Classic Kenya 4WD Safari

Classic Kenya 4WD Safari

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Classic Kenya 4WD Safari

7 Days Starting and ending in Nairobi

Visiting: Nairobi, Lake Nakuru National Park, Maasai Mara National Reserve

Tour operator:

Exodus

Tour code:

WYMA2

Group size:

4 - 12

Physical rating:

Leisurely

Age range:

16-99

Activities:

4WD, Sightseeing

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Tour Overview

Kenya is synonymous with the classic African safari. With endless grasslands sprinkled with acacia trees, this is Out of Africa and Born Free country. Whether it’s exploring Lake Nakuru National Park, an excellent small park in the Great Rift Valley, or the emblematic Masai Mara, wildlife is abundant year-round. During the migration season, the Mara (as it is affectionately known) is also home to one of the greatest natural spectacles on the planet: millions of wildebeest and zebra crossing a crocodile-filled river on their journey through the savannah.

Highlights

  • Stay at four-star accommodation throughout

  • See the prolific wildlife of the Masai Mara, including lions, elephants, hippos and giraffes

  • Discover Lake Nakuru, home to black and white rhinos

  • Enjoy game drives, short nature walks, and optional cultural village and walking excursions

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Start Nairobi; To Lake Naivasha; Optional Afternoon Nature Walk

Location: Nairobi

Accommodation Name: Sentrim Elementaita Lodge (or similar)

Meals Included: lunch, dinner

The adventure begins at our partner hotel in Nairobi (see the Joining Instructions for more information). With the group gathered together, we drive north to the edge of the escarpment over the Rift Valley before descending into the valley and to Lake Naivasha, where we enjoy a morning boat ride. We continue for a further 1hr 30min to Lake Elementaita, where we check into our lodge and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, there is an optional (additional cost) guided nature walk available.



Accommodation: Sentrim Elementaita Lodge (or similar)

Day 2 : Morning And Afternoon Game Drives In Lake Nakuru National Park

Location: Lake Nakuru National Park

Accommodation Name: Sentrim Elementaita Lodge (or similar)

Meals Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

It’s an early start today for a 30-minute drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. We enjoy a full day of game drives, with a packed lunch from our lodge to maximise game-viewing time. We hope to see many animals including gazelles, impalas and giraffes. We are also on the lookout for predators as well as unique bird life.



This national park is world-renowned for its (dwindling) flamingo population, made famous by Denys Finch Hatton’s flight over it in the film Out of Africa (1985). Nakuru is also the best place in East Africa for white rhino, and it is not unusual to see at least a dozen in a day. Coupled with this, there is a healthy buffalo population, many other plain animals and frequent leopard sightings.



Accommodation: Sentrim Elementaita Lodge (or similar)

Day 3 - 5 : Masai Mara

Location: Maasai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation Name: Mara Kimana Camp (or similar)

We have a beautiful, bumpy drive (approximately five hours including comfort stops) to the Mara.  We arrive in the early afternoon in time for lunch (not included) and check in afterwards. Departing at 4pm, we enjoy the first of several game drives in this remarkable area. Returning to the lodge for dinner, we enjoy a relaxed evening in beautiful surroundings.



During time off, you can rest in your private tents, the lounge tent or watch the animals from the deck of your tent. If you fancy a lie-in one day or an optional nature walk, this can easily be arranged.



The Masai Mara is one of the most famous ecosystems in the world. This vast grassland is teeming with life: wildebeest, gazelles, topis, zebras and buffalo abound in the rolling savannah, and never far away are the predators: cheetahs, lions and hyenas. Between mid-August and late October, one of the greatest spectacles on Earth takes place in the Masai Mara – the annual migration of thousands of wildebeest, gazelles and zebras trampling across the long grass. Nothing is guaranteed on safari, but with the help of our brilliant guides you should see and learn a huge amount about the Masai Mara wildlife during our game drives. As a climax, there is also the option of taking a sunrise balloon ride over the African plains (subject to weather conditions and availability).



Accommodation: Mara Kimana Camp (or similar)

Day 6 : Transfer To Nairobi

Location: Nairobi

Accommodation Name: Sarova Panafric Nairobi (or similar)

Meals Included: breakfast, lunch

We leave after breakfast and return to Nairobi. A picnic lunch is taken en route. We spend our last night in Nairobi.



Accommodation: Sarova Panafric Nairobi (or similar)

Day 7 : End Nairobi

Location: Nairobi

Meals Included: breakfast

The trip ends today in Nairobi and we begin our return journeys home. If you’d like more time to explore the capital of Kenya, speak to your sales representative about extending your stay.

What's Included

  • Meals
    3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners.

What's Not Included

  • Visas or vaccinations

  • Single accommodation (available on request)

  • Travel insurance

Food

All breakfasts, five lunches and five dinners are included.



Meals are generally taken at the lodge or camp but we may take pack lunches with us depending on the planned activities and game drives on a particular day.



Breakfasts are generally a selection of fruit, cereal, yogurt and bread, and, potentially, some cooked elements.



Lunches and dinners are normally a variety of European and local dishes.



There is also tea served before the late afternoon game drive in the Masai Mara.



Vegetarians are well catered for but please inform us before departure of any special dietary requests.



Water



Purified water is provided by the guide throughout your trip from large drums carried on top of the vehicles, so you need only bring a reusable water bottle. In the lodges, generally, one bottle of water is provided free of charge so we suggest you fill your water bottle before you leave the vehicles for the evening. Otherwise, you can purchase water at the lodge bar.

Accommodation

On this classic safari adventure in Kenya, we stay in a trio of four-star properties. Below are the places we typically use on this trip.



Lake Elementaita: Sentrim Elementaita Lodge (nights 1-2)







Our first two nights are spent by the vast Lake Elementaita with a stay at Sentrim Elementaita Lodge. It's well placed for our exploration of Lake Nakuru National Park, which is just a 30-minute drive away; when we're not on safari, enjoy views over Lake Elementaita from the year-round pool (or one of the loungers next to it) and discuss your day's adventure at the bar.



Masai Mara: Mara Kimana Camp (nights 3-5)







Our Masai Mara camp is on the banks of the Sekenani River, where wildlife regularly comes to drink. We stay in permanent tents with private bathrooms, each linked by walkways among ancient jackalberry trees. We sleep on proper beds and there is electricity in the tents plus hot water for showers.



Nairobi: Sarova Panafric (night 6)







Our last night is spent at the Sarova Panafric in Nairobi, just a five-minute drive from the CBD. Though it's close to the action there's plenty to keep you entertained here, including a temperature-controlled pool, next to which you'll find The Deck bar and lounge. There's also the Flame Tree Restaurant and Bar, which serves Pan-African, Continental and Pan-Asian dishes and has a hidden garden.

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  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Exodus has been trading since 1974

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

CLASSIC KENYA SAFARI

This was an excellent trip. Although quite short,

This was an excellent trip. Although quite short, it was very busy, and there were plenty of opportunities for game spotting. It felt a lot longer than a week - in a good way!

CLASSIC KENYA SAFARI

An amazing experience which lingers in the mind fo

An amazing experience which lingers in the mind for a long time after.

Classic Kenya Safari

This was the first time I'd used Exodus and also m

This was the first time I'd used Exodus and also my first time visiting Kenya and let me tell you, it was brilliant. I had an amazing time. I loved the week away from start to finish. The trip was well organised and having met such helpful, polite people along the way it ticked all my boxes. I met a lovely group of people who were also single travellers so that helped. The Food was excellent and I enjoyed trying new things. The rooms at both hotels were always clean and well maintained. You could not fault the staff. Every ask was not a problem. There is a bit of traveling and on some bad roads but apart from that, this is a trip I would return on again and again. Thank you Exodus and everyone I met!!

Classic Kenya Safari

Another excellent Exodus trip. Having eventually

Another excellent Exodus trip. Having eventually passed through the crowded immigration controls, set out on the anticipated long road trip - great time at Lake Elementaita Lodge with Joseph giving excellent nature walk. The 4 rhinos sighted at Lake Nakuru were only surpassed by two BLACK RHINOS when we travelled on to the Masai Mara. Davis our driver/guide was amazing to be able to spot wildlife and drive. Camp set up excellent along with food and hurrah for electricity in tent for recharging camera batteries.

CLASSIC KENYA SAFARI

A very well organised safari which matched the des

A very well organised safari which matched the description in the pre-travel notes. Excellent guides.

CLASSIC KENYA SAFARI

This was my first trip with Exodus and it complete

This was my first trip with Exodus and it completely exceeded my expectations. I had such a good time I did not want the week to end! The trip was well organised and the accommodation was better than described in the trip notes. Their is so much to see on the game drives it makes the 6am wake up calls worth it!

Classic Kenya Safari

This was my first trip to Africa, so I was really

This was my first trip to Africa, so I was really looking forward to it, and it did not disappoint! The animals were so beautiful, and it was lovely to see them in their natural habitat. We saw elephants, lions, warthogs, giraffes to name a few. We were even lucky enough to see a striped hyena, which are very rare - even the tour guides were excited to see him. The hotels, especially Camp Ilkeliani, were amazing - glamping in Africa! We saw beautiful sunrises - once from a hot air balloon - and beautiful sunsets. An amazing holiday, with lovely guides, and a lovely group of fellow holiday makers.

CLASSIC KENYA SAFARI

This was my first trip with Exodus and I was not d

This was my first trip with Exodus and I was not disappointed. Excellent accomodation, food, guides and company the holiday concentrated on the basic criteria wildlife in it's native environment.

CLASSIC KENYA SAFARI & ZANZIBAR

Overall a great trip, we had a fantastic time. The

Overall a great trip, we had a fantastic time. The Masai Mara was incredible and Zanzibar exactly what we wanted, i.e. chill out for a few days!

CLASSIC KENYA SAFARI

This holiday was excellent both in the accommodati

This holiday was excellent both in the accommodation choices, food provided, the safari itself and the particular mix of people we had within our group. One thing could I think be easily overcome - we were all advised to get the visa on arrival and on the plane that it would be £20 I think it was but when we arrived, it was not only more expensive but it took a long time to get, thus making people in our group wait a long time for some of us. The currency being ok to get on arrival although cheaper, incurred delays also making of us feel rather bad right at the start of the trip!More positives outweigh the negatives though!

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