Kenya Classic, Serena Lodges - Private Tour
Kenya Classic, Serena Lodges - Private Tour
$3708
Kenya Classic, Serena Lodges - Private Tour
7 Days Starting and ending in Nairobi, Kenya
Visiting: Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Amboseli National Park
Tour operator:
Tour code:
35651
Group Type:
Private
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 99
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on the "Kenya Classic, Serena Lodges - Private Tour" for an unforgettable journey through Kenya's breathtaking landscapes and wildlife. Begin your adventure in Nairobi, where you'll enjoy the serene surroundings of the Nairobi Serena Hotel. Travel to the iconic Maasai Mara National Reserve for thrilling game drives, witnessing the majestic Big Five and the annual wildebeest migration. Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its flamingos and rhinos, before heading to the tranquil Lake Elementaita. Experience the awe-inspiring Amboseli National Park, set against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, with abundant wildlife and stunning vistas. Throughout the tour, enjoy comfortable accommodations at Serena Lodges, delicious meals, and the expertise of an English-speaking local driver-guide. This private tour offers a perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and cultural immersion, ensuring a memorable Kenyan safari experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Nairobi
Location: Nairobi
Accommodation Name: Nairobi Serena Hotel
After landing at Nairobi International Airport, make your way to the arrivals hall where a representative will meet and transfer you to the hotel. Please note that check-in is from 02:00 pm, clients arriving in the middle of the night must book a pre-night, as waiting in the lobby is not permitted. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure, perhaps taking advantage of the facilities. The Serena group is renowned for its excellent standards and the Nairobi Serena is no exception. Shaded by the glorious jacaranda, bougainvillaea and acacia trees and surrounded by lush landscaped gardens, the hotel provides a peaceful retreat. The centrally located Serena overlooks Central Park and is a brief walk away from landmarks such as All Saints Cathedral, the Supreme Court, City Hall and the parliament. You may also pay a visit to Nairobi’s city centre, and return for dinner at the hotel’s restaurant (own expense). Â
Overnight in Nairobi.
Day 2 : Nairobi – Maasai Mara National Reserve (280Kms – 5 Hrs)
Location: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation Name: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a tasty breakfast, depart Nairobi early morning, travelling towards Kenya’s fertile highlands and head down the Rift Escarpment on a road built by Italian prisoners during World War II. Keep an eye out for the charming chapel they built at the foot of the escarpment. Pass the futuristic Longonot earth satellite station as you head across the valley to Narok, and then travel through fields of wheat and barley, before reaching the Maasai Mara and Mara Serena Safari Lodge in time for lunch. Afterwards, it’s time for the first game drive of the tour in the afternoon, returning to the lodge at sunset. A masterful interpretation of a traditional Maasai village, Mara Serena Safari Lodge seemingly floats on a sea of savannah and the beautiful pool looks out over the wide plains, offering stunning views. The rooms are Maasai-influenced in style yet extremely comfortable. The main dining room, where meals are served, has three large domes and three small ones depicting Maasai manyattas (villages). An African al fresco barbecue is occasionally served by the pool overlooking the Mara plains. It is on this very terrain, stretching endlessly before the lodge, that the annual migrations take place, where millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle pass through on their way to and from their alternative feeding grounds in Tanzania. All this ensures a blissfully comfortable stay. In the evening, dinner will be served at the lodge.Â
Overnight in Maasai Mara.
Day 3 : Maasai Mara National Reserve (5 6 Hrs On Game Drives)
Location: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation Name: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy an early breakfast before departing for a morning game drive. The Maasai Mara National Reserve is home to millions of wild animals, including the fabled Big Five of lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes and black rhinos as well as antelopes, gazelles and wildebeests among others. Return to the lodge for lunch and perhaps a siesta before setting off for an afternoon game drive, and a visit to a Maasai village, heading back to the lodge as the sun sets, where you’ll end the day with dinner.
Overnight in Maasai Mara.
Day 4 : Maasai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park – Lake Elementaita (210Kms – 4 Hrs)
Location: Lake Nakuru National Park
Accommodation Name: Lake Elementaita Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Bid farewell to the Maasai Mara after breakfast and travel across the ‘breadbasket’ of Kenya. Wheat and barley plantations dominate the landscape as you head north to Narok, the district headquarters of this part of Maasailand. Cross the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley, keeping an eye out for herds of giraffes and gazelles as you head up the Mau Escarpment. Stop en-route for a picnic lunch. After lunch, depart for an afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, whose waters are often shimmering pink from the thousands of flamingos that line its shores. Like all the beautiful flamingos, both black and white rhinos are being carefully protected and given a new lease of life in this fully fenced 188 square kilometre park. The rhino population numbers more than 50 and continues to grow. The Rothschild’s giraffe is another rarity and the park has its fair share of buffaloes, leopards, zebras, elands, waterbucks, and lions. Located in the Soysambu Wildlife Conservancy, Lake Elementita Serena Camp is on the northern shore of the lake. It offers a blend of exclusivity and adventure, with luxury tents, a dining and lounge area, spa and swimming pool. As well as boasting unparalleled views of the lake and its birdlife, it is East Africa’s only breeding ground for the great white pelican, and also home to a range of wildlife. Head back to the lodge as the sun sets, before ending the day with dinner.
Overnight at Lake Elementaita.
Day 5 : Lake Elementaita – Amboseli National Park (345Kms – 5 Hrs)
Location: Amboseli National Park
Accommodation Name: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Following an early breakfast, we leave the Rift Valley behind and proceed to Nairobi for an early lunch (or picnic lunch depending on road conditions), then continue south towards Amboseli, arriving at your lodge by late afternoon. Lying in the shadow of Africa's highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli Serena Lodge is surrounded by a thick forest of acacia trees and exquisite gardens. Brightly decorated in an African motif, the lodge's 96 comfortable rooms emulate the architecture of a Maasai village with its manyattas or homes. In the late afternoons and evenings, relax on the beautiful lounge terrace adorned with gardens, pool and paths. From here, watch the nightly ritual of wildebeests, antelopes, elephants and other animals coming into graze. In the evening, wrap the day up with dinner at the lodge.
Overnight in Amboseli.
Day 6 : Amboseli National Park (5 6 Hrs On Game Drives)
Location: Amboseli National Park
Accommodation Name: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Feast on a fine breakfast preparing for a morning and afternoon spent on game drives in Amboseli. At around noon, lunch will be served at the lodge. Most of the park consists of a partially dry lake bed of evaporated salts and fragile grassland with patches of acacia woodland. You can see most types of game in the park, including rhinos, giraffes, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Birdlife is prolific, too, especially around the swamp areas. This entire experience is carried out under the shadow of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, which rises some 5,000 metres above the national park. In the evening, dinner will be served at the lodge.Â
Overnight in Amboseli.
Day 7 : Amboseli – Departure Nairobi (215Kms – 3.5 Hrs)
Location: Nairobi
Meals Included: Breakfast
After an early breakfast, relax and catch the last views of the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro. Shortly after head northwards to Nairobi, crossing the seemingly never-ending Athi Plains. Arrive in the bustling capital or the airport by 01:30 pm, for drop off and ongoing travel arrangements. Recommended departure flights departing from 04:00 pm.
What's Included
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English-speaking local driver-guide
The tour is operated with an English-speaking local driver-guide throughout the tour, although the assigned local driver-guide may change during the itinerary.
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Multilingual driver-guide
French, German, Italian, or Spanish driver-guide is available subject to availability, with airport transfers operated by English-speaking drivers.
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Accommodation
6 nights' accommodation is included in the tour.
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Meals
The tour includes 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 5 dinners.
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Private airport transfers
Arrival and departure private transfer in an air-conditioned car from/to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport are included.
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4x4 vehicle for game drives
A 4x4 vehicle with a pop-up roof and guaranteed window seat is provided during game drives and all transportation throughout the tour on a private basis, with a maximum of 7 persons per vehicle.
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Entrance fees and activities
All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary are included, such as game drives at Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Amboseli National Park.
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Meet & Greet
A Meet & Greet service is included in the tour.
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Park and government fees
All park and government fees are included in the tour.
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Mineral water
1 bottle of mineral water (500ml) per person per day is provided on game drives.
What's Not Included
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Visas
Visas are not included in the tour package.
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Flights
Domestic and international flights are not included.
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Drinks during meals
Drinks during meals are not included unless specified otherwise.
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Unmentioned visits
Any visit not mentioned in the program is not included.
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Porterage and gratuities
Porterage and gratuities are not included in the tour package.
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Personal expenditures
Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks, meals, or items not stated explicitly in the program are not included.
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Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, and camera/video camera fees (if any) are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
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Mode of Transport
Travel in style with private transfers in an air-conditioned car from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and enjoy game drives in a 4x4 vehicle with a pop-up roof, ensuring a window seat for all, accommodating up to 7 persons per vehicle.
Accommodation
Experience the luxury of Serena Lodges, including Nairobi Serena Hotel, Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Lake Elementaita Lodge, and Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, each offering unique settings and exceptional comfort amidst Kenya's stunning landscapes.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of vehicle is used for the game drives during the tour?
The tour uses a 4x4 vehicle with a pop-up roof and guaranteed window seat for game drives, with a maximum of 7 persons per vehicle on a private basis.
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Are there any language options available for the driver-guide?
Yes, the tour offers English-speaking local driver-guides throughout. French, German, Italian, or Spanish driver-guides are available subject to availability, although airport transfers will be operated with English-speaking drivers.
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What meals are included during the tour?
The tour includes 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 5 dinners.
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Is there any provision for water during the game drives?
Yes, each person receives 1 bottle of mineral water (500ml) per day on game drives.
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What is the accommodation arrangement during the tour?
The tour includes 6 nights' accommodation at various lodges, including Nairobi Serena Hotel, Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Lake Elementaita Lodge, and Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge.
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What are some of the wildlife viewing opportunities in Maasai Mara National Reserve?
In Maasai Mara National Reserve, you can see millions of wild animals including the Big Five: lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and black rhinos, as well as antelopes, gazelles, and wildebeests.
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What unique wildlife can be seen at Lake Nakuru National Park?
Lake Nakuru National Park is known for its thousands of flamingos lining the shores, as well as black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, buffaloes, leopards, zebras, elands, waterbucks, and lions.
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What is the significance of Mount Kilimanjaro during the Amboseli National Park visit?
Mount Kilimanjaro provides a stunning backdrop to Amboseli National Park, rising some 5,000 meters above the park, and is visible during the game drives.
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