor / Beverages / Water, that is not included in your package or in any of the restaurants that meals are included
4) Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride
5) Trip Insurance (Highly Recommended)
6) Items of Personal Nature

CANCELLATION FEES:*

• March 1, 2025 to April 9, 2025, 25% of the total cost will be charged.
• April 10, 2025 to Sunday, May 4, 2025, 35% of the total cost will be charged
• May 5, 2025 to Monday, May 19, 2025 60% of the total cost will be charged
• May 20, 2025 to July 9, 2025 100% of the total cost will be charged

*At the time of your booking deposit, you will have until January 2, 2025 to get a full refund. January 3, 2025 to February 28, 2025 will incur a fee of $150 for the rolling travel bag and travel accessories that have been shipped to you and are yours to keep.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Kenya Park fees and Kenya air flight costs, included in your costs, may be increased at any time. You will be advised and responsible for charges if these fees increase and will be charged accordingly. We reserve the right to change the itinerary but advance notice will be given.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE:*

Initial Deposit $3500 per person
Second Deposit Due on or before January 2, 2025
Third Deposit Due on or before February 28, 2025.
Final Deposit Due on or before April 10, 2025
* Deposit amount will be determined by the number of people signed up for the safari.