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Day 1 - Depart

Fly from Heathrow to Nairobi, arriving the next day. Regional departures from around the UK are also available.

Day 2 - Nairobi

Upon arrival into Nairobi, clients will be met and transferred to their hotel where you will spend the night on a bed and breakfast basis (Check in time 14:00). Overnight at Ole Sereni Hotel.

Day 3 – Masai Mara

Leaving Nairobi after breakfast, approx. 07:30, you travel towards Kenya's fertile highlands and head down the rift escarpment on the road built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II. On the way spot the charming chapel built at the foot of the escarpment. Pass the impressive Longonot earth satellite station as you head across the valley to Narok; continue your travels across acres of wheat and barley, before reaching the Masai Mara in time for lunch. Following lunch set off on your first game drive, returning to the lodge as the sun sets. Dinner and overnight at your Mara lodge. Drive time approx: 3-5.5 hours. Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).

Day 4 – Masai Mara

Following an early breakfast, depart on a morning game drive, returning to the camp mid-morning. After lunch, and perhaps a siesta, set off on another game drive and visit to the Masai Village, returning to the lodge as the sunsets for your dinner and overnight. Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).

Day 5 – Lake Nakuru

Leaving the Masai Mara after breakfast, travel across the ‘breadbasket’ of Kenya, where acres of wheat and barley litter the landscape as you head north to Narok, the district headquarters of this part of Maasailand. Now travel across the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley, keeping an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle as you head up the Mai -Mahiu, before arriving at Lake Nakuru around midday. Once in the park/conservancy, view game en route to the lodge. Following lunch and a siesta, there is an afternoon game drive returning to the lodge as the sun sets. The national park, known for its birdlife, offers a possibility to view flamingos. It is also home to Black and White rhinos as well as the endangered Rothschild Giraffe. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru. Drive time approx: 4 hours. Overnight at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).

Day 6 – Amboseli

Following an early breakfast, leaving the Rift Valley behind, proceed to Naivasha for boat trip on lake, continue to Nairobi for an early lunch (or picnic lunch dependent on road conditions) and continue south towards Amboseli, arriving at your lodge by late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at your lodge on full board basis.  Drive time approx: 7 hours. Overnight: Amboseli Sopa Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).

Day 7 – Amboseli

Morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli, returning to the lodge as the sun sets. Dinner and overnight at your lodge. Overnight: Amboseli Sopa Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).

Day – Depart

Following an early breakfast, catch your last views of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro as you depart Amboseli. From here turn north across the beautiful and seemingly never-ending Athi Plains, arriving in Kenya's bustling capital city of Nairobi by mid-day. When you arrive in to Nairobi proceed with your onward travel arrangement (breakfast included). Drive time approx: 4 hours

Notes

This is a private itinerary just for your group, up to a maximum of 6 passengers per vehicle all guaranteed a window seat.

On occasion the itinerary may operate in a different order, or different lodges used according to availability and road conditions.

Travel times vary on road conditions and game sightings.

Pack a mixture of warm and light clothing in soft bags, plus sunglasses, camera and insect repellent.

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Kenya Classic Safari

6 night Kenya driving safari (private)

From the open plains of Masai Mara, the shimmery pink waters of Lake Nakuru and the swamps of Amboseli, this safari takes in three of the most picturesque regions in Kenya. It also provides the perfect opportunity to spot the Big-5 and to capture some diverse scenery.

2025/26 Kenya safari holidays Holiday prices are per person based on two sharing, including flights, transfers and accommodation, and are subject to availability. Flights from Heathrow - other departures also available, call for details.