Mt. Kenya & Savannah Safari

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This safari takes you to the foothills of Mt. Kenya, though the famous Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru, and finally the Masai mara. You will also have a boat ride and walking safari on the Crescent Island in Naivasha. Enjoy the ride!
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • The leisure road trip to the foothills of Mount Kenya
    • Walk along the nature trail to the forest
    • Amazing rhino sanctuary boast of a large number of Black & White Rhinos
    • Balloon Safari ride over the Mara River

What's this trip about?

    This safari takes you to the foothills of Mt. Kenya, though the famous Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru, and finally the Masai mara. You will also have a boat ride and walking safari on the Crescent Island in Naivasha. Enjoy the ride!

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityNairobi
End CityNairobi

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Kenya

Attractions

  • Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Maasai Mara
  • Mt. Kenya
  • Nairobi

Activities

  • Culture
  • Game drive
  • Hiking
  • Mountaineering
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Professional English speaking guide.
    • Private transport in a 4*4 Safari van
    • 2 night accommodation at Mount Kenya Leisure Lodge on fullboard
    • 1 night accommodation at Sweetwaters Tented Camp on fullboard
    • 1 night accommodation at Sarova Lion Hill Game lodge on full board
    • 1 night at Burch’s resort in Naivasha on fullboard
    • 2 nights’ accommodation at Fig Tree camp on Full Board
    • Game Viewing Drives at Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru and the Mara.
    • Boat Ride & Crescent Island Walking Safari
    • Maasai Cultural Tour.
    • Entrance fees to Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi to the foothills of Mount Kenya

Pick up from Nairobi for the leisure road trip to the foothills of Mount Kenya. Have lunch and enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight Mount Kenya Leisure Lodge.

Day 2: Naro Moru

Breakfast at the lodge. You can have a walk along the nature trail to the forest. Alternatively, take a hike up the Mountain. Lunch, dinner and overnight at Mount Kenya Leisure Lodge.

Day 3: Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Have breakfast and depart for Sweetwaters tented camp. This amazing rhino sanctuary boast of a large number of Black & White Rhinos as well as some of the Big 5 animals from the male lions, buffaloes, elephants among other animals. You will get a chance to hand fe...

Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park.

Have early breakfast and leave Ol Pejeta for Lake Nakuru. You will arrive here in time of lunch. Lake Nakuru if famous for the flamingos, rhinos, lions and buffalos.  You will see this and more during the evening game drive. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara.

Have early breakfast at the resort and depart for the Masai Mara. After entering the Mara gate, have a game drive en route to the camp which borders the Talek River.  Arrive at the camp in time for lunch. Have an evening game drive from 4 pm to 6 pm. Dinner and overnight at the Fig Tree camp.

Day 6: Full day at Masai Mara National Reserve

Morning optional balloon Safari ride over the Mara River with champagne breakfast or early morning game drive. In the afternoon, visit a Maasai Village for a cultural Tour where you get to learn about the local community and their way of life. Dinner and overnight at Masai Mara.

Day 7: Mara – Naivasha

Breakfast at the lodge, later check out for the short trip to Naivasha.  Have lunch at the resort, by the lake. Afternoon enjoy a boat ride at Lake Naivasha followed by a Walking Safari at Crescent Island. Dinner and overnight at Burch’s Resort, Naivasha

Day 8: Naivasha to Nairobi

After check out drive to Nairobi and drop off at your residence.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,580
Price per day$198
Last Updated: 7/13/2023

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ABOUT US
Samson’s Safaris is a Family Owned Tours and Travel Company that provides tailor made travel solutions to its clients from different parts of the world. We offer various travel packages ranging from Luxury Bush and Beach Safaris, Family & Group Tours & Individual Getaways. Other services include hotel bookings, air ticketing and executive car rental.
On booking our Safaris, you will be escorted by a travel guides through out your trip and they will ensure you get the very best experience personalized to your travel needs.


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We offer Visits to Magical Kenya, Rwanda,Ethiopia, Tanzania, Zanzibar,Seychelles, Mauritius, Egypt and Israel among others.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Extra Meals and Drinks
    • Anything not mentioned.
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Age Requirements
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Additional Information

Extra Activities & Rates per Person:

Nairobi

  • Nairobi National Park  Tour
  • Carnivore Dinner – $ 85
  • African Shopping Tour – $ 30
  • Elephant Orphanage Tour – $ 30
  • Urban Forest Walking Tour – $ 30

Ol Pejeta

  • Night game drive  – $ 80

Maasai Mara

  • Balloon Safari – $ 450
  • Bush Dinner – $ 60
  • Sundowner – $ 50
  • Overnight at a Maasai Village – $ 200

Naivasha

  • Hells Gate Game Drive & Gauge Tour – $ 80
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