9 Day Kenya Big 5 Safari
This 9 day Big 5 Safari in Kenya, explores some of Kenya most beautiful game reserves and conservation areas. The safari offers guests a big picture view of a typical Kenyan safari. The ‘big 5’ in Africa is term that comes from the hunting fraternity - referring to the 5 most dangerous game species to hunt. The photographic safari industry has also recognized these 5 animals as the most sought after animals to photograph.
Day 01 - Nairobi to Amboseli
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport you will be met by your English speaking driver / guide and will be transferred to the Amboseli National Park. Here you will stay at the Ol Tukai Lodge for (2) nights on a full board basis.
Day 02 - On safari at Amboseli National Park
Experience the majestic view of Kilimanjaro whilst on your morning and afternoon game drive safaris in the Amboseli National Park
Day 03 - Amboseli - Treetops (in the Abedares)
In the afternoon you will drive to the Aberdares National Park. From a hotel close by you will be transferred in special vehicles to the Treetops Lodge where you will spend (1) night on a full board basis, enjoying game viewing from the verandas at the lodge.
Day 04 - Abedares to Samburu Game Reserve
This morning you will be transferred across the Equator to the edge of the Northern Frontier where the Samburu Game Reserve lies. Here you will spend (2) nights at the Samburu Lodge on a full board basis.
Day 05 - On safari at the Samburu Game Reserve
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in Samburu.
Day 06 - Samburu to Lake Nakuru National Park
This morning you will be transferred, via the Nyahururu Falls, down to the floor of the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park. Here you will spend (1) night at the Lion Hill Sarova Lodge on a full board basis. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the park.
Day 07 - Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara
After breakfast you will drive further along the Rift Valley to the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Here you will spend (2) nights at the Mara Sarova Camp on a full board basis. The Masai Mara Game Reserve promises wide open spaces, big herds of animals and a variety of game. The area comes into its own during the wildebeest migration which normally appears in this area between July and Oct each year.
Day 08 - On safari in the Maasai Mara
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in the Masai Mara.
Day 09 - Maasai Mara to Nairobi
After your morning game drive you will be transferred to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your outbound flight.
Safari Prices for 2012 (quoted in USD)
Jan - Mar 2012
2 PAX 2958 per person sharing
3 PAX 2694 per person sharing
4 PAX 2562 per person sharing
5 PAX 2482 per person sharing
6 PAX 2430 per person sharing
U$ 852 Single room supplement
Apr - May 2012
2 PAX 2445 per person sharing
3 PAX 2181 per person sharing
4 PAX 2049 per person sharing
5 PAX 1970 per person sharing
6 PAX 1917 per person sharing
U$ 155 Single room supplement
Jun 2012
2 PAX 2668 per person sharing
3 PAX 2404 per person sharing
4 PAX 2272 per person sharing
5 PAX 2193 per person sharing
6 PAX 2140 per person sharing
U$ 430 Single room supplement
Jul - Sep 2012
2 PAX 3188 per person sharing
3 PAX 2924 per person sharing
4 PAX 2792 per person sharing
5 PAX 2713 per person sharing
6 PAX 2660 per person sharing
U$ 970 Single room supplement
Oct 2012
2 PAX 3169 per person sharing
3 PAX 2905 per person sharing
4 PAX 2773 per person sharing
5 PAX 2694 per person sharing
6 PAX 2641 per person sharing
U$ 984 Single room supplement
Nov - 15 Dec 2012
2 PAX 2833 per person sharing
3 PAX 2569 per person sharing
4 PAX 2437 per person sharing
5 PAX 2358 per person sharing
6 PAX 2305 per person sharing
U$ 775 Single room supplement
Above Cost Includes
Accommodation and meals as stipulated in the itinerary
Transport in custom built minivan or 4x 4 cruisers
Services of an English speaking tour driver-guid.
Game viewing drives and parks entrance fees as per safari program
All Government taxes and levies
Mineral water during game drives
Safari hat
Binoculars for use during game drive (2 per van)
Bean bags for easy photography
Membership of flying doctors evacuation service for duration of safari
Above Cost Excludes
All items of personal nature e.g. communication bills etc.
Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and driver- guide
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
Any local or international flight and departure taxes
Laundry services
Holiday supplements over Easter, Xmas & New Year
Any other item not indicated in the safari program
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