Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel
Spend the remainder of the day at your leisure, relaxing at the hotel or exploring optional excursions.
Optional Excursions:
- Sheldrick Wildlife Trust – Elephant Orphanage
- Out of Africa Excursion
Nai Nami Cultural Walking Tour
Accommodation: Nairobi Serena Hotel or similar
Nairobi Serena Hotel
Justly famed for its exceptional standards of efficiency, service and five-star hospitality, the elegantly sophisticated Nairobi Serena Hotel is a member of the ‘Leading Hotels of the World’ group and is consistently voted ‘Best Hotel in Nairobi' by airlines and international travel magazines alike. Despite its pivotal central hotel location in Nairobi, Kenya; the Nairobi Serena remains true to its title and offers serenity amidst the bustle of one of Africa's most vibrant capital cities.
After breakfast, depart Nairobi and journey through Kenya’s scenic highlands, descending into the Great Rift Valley. En route, drive past the historical chapel built by Italian POWs and the Longonot Earth Satellite Station. Continue via Narok and across golden wheat and barley fields to the world-renowned Masai Mara.
Enjoy lunch at your lodge, followed by your first exciting afternoon game drive, returning to the lodge as the sun sets.
Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge or similar
*Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
A masterful interpretation of a traditional Masai village, Mara Serena Lodge seemingly floats on a sea of savannah. A beautiful pool looks out over the wide plains. The rooms are Masai-influenced in style yet extremely comfortable. The main dining room, where delicious meals are served, has three large domes and three small ones depicting Maasai manyattas (villages). Occasionally an African al fresco barbecue is served by the pool overlooking the Mara plains. Fresh fruit juices and cocktails, wines, spirits or liqueurs are available at the bar until late in the evening. At Serena, the views are stunning. It is on this very terrain, stretching endlessly before the lodge, that the annual migrations take place. Millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle pass through on their way to and from their alternative feeding grounds in Tanzania.
Start the day with breakfast followed by a morning game drive, returning mid-morning to relax before lunch.
In the afternoon, enjoy another game drive with a visit to a local Masai Village, returning to the lodge at sunset.
Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge or similar
*Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
A masterful interpretation of a traditional Masai village, Mara Serena Lodge seemingly floats on a sea of savannah. A beautiful pool looks out over the wide plains. The rooms are Masai-influenced in style yet extremely comfortable. The main dining room, where delicious meals are served, has three large domes and three small ones depicting Maasai manyattas (villages). Occasionally an African al fresco barbecue is served by the pool overlooking the Mara plains. Fresh fruit juices and cocktails, wines, spirits or liqueurs are available at the bar until late in the evening. At Serena, the views are stunning. It is on this very terrain, stretching endlessly before the lodge, that the annual migrations take place. Millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle pass through on their way to and from their alternative feeding grounds in Tanzania.
Depart the Mara after breakfast, traveling across Kenya’s agricultural heartland through Narok to the Rift Valley floor and on to Lake Nakuru. A picnic lunch is provided.
Enjoy a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its birdlife and endangered species, including flamingoes, black and white rhinos, and Rothschild giraffes. Continue to your camp located in Elmenteita, arriving at sunset.
Accommodation: Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp or similar
*Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included
Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp
Lake Elementaita Serena Camp
This Luxury Camp is located on the Soysambu Conservancy, right on the shores of Lake Elementaita. Offering a blend of exclusivity and adventure, the new camp will comprise 25 luxury tents, a dining and lounge area, a spa and a swimming pool enjoying magnificent views of the Lake. Soysambu Conservancy is a wildlife sanctuary that offers uniqueness whilst boasting a broad range of wildlife and bird species, it is also home to the Rothschild giraffe and is East Africa’s only breeding ground for the Great White Pelican.
After an early breakfast, head to Nairobi, where you'll stop for a hot lunch before being transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for onward travel plans (alternatively drop off Panari Hotel).
*Breakfast included
Cost Includes:
Landside meet-and-greet services Transfers as outlined in the itinerary Shared transport in 4x4 safari vehicles (max 6 passengers, guaranteed window seats) Services of experienced, English-speaking driver-guides (Other languages—Spanish, French, German, Italian—available on request, subject to availability) Game drives and listed activities Specified accommodation and meals All park fees and government taxes (except Zanzibar Infrastructure Tax if applicable) Filtered water in Pollman’s Tours and Safaris Safari Vehicles (please bring a reusable bottle)Cost Excludes:
International and regional flights (unless specified) Passport and visa fees Zanzibar Infrastructure Tax (where applicable) Optional Activities, such as hot air balloon safaris or excursions Gratuities (driver-guides, hotel staff, porters) Travel, medical, and baggage insurance Personal expenses (laundry, phone, drinks, etc.) Internal flights and taxesAdditional Notes:
Itinerary adjustments or alternative accommodations may occur due to availability issues. Park fees, flight prices, and airport taxes are subject to change without prior notice and will be applicable in both current and future bookings. Internal flight times are subjectArrival Details:
Earliest Hotel Check-In: 14:00 Early Morning Arrivals: Travellers arriving early are advised to book a pre-night stay at the arrival hotel (additional cost) to ensure immediate room access.Departure Details:
Return to Nairobi: Approximately 12:00 hrs Flight Booking Advice: Please schedule any domestic or international flights to depart after 16:30 hrs.Long Layovers: For extended wait times before flights, consider booking a day room (additional cost, pricing options available on request) to freshen up and repack.
Luggage Guidelines:
Bag Type: Only soft-sided bags permitted. Soft-sided bags with wheels are allowed. Size Limit: 66 cm x 42 cm x: 28 cm Strictly enforced due to the limited luggage space in the vehicle Internal Flights (if included in the package):Luggage allowance is strictly limited to 15 kg per person, including carry-on. Luggage Storage:If arriving and departing from the same city, bags can be stored for a one-time fee of US$40 per booking, covering both storage and transfer back to you before departure.
