5-Day Awesome Kenya – High End
Days 5 days, 1 country Lodging 3 nights in Hotels, 1 nights in Special Stay Meals 4 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners Transport Pop-up roof 4×4 vehicle
9 days, 1 country
2 nights in Hotels, 6 nights in Special Stay
7 Breakfasts, 8 Dinners
Pop-up roof 4×4 vehicle
Average 38 people
Expert Trip Manager + Driver Team + Local Guides
Kenya is a leading destination endowed with savannah grasslands, lakes, the Great Rift Valley, forests, and highlands. It is home to incredible wildlife with all the Big Five: lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, and rhino. Your safari hosts meet you at arrivals in style with authentically Kenyan gifts. Take out your action camera lens as the next eight days will be epic as we take you to some of Kenya’s best wildlife attractions while shuttling from top-rated safari lodges.
Days 5 days, 1 country Lodging 3 nights in Hotels, 1 nights in Special Stay Meals 4 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners Transport Pop-up roof 4×4 vehicle
Days 4 days, 1 country Lodging nights in Hotels, 1 nights in Special Stay Meals 4 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners Transport Pop-up roof 4×4 vehicle Group
Days 10 days, 1 country Lodging 7 nights in Hotels, 2 nights in Special Stay Meals 10 Breakfasts, 9 Dinners Transport Pop-up roof 4×4 Mini
Upon arrival in Nairobi, clients will be met and transferred to the Boma Inn Hotel. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel in a deluxe room with dinner and breakfast. Depending on the time of arrival clients may choose to add an optional excursion.
After a delicious breakfast, we will set off to Mount Kenya National Park, arriving at Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club for lunch. Secreted deep within the country’s largest forest reserve, the lodge offers the clarity of mountain air, the tranquility of the forest, a colorful parade of wildlife, and the chance of scaling the icy peaks of Kenya’s highest mountain. On the way you will be able to see pineapple plantation the famous Delmonte farm in Thika. In the afternoon, pay a visit to the Mt. Kenya Animal Orphanage. The animal orphanage is located at the entrance gate of Mount Kenya wildlife Conservancy and is walking distance from the lodge reception. The orphanage is also home to the injured, neglected or frightened wild animals. They are taken care of at the orphanage with the goal to release them back into the wild where they belong.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, we’ll embark on our journey north towards Samburu National Reserve, set in the northern region of Kenya. Along the way, you’ll enjoy spectacular landscapes. Your drive shall proceed and pass the equator crossing to the semi-arid county of Samburu. Embark on your first game drive en route to Elephant Bedroom Camp for check-in and Lunch. Another game drive is scheduled in the afternoon till evening. You will return to the camp later after African sunset for dinner and Overnight stay.
Enjoy your breakfast followed by a full day of unlimited wildlife viewing. Possible sightings include the Special Five of Samburu; the Reticulated giraffe, the Grevy zebra, the Beisa oryx, the Somali ostrich, and gerenuk, all rare species that occur only in this part of the country, and look for its well-known larger game including elephants, lions and leopards. Enjoy a picnic lunch before heading back to the camp to relax for the afternoon/evening. Your game drives will be along the Ewaso Nyiro River where most of the wild animals are found.
Dinner and Overnight stay at the Elephant Bedroom Camp.
Enjoy your breakfast, check out, and embark on a journey to Ol Pejeta Conservancy situated between the foothills of the Aberdares Ranges and the magnificent snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya. You’ll arrive in time for lunch at Serena Sweetwaters Camp, relax, and in the afternoon, enjoy a game drive in the pristine wilderness of the conservancy. You’ll return to the camp for dinner and later proceed for a night game drive from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. A night game drive offers visitors an opportunity to discover Ol Pejeta Conservancy ‘after hours’. With the help of a spotlight, the drives can produce some unusual sightings of nocturnal animals, including aardvarks, white-tailed mongooses, zorillas, and even perhaps, bat-eared foxes. Lions, often sleeping during the day are often sighted alert and active at night, and even on occasion, the more elusive leopard. We recommend that you come dressed appropriately to keep warm.
Dinner and Overnight stay at the Sweetwaters Serena Camp.
After an early morning game drive and breakfast, embark on a safari to Lake Nakuru National Park with a brief stop at Thompson Falls for a breathtaking scenery view. We’ll arrive for lunch, check-in at the Cliff, and later proceed for a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. Lake Nakuru National Park is spectacular; it’s beautiful and rich, with plenty of hills and grassland forests. You will surely see a rare Rothschild giraffe and a white rhino along the lake shore. The park is a sanctuary for one of Kenya’s largest populations of black rhinos. Another aspect of active wildlife includes parks like zebra, hippo, olive baboon, vervet, Columbus monkey, waterbuck, and hyena. The park has tree-climbing lions, cheetahs, leopards, and buffalo. Also, in the woodland, you may see large pythons hanging on trees; African pythons can swallow animals whole.
Dinner and overnight will be at The Cliff.
Enjoy your breakfast and head to the reserve for a full-day game drive with your packed lunch, on this day you will explore the endless plains of the reserve on a full-day game drive. During the game drive you’ll be able to watch a wide ray of animals such as lions, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, giraffes, African wild dogs, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and many bird species. At lunchtime, you will have a picnic lunch set along Mara River or the hippo pool. In the afternoon you will go for another game drive exploring the park more and enjoying the sights of other animals and birds.
Later return to the camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Enjoy your breakfast and head to the reserve for a full-day game drive with your packed lunch, on this day you will explore the endless plains of the reserve on a full-day game drive. During the game drive you’ll be able to watch a wide ray of animals such as lions, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, giraffes, African wild dogs, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and many bird species. At lunchtime, you will have a picnic lunch set along Mara River or the hippo pool. In the afternoon you will go for another game drive exploring the park more and enjoying the sights of other animals and birds.
Later return to the camp for dinner and overnight stay.
After a relaxed breakfast and check-out, the guide will take you to Maasai village, where you will interact with the local people and buy souvenirs. You will then enjoy the road trip to Nairobi with lunch at Narok town. You should be in Nairobi at around 4:00 p.m. Drop off at your hotel or free onward transfer to the airport for your flight home.
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The best time to hike the Rwenzori Mountains is during the dry seasons, from December to February and June to August. During these months, the trails are more accessible, and the views are better
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You will need to bring appropriate hiking gear, including sturdy hiking boots, warm clothing, rain gear, and a backpack. It is also recommended that you bring your own sleeping bag.
Yes, it is required to have a guide when hiking the Rwenzori Mountains. Guides are trained to navigate the terrain and ensure your safety during the hike.
The cost of hiking the Rwenzori Mountains varies depending on the route and itinerary. However, most treks range from $1,500 to $2,500 per person.
Yes, altitude sickness can be a concern when hiking the Rwenzori Mountains. It is important to take your time and acclimate to the altitude during the trek.
Accommodation during the trek is typically in mountain huts or tents. The huts and tents are basic and do not have electricity or running water.
Yes, hiking the Rwenzori Mountains is generally safe. However, it is important to follow the guidance of your guide and take necessary safety precautions during the trek.
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