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Kenya Classic

Maasai Mara plains, the pink shores of Nakuru and Amboseli’s swamps beneath Kilimanjaro — Kenya’s three great landscapes in one classic week.

7 days, 6 nights · Private or small group (min. 2)

From the open plains of the Maasai 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 is a superb chance to look for the Big Five and to photograph wildly different scenery. Four departures a week, tented camps or lodges, guaranteed for a minimum of two guests. Pickup at Nairobi Airport; drop-off at the city or airport. Also available as a fully private vehicle on any day.

Highlights

  • Maasai Mara game drives
  • Lake Nakuru rhinos & flamingos
  • Amboseli elephants and Kilimanjaro views
  • Lake Naivasha corridor

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrive Nairobi

    Met at the airport and transferred to your hotel on bed and breakfast. Optional city or giraffe-centre excursion depending on arrival time.

  2. Day 2

    Nairobi to the Maasai Mara

    Descend the Rift escarpment past the Italian chapel and Longonot, cross Narok’s wheat country and reach the Mara in time for lunch and a first afternoon game drive.

  3. Day 3

    Full day in the Mara

    Dawn and afternoon game drives across the conservancy and reserve. Optional Maasai village visit at dusk.

  4. Day 4

    Mara to Lake Nakuru

    Travel the Rift floor watching for giraffe and gazelle, arriving at Nakuru or Elementaita for flamingos, rhino and Rothschild giraffe.

  5. Day 5

    Nakuru to Amboseli

    Early start via Nairobi (lunch en route) then south to Amboseli, arriving by late afternoon beneath Kilimanjaro.

  6. Day 6

    Amboseli

    Morning and afternoon game drives among elephant herds, swamps and the open dry lake — Kilimanjaro on a clear day.

  7. Day 7

    Return to Nairobi

    Last views of the mountain, then north across the Athi Plains to Nairobi for a midday drop-off or airport transfer.

Included

  • Meet and greet
  • Airport transfers in a safari 4x4 Land Cruiser
  • Pop-up roof vehicle (max 7) with bilingual guide
  • Guaranteed window seat
  • Meals and lodges as specified
  • Park fees and taxes
  • Filtered water in the vehicle

Not included

  • Visas
  • Airport taxes
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks and optional activities
  • Seasonal supplements

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