Classic Kenya Safari

This 6 night safari takes in the classic safari locations of Kenya using comfortable en-suite safari style tented rooms and good quality guiding. Includes all transfers start and finish Nairobi and can be taken at any time of the year.

Amboseli is home to thousands of elephants, made popular by natural history documentries such as 'Echo of the elephants' and is a beautiful park with far reaching plains, salt lakes and the magnificent backdrop of Kilimanjaro. The camp here is in a community owned conservancy where you can enjoy night drives and village walks as well as game drives. There is a lot of resident game around the camp as well as in Amboseli itself such as lion and giraffe.

Next stop, Samburu - in the northern district past Mount Kenya and is arid, dry bushland - harsh but beautiful. Home to the proud Samburu tribes people you can learn about their culture here and how they and the wildlife survive in this difficult environment. See a variety of species that have adapted to life in the thorn bush such as Gerenuk and Grevy's Zebra among many others.

Finally, on to the world famous Masai Mara. This game reserve at any time of year is home to many lion, cheetah, elephant and masses of plains animals. The busiest time here is 'migration season' which takes place July - October when the famed herds of wildebeeste move in from the Serengeti to feed on the plains of the Mara. Again, here you have the opporunity to mix with the Maasai tribes people as you stay in a community area on the edge of the Mara.

Tailor made at any time

Trip information

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Included

Transfers, internal flights, park and conservancy fees, game drives, walks, house wines, beer and soft drinks at the Porini camps (not in Samburu).

Not included

Drinks in Samburu, hot air balloon safari, Nairobi arrangements, international flights.

Best time

Available all year - migration season is July - October and gets booked up well in advance, book early for these dates!

Getting there

International flights from the UK fly to Nairobi daily - flying time 9 hours. Fares from approx £400 per person return depending on the time of year.

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Three of Kenya's most famous wildlife locations
Contrasting scenery and variety of culture
See masses of elephants, Kilimanjaro, samburu and masai people and big cats all in one week!
High quality accommodation with emphasis on eco-tourism

Itinerary

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Duration: 7 days

Start and end Nairobi.

This trip can be taken on any dates to suit you on a tailor made basis.

Day 1 You will be driven by road to Amboseli, an interesting drive of about 4 hours. Arrive at Amboseli Porini Camp for lunch. Afternoon rest then walk with the Masai warriors to their village then back to camp, hot shower and dinner.

Day 2 Early start and game viewing inside Amboseli National Park with a picnic lunch. Back to the conservancy for sundowners in a scenic spot then night drive back to camp for dinner.

Day 3 You will be driven to Amboseli airstrip for a flight north to Samburu (via Nairobi), arriving at your camp by lunch time. Afternoon game drive in Samburu Reserve.

Day 4 Morning and afternoon game drives in Samburu.

Day 5 Early morning game drive then fly from Samburu to the Mara for 2 nights at Mara Porini Camp. In the evening take a game drive in the area around camp and see some of the nocturnal species.

Day 6 Full day in the Mara with a picnic lunch. (Option to do hot air balloon safari here).

Day 7 Transfer to the airstrip for flight back to Nairobi.

Own onward arrangements (or ask us to extend your stay).

NOTE: This itinerary can be extended and run at any time - prices are given from low season which is April - May but can operate all year, ask us for prices.

Pricing guidelines for Kenya

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £400 to £800 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). Kenya combines well with Tanzania or Uganda.

For each accommodation on this website you will find an indication of the price. The bands are based on the price per person per night at peak season and are represented by the following values for this country:
	£50 to £150
	£150 to £300
	£300 to £500
	£500 to £800
	Over £800

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
1 week safari using small good quality lodges or tented campsBetween £2000 and £3000
2 week safari using small good quality lodges or tented campsBetween £4000 and £5000
2 week safari and beach holidayBetween £3000 and £4000
1 week on Lamu IslandFrom about £1500+

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