8 Days Kenya Scenic Experience

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8 Days Kenya Scenic Experience

Welcome to Kenya! Get ready for a thrilling journey that perfectly blends vibrant city life with unforgettable wildlife encounters. This itinerary whisks you from the capital, Nairobi, through the stunning Great Rift Valley. You'll witness the massive pink flocks of flamingos at Lake Bogoria, search for rhinos and rare giraffes at Lake Nakuru, and culminate your adventure with the legendary Big Five game viewing in the vast plains of the Maasai Mara.

Safari Type Adventure Safari

Best time to go Jul - Oct

Destinations Nairobi, Lake Bogoria, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara

Price From $3,800.00 per person

Day 1

Arrival Nairobi, Transfer Emara Ole Sereni Hotel

Today our team will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your city hotel for overnight. Depending on your arrival time, our team will be able to schedule an optional city tour. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Accommodation | Emara Ole Sereni Hotel | D,B

Day 2

Full Day Nairobi City Tour

Today we start with a visit to the Elephant orphanage before proceeding to Giraffe Center. Lunch at Utamaduni center before we proceed to the Bomas Of Kenya for afternoon traditional Kenyan dances.

Accommodation | Emara Ole Sereni Hotel | D,B

Day 3

Lake Bogoria National Reserve

After breakfast, depart by road to the Great Rift Valley, with Mt Longonot in the background. Stopping periodically to marvel at the plunging escarpments, volcanic mountains, and pristine lakes. ou will also see Lake Naivasha, Lake Elementaita, and Lake Nakuru as you journey to Bogoria. Lake Bogoria is located within Lake Bogoria National Reserve.

Accommodation | Lake Bogoria Resort & Spa | B,L,D

Day 4

Lake Bogoria National Reserve

This morning you will wake up to watch the sunrise over the escarpment before embarking on a guided game walk along the steaming shores of Lake Bogoria. Teeming with birdlife, you will have the opportunity here to observe kingfishers, herons, and pelicans, in addition, to seemingly millions of greater and lesser flamingos. While the shores will undoubtedly captivate your attention, be sure to look to the surrounding plains and woodlands as well; lesser kudu, gazelles, zebra, and warthogs are often seen meandering around the forest edge. The western shore has hot springs and spouting geysers, spurting steam and bubbling geothermal pools. Local populations also believe that exposure to the geysers vapors acts as a treatment for respiratory and dermatological problems - however, caution should be exercised if attempting this. The steam is very hot.

Accommodation | Lake Bogoria Resort & Spa | B,L,D

Day 5

Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, drive for two hours through the majestic Rift Valley, moving on to Lake Nakuru National Park. This Park too revolves around a spectacular alkaline lake, painted pink and white by thousands of flamingos, pelicans, and over 300 other species of birds, while enormous herds of buffalo graze on the shore. There are rehabilitated and ever-graceful black and white rhinoceros, which have successfully repopulated this park. In addition, a large variety of games can be found in the park including the introduced Rothschild's Giraffe, Waterbuck, Reedbuck, Lion, Buffalo, Leopard, Baboon, and many species of plains game.

Accommodation | Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge | B,L,D

Day 6

Maasai Mara Game Reserve

This morning, depart from the Great Rift Valley and towards the rolling plains of the Masai Mara. We arrive in Mara just in time for lunch. After lunch proceed to a mid afternoon game drive in this world famous National Reserve.

Accommodation | Keekorok Lodge | B,L,D

Day 7

Maasai Mara Game Reserve

Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives are planned. Large mammals are varied, abundant, and easy to see. Residents among the park's mammals are; Masai Giraffe, Buffalo, Impala, Zebra, Topi, both the Thomson's and Grant's Gazelles. Optional hot Air Balloon rides are available on this day at an additional cost. On this final day in the Mara, you also have an opportunity to visit an authentic Masai village.

Accommodation | Keekorok Lodge | B,L,D

Day 8

Transfer Nairobi, Departure

Begin today with an early morning 'Spice' game drive followed by a complete English breakfast at your lodge. Mid-morning drive to Nairobi. The balance of the day is at leisure for last minute assisted shopping and sightseeing.

Mealplan | B,L

Accommodation, Inclusions, Exclusions

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Emara Ole Sereni Hotel

Luxury and comfort that’s what describes Emara Ole- Sereni. Located just off Mombasa road, near Nairobi National Park, the hotel enjoys proximity to JKIA (12km), Wilson Airport (6km) and City Centre (10km). The hotel is a perfect blend of service excellence, quality accommodation and quintessential conference facility. The guest rooms and suites exude an air of eminence with lavish comforts, generous amenities and designer furnishings.

Experience Emara Ole Sereni, the best five-star hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. Reimagined with modern grandeur, unmatched services, and picturesque views of the Nairobi National Park and the city. We offer enhanced comfort and splendor for the discerning business and leisure travelers.

Lake Bogoria Resort & Spa

Lake Bogoria Spa Resort is the only resort in Kenya with a naturally heated pool. The resort is known as the healing place because of the therapeutic values associated with the spa and the hot spring geysers."Its the jewel of the Rift Valley", Bishop Hanington on the first sight. "The most beautiful view in Africa" set in the acacia surroundings of the floor of the Great Rift Valley.

Located at less than 10 minutes drive from Lake Bogoria,it is more than just a getaway from the noisy crowd of the city. It’s an African Safari experience offering the utmost privacy, but not at the cost of convenience or accessibility, it is approximately 2.5 hours drive drive from Nairobi, 1.5 hours drive to hotel's gate from Nakuru and close to many local attractions.

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

Lake Nakuru Sopa sits on a range of hills that form the western limits of Africa's Great Rift Valley, overlooking Lake Nakuru and boasts spectacular views of the National park as far as the eye can see. An abundance of wildlife and birds can be found in Lake Nakuru National Park, including white and black rhinos and the rare Rothschild's giraffes.

The infinity swimming pool (including pool bar) overlooks the lake, whilst the lounge, bar and dining room all have large covered outdoor viewing terraces. The Lodge is 165 Km from Nairobi. 21 Km on all weather road from the Park gate to the Lodge. 2.5 hr drive from Nairobi. 30 minute flight from Wilson Airport to Naishi airstrip. 15 minute transfer from the airstrip to the Lodge.

Keekorok Lodge

Keekorok Lodge is a historic safari retreat nestled within Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve. Established in 1965, it holds the distinction of being the first lodge built in the reserve, offering guests an immersive experience amidst the African wilderness. Surrounded by 700 square miles of lush sun-drenched plains; Keekorok Lodge is right in the heart of the Maasai where you can enjoy the sights of hippo and zebra grazing in the lodge. Keekorok Lodge is an eco-friendly and conservation-committed lodge that serves the Maasai Mara and supports the mission of the Global Alliance of National Parks.

Having retained its historic charm of years gone by, Keekorok Lodge nowadays provides all the modern amenities expected of a good safari lodge with comfortable rooms and high levels of service. Keekorok means “place of black trees” in the local Maasai language and is in an area where there is an abundance of animals. At any time of year the surrounding landscape is teeming with wildlife, including examples of all of Africa’s Big Five, many other mammals and reptiles and over 485 bird species.

Tour Inclusions

Game drives in a customized 4x4 pop up top safari Jeep
Services of an experienced driver guide
Game viewing drives
Park entrance fees
All meals on safari
Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle
Government taxes and local levies
Pick up & drop off at Nairobi

Tour Exclusions

International flights and visa fees
Travel and medical insurance
Tips, gratuities, and personal expenses
Drinks unless specified
Optional activities such as hot air balloon safaris, spa treatments, or extra excursions