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On Safari in Kenya
10 Days starting from $3,899

Countries Visited:
Kenya

 

Length: 10 Days
Type: Fixed Departure Dates
Category: Uncategorized
Operator: General Tours
Tour Code: GT-118
   
 
About This Tour


Small Group Safari with General Tours World Traveler... On Safari in Kenya. Kenya is the land of the classic African safari... the historic Stanley Hotel... stunning views of Kilimanjaro from Amboseli National Park... and the landscapes of the Masai Mara in the Great Rift Valley. Our 10-day safari includes these highlights – plus a unique 2-night stay at the Kigio Wildlife Conservancy, a private reserve supported by the respected Born Free Foundation. Delight in our intimate group size, an exciting night game drive, luxury lodges and great dining. Maximum of 12 guests.

 
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General Tours World Traveler Small Group Safari
  • Our luxury lodges are in the premier game parks of Kenya, including Amboseli National Park – one of Africa’s most beautiful, set against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy bush walks and night game drives in a 3,500 acre private wildlife sanctuary – activities not allowed in the government-managed parks. Experience Kenya beyond the big game... Learn about Masai culture and plant a tree in Amboseli National Park. 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site #WHS#

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Hotel Class: Lodge
Masai inspired lodge in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro – Africa’s highest peak; the lodge is set beside acacia trees and a natural spring in the heart of Amboseli park, offering uninterrupted views of the African plains.

Kigio Wildlife Camp
Hotel Class: Lodge
Kigio Wildlife Camp is a special natural retreat inside the 3500 acre Kigio Wildlife Conservancy.

Mara Sarova
Hotel Class: Lodge
This 75 room camp offers the ultimate in adrenaline-driven safaris which offer the guest a chance to experience an ecozystem that harmonizes wildlife and nature.

Mara Serena Lodge
Hotel Class: Lodge
Beautiful, luxury lodge in traditional Masai architecture and craftwork, with stunning views; the lodge is a masterful interpretation of a traditional Masai village and its swimming pool overlooks the Mara plain.

Serena Mountain Lodge
Hotel Class: Lodge
The Serena Mountain Lodge, on the slopes of Mt Kenya, offers excellent wildlife viewing.

Intercontinental Hotel
Hotel Class: Lodge


Mount Kenya Safari Club
Hotel Class: Lodge
The 155 room Mount Kenya Safari Club, a Fairmont resort, is a private retreat situated midway up Mt. Kenya, surrounded by over 100 acres of rolling turf, flower beds, ponds & waterfalls.

Sweetwaters Tented Camp
Hotel Class: Lodge
In the heart of 24,000 acress of the Sweetwaters Game Reserve, the Sweetwaters Tented Camp offers magnificent views or African landscapes and wildlife. Thirty tents are shaded even from the hottest days, lighting, and verandahs to relax on. Sweetwaters Tented Camp has a choice of dining at three different locations, room service, and a swimming pool.
 
Day 1 - Nairobi
Upon arrival, you are greeted and transferred to the historic Stanley Hotel, host to world leaders and celebrities for more than a century. The balance of the day is at leisure. At the hotel’s Thorn Tree Café, look for the famous Message Tree. After all the decades, this is still the “best place to meet” in East Africa.
Stanley Hotel

Day 2 - Nairobi / Amboseli National Park
Drive to Amboseli National Park, where you find the quintessential African landscape: golden savannah against the imposing backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Following lunch, embark on a game drive to spot elephants, wildebeests and other wildlife. Dine tonight at your deluxe lodge, nestled in a grove of Acacia trees. Meals B,L,D
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

Day 3 - Amboseli National Park
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives through Amboseli. Meals B,L,D

Day 4 - Mount Kenya National Park
Drive to Nairobi for lunch at the Hotel Intercontinental. Continue to Mount Kenya National Park#WHS# and check-in to the luxurious Serena Mountain Lodge, located at 7,000 feet in a peaceful glade within Mount Kenya Forest. Relax on the verandah or venture forth to specially-built bunkers to view the animals that come to an ancient watering hole located close to the Lodge. Meals B,L,D
Serena Mountain Lodge

Day 5 - Mount Kenya / Sweetwaters Game Reserve
Drive to Sweetwaters in time for lunch and then visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, where orphaned chimps are rehabilitated to resume life in the wild. Your deluxe lodgings on this private reserve is the epitome of the luxury safari experience. Meals B,L,D
Sweetwaters Serena Tented Camp or Mt. Kenya Safari Club

Day 6 - Sweetwaters / Kigio Wildlife Conservancy
Journey into 3,500 acres of stunning landscape to your luxury eco-lodge along the Malewa River. The Kigio Wildlife Conservancy is a private sanctuary with more than 3,500 heads of wildlife, including the rare white rhino, giraffe and leopard. During your stay on this private reserve, you’ll enjoy wildlife walks and night game drives – activities not allowed in the government-run parks. Meals B,L,D
Kigio Wildlife Camp

Day 7 - Kigio Wildlife Conservancy
An early morning game walk with your expert safari guide includes a hearty breakfast in the bush. After lunch, enjoy a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, famed for its enormous flamingo flocks and the black rhino. Meals B,L,D

Day 8 - Masai Mara
Drive to the Masai Mara Game Reserve, one of Kenya’s premier wildlife parks renowned for an amazing concentration of game – including the Big Five. After lunch, embark on an afternoon game drive and return to your deluxe lodge for dinner. Meals B,L,D
Mara Sarova or Mara Serena Lodge

Day 9 - Masai Mara Game Reserve
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, with great chances to spot the Big Five. Meals B,L,D

Day 10 - Nairobi
Drive to Nairobi, Kenya’s colorful capital, for lunch and then transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Meals B,L


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Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

         
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General Tours World Traveler Small Group Safari
  • Our luxury lodges are in the premier game parks of Kenya, including Amboseli National Park – one of Africa’s most beautiful, set against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy bush walks and night game drives in a 3,500 acre private wildlife sanctuary – activities not allowed in the government-managed parks. Experience Kenya beyond the big game... Learn about Masai culture and plant a tree in Amboseli National Park. 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site #WHS#

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