Join us on a holiday to ‘the’ land of safaris that takes you to national parks and sanctuaries teeming with Kenyan wildlife. Drive through Masai Mara game reserve while keeping your eyes peeled for the elusive Big Five and soak up the sunshine at Mombasa Beach!
Extras
Depart the UK for your overnight flight to Nairobi.
Welcome to fabulous Kenya! Upon arrival at Nairobi International Airport, we’ll proceed through immigration, collect our luggage and transfer to Tamambo Karen Blixen Coffee Garden for lunch. After lunch, we will visit Karen Blixon’s house and the Giraffe Centre before later transferring to our hotel in Nairobi. Dinner at Carnivore restaurant.
After an early breakfast we will drive to the Great Rift Valley and Lake Naivasha, arriving mid-morning for a boat ride in Lake Naivasha with a magnificent view of Mount Longonot, hippos and over 400 species of birds on the island – a perfect photo opportunity! After we have lunch at Lake Naivasha and thereafter drive to Lake Nakuru where we enjoy a game drive en route to our lodge
We start the day with early morning game drive returning to our lodge for breakfast. After breakfast we will depart and drive overland to the world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve – Kenya’s finest and most outstanding wildlife sanctuary, where gentle rolling grassland ensures animals are never out of sight. The climate here is gentle and rarely too hot with well spread rainfall all year round. We will arrive in time for lunch at our lodge. Afterwards we will enjoy an extensive game drive in the reserve.
Today we can enjoy an optional (extra cost) early morning hot air balloon flight over the Mara Plains followed by a bubbly bush breakfast, or an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. Mid-morning we will enjoy a game drive in the reserve followed by lunch at the lodge. Come late afternoon, we will head out for an extensive game drive in the reserve.
After an early breakfast at the lodge we will drive to Nairobi (picnic lunch boxes are included). On arrival we will transfer to Nairobi Train Station for transfer (5 hrs) to Mombasa. After check in at our beach front hotel, the rest of the day is at leisure to start enjoying the facilities of our hotel.
Next 4 days are free for you to spend how you wish. You can chill with a refreshing drink by the sea or pool. Choose from our hotel’s themed superb restaurants, the trendy and chic Lido lounge or the exclusive Cocos Beach Bar, overlooking the serene Indian ocean beach. There are also five outdoor swimming pools with water slides, springboard and diving boards as well as a variety of exciting water sports and SPA (additional cost).
After breakfast we will have some free time before check out. After lunch we will transfer to the Mombasa airport for our flight back to the UK. Arriving into London the next day.
We stay in comfortable hotels throughout as detailed below (or similar)
Frequently Asked Questions
On 12 December 2023 the President of Kenya announced that Kenya would be visa-free from January 2024.
Visitors to Kenya are now required to apply online for an electronic travel authorisation in advance of travel. Some exemptions apply and can be found in full on the website of the Kenyan Civil Aviation Authority.
Travellers who currently hold a valid visa can continue to travel using their visa until its expiry.
Your specific passport and visa requirements, and other immigration requirements are your sole responsibility and you should confirm these with the relevant embassies and/or consulates of the countries in which you are planning to travel.
HOTEL(S) CONTACT DETAILS
Hotel Name/s: Tamarind Tree Hotel 4*
Address: Langata Road/Near Wilson Airport, Nairobi 00200, Kenya
Telephone: +254 709 240000
Website: https://tamarindtree-hotels.com/
Email: Central.reservations@tamarind.co.ke
Hotel Name/s: Keekorok Lodge 4*
Address: Masai Mara, C14 – Masai Mara Natl Reserve, Keekorok, Kenya
Telephone: +254 20 4450636
Website: https://www.keekorok-lodge.com/
Email: info@sunafricanhotels.com
The transfer time from Nairobi Airport to your hotel in Nairobi is approximately 30 minutes, depending on the traffic.The transfer time from Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & SPA to Mombasa Airport is approximately 1 hour, depending on the traffic.
Travel distances
Nairobi to Lake Naivasha +/- 102kms, 2 hours drive approx.
Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru +/- 80kms, 1 hours drive approx.
Lake Naivasha to Keekorok Lodge +/- 260kms, 5 hours drive approx.
Keekorok Lodge to Nairobi Train Station +/- 247km, 6 hours approx.
Nairobi Train Station to Mombasa Train Station +/- 500km, 5 hours approx.
Kenyan shilling (KES)
US Dollars and Kenya Shillings are accepted widely. However if you have GBP and EUR they will be accepted too. Lots of places change currency. The bills at the lodges can also be paid by credit cards.
The price was always more favourable in the local currency and it was necessary to have small notes – 100 or 200 KES for tipping of porters, housekeeping etc. The best way to get the local currency is using one of the ATM’s at the airport.
We suggest a Group Collection to cover guides, transfer drivers, and hotel staff of £60.00 per person. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, or taxi fares, your Tour Leader can advise of an appropriate % to add on.
The emphasis is on casual clothing for throughout. Comfortable shoes or walking boots are recommended. Dressing in layers and waterproofs to allow for changes in the weather is recommended. Please bring some warm clothing for example a fleece and warm outer jacket for the evenings and early mornings. On safari, it is advisable to wear long sleeves and trousers to provide protection against insect bites. On safari avoid clothes with very bright colours as this may irritate the animals, preferably wear clothes with brown, khaki or beige colours. Binoculars are also recommended. A cap or wide brimmed hat to protect from the sun and sunglasses are recommended.
Average Temperatures
| Month(s) | Highest temperature | Lowest temperature |
|---|---|---|
| September | 25 °C | 12 °C |
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