Available departures
Guaranteed
Abstract
The vast savannahs of Masai Mara, the lakes of the Rift Valley populated by large flocks of birds, and Amboseli, at the foot of the mighty Mount Kilimanjaro, all the way to Tsavo National Park in the south, are the landscapes covered by this safari starting from Nairobi and ending in Mombasa, allowing for an easy combination with a beach stay on the coast.,
Characteristics
- Group tour
- driver/guide English Speaking
- small groups (max. 7 participants)
- starting from 45 days before departure, availability is on request
- departures are guaranteed (min 2 (dal 16-12 al 31/03 e dal 01/07 al 31/10) participants) from 45 days before the beginning of the tour. Subject to availability
- departures are guaranteed (min 4 (dal 01/04 al 30/06 e 01/11 al 15/12) participants) from 45 days before the beginning of the tour. Subject to availability
- 4x4 off-road transportation (except for daily excursions that may be done in a minivan).
Itinerary
Day 1 — Nairobi
I arrive at Nairobi International Airport and, after completing customs formalities, I will be transferred to a hotel in the city with an English driver., accommodation Hillside,
Day 2 — Nairobi → Masai Mara
Breakfast, early morning departure to, I arrive at the lodge for lunch., afternoon game drive in the park, dinner, accommodation,
Day 3 — Masai Mara
Full board at the lodge, Day dedicated to safaris in the Reserve, one in the morning and one in the afternoon., The Masai Mara Game Reserve is a large nature reserve located in the southwestern part of Kenya. The name of the reserve comes from the name of the Masai people (who inhabit various areas in the Serengeti plain) and the Mara River, with an area of 320 km², entirely crossed by the Great Rift Valley. The most represented habitat is that of the African grassland or savannah, dotted with typical acacia plants. The reserve borders the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, with which it forms a single ecosystem. The reserve is known for its exceptional concentration of wildlife and for the famous Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras that takes place in April-May. Established in 1961, the Reserve is not protected as a national park, but as a game reserve; therefore, it is not administered by the Kenya Wildlife Service (the government institution for environmental protection) but by local district authorities. Entrance tickets to Masai Mara constitute an important source of income for Kenya., accommodation,
Day 4 — Masai Mara → Lake Naivasha
Breakfast, departure to, I arrive at the lodge for lunch., In the afternoon, I go boating on the lake., Lake Naivasha is located at the highest point of the Rift Valley at 1,884 meters, within a complex geological combination of volcanic rocks and sedimentary deposits left by an ancient and larger lake dating back to the Pleistocene. In addition to seasonal streams, the lake is fed by two permanent rivers, the Malewa and the Gilgil. It has a surface area of 139 km² and is surrounded by a swampy area of about 64 km². The lake is home to various species of wildlife, including over 400 species of birds and a significant population of hippos., dinner, accommodation,
Day 5 — Lake Naivasha → Amboseli National Park
Breakfast, departure to, Lunch at the famous Carnivore restaurant where typical local dishes and special meats will be served., in the afternoon continue to, I arrive at the lodge for dinner., accommodation,
Day 6 — Amboseli National Park
Full board at the lodge, day of photosafari in the park, The Amboseli National Park is a protected natural area in Kenya established in 1974. The Amboseli park area has been inhabited since the 17th century by the nomadic Masai shepherds who called it Empusel, which means "salty and dusty place" in their language. The park is located in Kajiado County, in southern Kenya near the border with Tanzania, not far from Mount Kilimanjaro. The territory covers an area of about 39,000 hectares of savannah, which falls entirely within the ecoregion of northern Acacia-Commiphora woodland and scrubland. Within the park, there are different environments ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Ambosel to wetlands with sulfur springs, savannah, and forests. Amboseli is well known for its populations of large mammals, particularly the savannah elephant. The park also hosts the black buffalo, the striped wildebeest, the plains zebra, the impala, and the Masai giraffe., accommodation,
Day 7 — Amboseli National Park → Riserva Ngutuni
Breakfast, departure to, I arrive at Kilanguni Lodge for lunch and in the afternoon, I go on a photo safari in Tsavo West National Park., Tsavo National Park is a protected natural area in Kenya. With a total area of 21,812 km², Tsavo is the largest national park in the country and takes its name from the Tsavo River, which runs through it. The park was opened in April 1948 and in May of the same year it was divided, for administrative purposes, into Tsavo East National Park and Tsavo West National Park. The two parks are divided by the road from Nairobi to Mombasa. Both are administered by the Kenya Wildlife Service. Due to its exceptional biodiversity, the park is considered one of the most valuable nature reserves in the world., in the afternoon continue to, dinner, accommodation,
Day 8 — Riserva Ngutuni
Time for a last safari at the break of dawn, Ngutuni Reserve is a small private reserve located within Tsavo East. Famous thanks to the movie "The Ghost and the Darkness" starring Michael Douglas, it is dedicated to very demanding travelers as it offers the possibility to go on night safaris and off-road excursions. Since there are no predetermined paths, it is possible to venture into the vegetation to follow the tracks left by the big cats., breakfast, late morning departure to, I will arrive around lunchtime at the airport or in the city.,
Notes
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: before the start of the tour, all the participants must make sure they possess the required documents to enter the destination countries, and that such documents are comprehensive and valid., MINIMUM AGE: not specified, but not recommended for children under 10 years old., SMOKING: smoking is not allowed on means of transportation, in tents, in rooms, and according to the guide's instructions., HOTEL / ITINERARIO, MODIFICHE: La societĂ organizzatrice si riserva il diritto di modificare l'itinerario e/o le sistemazioni previste, se richiesto da circostanze impreviste e se necessario per la sicurezza e il normale proseguimento del viaggio, INTOLERANCES AND SPECIAL DIETARY REGIMES: food intolerances (allergies, celiac disease, etc.) and special dietary regimes (vegan, etc.) must be communicated at the time of booking. Special menus or treatments are not provided or guaranteed, but we will do our best to accommodate the needs of participants. Notifications made after arrival will not be taken into consideration., TIPS: not included, but practically mandatory, unless there are serious shortcomings. We recommend a tip of $5/7 per person per day for the driver/guide., MEALS: not included when not specified, REFUNDS: If the tour or any part thereof cannot be conducted due to Force Majeure or Vis Majeure, the Company shall not be responsible to give any refund; also, no refund will be given for any portions of the tour unused by the traveler, HEALTH / VACCINATIONS: Participants must be aware of the itinerary and their own physical ability to handle it; it is recommended to always check the Viaggiare Sicuri website for the latest updates on necessary and recommended vaccinations and prophylaxis.,
Starts from
8 days / 7 nights – from Nairobi to Mombasa,
Meals
Key: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner,
Price includes
Meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners, standard room accommodation at the scheduled hotels, lodges and camps (or similar), entrance to the parks and reserves visited, visits, excursions and photo safaris as per the program, airport/hotel transfer upon arrival, English-speaking rangers during the game drives, 4x4 off-road transportation (except for daily excursions that may be done in a minivan).,
Price does not include
Administration fees and “no-risk” coverage, trip cancellation, medical expense & baggage coverage, meals that have not been specified; beverage; any extra, tips, entry visa in Kenya US$ 50 to be paid at the border, air travel and taxes, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes",
Important notes
VISA: As of January 1, 2024, a visa will no longer be required for Kenya; however, travelers must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before starting their trip by registering on the website www.etakenya.go.ke at a cost of $34 per person. Those who already hold a visa issued under the previous system will not need to register again: the visas already granted will remain valid in 2024.
For more details, please refer to the "Entry Requirements" section of this website or contact support-kenya.com and the Embassy of Kenya in Italy., IMPORTANT - BAN ON PLASTIC ITEMS
Starting from June 2020, in the protected areas of Kenya - national parks, beaches, wildlife reserves, and forests - the use of single-use plastic items and packaging will be prohibited., VACCINATIONS: No vaccination certificate is required for tourists coming directly from Europe. For those coming from areas where yellow fever is endemic (e.g. Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Zambia, Mozambique, etc.), it is mandatory to present a Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate upon entry, even in the case of airport transit only, if it exceeds 12 hours and in any case if leaving the airport. Yellow Fever vaccination is also mandatory if traveling from Kenya to Tanzania, Mauritius, Seychelles, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Rwanda, etc. Malaria prophylaxis is strongly recommended., PARK ENTRANCE: the fee ***includes*** park admission, which amounts to an average of 60/65 euros per person per night., START/END OF TOUR: Pickup/dropoff at the main hotels in the center of Mombasa; for hotels located outside the city center or at the airport, transfer only with an additional fee., ROADS: generally unpaved, not always in good condition - with potholes, dust or mud; travel times can be considerable, even when distances are not particularly long., HOTEL/LODGE: 3 or 4-star hotels do not meet international standards, but still offer clean rooms, although often with outdated furnishings, private bathroom with shower, swimming pool, and restaurant; occasionally there may be power outages or interruptions in water supply.,
Cancellation policies
Up to 60 prior to departure to 45 25% fee, 44-14 days 50%, 14-0 days 100%,
