African Safari Vacation Packages
Looking for African safari Vacations? You will find the perfect vacation packages to fit your desires. Kenya is one of the top safari and holiday destinations in Africa but you can take on a Tanzania safari, South Africa, Rwanda andBotswana as well as gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda for a complete safari to Africa.
A visit to Kenya will ensure that your trip more adventurous and fun since there are a lot of tourist activities, from wildlife vacations to birdwatching, mount trekking, nature guided walks, lodge safaris. Our Kenya Vacations Packages cater for all these and so much more.
Kenya safari vacation sample package.
A 10 day luxury vacation safari Kenya that will operate to suit your private group and will be escorted by a professional & knowledgeable guide – accommodation varies from traditional & stylish tented camps to luxury lodges and travel is in comfortable 4 x 4 vehicles.
Day 1 – Samburu Game Reserve, Intrepids Lodge, 2 nights
On arrival in Nairobi or after collection from your hotel, you will be met by our qualified, professional safari guide who will accompany you throughout the safari. Commence the journey by road, traveling in specially customized luxury 4WD safari vehicles.Lunch is a short stopover at a delightful restaurant just outside Nanyuki and then it is on to the Samburu Game Reserve where you stay 2 nights at Intrepid’s.The hot and dry Samburu Game Reserve is a classic example of arid habitat and the Ewaso Nyiro River provides the only year round source of water. Kenya Safari Elephants, buffalo, lion, leopard, cheetah as well as reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Grevy’s zebra, oryx and other species have adapted to life here. In addition to the wildlife the region is home to the nomadic Samburu tribe, who herd their cattle, camels and goats in search of pasture.
Lunch and dinner
Day 2 – Samburu Game Reserve
Intrepids combines tents and tree houses – decks built around trees, wooden walkways and high thatched roofs. The main lodge and the tented accommodation stretch along the sandy river and all are shaded by large trees. There is a swimming pool, Kenya Tours comfortable lounge and open dining deck.After an early wake up call, spend the day exploring Samburu & Buffalo Springs National Reserves. After lunch and an afternoon at leisure, take an evening game drive before returning to camp for dinner. The river here is the arterial lifeline for many endemic species.
All meals
Day 3 & 4 – Laikipia, Sabuk Lodge, 2 nights
Depart Samburu early and carrying a picnic lunch. The drive to Sabuk will take about 5 hours and is through dramatic semi-desert countryside. Arrive at at Sabuk, on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River in time for a swim in the river or to just enjoy the uninterrupted view across the Laikipia plains. Enjoy an early evening bush sundowner or a short walk from camp, watching the sun set behind the hills. The elusive Greater Kudu and large elephant herds are often seen on these walks.
The Laikipia plateau in central Kenya is perhaps the last stronghold of romantic East Africa – vast open ranches, shadowed by snow-capped Mount Kenya and home to the Laikipia Masai and the Samburu. These indigenous tribes have joined together in partnership with the ranch owners to create a conservation and wildlife haven that spans 800,000 hectares (2 million acres) of wild savannah. Kenya Holiday Importantly Laikipia is home to more endangered mammals than anywhere else in East Africa. Fed by the Ewaso Nyiro and the Ewaso Narok rivers the plateau has long nurtured exceptional diversity.
During your full day at Sabuk you may take guided walks and game drives, ride or walk with the camels, swim in a natural rock pool and enjoy sundowners around the campfire.
All meals
fortable accommodation complimented by good cuisine. Accommodation consists of 65 chalet style bedrooms, all with private bathrooms and views over the Lake. Other amenities include a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, sauna and curio shop.
All meals
Day 7 – Masai Mara, Elephant Pepper Camp 3 nights holiday
After an early start from Lion Hill, drive slowly up the other side of the Rift Valley onto the Mau Escarpment and through the verdant tea growing zones of Kericho. Make a gentle descent down to the Masai Mara, arriving in camp for lunch. This seasonal tented camp is at a specially chosen site, away from the busy tourist circuit.
Shaded by indigenous trees the camp looks out on an endless vista of plains game and panoramic views. The 6 traditional safari tents are very comfortable, spacious with en-suite hot showers, washroom, dressing area and a verandah – the ideal place for reading, diary writing or just watching the passing parade. This is truly a safari camp “Out of Africa” and you are looked after by attentive staff who bring steaming hot water for your canvas showers, prepare sumptuous meals and offer your favourite “sundowners” cocktail. Every comfort is assured in a safari style that is reminiscent of a by-gone era.
All meals
Day 8 & 9 – Masai Mara vacation travel game viewing
Enjoy the spectacular game viewing experience with full days exploring this vast reserve.
The Masai Mara Game Reserve contains great concentrations of wildlife and adjoins Tanzania’s Serengeti Plains forming the northern end of the great migration ecosystem. From June to October you have a good chance of seeing the migratory herds as hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and zebra move through the area in search of new grass. The Mara, however, has great resident game and at any time of the year it is usual to see lion, leopard, cheetah, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, buffalo, jackal, topi, gazelles, impala and elephant. Hippos and crocodiles are plentiful in the rivers and the bird life is also abundant. No less than 53 different species of birds of prey alone have been recorded. The Mara is also the traditional land of the Masai people, nomadic herders who choose a traditional lifestyle and who are permitted to graze their cattle in the area.
All meals
Day 10 – Departure
Transfer to Musiara airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Nairobi. On arrival at midday our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel or the international airport for your departure home.
The price includes
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Arrival transfer or hotel pick up to join the safari in Nairobi
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All road travel in 4 x 4 safari vehicles
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Services of professional safari guide throughout the journey
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2 nights Intrepids at Samburu – all meals, game drives will be with your guide in your safari vehicles
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3 nights Sabuk Lodge & Sabuk fly camp with all meals, local brand drinks (except champagne), laundry service, Samburu warrior guides on camel treks and all game viewing activities
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1 night Lion Hill Lodge – all meals, game drives will be with your guide in your safari vehicles
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3 nights Elephant Pepper Camp – all meals, drinks from the bar, laundry service and activities
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Departure transfer to airstrip in the Masai Mara
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Air Kenya scheduled flight Masai Mara / Nairobi with applicable taxes
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Departure transfer in Nairobi
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Applicable Park entrance and conservation fees
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Temporary membership to the Flying Doctors Society
Not included are
Visa fees; Comprehensive travel insurance; Gratuities to campstaff and guides; champagne and premium brand drinks at Sabuk and Elephant Pepper Camp; all drinks and laundry service at Samburu Intrepids and Lion Hill Lodge
SAFARI STYLE
Throughout this safari you are escorted by a professional safari guide.
VEHICLES & TRANSPORT
Road travel and game viewing will be specially modified safari 4 x 4 land cruisers or land rovers. All passengers are seated to face forward and have a window seat. Vehicles are equipped with a pair of binoculars (but you should bring your own) and wildlife reference books as well as radio to base.
SMALL & PERSONALISED GROUPS
The safari operates as a private, escorted group for four to ten passengers – you advise us of your group size and dates and we do the rest. At each lodge there may be other guests not on your safari however your guide will host your stay ensuring a personalised experience.
YOUR GUIDE
The success of every safari depends on the guide and on this safari a friendly, knowledgeable, fun and professional safari guide will ensure that not only do you get on well with your fellow travellers but that you experience the best of African game viewing. Your guide will have an in-depth knowledge of routes, conditions, local attractions and practical mechanics. In addition he will be highly proficient in the identification of the animals and birds of Kenya.
Whilst he will do their very best to ensure that you see a diverse range and good quantity of the wildlife that inhabits the area, it is important to appreciate that guides must follow Concession, Reserve or National Park rules and that they are also sensitive to the needs of the animals.
One of the highlights on this safari is time spent being guided and hosted by a team of traditional Samburu and Laikipiak Masai warriors. They will share their intimate knowledge of the bush and the wildlife, share their culture and explain their traditions and prepare delicious food in a traditional camp kitchen.
ACCOMMODATION
You are bound to be pleased with both the tented camps and the lodges used on this safari – they offer spacious rooms with incredible views of the surrounding plains and the river systems. In all cases you will have an en suite bathroom except at your Sabuk fly where facilities are a little basic but showers and loos (choo in Swahili) are still provided. You will enjoy excellent and varied meals in the stylish lodge dining rooms and by the camp fire under the African sky.
SHARING THE WORK
On this safari you are completely looked after and you need only take care of your personal gear!
LUGGAGE & PERSONAL EFFECTS
Luggage restrictions on your flights require that you keep your check in luggage to a limit of 15kg per person and in addition you may carry on one 1 camera bag or daypack per person.
We recommend you travel light with casual clothing for the day and a fleecy or jersey for the evenings. Take a good pair of walking/ tennis shoes. Bring a water bottle, swimsuit, hat, sunscreen, binoculars, camera and spare film. Allow enough money for souvenirs, evenings out, drinks & special excursions. On receipt of your deposit we will send you with a comprehensive list of what to bring.
AFRICAN CONDITIONS
Although on this safari things rarely change it is important that we point out that at times the itinerary will change to take local conditions into account. Unforeseen circumstances due to problems with road conditions, weather, mechanical breakdown etc can delay & change the performance of the safari. Please come prepared and be prepared to be a little flexible.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Travel insurance is not included. You are responsible for arranging your own insurance. We can arrange insurance for travellers from the UK and Australia.
IMPORTANT NOTE
At the time of publishing this itinerary on this site the information was correct, however things change – prices, dates and even the day-to-day itinerary. Before we ask you for a deposit we will ensure that you are aware of any changes so that you can be sure you are booking the safari that suits your style & budget.
