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Luxury Kenya Safari - Includes Airfare - From Only US$3699
Trip Highlights
Nairobi | Ol Pejeta Conservancy | Lake Elmenteita | Lake Nakuru | Maasai Mara
Discover
Animal sightings on safari such as lion, elephant, and zebra
Outstanding tented accommodations at Sweetwaters Serena Camp
The picturesque beauty of the Kenyan countryside
Explore
Kenya in a specially designed 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
Lake Nakuru, home to both black and white rhinos
The plains of the Maasai Mara where vast herds of animals roam free
Experience
Evening cocktails on cliffs overlooking Lake Elmenteita
An interactive cooking class with the chef of Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp
Breakfast by a Hippo pool in the Maasai Mara
Choice
At additional cost:
Discover unique customs and culture at a Maasai village
Enjoy incredible views from a hot air balloon over the Mara
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Explore Kenya Through the Eyes of Our Guests
Day 1 - Depart New York
From the moment you board your Kenya Airways flight you will feel the warm African hospitality that the continent is known for. Sit back, relax, and get ready for a memorable safari vacation.
Day 2 - Arrive Nairobi
On arrival at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport you will be met by a Lion World Travel representative and transferred to the 5-star Nairobi Serena Hotel, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World and well known for its exceptional standards of efficiency, service and hospitality.
Pool of Nairobi Serena Hotel
The elegantly sophisticated Nairobi Serena is a member of the 'Leading Hotels of the World' group and is consistently voted ‘Best Hotel in Nairobi'. This hotel offers an oasis of serenity amidst the bustle of one of Africa's most vibrant capital cities. After your lengthy journey to Africa, enjoy a slow, relaxing dinner at the hotel this evening and rest up for the adventure ahead!
Accommodation: Nairobi Serena Hotel - Standard Room (D)
Day 3 - Nairobi/Ol Pejeta Conservancy
After breakfast depart in a specially designed 4x4wd Safari Land cruiser that is custom designed with a pop-up roof for maximum game viewing.
Drive to Sweetwaters Serena Camp located in a private conservancy with a higher wildlife-to-area ratio than any of Kenya's national parks making this camp one of the most exclusive tented safari camps in Kenya.
A sheltered oasis clustered around a water hole and set in the pristine calm of the private Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Sweetwaters Serena Camp offers a charming blend of under-canvas ambiance and Kenyan safari luxury. Your accommodation will be in upgraded Morani luxury tents, each with its own private veranda overlooking the water hole. The tents are spacious with exquisite design and furnishings complemented by fantastic views of Mount Kenya.
Sweetwaters Morani Tent
Host to all the members of the ‘Big Five' (elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo and leopard), the conservancy is one of only four private game conservancies to have been founded in Kenya. At the forefront of the Kenyan conservancy program, the conservancy claims to have the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa, hosts the only chimpanzee sanctuary in Kenya, and shelters large numbers of rare and endangered species. Within the Ol Pejeta Conservancy you may enjoy a variety of activities, from game drives to visits to the Chimpanzee and Rhino Sanctuaries.
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp - Morani Tent (B, L, D)
Day 4 - Lake Elmenteita
After breakfast drive towards Lake Elmenteita with a brief stop at the Thompson's Falls for a breathtaking view of the great scenery, arriving in time for lunch at Lake Elmenteita Serena Lodge. The exclusive, 5-star Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp is situated on the shoreline of sapphire-blue Lake Elmenteita where hundreds of thousands of birds congregate.
Room interior at Lake Elmenteita
This is an area of breathtaking beauty and is home to many rare species of animals. Bird watchers will enjoy the sight of birds both big and small that come to feed in the lake's waters, but this spectacular region is home to a wide range of wildlife.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Soysambu Conservancy. On the way back to the camp for dinner there will be a stop at a scenic spot for a sunset cocktail hour with open bar.
Accommodation: Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp - Deluxe Tent (B, L, D)
Day 5 - Lake Elmenteita
Enjoy breakfast and depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. Some of the interesting places to visit include the baboon cliff, the lion hill and the Mau escarpment. The park is one of the best game viewing parks with various animal species including prides of lion, Cape buffalo, waterbucks, wart hogs, the endangered Rothschild giraffes, the black & white Rhino, the Burchell’s zebra, impalas, and the elusive leopard among many others. Over 400 bird species have been recorded here too. Lake Nakuru National Park is one of the best places to see the endangered black and white Rhinos.
The park spans an attractive range of wooded and bush grassland around the lake, offering wide ecological diversity, from Lake Water, woodland to the rocky escarpment and ridges. Notable game within the lake includes hippo and clawless otters.
Waterbuck, Bohr's Reedbuck and Zebra roam on the shores.
Leopard at Lake Nakuru National Park
Return to your camp for lunch. Later this afternoon, spend some time in an interactive cooking class where you will be taught how to make local African dishes. Later enjoy dinner and overnight at the camp.
Accommodation: Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp - Deluxe Tent (B, L, D)
Day 6 - Lake Elmenteita/Maasai Mara National Reserve
After an early morning breakfast, drive to the Maasai Mara National Reserve offering wonderful scenery and plenty of game. It is perhaps the only region left in Kenya where you may see animals in the same super-abundance as existed centuries ago. Enjoy a picnic lunch today, allowing you to take in all the beautiful scenery of Kenya.
Game viewing in Maasai Mara
Mara Serena Safari Lodge is the ringside seat for the greatest show on earth. Located at the very center of the famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, the 4-star Mara Serena Safari Lodge is the ultimate safari destination. Set high on a bush-cloaked hill with long views over the savannah and down to the winding hippo-filled Mara River, it stands center-stage to one of Africa's most dramatic wildlife arenas.
Styled to echo the circular motif of a traditional Maasai manyatta, the lodge blends international sophistication with raw African beauty, with each room having its own view of the famous Mara River. Each room is its own stand-alone modular unit, with uninterrupted views, private balcony and spacious seating area. The dining areas offer spectacular views, along with the rock-surround swimming pool.
Take an afternoon game-drive in this magnificent game reserve.
Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge - Standard Room (B, L, D)
Day 7 - Maasai Mara National Reserve
Leave the lodge after an early morning cup of tea and enjoy an exhilarating game drive in the crisp morning air to view the abundance of wildlife in the Mara.
All the "Big Five" - Lion, Rhino, Buffalo, Elephant and Leopard - are here, as well as cheetah, hippo, hartebeest, gazelle, topi, antelope, zebra and many other animals. The Mara is also noted for its abundance of lions - particularly the superb black maned males.
After lunch at the lodge, enjoy an optional visit to a traditional Maasai Manyatta (off the beaten track) and experience the culture of this world-famous community (this excursion is at an extra cost). The Maasai still live as they did for centuries. Interact with these nomadic people and experience their way of life as you learn about their customs and traditions.
Hippo pool breakfast
Return to the lodge with time to freshen up and enjoy dinner.
Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge - Standard Room (B, L, D)
Day 8 - Maasai Mara National Reserve
For the ultimate Mara experience a superb breakfast has been arranged for you, at the local Hippo Pool. Arriving on the banks of the world-famous Mara River you will be met by a traditionally clad Maasai warrior who will lead you along the river where countless hippos wallow.
4x4 safari vehicle
Reaching a clearing you will be offered a glass of chilled sparkling wine or fresh juice before being shown to your table, which is in a shady grove immediately alongside the hippo pool. Beneath the trees you will find a full display of a sumptuous breakfast.
Breakfast is a leisurely experience after which your Maasai warrior guides you back along the riverbank to your vehicle. You can then experience another game drive on your way back to the lodge.
The Maasai Mara National Reserve is an extension of the world-renowned Serengeti National Park of Tanzania. Named for the Maasai tribes’ people (the traditional inhabitants of the area) and the Mara River which divides it, the reserve is famous for its exceptional population of game and the annual migration of the wildebeest.
After a relaxing day at the camp, you will head out on another game drive in the late afternoon.
Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge - Standard Room (B, L, D)
Day 9 - Maasai Mara/Nairobi/Depart
After breakfast depart the Maasai Mara and drive to Nairobi, Kenya's colorful capital city, the birthplace of safari and the only place in the world where you will find herds of zebra and giraffe, prides of lion and rhino families living in the wild just 20 minutes from a major city center!
Arrive in time for lunch at Crowne Plaza Airport Hotel (formally Lazizi Hotel) before you are dropped off at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your scheduled flight to New York. (B, L)
Day 10 - Arrive New York
Arrive in New York City on your Kenya Airways flight.
Return home with a lifetime of memories!
Add-Ons
Azure Zanzibar
Zanzibar is the perfect post-safari beach destination, with its white sandy beaches, azure waters and alluring culture. Check out our Azure Zanzibar itinerary or speak to one of our Africa Specialists for more information.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS
Maasai Village
A visit to a local Maasai village is always an interesting cultural experience as you meet this pastoral tribe and learn about their day-to-day lives.
Hot Air Balloon
Enhance your safari with a peaceful and scenic view over the Maasai Mara in a hot air balloon. Your Lion World Travel Africa specialist will advise you on additional costs for these extra activities.
On Special
Prices are in US Dollars and are per person based on double occupancy accommodations and include fuel surcharges, Government taxes, departure fees and September 11th Security Fee.
2020
US$3699 per person based on double occupancy
No single supplement based on limited availability
Valid on the following departure dates:
November 6
December 4
Inclusions:
- Round trip economy International Airfare non-stop from New York (JFK) to Nairobi on Kenya Airways
- Taxes and fuel surcharges
- Meet and greet services with assistance
- Transportation in a specially designed 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for maximum game viewing with an English-speaking driver/guide
- Accommodation as specified
- Meals as specified
- All park fees
- All government taxes
- Lion World Travel Representative Meet & Greet upon arrival
- Flying doctors' coverage
Exclusions:
- Telephone bills, laundry and any items of a personal nature
- Drinks, dining room tips, porterage
- Any item not specified above
- Costs of Passports and Visas
- Driver/Guide gratuities
- Trip Cancellation, Interruption and/or Medical Insurance – please note that insurance for this trip is a mandatory requirement from suppliers in Africa – proof of insurance must be provided before bookings are confirmed. It is your personal responsibility to ensure you have enough travel insurance coverage from the provider of your choice. Please let your Africa Specialist know if you would like information on this.
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TRAVELER TESTIMONIAL
First of all, in a word, I would describe our trip as "perfect”! I must say that our guide, Po Po, was extraordinary. He made sure we saw the Big Five and he took very good care of us.
I want you to know that you did an amazing job setting everything up for us. All of our flights and transfers went on without a hitch. The Serena properties were just beautiful and very comfortable. We saw about 40+ species of animals, lions copulating, elephants with their babies, zebras on the run - I could go on and on.
Thank you very much for everything you did for us.
Sincerely,
Judy & Robert F.