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12 Day Kenya Game Safari

Overview

This comprehensive 15 day Kenya game safari is ideal for those interested in exploring Kenya’s diverse wildlife, landscapes, and cultural experiences at a relaxed pace. The safari covers Sweetwaters Game Reserve and Chimpanzee Sanctuary, Samburu National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Masai Mara National Park. Activities include game drives, nature walks, cultural interactions, bird watching, camel safaris, boat cruises, and visiting a chimpanzee sanctuary.

Tour Summary

Destinations: Masai Mara National Park, Samburu National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Aberdare Highlands National Park, Sweetwaters Game Reserve and Chimpanzee Sanctuary.
Activities: Game drives, boat cruises, bird watching, camel safaris, cultural encounters, guided nature walks.

TRIP ITINERARY

Tour Plan

Day 1

Pick Up from Nairobi /Hotel and Transfer to Aberdare National Park

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, you'll be greeted and transferred to Aberdare National Park. Check in at Ark Lodge for your overnight stay.

Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation: Ark Lodge

Day 2

Game Drives in Aberdare National Park and after Transfer to Sweetwaters Game Reserve and Chimpanzee Sanctuary

Enjoy a morning game drive in Aberdare National Park. In the afternoon, travel to Sweetwaters Game Reserve and Chimpanzee Sanctuary for an overnight stay.

Meals: All Meals Included
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp

Day 3

Explore Sweetwaters Game Reserve and later Transfer to Samburu National Reserve

Spend the morning exploring Sweetwaters before departing for Samburu National Reserve. Arrive in the late afternoon and check in at Samburu Sopa Lodge for an overnight stay.

Meals: All Meals Included
Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge

Day 4

Full Day in Samburu National Reserve

Experience a full day in Samburu National Reserve. Enjoy morning and evening game drives, guided walks, and cultural interactions with local communities. Return to Samburu Sopa Lodge for the night.

Meals: All Meals Included
Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge

Day 5

Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, leave Samburu National Reserve and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive in the late afternoon and check in at Waterbuck Hotel for an overnight stay.

Meals: All Meals Included
Accommodation: Waterbuck Hotel

Day 6

Game Drives in Lake Nakuru and later Transfer to Masai Mara

Start the day with an early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. Afterwards, travel to Masai Mara National Park and arrive in the afternoon. Check in at Enkorok Mara Camp for the night.

Meals: All Meals Included
Accommodation: Enkorok Mara Camp

Day 7

Full Day in Masai Mara

Enjoy a full day in Masai Mara National Park with options for morning and evening game drives. Choose to have lunch in the park or back at the camp. Return to Enkorok Mara Camp for dinner and rest.

Meals: All Meals Included
Accommodation: Enkorok Mara Camp

Day 8

Transfer to Lake Naivasha National Park

Leave Masai Mara in the morning and travel to Lake Naivasha National Park, arriving in the afternoon. Enjoy an evening game drive before returning to Panorama Hotel for relaxation and your overnight stay.

Meals: All Meals Included
Accommodation: Panorama Hotel

Day 9

Game Drives in Lake Naivasha and later Transfer to Amboseli

Start the day with a morning game drive at Lake Naivasha before departing for Amboseli National Park. Arrive in the late afternoon and check in at Amboseli Sopa Lodge. Enjoy an evening game drive and return to the lodge to rest.

Meals: All Meals Included
Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge

Day 10

Full Day in Amboseli National Park

Experience a full day in Amboseli National Park. After breakfast, choose between a packed lunch or dining at the lodge, followed by a morning game drive. In the afternoon, embark on an evening game drive and return to Amboseli Sopa Lodge for dinner.

Meals: All Meals Included
Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge

Day 11

Transfer to Tsavo West National Park

After breakfast, depart Amboseli National Park and travel to Tsavo West National Park. Arrive and check in at Sarova Salt Lick Lodge. Enjoy an evening game drive before returning to the lodge for dinner and relaxation.

Meals: All Meals Included
Accommodation: Sarova Salt Lick Lodge

Day 12

Return to Nairobi

Depart Tsavo West National Park after breakfast and drive back to Nairobi to catch your departure flight.

INCLUDES & EXCLUDES

Includes

Airport transfers on the first and last day
Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
Services of an English-speaking driver/guide
Fuel for the entire trip
Accommodation and meal plan as per the itinerary
All Park entrance fees
Drinking water while in the vehicle

Excludes

International airfares
All expenses of personal nature such as drinks and tips

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GENERAL FAQs

General FAQs

Can I reschedule or cancel this trip?

Rescheduling: You can reschedule this trip as a private tour to any date within 12 months at no additional cost.
Booking Deposit: A 30% deposit of the total tour price is required to secure your booking. The remaining balance is due 45 days before the tour departure date. Bookings not secured with the appropriate deposit will be released.
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancel between 90 and 45 days before departure: 20% penalty of the tour price.
- Cancel within 45 days of departure or no show: 100% penalty of the tour price.

Availability and Accommodations

Reservations: Accommodation and activity availability is not guaranteed until reservations are confirmed with the final itinerary and deposit payment. If any quoted accommodations are unavailable, we reserve the right to substitute them with suitable alternatives, which may affect the final quoted price.

Insurance

Requirement: All clients must have medical and travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances.

Rates

Subject to Change: Tour rates are subject to change without notice. We will make every effort to maintain rates, but changes in government taxes or operating conditions may be passed on to clients.

Permit Cancellation Policy

Uganda Gorilla Permit Cancellation Policy

Guarantee: A Gorilla Permit is guaranteed only upon receipt of the deposit ($800 per person per trek) as it must be paid immediately to the Uganda Wildlife Authority.

Cancellation Fees

More than 90 days before tracking: 25% cancellation fee.
89 to 46 days before tracking: 50% cancellation fee.
45 to 9 days before tracking: 75% cancellation fee.
8 to 0 days before tracking: 100% cancellation fee.

Important Information

Age Requirement: The minimum age for gorilla tracking is 15 years.
Health: Visitors with flu or other airborne diseases will not be allowed into the rainforest jungle to see the gorillas.
Safety Protocols: Masks must be worn at all times, and a distance of 10 meters must be maintained between you and the gorillas.

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