KENYA SOUTHERN DISCOVERY
TRIP DURATION: 13 Days / 12 Nights
STARTS & ENDS: Nairobi, Kenya
SAFARI DESTINATIONS: Nakuru, Masai Mara, Naivasha, Amboseli, Tsavo and Galu Beach
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Met by Woni’s representative and transfer to hotel upon arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta INT Airport (JKIA)
- Stays at quality hotels, safari lodges, and tented camp accommodations
- Journeys of between 2 and 5 hours in a custom-built 4X4 safari jeep with a pop-up roof
- An experienced and knowledgeable English-speaking driver-guide
- Guaranteed wildlife sightings and captivating activities
TRIP SUMMARY
Destination |
Accommodation |
Duration |
Basis |
Nairobi, Kenya |
Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport |
1 Night |
B&B |
Lake Nakuru National Park |
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge |
2 Nights |
L,D,B |
Masai Mara National Reserve |
Mara Maisha Camp |
2 Nights |
L,D,B |
Lake Naivasha |
Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge |
1 Night |
L,D,B |
Amboseli National Park |
Kibo Safari Camp |
2 Nights |
L,D,B |
Tsavo West National Park |
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge |
2 Nights |
L,D,B |
Galu Beach – Kenya South Coast |
Pinewood Beach Resort |
3 Nights |
L,D,B |
TRIP COSTS
SOUTHERN DISCOVERY SAFARI |
Validity: |
High Season- July to Oct & Dec 23rd to Jan 3rd |
Each of: |
2 Pax |
3 Pax |
4 Pax |
5 Pax |
6 Pax |
SRS |
Per Person Rate |
$4,417 |
$3,891 |
$3,628 |
$3,470 |
$3,365 |
$1,046 |
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Validity: |
Mid-Season – Jan to Mar, Jun, Nov to Dec 22nd |
Each of: |
2 Pax |
3 Pax |
4 Pax |
5 Pax |
6 Pax |
SRS |
Per Person Rate |
$3,899 |
$3,373 |
$3,110 |
$2,952 |
$2,847 |
$668 |
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Validity: |
Low Season – April & May |
Each of: |
2 Pax |
3 Pax |
4 Pax |
5 Pax |
6 Pax |
SRS |
Per Person Rate |
$3,586 |
$3,060 |
$2,797 |
$2,639 |
$2,534 |
$460 |
- Optional Maasai village visit in Amboseli National Park – $ 30 Per Person
- Optional sundowner in Tsavo West, Kilaguni Serena – $ 45 per person. The maximum number of pax required should be 4 otherwise below 4 pax will pay the difference.
TRIP INCLUDES:
- Airport Transfers from & to the Jomo Kenyatta INT Airport
- Full Board Accommodations – all Meals as detailed above (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, Dinner)
- All Park fees and Entrance fees where applicable
- Custom-built 4×4 safari jeep with pop-up roof for game viewing drives
- Free Wi-Fi in the safari vehicle and complimentary internet in all the places of stay
- An experienced and knowledgeable English-speaking driver-guide
Abbreviations:
- B, L, D – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- SRS – Single Room Supplements
- PAX – Per Person
Details
Upon arrival in Nairobi - the Kenyan capital, you will be met by a Woni Safaris representative and transferred to the hotel for an overnight stay.
- Stay: Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport (B&B)
Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport will be delighted to host you for your first overnight upon arrival. Featuring contemporary designs and created to delight the senses, the 172-room hotel offers all the modern amenities and comforts a traveler needs, from spacious rooms and signature beds to rain showers and 42” LED TVs, and a variety of dining options.
After breakfast depart for the Great Rift Valley’s Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in good time for lunch at the Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge. In the late afternoon enjoy a game drive within the Lake Nakuru National Park before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Stay: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge (L, D, B)
Located on a range of hills that form part western limits of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge offers spectacular views over the vastness of Lake Nakuru – On the floor of the Great Rift Valley, the scenery of Lake Nakuru is picturesque with the escarpment, dotted with euphorbia trees that rise from the lakeshore. Lake Nakuru National Park offers easy wildlife viewing for most big safari animals except for elephants. Black and white rhinos as well as the Rothschild’s Giraffe species were reintroduced in the 1990s have bred healthy populations. Tree-climbing lions and leopards can often be seen occasionally on game drives.
After breakfast depart Lake Nakuru National Park and drive through the scenic Rift Valley escarpment. Arrive in time for lunch at the Mara Maisha Camp. In the late afternoon enjoy a game viewing drive within the Masai Mara Game Reserve before returning for refreshing, dinner, and overnight.
- Stay: Mara Maisha Camp (L, D, B)
Mara Maisha Camp is a luxury tented camp that offers fully furnished luxurious units complete with dining & bar facilities. Dine in the open-terraced restaurant overlooking glorious sunrises and sunsets. The camp chef will pamper you with fine cuisine, fruits and vegetables are served fresh as they are picked from their very own farm. Special meal requirements are met on request. A fireplace adds to the ambiance and comfort on chilly nights.
Enjoy coffee & tea served with light snacks before starting your pre-dawn game drive within the Masai Mara National Reserve. You will have the option of leaving the camp for a full day game drive in search of the wildebeest migration river crossing or enjoying an early morning and late afternoon game viewing drive and returning to the camp for a full breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the evening.
- Stay: Mara Maisha Camp (L, D, B)
Drive out of the camp at dawn to watch the animals waking to the start of a new day and return to the camp for breakfast, or spend a full day in the reserve, stopping for lunch at a picturesque viewpoint. Stroll along the riverbanks observing the prolific birdlife and talk to the Maasai about their medicinal uses of the indigenous plants.
Enjoy coffee & tea served with light snacks before starting your pre-dawn game drive, thereafter, enjoy a special bush breakfast experience at an ideal site within the Masai Mara National Reserve. Return to the camp with a game drive en route. Midday will be spent at leisure and in the afternoon, enjoy a game-viewing drive before returning for dinner and overnight.
- Stay: Mara Maisha Camp (L, D, B)
The Maasai Mara is actually an extension to the north of the world-famous Serengeti in Tanzania. Covering an area of 1,510 square kilometers the Mara is situated west of Nairobi is world-renowned and is Kenya’s finest wildlife sanctuary. Everything about this reserve is outstanding – the specialty being the abundant wildlife. The highlight of the Mara is between July and October when the world's greatest wildlife spectacle takes place – the annual wildebeest migration, The sensation is unparalleled. Simply an impressive feature, this migration of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle from the plains of the Serengeti crosses the Tanzania border and rivers to reach the Mara's lush grassland. The journey is haunted by predators: lion, leopard, and cheetah, and circled by vultures. The crocodiles wait during the dramatic river crossings - a reality for tourists visiting in July all through to October. The Mara is simply a natural showpiece; any visitor is virtually guaranteed to see the “big five”. Most of the breathtaking views in the film 'Out of Africa' were taken here. The Mara is simply the best-known wildlife sanctuary in the world.
After breakfast depart Lake Naivasha and drive through the scenic Rift Valley escarpment. Arrive in time for lunch at the Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge.
- Stay: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge (L, D, B)
Lake Naivasha is the largest lake in the Great Rift Valley which lies at about 1880 Meters. Naivasha lake level varies quite considerably, it is also a birdwatcher’s fantasy. There are over 450 species in the immediate area including highland escarpments, which surround the lake to the south and west.
After breakfast, you will be driven to the natural wonderland of Amboseli National Park arriving in time for lunch. Mount Kilimanjaro, the still-glaciated monarch of Africa presides over Amboseli, thrusting three dizzying miles above the park’s grasslands. As Peter Matthiessen wrote in
The Tree Where Man Was Born, “A snow peak in the tropics draws the heart to a fine shimmering painful point of joy.”
- Stay: Kibo Safari Camp (L, D, B)
Discover the iconic Amboseli National Park, well known for its large herds of big-tusked elephants. A scenic park in its own right, Amboseli is synonymous with glorious views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The name “Amboseli” comes from a Maasai word meaning “salty dust”, and it is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close. Nature lovers can explore five different habitats here ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli, wetlands with natural springs, the savannah, and woodlands. The park is an excellent place to view the Big Five, as well as lesser-known and rare wildlife species.
Enjoy early morning coffee & tea served with light snacks before departing for a pre-dawn game viewing drive within Amboseli before returning to the camp for a full breakfast. In the mid-morning, you have the option of visiting an authentic Maasai Village and thereafter, returning to the camp for lunch and a relaxed afternoon before embarking on another late afternoon game viewing drive and a sundowner at Observation Hill within Amboseli, returning to the camp after for refreshing, dinner and overnight.
- Stay: Kibo Safari Camp (L, D, B)
Enjoy a varied array of activities, from exploring Amboseli National Park to thrilling safari activities, eco-tourism adventures, bush expeditions and more. With plenty of game to see, your game drives are likely to be filled with the delights of spotting game against the majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro. The crowning moment comes when you reach Observation Hill for your sundowner. Elevated above the seasonal Amboseli marshes where elephants and other game wallow in the mud and feed on the lush vegetation, the observation hill gives you a commanding view of the Amboseli ecosystem as you relax to enjoy idyllic sunsets and sip on a glass of bubbly. Experience the rich Maasai culture, unchanged over millennia. Encounter the marvels of the best-kept cultural heritage from its natives.
After breakfast depart Amboseli National Park for Tsavo West National Park. You will arrive in time for lunch at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon enjoying the lodge facilities before dinner and overnight.
- Stay: Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge (L, D, B)
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge in Tsavo West National Park immerses you in stunning beauty and exhilarating adventures while surrounding you with every modern comfort. Arriving guests are enchanted by the classic stone and views of elephants, buffalo, and other plains game drinking and cooling off on the waterhole. Enjoy the ancient allure of Tsavo West; the land of lions and lava while immersing in the wild at the heart of Tsavo West National Park.
Enjoy early morning coffee & tea served with light snacks before departing for a pre-dawn game viewing drive within Tsavo before returning to the camp for a full breakfast. thereafter enjoy the amenities and facilities while relaxing before going on a late afternoon game viewing drive and later returning in good time for refreshing, dinner, and overnight.
- Stay: Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge (L, D, B)
Experience the breathtaking beauty and exhilarating adventures of the “Land of Lions and Lava” with an array of activities designed to stir your soul. From a variety of recreational excursions to visits to nearby landmarks to breakfast or cocktails in the bush, visit the Mzima Springs, a peaceful oasis at the heart of red-dusty Tsavo and this magical place.
After breakfast depart Tsavo West National Park for Diani Beach on the south coast of the Kenyan coast. Arrive in time for lunch at the Pinewood Beach Resort and enjoy relaxing days and overnights.
- Stay: Pinewood Beach Resort (L, D, B)
Pinewood Beach Resort & Spa is a serene, simple, and friendly resort, located on Galu Beach about 40 km (25 miles) south of Mombasa. It has a total of 59 rooms and a variety of room types. The resort has an excellent range of services and activities, including a number of bars and bistros, massage and beauty salons, and extensive sporting facilities, such as tennis, squash, pool, and water sports.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your outbound flight to Nairobi. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to Jomo Kenyatta INT Airport for your homebound flight.