9 Days Semi Luxury Kenya Safari Tour

Nairobi, Kenya
Duration9 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 100 travelers
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Overview

This 9-day semi-luxury safari combines Kenya’s most celebrated wildlife destinations with comfortable accommodations that offer an excellent balance between authenticity, comfort, and value. Unlike shorter safaris that focus on only one or two parks, this itinerary showcases the incredible diversity of Kenya, from the elephant-rich plains of Amboseli beneath the snow-capped backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro to the scenic waters of Lake Naivasha, the rhino sanctuary of Lake Nakuru, and the wildlife-rich savannahs of the Maasai Mara. The exclusion of a boat safari on Lake Naivasha, opportunities for guided nature walks, and optional cultural experiences with the Maasai community add depth beyond traditional game drives. Guests benefit from extended stays in key wildlife areas, allowing for more immersive wildlife viewing, excellent photography opportunities, and a relaxed pace throughout the journey.

Options

Balloon Safari & village visit

Inclusion fees for the Hot Air balloon Safari USD 540
Inclusions fees for the masai village visit USD 20
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9 Days Semi Luxury Kenya Safari Tour

Pickup included

What's included

  • Government taxes and levies applicable at the time of travel
  • Services of a professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
  • Lunch
  • Bottle of drinking water during game drive.
  • Dinner
  • All scheduled game drives as per the itinerary
  • Full-board accommodation during the safari
  • Breakfast
  • Transport in a customized 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and lodge staff
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages not specified

What to expect

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
  1. 4h · Admission ticket included
    Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be warmly welcomed by your safari representative and transferred to your semi-luxury accommodation. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy a brief city orientation or relax after your journey. Nairobi offers a fascinating blend of modern urban life and wildlife heritage, providing the perfect introduction to your Kenyan adventure. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Best Western plus meridian hotel or similar
Day 2: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
  1. Amboseli National Park
    8h · Admission ticket included
    After breakfast, depart for Amboseli National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Arriving in time for lunch at your semi-luxury lodge, you will later embark on an afternoon game drive across the park’s open plains, swamps, and acacia woodlands. Keep an eye out for elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and numerous bird species before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa lodge or similar
Day 3: Full Day in Amboseli National Park game drive
  1. Amboseli National Park
    8h · Admission ticket included
    Spend a full day exploring Amboseli with morning and afternoon game drives. The park offers exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities and some of Africa’s most iconic photographic scenery, with Kilimanjaro often visible in the background. Between game drives, relax at the lodge and enjoy the tranquil surroundings. The day provides ample opportunities to observe wildlife behavior and capture memorable photographs. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge
Day 4: Amboseli National Park to Lake Naivasha
  1. Lake Naivasha
    8h · Admission ticket included
    After breakfast, depart for Lake Naivasha in the heart of Kenya’s Great Rift Valley. Enjoy scenic views along the way, including a stop at one of the Rift Valley viewpoints. Arrive in Naivasha for lunch before taking an afternoon boat ride(optional) on the lake, where hippos and a variety of birdlife can be seen. You may also enjoy a guided nature walk on Crescent Island among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge.
Day 5: Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park
  1. Lake Nakuru
    8h · Admission ticket included
    Following breakfast, proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park for a day of wildlife viewing. The park is famous for its populations of both black and white rhinos and offers excellent chances of spotting lions, leopards, buffaloes, Rothschild’s giraffes, and numerous bird species. Enjoy game drives through the park’s diverse habitats before checking in to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 6: Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara National Reserve
  1. Masai Mara National Reserve
    8h · Admission ticket included
    After breakfast, journey to the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s premier safari destination. Arrive at your camp or lodge in time for lunch and relaxation before heading out for an afternoon game drive. The Maasai Mara is renowned for its rich concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five and vast numbers of plains game. Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and overnight at mara simba lodge or similar
Day 7: Full Day game drive in Maasai Mara National Reserve
  1. Masai Mara National Reserve
    8h · Admission ticket included
    Enjoy a full day of safari activities in the Maasai Mara with extensive game drives across the reserve’s rolling savannahs. The day offers opportunities to search for lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, cheetahs, and many other species. If traveling during the migration season, you may witness the spectacular wildebeest migration. A picnic lunch in the bush allows you to maximize your time in the reserve before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight at Mara simba lodge or similar
Day 8: Full Day game drive in Maasai Mara National Reserve
  1. Masai Mara National Reserve
    8h · Admission ticket included
    Spend another full day exploring different sections of the Maasai Mara ecosystem, increasing your chances of exceptional wildlife encounters and photographic opportunities. You may also choose to visit a traditional Maasai village to learn about local culture and traditions or take an optional early morning hot air balloon safari. The day concludes with dinner and overnight at your safari lodge.
Day 9: Maasai Mara to Nairobi and Departure
  1. 6h · Admission ticket included
    After breakfast, depart Maasai Mara and return to Nairobi. Arrive in the afternoon and transfer to the airport or your preferred drop-off location. As your safari comes to an end, you leave with unforgettable memories of Kenya’s diverse landscapes, remarkable wildlife, and rich cultural heritage.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Our driver guide will come to pick you up at your hotel lobby within Nairobi

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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