Masai Mara/ Nakuru/ Amboseli – 9 day Kenya Safari Safari Highlights

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  • Nairobi airport transfers
  
  
  • Scheduled flight Nairobi/ Masia Mara/ Nairobi (baggage allowance is 15kgs per person in soft bags)
  
  
  • 1 night accommodation Tamarind Tree Hotel including breakfast (pre safari) 
  
  
  • 3 nights accommodation Basecamp Masai Mara on a full board basis (breakfast, lunchbox and dinner)                    
  
  
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    Airstrip transfers in Mara, shared game drive safaris in Masai Mara Reserve in an open sided safari customized vehicle, visit SBC conservation and community projects community projects, picnic excursions, bird walk along Talek trail, garden dining, private dining at the platform subject to availability, Young Explorers Club family activities (upon request and advance booking)

    
    
  
  
  • 1 night accommodation Flamingo Hill Tented Camp on a full board basis 
  
  
  • Scheduled flight 
  
  
  • 2 nights accommodation Kibo Safari Camp on a full board basis 
  
  
  • 1 night accommodation Tamarind Tree Hotel including breakfast (post safari) 
  
  
  • Transport in a Landcruiser with open roof hatch for game viewing from Days 5 – 8 private use
  
  
  • Services of a professional English speaking driver/ guide
  
  

  
  

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  • International flights
  
  
  • Visas and health requirements 
  
  
  • Park entry fees 
  
  
  • Tips, drinks, laundry
  
  
  • Personal and medical insurance
  
  
  • Any additional items of a personal nature
  
  
  • Any other extras not mentioned as included
  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

   

Resting in the magnificent Great Rift Valley and presided over by the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, Kenya is characterised by hauntingly beautiful natural landscapes of forested hills, patchwork farms, wooded savanna and vast forests brimming with an extraordinary abundance of wildlife.

The nation’s diverse range of traditional African cultures is influenced by over 70 unique ethnic groups from the Maasai, Samburu, Kikuyu, and Turkana tribes to the Arabs and Indians that settled on the coast.

Add to this: an exquisite tropical coastline fringed with breathtaking golden sand beaches; gorgeous coral gardens providing excellent snorkeling and diving opportunities; and a slew of lively beach resorts, and it is easy to see why so many visitors flock here from around the world to experience a truly unique African adventure in one of the world’s most pristine safari destinations.

Food, Drink and Cuisine Advice

Food and water safety:  
Can you drink the tap water: No
Fresh fruit and vegetables: No, unless thoroughly washed and peeled
Ice: No, unless made from bottled or purified water
Meat: Yes, but from reputable establishments
Street food: No, unless from a reputable source and freshly prepared

Local cuisine: Kenyan food is diverse, exhibiting the different tastes and flavours of its different tribes, as well as the spices of early Arab settlers and East Indian railway workers, and the fresh seafood straight from the Swahili coast. Top dishes include Kenyan Stew, made with meat and spices; Mutura, a rich, dark goat sausage; and Mandazi, a kind of donut flavoured with cardamom and sweet coconut milk.

Drinks: 
Tusker Beer
Kenyan Coffee
Chai (Kenyan Tea)
Madafu (Fresh Coconut Water)
Maziwa Lala (Fermented Milk)
*In addition to these beverages, there are also a variety of everyday drinks available, such as fruit juices, sodas, and bottled water.

Tipping: 10%  

Climate and Weather

Annual rainfall: 680 mm 
Average temperature: 25°C - 29°C 
 
Summer: December-March
Average in highs: 26°C 
Average in lows: 16°C 
 
Winter: July-October
Average in highs: 21°C 
Average in lows: 12°C 
* Kenya, due to its equatorial location, does not experience traditional summer and winter seasons. Instead, it has periods that are cooler and drier. The climate is generally characterized by wet and dry seasons.

Best time to visit: Visiting between June and September, during the long dry season, will allow you to experience a milder climate and witness the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra.

The short dry season, from January to March, provides excellent opportunities for beach visits and outdoor activities. During the rainy seasons, you’ll find fewer tourists and stunning, lush landscapes. The long rainy season runs from March to May, and the short rainy season runs from October to December.