Kenya Classic

Go in search of the big 5 in three of Kenya's most picturesque regions.

The vast open grassy plains of the Masai Mara stretch out before you, you have already seen lion and buffalo and plenty of other game to boot and you can still look forward to elephants in Amboseli, maybe rhino if you are lucky and later, if your luck holds, you might spot the elusive leopard near Lake Nakuru. Things are looking up for your classic Kenya safari.

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• Witness a cheetah hunt on the Masai Mara plains
  
• Marvel at Elephants playing in the swamps of Amboseli
  
• Have your breath taken away as a million flamingos take flight
  
• Search out the big 5 in three of Kenya's greatest parks
  
• Stay in stylish accommodation throughout

Day 1: Nairobi

Upon arrival into Nairobi, you will be met and transferred to the Safari Park Hotel. Afternoon at leisure.

Accommodation: Safari Park Hotel
Basis: Bed and breakfast basis

Day 2 - 3: Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve

Leaving Nairobi after breakfast, you'll travel towards Kenya's fertile highlands and head down the Rift Escarpment on a road built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II. Look for the charming chapel they built at the foot of the escarpment. You'll pass the impressive Longonot earth satellite station as you head across the Valley to Narok, and then travel across acres of wheat and barley, before you reach the Masai Mara and your lodge, Mara Simba, in time for lunch. Stay in luxury for 2 nights and enjoy morning and afternoon game drives and excellent game viewing.

Accommodation: Mara Simba
Basis: Full board

Day 4 Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru

Leaving the Masai Mara after breakfast, you'll travel across the ‘breadbasket’ of Kenya, where acres of wheat and barley litter the landscape as you head north to Narok, the district headquarters of this part of Maasailand. Now travel across the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley, keeping an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle as you head up the Mau Escarpment, before arriving at Lake Nakuru. The waters here are often coloured shimmering flamingo pink, from thousands of the beautiful birds lining its shores. After lunch at Lake Nakuru Lodge, depart for an afternoon game drive in Nakuru National Park before continuing to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge
Basis: Full board basis

Day 5 - 6: Lake Nakuru - Amboseli National Park

After an early breakfast you will depart with a picnic lunch, leaving the Rift Valley behind, you continue towards Nairobi and then head south towards Amboseli Sopa Lodge. Then proceed with afternoon game drive in the park enroute to the Amboseli arriving in the evening. Enjoy your stay here with morning and afternoon game drives, returning to the lodge as the sun sets.

Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge
Basis: Full board basis

Day 7: Amboseli – Nairobi

Following an early breakfast, you’ll catch your last views of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro as you depart Amboseli viewing game en route to the border of the park. From here turn west to the colourful border town of Namanga, where you will find some unique Maasai beadwork. Then turn north along a good tarmac road across the beautiful and seemingly never ending Athi Plains, arriving in Kenya's bustling capital city of Nairobi by mid day.

Includes:

All accommodation
Full board unless otherwise stipulated
All laundry services
All soft drinks & bottled water
Complimentary mini bar
Limited wine/beer/alcohol with meals
Unlimited daily game drives
Return flight from Nairobi
Airport transfers in Nairobi
Park fees

Excludes:

Items of a personal nature
Tips and gratuities
Visa costs and requirements
International flights