Kenya Classic Serena Safari

Day 1 - Nairobi

Your farfetched adventure begins on arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. You will be welcomed by our customer care representative, who will escort you to your transfer vehicle. You will then have a short briefing as you are transferred to your transferred to the Nairobi Serena Hotel hotel. Dinner on own account this evening. The rest of the day is left at leisure. Optional excursions are available, depending on your arrival time speak to our Worldwide Experts for more details. 

Kenya's capital city, Nairobi, is the most dynamic city, also known as the "green city in the sun" for many reasons. It is Kenya's largest city with a population of about five million. The city is also home to numerous local and international businesses and organizations. Nairobi bustles with activity. It's a city that never sleeps; the rhythm is fast, day and night. There's always something to do and see in Nairobi and its people are friendly and hospitable.

Overnight at Nairobi Serena Hotel on bed & breakfast basis.

Day 2 - Nairobi - Masai Mara

Leaving Nairobi after breakfast, you travel towards Kenya's fertile highlands and head down the rift escarpment on the road built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II. On the way spot the charming chapel built at the foot of the escarpment. Pass the impressive Longonot earth satellite station as you head across the valley to Narok; continue your travels across acres of wheat and barley, before reaching the Masai Mara in time for lunch.

Following lunch set off on your first game drive, returning to the lodge as the sun sets in searching for the big five of the Masai Mara in the bushes, hills and river crossings. They include the lion, buffalo, Rhino, leopard and Elephant. Maasai Mara National Reserve is an area of preserved savannah wilderness which is an eco-system of Serengeti in southwestern Kenya, along the Tanzanian border. Its animals include lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras and hippos. Wildebeest traverse its plains during their annual migration. The landscape has grassy plains and rolling hills and is crossed by the Mara and Talek rivers.

Overnight at Mara Serena Safari Lodge on a full board basis.

Day 3 - Masai Mara

Following an early breakfast, depart on a morning game drive, returning to the camp mid-morning. After lunch, and perhaps a siesta, set off on another game drive and visit to the Masai Village, returning to the lodge as the sunsets. (It is possible to pre-book an optional early morning Balloon Safari at a supplementary cost)

Overnight at Mara Serena Lodge on a full board basis.

Day 4 - Masa Mara - Lake Elementeita

Leaving the Masai Mara after breakfast travel across the ‘breadbasket’ of Kenya, where acres of wheat and barley litter the landscape as you head north to Narok, the district headquarters of this part of Maasailand. Now travel across the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley, stop en route for a picnic lunch. Keeping an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle as you head up the Mai -Mahiu, before arriving Lake Nakuru National Park for a game drive. The national park, known for its birdlife, offers a possibility to view flamingoes.  It is also home to Black and White rhinos as well as the endangered Rothschild Giraffe. Late afternoon, depart to your camp situated in Soysambu Conservancy.

Overnight at Lake Elementaita Serena Camp on a full board basis.

Day 5 - Lake Elmenteita - Amboseli

Following an early breakfast, leaving the Rift Valley behind, proceed to Nairobi for an early lunch (or picnic lunch dependent on road conditions) and continue south towards Amboseli, arriving at your lodge by late afternoon.

Overnight at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge on a full board basis.

Day 6 - Amboseli National Park

Depart after breakfast for morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli, returning to the lodge as the sun sets. Amboseli vast landscapes come alive with the rich tapestry of wildlife. It is renowned for its vast herds of grazing elephants, providing an unparalleled opportunity to witness these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. 

Overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge on a full board basis.

Day 7 - Amboseli - Nairobi

Following an early breakfast, catch your last views of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro as you depart Amboseli. From here turn north across the beautiful and seemingly never ending Athi Plains, arriving in Kenya's bustling capital city of Nairobi by mid-day. Once in the city, you are dropped off  at the airport for your homeward flight.

Speak to your consutant with regard to options for beach extensions.