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5-Day Classic Kenya Safari
- Duration
- 5 days, 4 nights
- Destinations
- Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara
- Starts and ends in
- Nairobi
- Travel style
- Private, Mid-range
Daily departures. TODO_CLIENT: confirm.
Lake Nakuru’s rhinos and birdlife, then three nights in the Maasai Mara. A private safari with a vehicle of your own.
This is the safari most visitors picture: a Rift Valley lake on the way, then the open plains of the Mara. You travel in a private vehicle with a driver guide.
The pace is relaxed, with two game drives a day and time to rest at camp.
Highlights
- Rhino sanctuary at Lake Nakuru
- Three nights in the Maasai Mara
- Private vehicle and driver guide
- Mid-range lodges and camps
Itinerary
Day 1
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru
Drive north-west into the Rift Valley and reach the lake by lunchtime. Spend the afternoon looking for rhinos, buffalo and birds.
- Overnight
- Mid-range lodge, Lake Nakuru
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Day 2
Lake Nakuru to the Maasai Mara
After a morning game drive, travel by road to the Mara. Arrive in time for a short drive before dinner.
- Overnight
- Mid-range tented camp, Maasai Mara
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Days 3–4
Maasai Mara
Two full days of game drives across the reserve. Your guide will plan around the animals, so you see them at their most active.
- Overnight
- Mid-range tented camp, Maasai Mara
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Return to Nairobi
Enjoy a final early game drive, then drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
What is included
Included
- Safari vehicle with a driver guide
- Park and reserve entry fees
- Game drives as set out in the itinerary
- Accommodation as listed
- Meals as stated
- Bottled drinking water
- Airport transfers
Not included
- International flights
- Visas and eTA
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Drinks and personal items
- Optional activities, such as a balloon safari
Questions
Can I upgrade the lodges?
Yes. Tell us the comfort level you would like and we will quote it alongside this one.
Can this itinerary be changed?
Yes. Tell us your dates and what you would like to change, and we will adjust the plan and quote before you confirm anything.
What is the price based on?
The price is per person sharing a room and is a guide. Your quote depends on travel dates, accommodation and park fees. TODO_CLIENT: confirm.
How do I book?
Send a booking request on any package, or use the tailor-made form. We reply with an itinerary and a quote. When you are happy, you confirm and we make the bookings.
Do I pay anything when I send a request?
No. A request is free and commits you to nothing. Payment comes only after you have accepted a quote.
How much is the deposit?
The deposit is shown on each package and confirmed in your quote. TODO_CLIENT: confirm the deposit amount and payment methods.
Important to know
Prices are a guide, shown per person. Your quote depends on your dates, the accommodation you choose and park fees, and we confirm it before you pay anything.
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