A Migration Season Special

Going on safari in Kenya at the time when the migration is in the Masai Mara is completely wonderful, but very difficult to arrange unless you book well ahead. Most of the permanent lodges are booked up by very early in the year.

We are therefore very pleased to have on offer a great itinerary which includes the Masai Mara, as well as Amboseli and Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Between the three reserves, you will have fantastic wildlife viewing opportunities, and the accommodation we've arranged is charming. We've gone for luxury eco-sensitive tented camps, all of which offer excellent service, and have very good positions.

You can read more about the Mara and Amboseli by clicking on regions on the right. We have not yet written a page for Ol Pejeta, so here are a few details:

Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a 90,000 acre wildlife conservancy situated between the foot hills of the Aberdares and the magnificent snowcapped Mount Kenya. It boasts an astounding variety of animals including the non-indigenous chimpanzees and the big 5 (the endangered black rhino, leopard, elephant, buffalo and lion). The combination of amazing wildlife and stunning views across the open plains of Ol Pejeta guarantees an unforgettable safari experience.

This trip is subject to availablity as always, so get in quickly if you want to take up this holiday for this year's migration season.

This is a tailor made holiday which can be taken at any time of year but best for the migration in the Mara from 1st July to the end of October 2008, subject to availability.

Information

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Included

All accommodation based on twin share; meals form lunch on day 1 to breakfast on last day; gameviewing activities; park and concession fees; most drinks; walks with Maasai guides; internal flights as mentioned; transfers between camps.

Not included

International flights; visas; transfers to and from Nairobi's Wilson airport; departure taxes; some drinks; tips; insurance; optional extras.

Is it for you?

This holiday is for anyone with a passion for wildlife.

Best time

The safari has been arranged to fit in with when the migration should be in the Masai Mara, although this safari can be undertaken at any time of year.

Getting there

The safari begins and ends in Nairobi. We can help book flights.

Weather and highlights

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- Jan
- Sunny with Cloud
- 12
- 26
- Feb
- Sunny
- 13
- 26
- Mar
- Rain
- 14
- 26
- Apr
- Heavy rain
- 14
- 25
- May
- Rain
- 13
- 24
- Jun
- Sunny with Cloud
- 12
- 21
- Jul
- Sunny
- 11
- 21
- Aug
- Sunny
- 11
- 23
- Sep
- Sunny
- 11
- 26
- Oct
- Sunny
- 13
- 26
- Nov
- Rain
- 13
- 26
- Dec
- Sunny with Cloud
- 13
- 28

See the Masai Mara at the annual migration time.
Excellent gameviewing in Amboseli.
See chimpanzees and rhinos at Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
Big Five game viewing.
Accommodation is in environmentally-sensitive camps throughout.
Walks with Maasai warriors.

Itinerary

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Duration: 7 days

Day 1: Depart from Nairobi for Amboseli, arriving about 9am. Settle in, enjoy lunch, then afternoon village walk and game viewing. Amboseli Porini Camp.
Day 2: Day game viewing with picnic in Amboseli National Park. Amboseli Porini Camp.
Day 3: Morning flight to Nanyuki via Nairobi, arriving in Ol Pejeta about lunchtime. Afternoon gameviewing. Porini Rhino Camp.
Day 4: Full day in Ol Pejeta with game drives and walking activities from camp. Porini Rhino Camp.
Day 5: Depart Nanyuki for the Masai Mara. After lunch, late afternoon game drive followed by sundowners and a night drive. Porini Lion Camp.
Day 6: Full day in the Masai Mara. Porini Lion Camp.
Day 7: Early morning game drive, then fly back to Nairobi for about midday.

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 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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The trip of a lifetime! Perfect arrangements, and wonderful camps and lodges. Perfect in every respect. A wonderful mix of stops, and in a very approp...

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Thanks to Julie and Polly at Tribes. We found all Kenyan people to be friendly and helpful. It is great not to have to worry about transfers to differ...

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Excellent eye-opening experience, faultless to the extreme. I only hope to be able to come back for another trip within the near future.

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It was excellent, and I would say exceeded our expectations.

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Apart from the unfortunate beginning - aircraft failing to take off - the entire experience was very rewarding, relaxing and at the same time very sti...

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