10 DAYS KENYA SAFARI FOR BEGINNERS
Consistently voted as one of the top safari destinations in the world, Kenya boasts of outstanding game reserves, budget and luxurious lodging options, friendly people, and unique culture. Here, you get to explore the open wilderness in safari vehicles with licensed safari guides, get introduced to local culture by visiting local families’ homes in rural villages, be acquainted with one of the most densely populated wildlife region in the world, among others. This 10-day suggested itinerary is for those who are short on time, but still want to get a good taste of what Kenya has to offer.
PRICE GUIDE:
From USD____ per person sharing.
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES: 09 nights accommodation, all meals, fully escorted by an experienced safari driver – guide, Game drives in Masai Mara, Samburu, & more
10 DAYS KENYASAFARI FOR BEGINNERS
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore the Masai Mara’s iconic plains and enjoy exciting wildlife encounters
- Explore the Samburu Game Reserve.
- Enjoy exceptional guiding and with up to a maximum of 12 people in a group guarantees a personalized and exclusive experience.
BRIEF ITINERARY:
- Day 1: Explore Nairobi at Leisure
- Day 2 & 3: Aberdare Game Reserve.
- Day 4 & 5: Samburu Game Reserve.
- Day 6 & 7: Lake Nakuru National Park.
- Day 8 & 9: Masaia Mara Game Reserve.
- Day 10: Return to Nairobi for a flight back home.
FULL ITINERARY – 10 Days Kenya Safari for beginners
Saddle-up for an exhilarating eight-night riding Family adventure Holiday through the Masai Mara. Enjoy exceptional wildlife encounters on the back of a horse with outstanding guiding in wonderfully wild locations as you travel between mobile bush camps. Our Offbeat Riding Safaris only use thoroughbred cross horses with English, polo, Wintec, French trekking and Australian stock saddles.
You will either be collected at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or if you have arrived earlier from your Nairobi Hotel and transferred to Wilson Airport for your flight at 10:00 am to Naboisho. It is a beautiful flight passing over the fertile Kikuyu Highlands before reaching the Great Rift Valley. You will fly across the volcano-studded floor of the Rift before reaching the Loita Hills and Naboisho Airstrip. You will be met by your guide and there will be an hour’s drive to camp. We reach our camp in a grove of acacia trees by a small stream at the southern edge of the Loita Plains at Olare Lamun (the rhino salt lick) Lunch will be served and you will have a little time to relax before meeting your horses and setting off on your first gentle evening ride.
Overnight: Nairobi. | Accommodation: Karens Residence | Meal Plan: Full Board.
Day 02: Transfer to Aberdare
oday starts your adventure in Kenya! Spend the first two days in the Aberdare National Park, a popular destination among topography enthusiasts. The park is located about 100 miles north of Nairobi and 20km southwest of Nanyuki. The drive from Nairobi takes about three (03) hours.
Lunch & Check-In at your lodge. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight: Aberdare | Accommodation: Aberdare Country Club Farm House | Meal Plan: Full Board.
Day 03 – Explore Aberdare National Park
Breakfast, thereafter head out to explore this unique park; Located to the west of Mount Kenya, Aberdare offers indigenous forest, beautiful peaks, vast moorland, and excellent game viewing in the morning and at night over the watering hole. Go in the open savanna in the early mornings because predators are out hunting and there is a bigger possibility of sighting African elephants, bongo antelope, lions, rhinos, and many more.
Overnight: Aberdare. | Accommodation: Aberdare Country Club Farm House | Meal Plan: Full Board.
Day 04 – Transfer Aberdare to Samburu
After breakfast, checkout with all your belongings and transfer to Samburu Game Reserve – probably Kenya’s least visited reserve.
Samburu fords the best opportunity for incredible photography moments – keep your camera close.
Overnight: Samburu | Accommodation: Sasaab Lodge (Luxury) | Saruni Camp or Joy’s camp (Midrange) Meal Plan: Full Board.
Day 05 – Explore Samburu
After breakfast, enjoy a full day in Samburu, a beautiful and game abundant Park, home to rarely found species such as the Beisa Oryx, Grevy’s Zebra, Blue-necked Somali Ostrich, and Reticulated Giraffe. Morning and afternoon ‘Spice’ game drives, with a visit to a local Samburu village.
Other optional activities include camel riding, guided nature and bird walks.
Overnight: Samburu | Accommodation: Sasaab Lodge (Luxury) | Saruni Camp or Joy’s camp (Midrange) Meal Plan: Full Board.
Day 06 – Transfer to Lake Nakuru
Depart after breakfast and drive to the floor of The Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park making a brief stop at Nyahururu Thomson Falls. Lunch at your Lodge. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive in the park tills Sunset.
Know: Lake Nakuru is famous for the presence of up to two million Flamingos, seasonally feeding on the abundant algae. Besides the flamingos that the lake is famous for, there are approx 400 other species of birds visiting the lake. In addition, many species of game can be found in the Park including the introduced Rothschild’s Giraffe, black and White Rhino, Waterbuck, Reedbuck, Lion, Buffalo, Leopard, Baboon and many species of plains game.
Overnight: Mara River | Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge (Luxury) | | Meal Plan: Full Board.
Day 07 – Explore Lake Nakuru park
Breakfast; thereafter go on a game drive with the Park. Return to the lodge for Lunch and afternoon siesta.
The area surrounding the lake is blessed with abundant wildlife and distinct vegetation. It is also one of the best places in Kenya to watch large flocks of Lesser Pink Flamingos, the smallest species of flamingo. As you go around the lake, you can spot a white rhino or a dozen of them having out together. Lions, leopards, hippos, zebras and Rothschild giraffes can also be found here. There is an abundance of wildlife in the park that you will surely lose count of what’s been spotted.
Overnight: Mara River. | Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge (Luxury) | Meal Plan: Full board.
Day 08: Transfer to Masai Mara
Day 10: Transfer back to Nairobi – fly back home.
Today marks the end of your 10 Day Kenya Safari for beginners with Realm Africa Safaris™. You will either fly or drie back to Nairobi arrving ontime for your International return flight back home.
Accommodation: Not Included – Costs EXTRA | Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch.
STANDARD OFFER:
4X4 Safari Customized Toyota Mini bus
Our standard mode of transportation is Road transport with the use of 4×4 Safari Customized buses as our standard offering.
Our min buses have an open roof that offers a 360° animal view allowing for photography while on safari.
The Buses take a maximum of 06 passengers each with the privilege of having a personal window seat.
UPGRADE – COSTS EXTRA:
4X4 Safari Customized Toyota Landcruiser – Superior off Road Driving.
All our land cruisers come fully air-conditioned and with a cool box fully packed with complimentary en route drinks and snacks. The trucks all have large windows (every client is guaranteed a window seat) and an open roof that offers a 360° animal view allowing for photography while on safari.
This can be tailored to Individual – Private, Solo and or small group Travel.
- Speak to us about your interests | Time of travel & Travel budget.
- Keep positive through the planning process – We got your back all through.
TOUR PRICE, INCLUDES & EXCLUDES – 10 DAYS KENYA SAFARI FOR BEGINNERS
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
- 09 nights Accommodation
Please Note: Accommodation named, may be subject to change but will be of a similar standard.
- Full Board Meal Plan.
- Transportation and game drives in a 4×4 Safari vehicle.
- Escorted by an experienced guide/driver.
- Government taxes and levies.
- Drinking water while in our safari vehicle.
- All Airport transfers.
- All activities except for those mentioned as optional.
- All Park entrance fees.
TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES:
- Entrance to the Masai village in Masai Mara (optional 15usd per person payable directly to the Masai elders in the village).
- Visa Fees.
- Any government imposed increments on park fees/taxes.
- Accommodation on the last day.
- International flights (from/to home).
- Tips (tipping guideline US$10 pp per day).
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
