African Safari to Kenya 2024

African Safari to Kenya 2024

June 29:

Met on arrival at Jomo Kenyatta Airport, and escorted to Tamarind Tree Hotel for a stay of 2 nights.

June 30:

Breakfast and at 10.00 a.m. drive to David Sheldrick Orphanage where they take care of orphaned baby elephants. Visit the Giraffe Centre, Kazuri Bead Factory and Utamaduni Crafts Centre. Lunch at Tamarind, Karen Blixen’s former house. Dinner at Carnivore Restaurant. Overnight at Tamarind Tree Hotel.

July 01:

8.00 a.m. After breakfast, transfer to Wilson Airport for flight to Sweetwaters Tented Camp (9.30 – 10.30hrs). 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. Dinner and overnight.

July 02:

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 further game drive including an optional visit to the Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Dinner and overnight.

July 03:

Breakfast and at 8.00 a.m. drive (140kms, 3hrs) further north Samburu National Reserve. Arrive at Larsens 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. 3 night stay.

July 04 & 05:

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: Larsens Tented Camp.

July 06:

Breakfast and at 8.00 a.m. transfer to the airstrip for private charter fight (10.00 – 11.00hrs) to Chui Lodge at Lake Naivasha where you will have a 2 night stay.

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 the Oserian flower farm, Boat trips on Lake Naivasha, Bush breakfasts and Sundowners, Limited laundry.

July 07:

This morning’s breakfast will be by the lake in a lavish setting. 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 game drive back to have a gourmet dinner prepared especially for us by a renowned chef.

July 08:

Breakfast and then transfer to LOLDIA airstrip for the scheduled flight (10.20-11.00hrs) to Entim Camp and Maasai 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. Laundry is included. All meals and overnight. Entim Camp offers a hot air balloon safari. Dinner and overnight: Entim Camp.

July 09 – 11:

THREE DAYS 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. Wi-Fi is available in the lounge at no charge, but it can be spotty in this outlying area. All meals and overnights: Entim Camp.

• Optional Balloon Safari at additional cost.

July 12:

After breakfast, transfer to the Airstrip for your flight 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 to the USA or beyond. Please remember that your flight reservations back to the USA on July 12 needs to be AFTER 3:00 pm. We will not arrive in Nairobi until at least 12:30 pm.

Safari Cost:

• $14,957 per person Double Occupancy. NOTE: Please ask for children’s pricing. No one under the age of 12 please
• Discount for Check or Bank Transfer (not a credit card payment): $14,467 per person double occupancy
• $2000 single room supplement
• A $3500 deposit is required at the time of your reservation.

Payment Schedule:

• Deposit of $3500 per person is due to confirm reservation
• Second Deposit due on or before December 1, 2023
• Third Deposit due on or before February 1, 2024
• Final Deposit due on or before APRIL 1, 2024

Included:

• All Safari Transport (including air fare within Kenya), Game Drives and Airport Transfers with Private Safari Minibuses with pop-up roofs and Services of English Speaking Drives/Guides with Bottled Water in the Vehicles Cooler for your Exclusive Use.
• All Daily Game Park Entrance Fees
• All Meals While on Tour
• All Gratuities and Tips: Porters, Room Stewards, Waiters, Safari Game Drivers, Transportation Drivers and from the NBO Airport
• All Lodging
• 1 Rolling Duffle Bag, sent to you pre safari and yours to keep
• Limited Laundry as noted
• Flying Doctors Temporary Membership

NOT Included:

• International Airfare
• Visa for Kenya. (This is purchased before you leave the USA)
• Items of Personal Nature
• Alcoholic Beverages and Soft Drinks that are Not included with tour
• TRAVEL INSURANCE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Pricing is subject to change due to Kenyan Government or Kenyan Camps or Hotel price increases

In the event of any cancellation:

1. Before December 1, 2024, All initial deposits EXCEPT FOR THE COST OF THE ROLLING DUFFLE BAG ($100) will be refunded as this is yours to keep.
2. After December 1, NO INITIAL DEPOSIT REFUNDS.
3. Between 120 – 60 days prior to date of stay 41% of the total cost will be charged.
4. Between 60 – 35 days prior to date of stay 61% of the total cost will be charged.
5. Between 35 – Arrival date ( No Show) 100% of the total cost will be charged.