Nairobi›Aberdares›Lake Nakuru National Park›Masai Mara
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Starts from
6 days / 5 nights - from Nairobi to Nairobi.
Characteristics
Private tour with daily departures upon request Local driver/guide in the chosen language. Guaranteed departures with a minimum of 2 participants 4x4 off-road transportation (except for daily excursions that may be done in a minivan). Small groups, max 7 participants
Important notes
DEPOSIT: At the time of confirmation, a deposit equal to 25% of the total is mandatory.
VISA: As of January 1, 2024, a visa will no longer be required for Kenya; however, travelers must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before starting their trip by registering on the website www.etakenya.go.ke at a cost of $34 per person. Those who already hold a visa issued under the previous system will not need to register again: the visas already granted will remain valid in 2024. For more details, please refer to the "Entry Requirements" section of this website or contact support-kenya@govtas.com and the Embassy of Kenya in Italy.
IMPORTANT - BAN ON PLASTIC ITEMS Starting from June 2020, in the protected areas of Kenya - national parks, beaches, wildlife reserves, and forests - the use of single-use plastic items and packaging will be prohibited.
VACCINATIONS: No vaccination certificate is required for tourists coming directly from Europe. For those coming from areas where yellow fever is endemic (e.g. Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Zambia, Mozambique, etc.), it is mandatory to present a Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate upon entry, even in the case of airport transit only, if it exceeds 12 hours and in any case if leaving the airport. Yellow Fever vaccination is also mandatory if traveling from Kenya to Tanzania, Mauritius, Seychelles, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Rwanda, etc. Malaria prophylaxis is strongly recommended.
PARK ENTRANCE: the fee ***includes*** park admission, which amounts to an average of 60/65 euros per person per night.
ROADS: generally unpaved, not always in good condition - with potholes, dust or mud; travel times can be considerable, even when distances are not particularly long.
HOTEL/LODGE: 3 or 4-star hotels do not meet international standards, but still offer clean rooms, although often with outdated furnishings, private bathroom with shower, swimming pool, and restaurant; occasionally there may be power outages or interruptions in water supply.
Cancellation policies
Up to 61 days before arrival no penalty from 60 to 46 days before arrival 15% penalty from 45 to 35 days before arrival 35% penalty from 34 to 15 days before arrival 50% penalty from 14 to 0 days before arrival 100% penalty.
Meals
Legend: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner.
Itinerary
Giorno 1 — Nairobi
I arrive at Nairobi International Airport and, after completing customs formalities, I will be transferred to a hotel in the city with an English driver. Free day. Dinner free. Accommodation Sarova Panafric Nairobi.
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Giorno 2 — Nairobi → Aberdares
Breakfast. Departure for Aberdare Forest with a stop for lunch at Aberdare Country Club. In the afternoon, transfer to The Ark Lodge, located in the heart of Aberdare National Park. The lodge overlooks a saltwater waterhole, illuminated at night, where animals come to drink and animal sightings can be done directly from the three bridges and numerous balconies of the lodge. The rest of the afternoon is free. Dinner at the hotel. Accommodation The Ark Lodge.
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Giorno 3 — Aberdares → Lake Nakuru National Park
Breakfast. Departure for Lake Nakuru in the Rift Valley for a safari on the shores of the lake. Lake Nakuru is one of the lakes in the Rift Valley, at an altitude of 1754 m above sea level. The name Nakuru comes from the Maasai language and means "dust" or "dusty place". The National Park (188 km² in size) was established in 1961, around the lake of the same name, primarily to protect the large colony of pink flamingos that lived here, feeding on microcrustaceans and algae. The number of flamingos varies depending on the amount of food, which is related to the salinity of the water. The land around the lake is marshy, but as you move away from the water, it becomes dry and turns into forest, dry forest, woodland, and flat savannah. According to the 2009 census, there were over 25 black rhinos (one of the largest concentrations in the country) and about 70 white rhinos. Lunch and dinner at the hotel. In the afternoon, photo safari in the park. Accommodation Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge.
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Giorno 4 — Lake Nakuru National Park → Masai Mara
Breakfast. Departure for the Masai Mara Reserve, a natural continuation of the Serengeti Park in Tanzania, the stage for the magnificent migration of wildebeest and zebras that every spring move north and then return to the Serengeti in November. I arrive at the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, photo safari in the park. Dinner. Accommodation Mara Sopa Lodge.
Giorno 5 — Masai Mara
Full board at the lodge. At dawn, before the morning safari in the park, it is possible to take a hot air balloon ride with a champagne breakfast (optional with an additional cost). Day of photosafari in the park. The Masai Mara Game Reserve is a large nature reserve located in the southwestern part of Kenya. The name of the reserve comes from the name of the Masai people (who inhabit various areas in the Serengeti plain) and the Mara River, with an area of 320 km², entirely crossed by the Great Rift Valley. The most represented habitat is that of the African grassland or savannah, dotted with typical acacia plants. The reserve borders the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, with which it forms a single ecosystem. The reserve is known for its exceptional concentration of wildlife and for the famous Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras that takes place in April-May. Established in 1961, the Reserve is not protected as a national park, but as a game reserve; therefore, it is not administered by the Kenya Wildlife Service (the government institution for environmental protection) but by local district authorities. Entrance tickets to Masai Mara constitute an important source of income for Kenya. Accommodation Mara Sopa Lodge.
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Giorno 6 — Masai Mara → Nairobi
Breakfast. Return to Nairobi. I will arrive in the late morning. The tour ends in the area of the large hotels in Nairobi or at the airport.
Price includes
Meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
Accommodation in hotels, lodges, and camps indicated or similar in standard rooms
Entrance to the parks and reserves visited, visits, excursions and photo safaris as per the program
Local driver/guide in the chosen language
Ranger guide in English during photo safaris.
Airport/hotel transfer upon arrival
Transfers with local English-speaking guide in a 4x4 vehicle or minivan (depending on the number of participants)
Price does not include
Opening fee and Zero Risk coverage
Medical-luggage-cancellation insurance
Unmentioned meals, beverages and extras in general
Tip
Entry visa in Kenya US$ 50 to be paid at the border
Flights and airport taxes
Everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes"
Notes
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Participants must ensure before departure that they have the necessary and valid documentation for entry into the countries visited during the tour. MINIMUM AGE: not specified, but not recommended for children under 10 years old. SMOKING: smoking is not allowed on means of transportation, in tents, in rooms, and according to the guide's instructions. HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The organizing company reserves the right to modify the itinerary and/or the planned accommodations if required by unforeseen circumstances and if necessary for the safety and smooth continuation of the trip. INTOLERANCES AND SPECIAL DIETARY REGIMES: food intolerances (allergies, celiac disease, etc.) and special dietary regimes (vegan, etc.) must be communicated at the time of booking. Special menus or treatments are not provided or guaranteed, but we will do our best to accommodate the needs of participants. Notifications made after arrival will not be taken into consideration. TIPS: not included, but practically mandatory, unless there are serious shortcomings. We recommend a tip of $5/7 per person per day for the driver/guide. MEALS: not included unless specified. REFUNDS: There are no refunds for parts of the tour or excursions not carried out due to force majeure; in any case, no refund is due to the customer who decides to interrupt the trip or stay. HEALTH / VACCINATIONS: Participants must be aware of the itinerary and their own physical ability to handle it; it is recommended to always check the Viaggiare Sicuri website for the latest updates on necessary and recommended vaccinations and prophylaxis.
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