Kenya Custom Safaris
These tours can operate on any days subject to space availability. Costs are approximate subject to camps and lodges being used and depending on season. April & May low season rates are in affect and may be lower then those rates quoted. Children under 12 sharing with adults may qualify for discounted rate.
Cost includes private safari vehicle with roof hatch and driver/guide, accommodations, meals, park and entrance fees, taxes including Kenya VAT of 17.5%.
Hotel and airport transfers in Nairobi have to be added to costs. Kenya or Tanzania visas are $50 and may easily be obtained on arrival.
KENYA NORTHERN LOOP (7 days)
Nairobi, Mountain Lodge, Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara
Day 1 - Mountain Lodge. Pick up at your hotel in Nairobi. Commence your safari driving north to Mountain Lodge arriving in time for lunch (225K and 3 hours driving). Throughout the day and night forest animals visit the waterhole and saltlick, ensuring you many exciting moments. Dinner and overnight at Mountain Lodge.
Day 2 - Samburu Game Reserve. After breakfast continue north to Samburu arriving in time for lunch (215K and 4 hours driving). Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Shaba Lodge.
Day 3 - Samburu Game Reserve. Full day Samburu with morning and afternoon game drives. Meals and overnight at Lodge.
Day 4 - Lake Nakuru National Park. After breakfast depart for Lake Nakuru National Park arriving in time for late lunch (355K and 6 hours driving). In the afternoon proceed on a game drive along the lakeshore. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge.
Day 5 - Masai Mara Game Reserve. Drive through the Great Rift Valley to Masai Mara National Reserve (320K and 5 hours driving). Afternoon game viewing. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Mara Tented Camp.
Day 6 - Masai Mara Game Reserve. Full day in the Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. All meals and overnight at camp.
Day 7 – Nairobi. Drive or fly back to Nairobi arriving in the afternoon (265K and 6 hours driving). Lunch at the Carnivore or similar. Cost: per person for two trip members from $1550 per person. Cost per person for four trip members from $1265. Add $165 per person if flying Mara to Nairobi on day 5.
KENYA NORTHERN CIRCUIT (8 days)
Nairobi, The ark, Samburu, Mount Kenya Safari Club, Sweetwater's, Masai Mara
Day 1 – Pick up hotel in Nairobi. Drive north to Aberdare Country Club for lunch (205K and 3 hours driving). Transfer to The ark for overnight.
Day 2 - Samburu Game Reserve. After breakfast continue north to Samburu arriving in time for lunch (205K and 3 1/2 hours driving). Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge.
Day 3 – Samburu Game Reserve. Full day in Samburu / Buffalo Springs with morning and afternoon game drives. Meals and overnight at your lodge.
Day 4 – Drive to Mount Kenya Safari Club for overnight {155K and 2 hours driving}.
Day 5 - Sweetwater’s Tented Camp. After breakfast depart for Ol Pejeta arriving in time for lunch (55K and one hour driving). In the afternoon proceed on a game drive including a visit to the Chimpanzee Orphanage. Dinner and overnight at Sweetwater’s Tented Camp.
Day 6 – Drive to Masai Mara {30K and 1/2 hour} and afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Mara Safari Club.
Day 7 - Masai Mara. Full day in the Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. All meals and overnight.
Day 8 – Nairobi. Transfer to the airstrip for the late morning flight to Nairobi. Met on arrival and lunch at Carnivore. Cost: per person for two trip members from $1800 per person. Cost per person for four trip members from $1670. Includes scheduled flight Mara to Nairobi on last day.
KENYA DELUXE ROAD & FLYING SAFARI (8 days)
Nairobi. Tsavo West, Amboseli, Masai Mara
Day 1 - Tsavo West - Finch Hattons Camp. Depart after breakfast by road to Finch Hattons arriving in time for lunch {325 K and 5 hours driving}. Afternoon game drive, dinner and overnight at Finch Hattons Camp.
Day 2 - Tsavo West - Finch Hattons Camp. Full day Tsavo West with morning and afternoon game drives. All meals and overnight at Finch Hattons.
Day 3 - Amboseli - Tortilis Camp. After breakfast drive to Tortilis Camp arriving in time for lunch {160K and 4 hours driving}. Afternoon game drive, dinner and overnight.
Day 4 - Amboseli - Tortilis Camp. Full day Amboseli with morning and afternoon game drives. All meals and overnight Tortilis Camp.
Day 5 - Masai Mara - After breakfast drive to Nairobi {265 K and 4 hours driving}and have lunch at Carnivore. Afternoon flight to Masai Mara and transfer to Governor's Camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 6 - Masai Mara - Governor's Camp. Full day in Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. All meals and overnight at Governor's Camp.
Day 7 - Masai Mara - Governor's Camp. Full day Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. Cost: per person for two trip members from $2935 per person. Cost per person for four trip members from $2855. Includes round trip scheduled flight Nairobi to Mara and return to Nairobi on last day.
DELUXE FLYING SAFARI (8 days)
Nairobi, Amboseli, Samburu, Masai Mara
Day 1 - Amboseli - Tortilis Camp. Transfer to Wilson Airport for 7:30 AM flight to Amboseli. Met on arrival and transfer to Tortilis Camp. Lunch, afternoon game drive, dinner and overnight.
Day 2 - Amboseli - Tortilis Camp. Full day Amboseli with morning and afternoon game drives. All meals and overnight Tortilis Camp.
Day 3 – Samburu Intrepids Camp. Fly to Samburu via Nairobi. Met on arrival and transfer to Samburu Intrepids. Lunch, afternoon game drive, dinner and overnight.
Day 4 - Samburu Intrepids Camp. Full day Samburu with morning and afternoon game drives. Meals and overnight Samburu Intrepid.
Day 5 - Masai Mara - Governor's Camp. Transfer to airstrip and fly to Masai Mara. Met on arrival and transfer to Governor's Camp. Lunch, afternoon game drive, dinner and overnight.
Day 6 - Masai Mara - Governor's Camp. Full day Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. All meals and overnight at Governor's Camp.
Day 7 - Masai Mara - Governor's Camp. Full day Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. All meals and overnight at Governor's Camp.
Day 8 – Nairobi. Transfer for scheduled flight to Wilson Airport Nairobi and to Carnivore for lunch. Cost $3500 per person. Includes scheduled flights within the program.
KENYA MOBILE SAFARI (10 days)
Nairobi, Mountain Lodge, Samburu / Buffalo Springs, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara
Classic Africa Safari
Includes driver / guide, 4 x 4 safari vehicles, private mobile camps with staff in Samburu and Masai Mara.
Day 1 - Drive to Mountain Lodge near Mount Kenya {195 K and 3 hours}. Overnight at lodge.
Day 2 - 4 - Drive to Samburu / Buffalo Springs in the north. {215 K and 4 hours driving}.Own private mobile camp with staff. Game viewing throughout area.
Day 5 - Drive to Lake Nakuru {355K and 5 hours driving}.Overnight at lodge.
Day 6 - Game drives in area.
Day 7 - Drive across Rift Valley to Masai Mara {320 K and 5 hours driving}. Private mobile camp and staff.
Day 8 & 9 - Game viewing in region. Day 10 - Drive to Nairobi {265K and 5 hours driving}. Cost per person for four trip members from $2400. Require minimum of four trip members to operate at this cost.
KENYA & TANZANIA CUSTOM SAFARIS
Safaris combining the two countries. Can be arranged to start either in Nairobi or Arusha.
DELUXE KENYA & TANZANIA FLYING SAFARI (11 days)
Nairobi, Samburu, Masai Mara, Arusha, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti
Day 1 – Samburu Intrepids Camp. Transfer from your Nairobi hotel to Wilson Airport and fly to Samburu. Met on arrival and transfer to Samburu Intrepids Camp. Lunch and afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2 - Samburu Intrepids Camp. Full day Samburu with morning, afternoon and evening game activities. Overnight Samburu Intrepid.
Day 3 - Masai Mara - Governor's Camp. Transfer to airstrip and fly to Masai Mara. Met on arrival and transfer to Governor's Camp. Lunch, afternoon game drive, dinner and overnight.
Day 4 & 5 - Masai Mara - Governor's Camp. Two days Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. All meals and overnight at Governor's Camp.
Day 6 – Ngorongoro Crater Lodge. Flight to Nairobi, connecting to Kilimanjaro {Arusha} in Tanzania and fly to Lake Manyara via Nairobi Wilson Field and Kilimanjaro. Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 7 - Ngorongoro Crater Lodge. Full day crater with picnic. Overnight Crater Lodge.
Day 8 – Serengeti National Park – Kirawira Camp. Transfer to Manyara Airfield and fly to Grumeti Airfield and drive to Serena's Kirawira Luxury Tented Camp. Afternoon game drive, dinner and overnight.
Day 9 & 10 – Serengeti – Kirawira Camp. Two days Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. All meals and overnight at Kirawira Camp.
Day 11 – Fly from Grumeti Airfield to Arusha. Cost: per person for two trip members from $6400 per person. Cost per person for four trip members from $6050. Includes scheduled flights within itinerary.
KENYA & TANZANIA SAFARI (11 days)
Nairobi, Mountain Lodge, Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Arusha, Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro
Day 1 - Drive to the Mountain Lodge. Game viewing.
Day 2 - Drive to Samburu. Overnight at Sarova Shaba Lodge.
Day 3 - Whole day in Samburu with morning and afternoon game drives.
Day 4 - Depart for Lake Nakuru arriving in time for late lunch. PM game drive. Overnight Sarova Lion Hill Lodge. {355K and 6 hours driving}.
Day 5 – Drive to Nairobi and on to Arusha by either public shuttle or private transfer {extra}. Overnight Impala Hotel. {295 K and 5 hours driving}.
Day 6 – After lunch at Impala Hotel drive to Lake Manyara. Afternoon game drive, dinner and overnight Lake Manyara Lodge {130 K and 3 hours driving}.
Day 7 – Drive to Serengeti National Park and afternoon game drive. All meals and overnight at Seronera Wildlife Lodge {250K and 5 hours driving}.
Day 8 - Game viewing in the park.
Day 9 - Drive to Ngorongoro Crater via Olduvai Gorge arriving in time for late lunch. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge. {250K and 5 hours driving}.
Day 10 – Spend the full day in the Crater with a picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight lodge.
Day 11 – Drive to Arusha {200 K and 3 hours driving}. Safari ends. Arrangements will be made for day room hotel if flying out this evening from Kilimanjaro Airport or arrangements will be made to return to Nairobi.
Cost: per person for two trip members from $2460 per person. Cost per person for four trip members from $2100. If private transfer Nairobi to Arusha add $125 per person for two or $75 per person for four trip members. Using a 4 x 4 Landcruiser in Tanzania add $150 to the per person rate.
KENYA & TANZANIA SAFARI (12 days)
Nairobi, Mountain Lodge, Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Mara, Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire
Day 1 - Drive to Mountain Lodge {225 and 3 hours driving}. Game viewing.
Day 2 - Drive to Samburu Game Reserve {225 K and 4 hours driving}. Afternoon game drive. Overnight Samburu Serena.
Day 3 - Samburu. Morning & afternoon game drives.
Day 4 - Drive to Nakuru for late lunch. Afternoon game drive. Overnight Lake Nakuru Lodge.
Day 5 - Drive to Masai Mara {320 K and 6 hours driving}. Afternoon game drive. Overnight Mara Serena Lodge.
Day 6 – Morning & afternoon game drives.
Day 7 - Drive into Serengeti via Isabenia {620K and 9 hours driving}. Overnight Serena Lodge or similar.
Day 8 - Game drives in park.
Day 9 - Morning game drive. After lunch drive via Olduvai Gorge to Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge {195K and 3 hours driving}.
Day 10 - Morning in crater on safari with a picnic lunch. Continue to Lake Manyara Lodge {90 K and 2 hours}. Afternoon game drive.
Day 11 - Drive to Tarangire National Park {200 K and 3 hours}. Overnight Tarangire Sopa Lodge.
Day 12 - Morning game drive. Return to Arusha {150 K and 2 hours driving} where safari ends. Arrangements will be made for 'day room' hotel if flying out from Kilimanjaro Airport or returning to Nairobi. Cost: per person for two trip members from $3450 per person. Cost per person for four trip members from $2650.
Next Adventure - Land Rover - Deluxe Mobile Camping Safaris
Customized For Family and Groups
With our Kenyan partner these safaris are personalized and specialize in small groups utilizing first class customized arrangements with expert leadership and staff. These old-style safaris include first class tented camps, excellent game viewing and hiking or walking safaris. The routes avoid main tourist areas and the camps are exclusive and private.
The following Next Adventure luxury safaris are cost effective for a group size of 4-16. The cost is variable depending on group size, hotels or lodges and charter flights. The camps are mobile and generally three nights are spent in each location. Vehicles are 4 x 4 Land Rovers. All dates are arranged specifically for your group. It is best to arrange 6 to 24 months in advance to secure your preferred dates. Trips operate December through March and June through October (i.e. they avoid the long rains of April - May and short rains of November).
TREKKING SAFARI
Loita Hills, Masai Mara, Tsavo
This 10 to 14 day safari is a combination of walking and driving. It samples different cultures, provides excellent game viewing and foot safaris. The first three days are spent in the Loita Hills, an unspoiled part of Maasailand, with a Masai tribe. There is plenty of hiking and ample opportunity to become familiar with the Masai culture. A drive to the Masai Mara Reserve allows for three days of quality game viewing, with the possibility of more walking. Visit Tsavo wilderness for a three-day foot safari along the banks of the Galana River.
CUSTOM FAMILY SAFARI (11 days)
Nairobi, Lewa Downs or Samburu, Sweetwaters, Lake Elmenteita, Masai Mara
This customized safari allows the family (or group) to explore Kenya’s highlights by landrover and staying in isolated private camp sites. The camps are first class with tents, showers and your own private staff. It offers a chance to see the spectacular scenes of Kenya’s parks, and has rich gameviewing opportunities. The following itinerary can be adjusted to suit individual interest.
ITINERARY:
Day 1 Arrival day and overnight in Nairobi.
Days 2-4 Drive to either Lewa Downs Game Sanctuary or Samburu in the arid north. Private mobile camp with camp staff.
Day 5 - 6 Sweetwaters Camp or Camp Delamere in lodges..
Days 7-10 Masai Mara with private mobile camp and staff. Day 11 Scheduled return flight to Nairobi.
SNOWCAPS ON THE EQUATOR SAFARI
Mount Kenya, Amboseli, Kilimanjaro – in Kenya and Tanzania
This 15-day climbing trip offers a chance to climb Africa’s two highest mountains, Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya. It is a tough physical challenge for the fairly fit and well motivated. We begin with a 5-day traverse of Mount Kenya moving from east to west and ascending the third highest peak, Point Lenana, at 16,355 ft. We drive to Amboseli for two nights of leisure time. We then traverse Kilimanjaro from north to south, climbing to the 19,340-ft summit from the Kenyan side. We descend into Tanzania before driving back to Nairobi. As a mountain trekking safari, the "Snowcaps" trip is first class trip, but is necessarily less luxuriously accommodated and more strenuous than the other safaris outlined.
Custom Safaris - Rwanda
A four day gorilla tracking program can be organized from Nairobi.
Day 1 Fly Nairobi to Kigali. Drive about two hours to Gorilla Nest Lodge. Days 2 and 3 Gorilla tracking days. Day 4 Return drive to Kigali and fly to Nairobi.
Gorilla tracking permits are $500 per person per day. Safari for two trip members all inclusive is about $1725 per pesron. Four trip members all inclusive is about $1280 per person. The round trip flight Nairobi to Kigali is at prevailing airfares of about $450.
Early booking is advised as gorilla tracking permits are limited and can be very difficult to obtain.
Scheduled Kenya Safaris
Inquire for scheduled safaris that may be operating during time of your visit.
