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    Kenya Wildlife Safari
    8 days | 7 nights
    From $1,313* pp
    Exclusive $230*pp discount^
    Grab your tickets to Kenya and visit Africa with Intrepid Travel. Immerse yourself in the animal kingdom at the finest game parks on this amazing Kenya safari tour. Staying in the world-famous Masai Mara, experience superb wildlife viewing as well as the fascinating culture of the Maasai tribespeople. Veer off the beaten track to search out elephants, hippos, cheetahs, leopards and lions against the impressive backdrop of the Great Rift Valley and Lake Naivasha. This is one African safari you'll never forget.
    Your package includes: Your package highlights:

    Your package includes:

    Your package highlights:

    Your package includes:

    Your package includes:

    • 7 nights accommodation  – 6 nights camping with facilities and 1 night hotel
    • 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 6 dinners
    • Transportation by overland vehicle and 4×4 safari vehicle
    • Activities such as an overland vehicle game drive and village walk in Lake Nakuru, a cultural talk and village visit in Loita Hills and a 4×4 Game Drive in Masai Mara

     

    Your package highlights:

    Your package highlights:

    • Meet Maasai warriors and experience Kenya’s tribal life at an overnight village visit in Loita Hills
    • You’ll be in excellent hands for the duration of your trip, travelling with a crew of three experienced locals – a leader, driver and cook
    • Venture into the incredible Masai Mara National Reserve for a full-day game drive in 4x4s
    • Keep your eyes peeled for black and white rhinoceroses on an adventure through Lake Nakuru National Park
    • Get a taste of Nairobi, an exciting, cosmopolitan city of sterling restaurants, cafes and museums
    Valid for travel
    12,19 Oct and 2, 16 Nov 2019, subject to availability. Other departures available, surcharges apply.
    Offer expires
    30 Sep 2019 unless sold prior

    Itinerary

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    Day 1

    Nairobi

    Jambo! Welcome to Kenya. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm.

    Day 2

    Lake Nakuru National Park

    Drive north-west past splendid views of the Great Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha and Elementaita to Lake Nakuru National Park (approximately 3–4 hours). Situated in the heart of the Great Rift Valley, Lake Nakuru National Park’s small and compact area makes a great location for spotting wildlife. Along with the other members of the Big Five game, Lake Nakuru is home to rhinos, and there will be a good chance of spotting and photographing one of these magnificent beasts. Your exclusive camp, outside the park, is well situated and has flush toilets and showers. Accommodation upgrades and Wi-Fi are not available.

    Day 3

    Lake Naivasha

    Head to a nearby village with your guide. This is a fantastic opportunity to interact with the local folk and get a feel for everyday life here. Then you’ll drive from Lake Nakuru to your camp near Lake Naivasha (approximately 3 hours). One of the few freshwater lakes in the Great Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha has floating islands of papyrus reeds and a border of flat-topped acacias. It’s also home to a healthy population of hippos and a tremendous variety of birds. There will be an opportunity to access an ATM and visit a market today to stock up for the remainder of the trip. Your campsite tonight is basic, with showers and flush toilets. Depending on availability, there may be the option to upgrade to a room. Wi-Fi is available at the bar.

    Day 4

    Lake Naivasha

    Enjoy some free time today. There are various optional activities to choose from. Perhaps venture to Hell’s Gate National Park, which boasts beautiful cliffs, gorges, rock towers, volcanoes and a range of geothermal phenomena. Another great choice is to take a boat trip across Lake Naivasha – perhaps the best way to take in the atmosphere of this lush area. If you’re looking for something active, perhaps hire a bike for the day and make some of your own discoveries, venturing beyond the cacti and olive trees.

    Day 5

    Loita Hills Maasai Village

    Depart Lake Naivasha, making a short stop in Narok to do a spot of food shopping. Continue to Loita Hills (approximately 5–6 hours), stopping for lunch en route. Today’s drive crosses the Great Rift Valley, Africa’s immense and spectacular great divide, and takes you into the remote region of Loita Hills. This is the home of the traditional Maasai people. You will visit the Maasai, who are known for their vibrant red dress and elaborate jewellery, and gain an insight into the culture and ancient ways of this proud East African community. After setting up your tent, meet your Maasai hosts. A local elder will deliver a fascinating talk about the Maasai and their history and culture. You’ll be shown around a traditional Maasai home and see where the resident cattle are kept. Showers, upgrades and WiFi are not available at tonight’s bush camp.

    Day 6

    Masai Mara National Reserve

    Travel from Loita to Masai Mara (approximately 1–2 hours). The road is dusty when dry, and could be slippery and soft when wet, so the going may be slow. The Masai Mara is the quintessential African experience, with sparse open plains, dramatic skies and some of the world’s most tremendous animals. After setting up camp, sit down to some lunch. Then it’s time to jump in 4WDs and go for a game drive through the wilderness of the Mara. You campground tonight is located outside of the national reserve and has flush toilets and showers. There is an option to upgrade, depending on availability. Wi-Fi is not available here however.

    Day 7

    Masai Mara National Reserve

    Venture into the Masai Mara National Reserve for a full day’s game drive in 4WDs. You’ll explore this diverse environment and most likely see a multitude of wildlife. An optional balloon ride over the Mara at sunrise is an unforgettable experience. If you have pre-booked this activity (see the ‘Important Notes’ section) you will be picked up before dawn and driven to the launch site for a safety briefing from your pilot. Then you will glide through the dawn, sometimes at tree height, which provides amazing photo opportunities. Sometimes you will ascend, getting an overview of the enormity of the plains and of the early morning movements of the teeming herds. After landing, you’ll be treated to a bush breakfast, then be returned to your campsite.

    Day 8

    Nairobi

    Say goodbye to the open expanses of the African bush and return to the bustling metropolis of Nairobi (approximately 5–6 hours). No accommodation is provided for tonight, but this can be arranged – please enquire at the time of booking this trip. You can be dropped at your hotel upon arrival in Nairobi.

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    * Conditions

    Advertised prices are person twin share, tour only and correct at time of publication and are subject to availability and change at any time without notification due to fluctuations in charges, taxes and currency. Offer is valid on new bookings only. ^Bonus is included in the advertised price. A travel insurance needs to be purchased prior to departure. A blackout period between 15 Dec 2019 and 15 Jan 2020 applies. The discount applies to the land tour price only and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer and are not combinable. Discount does not apply to local payments/kitty, permits, additional travel arrangements, international and local airfares. A deposit of $400 per person, per tour, is required on booking with full payment due at least 56 days prior to departure. A $99 deposit per trip is applicable on tours in the 18 to 29 years old range only. If booking within 56 days of departure, full payment is due immediately. Other conditions apply. Please contact your personal travel manager for full terms and conditions.

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