Kenya Tours
Best of Kenya Safari
Explore Aberdare National Park, the Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru on this Best of Kenya Small Group Safari.
Tour Overview
This 7-day road safari features both traditional safari lodges and a luxury tented camp experience. First comes the Afro-Alpine scenery of the world-famous Aberdare National Park. In contrast, the northern Samburu district offers a starkly arid beauty. The safari also showcases the renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. Finally, it reveals the glory of Lake Nakuru National Park, home to over one million flamingos.
You can extend the tour to cover Tanzania. You can also add a beach extension on the beautiful Kenyan coast. In short, this tour is a great value way to experience the best that Kenya has to offer. It also departs every Friday, and there are many guaranteed departures. Therefore, planning your Kenya holiday is simple.
Day By Day
Your Itinerary
DAY 1
In the Mountains of the Aberdares
Drive to the famous Aberdare National Park, dubbed "Scotland with Lions". In this Afro-Alpine realm, elephants roam lichen-hung forests and waterfalls plunge into churning pools. After that, arrive in time for lunch at The Aberdares Country Club. Then transfer (with a small overnight bag) into the exclusive sanctuary surrounding The Ark. This secluded lodge was designed to resemble Noah's Ark. It is also renowned for game-watching around its private waterhole.
Overnight in The Ark 路 Meals included: Lunch, dinner
DAY 2
North to Samburu
Drive north to "Born Free" country, where Joy and George Adamson raised Elsa the lion cub. Then continue to Shaba National Reserve, famous for elephants and lions. Later, arrive for lunch at the Sarova Shaba Game Lodge, set within extensive gardens along the Ewaso Nyiro River. Afterwards, enjoy an afternoon game drive and evening Samburu dance performances.
Overnight in Sarova Shaba Game Lodge 路 Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 3
On Safari in Shaba
Spend a full day on safari in Shaba, with early-morning, morning and afternoon game drives. Shaba is home to large elephant herds and healthy numbers of lions, leopards and cheetahs. In addition, there are plentiful plains game, reticulated giraffes, rare Beisa oryx, kudus and gerenuks.
Overnight in Sarova Shaba Game Lodge 路 Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 4
Lake Nakuru
Drive to Lake Nakuru, the most famous of the Great Rift Valley lakes. It is also home to a shifting population of over one million flamingos. Arrive for lunch at the Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, which overlooks Kenya's premier black rhino sanctuary. Then spend the afternoon on safari in the reserve.
Overnight in Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge 路 Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 5
To the Masai Mara
Drive to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, backdrop to the annual migration of over one million wildebeest. Arrive for lunch at the Sarova Mara Game Camp, a luxury tented camp. Then enjoy an afternoon game drive. Later, evening activities include Maasai dance and music performances and guided cultural talks by the local community.
Overnight in Sarova Mara Game Camp 路 Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 6
On Safari in the Mara
A full day on safari awaits in Africa's richest wildlife-viewing arena. It is also home to Kenya's largest lion prides and elephant herds. There are early-morning, morning and afternoon game drives. In addition, there are nightly Maasai dance performances in camp.
Overnight in Sarova Mara Game Camp 路 Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 7
Up the Rift Valley to Nairobi
Drive back down the Great Rift Valley to Nairobi and transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Alternatively, we can arrange additional Nairobi accommodation or a beach extension on the Kenyan coast. Contact us for details.
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Included & Excluded
What’s Included
Accommodation and meals as stipulated in the itinerary – breakfast, lunch and dinner
Transportation in a shared chauffeur-driven safari vehicle with pop-up roof for easy game viewing and photography
Services of an English-speaking driver-guide, game viewing drives and park entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary
A guaranteed window seat in each vehicle, shared between 5 or 7 people
All meet and greet services
All government taxes and levies
Two-way long-range high frequency radio communication in each vehicle. Each vehicle also carries a first aid kit, wildlife books, binoculars, cool box and fire extinguisher.
What’s Not Included
International travel to the start and end point – contact us for information and flight options
Any airport taxes
Travel insurance
Any visa requirements
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks plus meals other than those mentioned on the program
Expenditure of a personal nature, laundry, telephone bills, drinks, souvenirs, tips etc.
Tips and gratuities for hotel, lodge, camp staff and driver-guides. As a guide, budget approx. $2-4pp/day for lodge staff, $1 per bag for porters and $10-12pp/day for driver-guides.
Early check-in / late checkout fees if required
Concession fees (in case of any new fees introduced by parks without our knowledge)
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Dates & Prices
Guaranteed departures every Friday.
From 拢2,495 to 拢3,320 per person, based on two people sharing per room
From 拢145 to 拢875
Good to Know
Travel Information
Safety, Passport, Visa and Health Information
We strongly recommend that you check your government's travel advisory for up-to-date information and advice about your destination. For example, it covers safety and security, entry requirements, health, local laws and customs. For UK citizens, check the latest Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advice for Kenya.
Your passport should be valid for 6 months from the date you arrive, with at least two blank pages. You also need a visa to enter Kenya. Kenyan entry visas are issued exclusively electronically. Therefore, apply for your e-visa before departure via the official e-visa website. British passport holders aged 16 and over require a valid individual visa.
At least 8 weeks before your trip, check the latest country-specific health advice. The National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) publishes this on the TravelHealthPro website. Also, discuss yellow fever vaccination with your health advisor, particularly given past outbreaks in some counties. In addition, cholera, malaria, dengue fever and other insect-borne infections occur in Kenya.
The coastal areas are predominantly Muslim. Therefore, dress conservatively away from tourist resorts, especially during Ramadan or when visiting religious areas. Smoking in public is prohibited outside designated areas. Drug offences carry heavy fines and jail sentences, with up to 10 years for possession. In addition, photography of official buildings, embassies and airports can lead to detention. Plastic bags are banned, and it is illegal to destroy Kenyan currency. Homosexual activity is also illegal. Moreover, public displays of affection between same-sex couples could lead to arrest. You must carry ID at all times. A passport copy is normally acceptable, although some officers may insist on the original. Finally, it is illegal to buy, sell or trade protected wildlife or their parts without a licence. This includes the CITES ivory ban.
What to Bring
Lightweight clothing which can be layered is advisable, with a warmer jumper for occasional cooler evenings. Also bring beachwear and swimwear if taking a beach extension or using hotel pools. In addition, we suggest a light raincoat. Lightweight comfortable shoes/trainers and sandals are ideal footwear.
Please allow yourself one main piece of luggage and a day-sack. You're expected to carry your own baggage, so don't overload yourself. For example, a soft wheely bag may be easier to manage than a suitcase. We also recommend a sunhat, sunscreen, a torch, insect repellent and a water bottle. Finally, consider a solar charger for your phone and other electronics.
While You're There
The currency is the Kenyan Shilling (KES). ATMs are widely available in Nairobi and main towns, and credit cards are also widely accepted. However, it's unlikely you'll be able to exchange Scottish or Northern Irish banknotes in Kenya.
Kenya uses type G plugs (three rectangular pins in a triangular pattern), on a 240V/50Hz supply. Kenya is on GMT+3. In addition, wi-fi is common in hotels, lodges, restaurants and cafes across touristed areas.
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