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9 Day Kenya Game Safari

  • TRIP OVERVIEW
  • ITINERARY
  • TRIP COST
  • TRANSPORT
  • THINGS TO CONSIDER
TRIP OVERVIEW

The 9 day Kenya safari can be done by those interested in Game. While on 11 Kenya safari one will be able to Visit Amboseli National park, Samburu Reserve, Meru National Park and Masai Mara National Park and. You will be able to do Game drives and Bird watching, Cultural Encounters.

Summary of Nine day Kenya Safari

  • Day one: Pick up from the Airport and drive to Hotel in Nairobi for overnight
  • Day Two: Drive to Amboseli National Park for an evening game drive
  • Day Three: Transfer to Meru National Park for an afternoon Game drive
  • Day Four: Game drives Safari walk and Cultural encounters in Meru
  • Day five:  Drive to Samburu Game reserve
  • Day Six: Morning game drive and Visit of the Samburu Community
  • Day: Seven: Drive to Masai Mara National Park
  • Day: Eight: Game drives in Masai Mara National Park
  • Day Nine: Drive back to Nairobi to end the trip.

Tour summary

  • You will visit Kenya
  • The 9 day Game safari starts and ends in Kenya
  • You will visit Amboseli National park, Lake Samburu Game reserve, Masai Mara National Park, Meru National Park.
  • You will do game drives and boat cruises, Cultural encounters and other optional activities around the park.
  • Pre and post accommodation can be arranged at an extra cost. 

ITINERARY

Day 1: Pick up from Airport/Hotel in Nairobi and transfer to Amboseli National park

You will meet your guide at the Hotel/Airport in Nairobi and drive to Amboseli National park. You have lunch at the lodge and they have an evening game drive. The drive is very scenic and you will have more stops for photography and viewing.

Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa lodge (Budget) or Kibo Safari Camp (Midrange) or Amboseli Serena Safari lodge (Luxury)

Meals: Full board

Day 2: Full Day Game drives in Amboseli National Park.

This morning we rise early for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit, we set off for a game drive. A visit to a Masai village is planned after breakfast. Midday finds us at our lodge for lunch and afternoon rest, followed by another game drive. Amboseli is home to the legendary Masai tribesmen.

Accommodation:Amboseli Sopa lodge (Budget) or Kibo Safari Camp (Midrange) or Amboseli Serena Safari lodge (Luxury)

Meal plan: Full board

Day 3: Transfer to Meru National Park for an afternoon Game drive

Today you will drive to Meru National Park, We stop for lunch at an upscale restaurant in Nairobi and reach the Park in time for an afternoon game drive. Here we can expect to see buffalo, rhino, giraffe, zebra, antelope and the lions that prey on them as well as birds.

Accommodation: Ikweta Safari Camp (budget) or Rhino River Camp Meru (Midrange)

Meal Plan: Full board

Day 4: Game drives Safari walk and Cultural encounters in Meru National Park

Today you will go on an early morning game drive and you will be able to view various wildlife like the Gravy’s Zebra, Elephants, Eland, Bush Pig, Waterbuck, Cheetah, Leopard, Reticulated Giraffe, Hippopotamus, Bohor Reedbuck, Hartebeest, Python, Puff Udder, Cobra, Buffalo, more than 427 recorded species of birds

Accommodation: Ikweta Safari Camp (budget) or Rhino River Camp Meru (Midrange)

Meal Plan: Full board

Day 5: Drive to Samburu Game reserve

After breakfast, you will drive to Samburu and Buffalo springs reserve and you will stop for Lunch and later continue for an evening game drive. You will later chill at the lodge for Dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Samburu Simba lodge(Budget) or Samburu Sopa Lodge(Midrange) or Ashnil Samburu Camp(Luxury)

Meals: Full board

Day 6: Morning game drive and Visit of the Samburu Community

Today, you will have a morning game drive and later have lunch and then visit the community of the Samburu for a cultural experience. The highlights of Samburu game reserve is the spectacular scenic beauty, rivers and forests. It is an area where the local people have a rich and colorful heritage. The reserves have numerous permanent springs and a wealth of wildlife which includes leopard, hippo, elephant, lion, reticulated giraffe, grevy’s zebra and crocodile in the Ewaso Nyiro River. Over 365 species of birds have been identified in the sanctuaries.

Accommodation:Samburu Simba lodge(Budget) or Samburu Sopa Lodge(Midrange) or Ashnil Samburu Camp(Luxury)

Meals: Full board

Day 7: Drive to Masai Mara National Park

After breakfast, you will have a morning game drive and depart for Masai Mara Game Reserve. Travel through the Masai country occasionally coming across Masai herdsmen with their livestock living harmoniously with the wildlife.

The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place

Accommodation: Mara Simba Lodge(Budget) or Masai Mara Sopa Lodge(Midrange) or Neptune Mara Rianta Camp (Luxury)

Meal plan: Full board.

Day 8: Game drives in Masai Mara National Park

Today, you will do Morning and afternoon game drives in this magnificent Park. Masai Mara is famous for the Annual Wildebeest Migration that takes place between the months of July and October. 

During this time over a million wildebeests accompanied by thousands of other herbivores, migrate from Serengeti National Park to the Mara in search for greener pastures. Hundreds of lions and hyenas follow them picking on the old and weaker ones. The legendary black mane lion is only found in Masai Mara. The cheetah hunts best in these open grasslands

Accommodation: Mara Simba Lodge(Budget) or Masai Mara Sopa Lodge(Midrange) or Neptune Mara Rianta Camp (Luxury)

Meal Plan: Full board

Day 9: Drive back to Nairobi to end the trip.

Today you will have a morning game drive and later drive to Nairobi to end your trip for your international flight out.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

TRIP COST

DETAILED COST PER PERSON SHARING

This is a private safari and can be booked by an individual or a group of people. Please contact our Safari consultants for a quote

Cost Includes

  • Meet and greet services
  • Airport transfers
  • All park entry fees
  • Transport in a 4×4 Vehicle customized for safari
  • Services of an English speaking driver/guide
  • Fuel for the whole trip
  • Drinking water in the vehicle

Cost excludes

  • International flights

TRANSPORT

DETAILED COST PER PERSON SHARING

Safari Vans

STANDARD: 4X4 SAFARI VAN

Our standard mode of transport is by road and we use 4×4 Safari Vans customized for game viewing and photography. Each safari van comes with a professionally trained driver guide and fuel for the whole safari. Our Safari vans have viewing hatches and each client is entitled to a window seat. Our Vans can take up to eight people. We also have 4×4 Super Customs very comfortable and stable on the road. These carry up to 5 people with their luggage. We also have 4×4 RAV 4 for a group of two people

Safari land cruiser

UPGRADE: 4X4 LUXURY SAFARI LANDCRUISER

We have luxury latest Land Cruisers each driven by professionally trained driver guides and fuel. They have pop-up roofs for proper game viewing and photography. They come with a small fridge for cooling your drinking water while on safari (which is always included while IN THE VEHICLE). They have inverters for charging small gadgets such as your smartphones and cameras. They can seat five to a maximum of seven people and each client is guaranteed of a window seat.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

  • Gorilla permits: We encourage you to book gorilla permits in advance so that we secure your trekking spot. Gorilla permits are served on first come first serve at Uganda wildlife Authority. Please contact us so that we book them for you.
  • Cost of the gorilla permit: The gorilla permits in Uganda cost USD800 for Non-Foreign residents, USD700 for East African Foreign Residents, USD500 for Rest of Africa Residents and UGX300,000 for East African Citizens, cost applies for trekking in Both Bwindi impentrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park
  • Gorilla trekking Regions: Bwindi has 4 gorilla trekking sectors namely Buhoma, Ruhaga, Nkuringo and Ruhija. We shall book for you accommodation in respect to the permits location.
  • Physical Fitness: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi can be physically demanding, a certain level of fitness will be required, please ensure you are in good health and have a certain level of fitness before you leave your country.
  • Packing List: Please ensure you have comfortable walking/ hiking shoes that can handle the terrain in Bwindi, a rain Jacket, gloves, Camera, Binoculars,
  • Age Limit: The Minimum age for gorilla trekking in Uganda is 15 years and above, please ensure all travelers are aged 15years and above.
  • Accommodation Options: Please choose the accommodation that suits your budget, Bwindi has all options of Budget, Midrange and Luxury.
  • Means of Transport: You can opt to fly or drive to Bwindi, Flights take 1-2 hours, and driving takes 8-9 hours drive to Bwindi. For budget clients, we recommend use of safari vans, then others can opt for Safari Landcruisers. All vehicles are comfortable with enough leg room, AC and are driven by our professional driver guides.
  • Best time to visit: Bwindi can be visited all year round for gorilla trekking, The most preffered time is June to September, December to February because they are the drier months of the year.
  • Gorilla trekking Regulations: Uganda Wildlife Authority has rules and regulations to adhere while on your gorilla trek, See regulations here.
  • Chances of Seeing the Gorillas:  The chances of seeing gorillas are 98% because there are trackers who follow the movement of gorillas on a daily basis, they communicate to the Park guides and you walk in the direction they are.
  • Choose a gorilla family: You can choose your preferred gorilla family of the day of the trek, if you prefer a close/ easy trek due to your fitness level, please request it  and communicate to your guide.
  • Gorilla Habituation experience: Bwindi has an option of spending 4 hours with the gorillas called gorillas habituation,  the is only possible when you book a gorilla permit that costs USD1500 for Non- foreign residents, USD1000 for East African Residents, and UGX750,000 for East African Citizens
  • Other activities: There are several activities you can do in Bwindi namely Birding, Batwa cutural experience, Nature walks, Community visits.  All these can suppliment your gorilla trek in Bwindi.
  • Trip cost estimate: The cost of the 3day gorilla tour ranges from USD1300 to USD2860 per person, based on your travel style which is Budget to Luxury. The cost Includes gorilla permit, accommodation, Meals, transport, and all services.
  • About Bwindi: Bwindi impenetrable National Park is a UNESCO world heritage site, with half of the worlds gorilla population, it has more than 20 Habituated gorilla famillies in regions of Buhoma, Rushaga, Ruhija and Nkuringo.

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