Through the Rift Valley, Serena Lodges

What's Included

TOUR GUIDE:

• Operated with English-speaking local driver-guide throughout the tour (the assigned local driver-guide may change during the itinerary)
• French, German, Italian or Spanish driver-guide subject to availability (airport transfers will be operated with English-speaking drivers)

ACCOMMODATION:

• 4 night’s accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1 Nairobi:

Superior Hotel Category = Nairobi Serena Hotel or similar 4*

Day 2-3 Maasai Mara:

Superior Hotel Category = Mara Serena Safari Lodge or similar 4*

Day 4 Lake Elementaita:

Superior Hotel Category = Lake Elementaita Serena Camp or similar 4*

MEALS:

• 4 Breakfasts 
• 3 Lunches 
• 3 Dinners

TRANSPORT:

• 4x4 vehicle with a pop-up roof and guaranteed window seat during game drives and all transportation throughout the tour (maximum 7 persons per vehicle)

ENTRANCE FEES & ACTIVITIES:

• All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: 1 game drive at Maasai Mara National Reserve (Day 2); 2 game drives at game drive at Maasai Mara National Reserve (Day 3); 1 game drive at Lake Elementaita National Park (Day 3); Lake Elementaita escorted bird walk (Day 5)

OTHER:

• Government taxes 
• 1 bottle of mineral water (500ml) per person per day on game drives

What's Not Included

• Visas
• International flights 
• Domestic flights 
• International flights 
• Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
• Any visit not mentioned in the program
• Porterage and gratuities  
• Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
• Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
• Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

Requirements

Passengers should bring only soft-sided bags on safari. Passengers arriving to Kenya may be asked to present a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate. Travellers’ cheques are generally not accepted in east Africa. US banknotes cannot be older than 2004 and must have the latest security markings (large portrait of the president). Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

Please Note

• Day 1, Check-in time is 02:00 pm. Clients arriving in the middle of the night must book a pre-night as they will not be permitted to wait in the hotel lobby
• Day 5, the drop-off is at Ole Sereni Hotel in Nairobi at 12:00 pm approx. (flights to be booked 04:00 pm onwards)
• Due to limited luggage space in vehicles, suitcases are unsuitable for scheduled road safaris. We recommend luggage packed in inexpensive barrel/sausage bags or soft-sided bags not exceeding 15kg and 65x46 cm. Excess luggage can be handed over to the representative at the time of briefing. It will be handed over to you on your return from the safari. Additional costs may apply to pick up drop off luggage at specific points
• No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed  
• We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons
• Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
• This tour is a combination of regular tours and shared arrangements, clients may be required to change vehicles
• Park fees may change without prior notice. This is beyond our control and any increase levied will have to be covered by the client

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1 Nairobi:

• Superior Hotel Category = Nairobi Serena Hotel or similar 4*

Day 2-3 Maasai Mara:

• Superior Hotel Category = Mara Serena Safari Lodge or similar 4*

Day 4 Lake Elementaita:

• Superior Hotel Category = Lake Elementaita Serena Camp or similar 4*