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Offered by - CLASSICJOURNEYSAFRICA
Tour Features
Classic Best of Kenya features among the most attractive Kenya’s parks and reserves. Starting from Amboseli National Park known for its great view of Mt. Kilimanjaro and large herds of elephants, to Ol pajeta Conservancy, safe haven for rescued Chimpanzees and a great sanctuary Rhinos in Kenya, to Samburu National Reserve, famous for abundance in rare Northern species such as Grevy's Zebra, Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk, and Beisa Oryx to Lake Elementaita best known for both lesser and greeter flamingo, to the Masai Mara Game Reserve the arena to one of greatest spectacle on earth, the wildebeest migration, to the Kenya beach Diani. Accommodation is carefully selected and is ideal for families, couples and small groups.
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| No minimum age | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4, Air. |
Route & Activities
Kenya
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 | Tamarind Tree Hotel No images available | Breakfast Included |
| 2-3 | Oltukai Lodge No images available | All Meals Included |
| 5-6 | Ashnil Samburu Camp No images available | All Meals Included |
| 7-8 | Lake Elementaita Serena Camp No images available | All Meals Included |
| 9-10 & 11 | Loyk Mara Camp No images available | All Meals Included |
| 12-13 & 14 | Baobab Beach Resort No images available | All Meals Included with Drinks |
| 15 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | Meals included as per itinerary |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - NAIROBIJAMBO! Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, you will be met by Classic Journeys Africa Customer Care Representative who will assist you with the transfer to your hotel. Before checking in at hotel, he will brief you on your program ahead and introduce the Driver Guide who will be with you throughout the safari. Remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight at Tamarind Tree Hotel.
Main Destination: Nairobi
Accommodation: Tamarind Tree Hotel
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included
- Day 2 - AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARKThis morning you will drive to Amboseli National Park which is famous for its large elephant population roaming across the vast grassy plains, the big five, and the majestic views of Mt. Kilimanjaro the highest mountain in Africa among other species of flora and fauna. Arrive at Amboseli in time for lunch at Ol Tukai Lodge, which is one of the best spots in the world to watch elephant with the backdrop of Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. Ol Tukai and the surrounding Amboseli National Park are best described ‘as a home for the Gods’. The lodge is Eco-rated for having excellent outdoor and indoor facilities with its unique collection of African art. Enjoy an afternoon game viewing drive in the park. You drive through across this vast lake bed, often dry but swampy in some areas. We have a lot of game here like cheetah, buffalo, giraffe, gazelles and herds of elephants all set against the amazing back drop of majestic Mount Kilimanjaro showing all its glory.
Main Destination: Amboseli National Park
Accommodation: Oltukai Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 3 - AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARKFull day spent viewing game starting with a morning and afternoon game drive. Weather permitting, the clouds will shear off, leaving you with a mesmerized by the majesty of Mt. Kilimanjaro and its gleaming snow-caped peaks offering a good photographic scenery coupled with animals on the ground. Its harbors elephants, buffaloes, hippos, lions, cheetah, hyenas, jackals, gazelles, wildebeest, warthogs. In between game drive, you will relax by the pool side followed by lunch. Later after your afternoon game drive, you will have an optional stopover at Masai Boma (extra payment) or head back to the lodge to relax at the swimming pool.
Main Destination: Amboseli National Park
Accommodation: Oltukai Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 5 - SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVEAfter breakfast, you will drive north of the equator to 'Born Free' country where Joy and George Adamson raised Elsa the lion cub in the wild and beautiful Shaba National Reserve which along with Buffalo Springs is part of the area known as 'Samburu'. Arrive in time for lunch at the luxurious Ashnil Samburu camp, which is framed by the spectacular backdrop of the mighty Olokwe Mountain and sitting alongside the Ewaso nyiro river. A stay here gives you an unrivalled access to game viewing. The waters of the great Ewaso Nyiro river draw wildlife in great numbers to its banks, creating an oasis of green. Spend the afternoon discovering the unique wildlife of the reserve, which is famous for its elephants and lions. Return to the camp in time to relax before dinner in the restaurant which is raised on timbered stilts overlooking the Ewaso Nyiro River.
Main Destination: Samburu National Reserve
Accommodation: Ashnil Samburu Camp
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 6 - SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVESpend all day on safari in the reserve. Irrigated by the river, which is home to numerous hippo and crocodiles Shaba offers sanctuary to large herds of elephant, healthy numbers of lion, leopard, cheetah, plentiful plains game, reticulated giraffe, rare Beisa Oryx, kudu and gerenuk. It is also one of the few reserves in which you can see the Grevy’s zebra (rather than the more common Burchell's zebra found elsewhere) and the critically endangered wild dog. Offering 100 species of birds, the reserve is also home to the rare blue-shanked Somali ostrich. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be at the Camp.
Main Destination: Samburu National Reserve
Accommodation: Ashnil Samburu Camp
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 7 - LAKE ELEMENTAITAThis morning, you will drive to the great rift valley, have a stop-over at Thompsons fall in Nyahururu, Laikipia have your lunch and later enjoy a scenic view of the falls from above. The water flowing the falls, makes it easy for hippos to swim. Upstream from the falls is one of the highest hippo pools in Kenya. You shall continue with your drive to “dust place” a soda lake in the Great Rift valley. The lake is between Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha on Soysambu Conservancy. The conservancy is home to well-known species of birds such as pelican and the flamingo, has one of the highest densities of game such as colobus monkey. Dinner and overnight stay at the luxurious Lake Elementaita Serena
Accommodation: Lake Elementaita Serena Camp
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 8 - LAKE ELEMENTAITAAfter breakfast, you will depart for a safari in Kenya's first and largest rhino sanctuary where sightings of both black and white rhino are almost guaranteed and where you have a higher-than-average chance of spotting a leopard. Other wildlife includes; lion, hippo, the rare Rothschild's giraffe, Colobus monkey, numerous plains game and 450 species of birds. Have an afternoon visit to Lake Naivasha, an ideal place for boat ride and a bird lovers paradise. Expect to see a haven of birds in addition to Giraffes, Zebras and hippos on the shore. Afterwards, procede for a walk to Crescent Island famous for the film “Out of Africa”. You will encounter wildlife such as hippos, zebra, giraffes, and birds such as spoonbills, heron. Dinner and overnight at Lake Elementaita Serena Camp.
Accommodation: Lake Elementaita Serena Camp
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 9 - MARA NATIONAL RESERVEAfter breakfast, you shall leave the camp and drive to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, backdrop to ‘the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth’, the annual migration of over one million wildebeest. Arrive in time for lunch at Loyk Mara Camp, which is situated in one of the most picturesque places of Olare conservancy on the bank of river Ntiakitiak which boarders the Masai lands and Masai Mara Game Reserve. Our experienced driver guides will maximize your chances of seeing all the splendors of Masai Mara and beyond. A family cheetah sunning sleepily on a rock or the thrill of elephant charge. The trees in the distance turn out to be giraffe's family, the clump of bushes is a pride of lions. The sheer mass and spectacle of the animals surrounding you will provide endless opportunities to fill many an album of treasured memories. Arrive back in camp in time for campfire cocktails and dinner.
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 10 & 11 - MARA NATIONAL RESERVEYour day will be spent on safari in Africa’s richest wildlife viewing arena. Choose from a wide range of activities including the optional hot air balloon safari that can be arranged at an extra cost. Fly high up in the skies and have a view of the landscape below which is a never-ending exciting mixture of riverine forests, sprawling savannahs and rugged rivers. The Mara is one of the most famous ecosystems in the world and with reason, this huge expansion is home to an astonishing variety of wildlife. luckily you might spot lions, buffalo, zebras, leopard, many kinds of antelopes, elephants, jackals, hyenas. Catch thousands of the great wildebeest, zebras, antelopes and elands, Alternatively, have a visit to Masai Mara village and get learn the Masai culture at an extra cost. Arrive back in camp in time for campfire cocktails and dinner.
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 12 - DIANI BEACHAfter breakfast, you will be transferred to Ol Kiombo Airstrip for your flight (Mombasa Air) to Diani. Upon arrival at Ukunda Airstrip, you will be met by our classic journey representative. He will brief you and afterwards transfer you to the Luxurious Baobab Beach Resort, which lies on a cliff-top, overlooking the famous Diani Beach, 38km from Mombasa. Set within 80 acres of indigenous forest in Kenya’s South Coast. Dinner and overnight stay at Baobab Beach Resort.
Main Destination: Diani Beach
Accommodation: Baobab Beach Resort
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 13 & 14 - DIANI BEACHBreakfast at the hotel and later spend the rest of the day at leisure enjoying the hotel facilities and unwinding at the beach. Diani Beach is located 30km south of Mombasa, the beach has been crowned Africa’s leading beach destination. The beach is surrounded by the warm Indian Ocean, with countless beach resorts. Rolling white sands perfect for sunbathing, jet skiing, crystal clear water for snorkeling and an abundance of wildlife to discover such as black and white colobus Monkey and aquatic plants such as coral Reefs. Spend your day relaxing on the beach or by the pool, exploring the local village or taking part in activities offered which you can arrange directly with the hotel, (e.g. snorkeling. Scuba diving, spa treatment and swimming with dolphins, etc.).
Main Destination: Diani Beach
Accommodation: Baobab Beach Resort
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 15 - DEPARTURESpend the rest of your morning at leisure. Later you shall be transferred to Ukunda Airstrip for your flight back to Nairobi. Upon arrival at Wilson Airport, you will have a transfer to carnivore restaurant for your farewell lunch. The Carnivore is the ultimate 'Beast of a Feast’ A variety of meat including ostrich, crocodile and camel, t is roasted over charcoal and carved at your table. Delicious side dishes and an exceptional array of sauces complement this fixed price feast that also includes soup, a selection of desserts and Kenyan coffee. Set in attractive tropical gardens, the service and the décor are outstanding. Later, you shall proceed to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for flight back home or onward arrangements.
Main Destination: Nairobi
Meals & Drinks: Meals included as per itinerary
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Excludes
- All Taxes/VAT
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
Rates Per Person
Jan 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2024
Apr 1, 2024 - Jun 15, 2024
Jun 16, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024
Jul 1, 2024 - Oct 31, 2024
Nov 1, 2024 - Dec 22, 2023
Dec 23, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Excludes
- All Taxes/VAT
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
Getting There
Tourists can visit these safari locations once in Kenya and can show up via air, land or ocean, however, flights are the most favoured mode of transport. Kenya is a huge nation and while you can go via vehicle on a safari circuit, getting between the various regions is better on a booked flight.
Kenya's main airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), located 15km/9mi southeast of Nairobi. Kenya's second international Airport is Moi International Airport (MBA), located 9km/6mi west of Mombasa, but aside from flights to Zanzibar, this is primarily used for domestic and charter flights.
From Nairobi or Mombasa, one can fly or drive between reserves, or opt to do a bit of both. Most domestic flights out of Nairobi depart from Wilson Airport (WIL), 6km/4mi south of Nairobi.
This tour starts in Nairobi and ends in Diani Beach, Kenya
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (Link), but they can also be obtained through your local Kenyan Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Getting There
Tourists can visit these safari locations once in Kenya and can show up via air, land or ocean, however, flights are the most favoured mode of transport. Kenya is a huge nation and while you can go via vehicle on a safari circuit, getting between the various regions is better on a booked flight.
Kenya's main airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), located 15km/9mi southeast of Nairobi. Kenya's second international Airport is Moi International Airport (MBA), located 9km/6mi west of Mombasa, but aside from flights to Zanzibar, this is primarily used for domestic and charter flights.
From Nairobi or Mombasa, one can fly or drive between reserves, or opt to do a bit of both. Most domestic flights out of Nairobi depart from Wilson Airport (WIL), 6km/4mi south of Nairobi.
This tour starts in Nairobi and ends in Diani Beach, Kenya
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (Link), but they can also be obtained through your local Kenyan Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Offered By
CLASSICJOURNEYSAFRICA
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