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Duration 9 days 11 days
Price From $ 3,198 $ 6,469
Price Per Day $ 355 $ 588
Highlights
  • Begin with a game viewing drive at the only park in a capital city Nairobi National Park
  • Depart for an overnight getaway to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
  • Enjoy an early morning game viewing drive and watch the sunrise
  • Head out to the Mara plains and drive through the savannah
  • Begin your day with a game drive searching for animals
  • Travel to Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its superb birdlife
  • Enjoy personal game drive experiences in safari vehicles that seat no more than seven
  • Test your luck and see how many of the "Big Five" you'll spot in the magical Masai Mara National Reserve
  • Game drives in Serengeti National Park, with Africa's highest concentration of wildlife
  • Visit the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a World Heritage Site, Africa's "Garden of Eden"
  • Explore Amboseli National Park, famous for its large herds of elephants with massive tusks
†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Trip Style Group tour Small group tour
Lodging Level Standard Standard
Physical Level
  • 2- Easy
  • 3- Moderate
Travel Themes
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • 50 plus
Countries Visited
Cities and Attractions
  • Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Maasai Mara
  • Masai Mara National Park
  • Nairobi
  • Serengeti National Park
  • Amboseli National Park
  • Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Nairobi
  • Serengeti National Park
Flights & Transport Ground transport included Ground transport included
Activities
  • Bird watching
  • Culture
  • Game drive
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing
N/A
Meals Included N/A N/A
Description

On this Kenya honeymoon safari, get a chance to see the Big 5, visit the elephant orphanage, rhino sanctuary, and spot the pink flamingos in our 9 days safari. Enjoy amazing day and night game drives as well as some of the best romantic spots in magical Kenya.

1 Nairobi, 1 Lake Nakuru National Park, 2 Maasai Mara National Reserve, 2 Serengeti National Park, 1 Ngorongoro Conservation Area, 2 Amboseli National Park

Itinerary: Kenya Honeymoon Safari

Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi 

Arrive Nairobi JKIA where our representative will be waiting to receive you. After a short brief, transfer to your City hotel for check-in. The afternoon spent at leisure. Evening head out to Tamarind Restaurant for dinner. After an amazing experience head back to your hotel for overnight.

Day 2: Nairobi Full Day Tour

Early morning after breakfast head out for a full day Nairobi Tour. Begin with a game viewing drive at the only park in a capital city Nairobi National Park for a chance to see 3 of the Big 5 among other animals. After an exciting wildlife encounter with the animals head to the Elephant Orphanage for a Chance to play with the baby elephants as they are bottled fed.  Take selfies with the young ones as they come close to you. Drive to the Giraffe Center for a chance to hand feed the rare species of giraffes. Next head to Karen Blixen Museum and Kazuri Beads Factory. Lunch will be at a nearby mall and afternoon will be spent at The Bomas of Kenya where you enjoy a cultural show plus walk to the traditional villages.  Evening dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Day 3: Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Today after breakfast, depart for an overnight getaway to Ol Pejeta Conservancy home of the white rhinos. On arrival at the gate check-in and experience an en route game viewing drive. Visit the chimpanzees, hand feed Baraka the blind rhino before getting into your lodge for late lunch. The afternoon is spent relaxing. Take advantage of being in the wild and go out for a night game drive spotting the Lions as they hunt as well as spot other Big 5 members. Head back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Lake Nakuru

Enjoy an early morning game viewing drive and watch the sunrise before heading back for breakfast. Check out and drive to Lake Nakuru home to the pink flamingos. On arrival transfer to the lodge. Spend the afternoon relaxing before going out for an evening drive. Spot the rhinos, flamingos, lions among other animals. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 5: Masai Mara at leisure

Enjoy a game drive before breakfast, head back to the lodge and after check out depart for Maasai Mara. Arrive for late lunch and spend the rest of the evening at leisure by the pool or taking walks at the lodge

Day 6: Masai Mara at leisure

This day experience a full day game viewing drive after morning breakfast. Head out to the Mara plains and drive through the savannah in search of game. Animals expected to see are the big five among others. Enjoy lunch at the banks of the Mara River. Continue with your drive and stopover at the border of Maasai Mara and Serengeti National reserve to take photos. Drive back to the camp for evening dinner and overnight.

Day 7: Masai Mara with Balloon safari

Enjoy morning and evening game drives in search of animals not seen the previous day. Relax during the day. Optional early morning hot air balloon ride with champagne breakfast.

Day 8: Maasai village & Crescent Island

Begin your day with a game drive searching for animals not previously seen. Visit the Maasai Villages for a Cultural tour and later proceed to Lake Naivasha for check-in and lunch. Spend the late afternoon in a boat ride and walking safari at Crescent Island. Dinner and overnight at your camp

Day 9: Nairobi

Today mid-morning check out of your hotel and drive to Nairobi where you connect to your flight back home. Optional stopover for shopping and lunch.

Itinerary: 11 Day Kenya & Tanzania with Serengeti: A Safari Journey

DAY 1, Monday - Depart for Kenya
Depart for Kenya

DAY 2, Tuesday - Arrive in Nairobi
Arrive in Nairobi, gateway to your thrilling safari in Kenya, transfer to the hotel
Overnight: Nairobi

DAY 3, Wednesday - Travel to Lake Nakuru National Park, Game Drive
After an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive at the lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive. Nakuru offers a great chance to view black and white rhino. Afterward, return to the lodge for dinner
Overnight: Lake Nakuru National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 4, Thursday - Afternoon Game Drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve
Rise early this morning and drive to Masai Mara National Reserve in the southwest corner of Kenya, renowned for its game viewing. Lunch at the camp, before going out on the afternoon game drive
Overnight: Masai Mara National Reserve
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 5, Friday - Morning & Afternoon Game Drives in the Masai Mara National Reserve
Arise before dawn to participate in today's optional optional Hot Air Balloon Safari that includes a champagne breakfast, before returning back to camp. Today's game drives through the Masai Mara Reserve focus on "Big Five" (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino). A dinner tonight celebrates your final night in the Mara
Optional: Sunrise Balloon Safari & Breakfast (AM)
Overnight: Masai Mara National Reserve
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 6, Saturday - Border Crossing to Tanzania, Serengeti National Park
Depart the Mara this morning and drive towards Tanzania. Enjoy a picnic lunch at Isebania border crossing. After border formalities, bid farewell to your Kenyan guide and cross from Kenya to Tanzania. Travel to Serengeti National Park, a famous wildlife sanctuary. Upon arrival at Serengeti, enjoy a game drive on your way to the camp
Overnight: Serengeti National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 7, Sunday - Serengeti Game Drives
Rise before dawn for the optional Sunrise Balloon Safari that includes a champagne breakfast at the end of the journey. Continue game viewing as you drive back to camp. Then, explore Moru Kopjes (weather permitting), offering excellent game viewing all year round. At the lodge tonight, savor dinner and attend a lecture on the Maasai people and their culture
Optional: Serengeti Sunrise Balloon Safari & Breakfast (AM)
Overnight: Serengeti National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 8, Monday - Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Game Drive
After an early breakfast, travel to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Descend 2,000 feet to the floor of the crater, containing diverse ecosystems and a large concentration of birds and animals. Enjoy a picnic lunch before you ascend to the crater rim and drive to your lodge for the evening. Time to relax before tonight's dinner
Overnight: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 9, Tuesday - Border Crossing to Kenya, Amboseli National Park
Depart Ngorongoro this morning, and drive to Arusha. Following lunch at the Elewana Arusha Lodge, proceed to the Kenya-Tanzania border in Namanga. After border formalities, cross into Kenya. Travel to Amboseli National Park. Enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge. Arrive at the lodge in time for dinner
Overnight: Amboseli National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 10, Wednesday - Explore Amboseli National Park
Today, explore Amboseli National Park, known for its large population of African elephants. Chance to get up-close to these animals. In the evening, attend a talk on the ecosystem of Amboseli National Park. At tonight's dinner, share memories of your journey through Kenya and Tanzania
Overnight: Amboseli National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 11, Thursday - Depart Kenya
Embark on an early morning game drive. After breakfast at the lodge, bid farewell to Amboseli, and return to Nairobi. A box lunch will be provided along the way. Passengers with early evening flights will be transferred directly to the airport. Passengers with late evening flights will have a day-use hotel room and will be transferred to the airport later in the evening. Please select flights that depart no earlier than 6:30 PM
Day Use: Nairobi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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