ESSENTIAL KENYA: the perfect contrast to a tour of Egypt’s many ancient sites.

Enjoy a 6 night safari through Kenya’s famous wildlife parks, Amboselli and the Masai Mara, with endless opportunities for observing lion, giraffe, elephant, zebra and thousands of birds in their natural habitats.

The Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive Nairobi JKI Airport , meeting and assistance through customs. Leave the bustling streets of Nairobi behind as you head for your first game drive through Amboselli National Park. Overnight at Amboselli Sopa Lodge or similar. (L,D)

Day 2: Morning and afternoon game drives. Overnight Amboselli Sopa Lodge or similar. (B,L,D)

Day 3: Morning drive via Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru. Enjoy a picnic lunch while viewing the thousands of pink flamingos native to the area. Overnight Naivasha Sopa Lodge or similar (B.L.D)

Day 4: Leave the lush savannah of the Rift Valley behind and continue to the Masai Mara, part of the Serengeti ecosystem which stretches south through Tanzania.  After lunch, be prepared for some of the most exciting game viewing in the world as we observe lion. buffalo, cheetah, gazelle and elephant. (B,L,D) Overnight Mara Sopa Lodge or similar

Day 5, 6: Enjoy two more days of game viewing or relaxation surrounded by nature at its finest. Overnight Mara Sopa Lodge. (B,L,D)

Day 7: We leave the Masai Mara behind and return to Nairobi for a final overnight (B)

Day 8: AM: Transfer to Nairobi JKI airport for final departure.(B)

Note: Program is subject to change according to arrival date.

Included: All tours and transfers as listed, all entrance fees to game parks as noted, services of an English speaking driver/guide, 6 nights at the hotels/lodges indicated with meals as listed, 1 night at the Nairobi Intercontinental or similar hotel with Buffet Breakfast, local tax and service charges.