From CAD $6,485
Guarantee
Small Group
Light
Rating
(20 reviews)
Experience Overview
Journey through Kenya’s vast plains and wild grasslands on this seven-day Premium adventure, starting and ending in Nairobi. Visit the Elsamere Conservation Centre, take a boat trip on Lake Naivasha and look for your favourite safari animals on a 4WD adventure through Lake Nakuru National Park. Meet Maasai warriors and learn about their way of life at their traditional village, then spend three nights at your Feature Stay camp, near the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. With immersive cultural experiences and iconic wildlife right on your doorstep, you’ll leave with plenty of memories (and a full camera roll!).
Highlights
- Take in the vast plains and grasslands as you drive along the Great Rift Valley escarpment before stopping at Elsamere Conservation Centre, where you’ll learn the story of Elsa and the conservation trust over high tea.
- Cruise along Lake Naivasha – the highest lake in the Great Rift Valley at 1884 m. During your boat trip, look out for thirsty hippos and an array of birdlife.
- Visit a local Maasai community known for championing Maasai women’s health and education. During this Exclusive Experience, you’ll be welcomed by traditional Maasai warrior song and dance and learn about their ancient culture.
- Travel through the heart of Lake Nakuru's National Park and look out for endangered black and white rhino on morning and afternoon 4WD game drives.
- Spend three unforgettable nights immersed in nature at your Feature Stay camp, with easy access to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. After a day of 4WD game drives, maybe relax with a drink in hand as the sun sets.
Trip Details
Product Code: 3138
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Unknown
Transport: 4WD Safari Vehicle, Boat, Private Vehicle
Guide Language: English
Supplier Code: YGPK
Starts: Nairobi, Kenya
Finishes: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Not Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Light
Includes
Meals: Breakfasts (6), Lunch (5), Dinner (6)Accommodation: Hotel (1 night), Lodge (2 nights), Permanent tented camp (3 nights)
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $6485 (CAD $926 /day)
Itinerary
Jambo! Welcome to Kenya. When you arrive, you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Nairobi, where yo’ll meet your local leader and fellow travellers for a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. If you arrive early, maybe browse the artistic and cultural displays at the Nairobi Gallery or lounge by the pool at your home for the night – a central hotel complete with bold pan-African art and a sauna and steam room. After your welcome meeting, you’ll head out for dinner with your group. Sharing food is a big part of the culture here and a great way to get to know your new travel companions – maybe try samosas, fried plantains and tilapia.
Included Activities:
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Nairobi - Welcome Dinner
Optional Activities:
- Nairobi - City Experience Urban Adventure (45 USD)
Accommodation:
- Sarova Panafric Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Today, you’ll travel to the Great Rift Valley of East Africa. Along the way, you’ll stop in Elsamere – the former home of writer Joy Adamson, whose 1960 book helped bring wildlife conservation into the mainstream. The house is a veritable museum dedicated to the works of Joy and George Adamson, with many photos of Elsa (the lioness that started it all). Then, embark on a boat trip on Lake Naivasha, the highest lake in the Great Rift Valley and home to many hippopotamuses. Later, sit down to a high tea lunch on the very grounds Joy cherished for so many years, with the lake as a serene backdrop. After lunch, continue to your Lake Nakuru lodge, arriving in the early evening. From your lodge, take in the magnificent views of Lake Nakuru and the surrounding national park, alive with the call of birds and rich in wildlife. What better way to take it all in than from your lodge’s infinity pool?
Included Activities:
- Lake Naivasha - Boat trip
- Lake Naivasha - Elsamere Conservation Centre
Accommodation:
- Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
This morning you’ll visit Lake Nakuru National Park – situated in the heart of the Great Rift Valley. As you explore, look for some of the many birds and wildlife who call this national park home – including waterbuck, redbuck, gazelles and leopards! After a morning spent learning about this diverse landscape with your knowledgeable local leader, you’ll return to your lodge for lunch, before heading out for a game drive this afternoon. Keep your eyes peeled for one of Africa's most endangered creatures, the elusive black rhinoceros.
Accommodation:
- Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Travel to the Maasai Mara this morning – one of the most active and beautiful game reserves in Africa. Today is a bit of a long travel day, so it’s a good idea to get stuck into a book or favourite podcast. Along the way you’ll cross the Great Rift Valley and pass by the remote region of Loita Hills, home of the Maasai people. This is one of the few places where they still practice their traditional way of life with little influence from the western world. Stop at Tepesua Village where you’ll be welcomed by Maasai Warriors through traditional song and dance. When you arrive, you’ll meet your Maasai hosts and take a walk to the community village. The village offers support, safety and economic growth through the Tepesua Widows Income Project, where widowed women sew eco-friendly handicrafts to sell to visitors and locals. Learn about village life and be shown around a traditional Maasai home and cattle enclosure. Later, move on to Zebra River Camp – your Feature Stay accommodation for the next three nights. Here, you can watch the sunset and share stories over the bonfire (maybe with a cocktail) before retiring to your room.
Included Activities:
- Loita Hills - Cultural talk and village visit
Accommodation:
- Zebra River Camp (Feature Stay) or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Explore more of the park by 4WD today with game drives from morning to the afternoon. You’ll drive to the further part of the Maasai Mara National Reserve to look for wildlife, including wildebeest, zebra and gazelles. Elephants, giraffes and elands are also commonly sighted, along with plenty of bird life. The area is known for its green plains and riverine woodlands. As the sun starts to set, stop and take a moment to soak it all in with a drink in hand – there are few better ways to wrap up a day of wildlife spotting in one of the world’s most captivating places! As dusk falls, a variety of animals might be visible in the vicinity of your camp also.
Included Activities:
- Maasai Mara - Sundowner and snacks
- Maasai Mara - Full-Day 4WD Safari
Accommodation:
- Zebra River Camp (Feature Stay) or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
This morning, maybe take an optional balloon ride over Maasai Mara at sunrise. If you’ve pre-booked this activity, you’ll be picked up before dawn and driven to the launch site for a safety briefing from your pilot. You’ll then glide through the skies, sometimes at tree heights, for some amazing photo opportunities. After landing, you’ll sit down to a bush breakfast before meeting up with the rest of your group. Today you’ll venture into the Maasai Mara National Reserve with expert local driver guides for a day-long 4WD safari. Explore this diverse environment and look for roaming wildlife like lions and cheetahs along the way.
Included Activities:
- Maasai Mara - Afternoon 4WD Safari
Optional Activities:
- Maasai Mara National Reserve - Balloon Safari (from price) (470 USD)
- Maasai Mara - Half Day 4WD Safari (80 USD)
- Maasai Mara National Reserve - Guided Walking Safari (30 USD)
Accommodation:
- Zebra River Camp (Feature Stay) or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Say goodbye to the Maasai Mara as you travel back to Nairobi today. When you arrive this afternoon, your adventure will come to an end. If you would like to extend your stay in Nairobi, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.
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Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
In Business Since 1989
Reviews
Sue - Traveled, February 2024
Intrepid travel is a company that encompasses the environment, the culture and the wildlife. The guide and drivers were fun and knowledgeable about all areas. I would recommend this company if you are up for an adventure, enjoy wildness and challenging yourself and your perceptions
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/18/2024
Lisa/susan - Traveled, October 2023
Such a dream trip. Saw more variety of animals and cultures than I ever expected. Tour leader and drivers were the best ever. Food and hotels were awesome for premium tour.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/28/2023
Shelley - Traveled, September 2023
We had an amazing experience on the premium Kenya trip. It was the adventure of a lifetime. The local leader and driver were amazing. We experienced local interactions, culture, so many amazing game drives and excellent accommodations. Every detail was looked after in the best way! We would highly recommend this experience
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/22/2023
Karen - Traveled, September 2023
This trip was fantastic and would highly recommend
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/15/2023
Ian - Traveled, September 2023
This was a really excellent trip, where our wildlife sightings (leopards, lions, cheetahs, elephants, antelopes, birds and the actual wildebeest crossing of the Mara River) far exceeded our expectations. Plus some really great guiding, accommodation and food.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/15/2023
Sarah - Traveled, September 2023
Completely stunned by the beauty of the Kenyan wildlife, it has been a real privilege to join this trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/08/2023
Rebecca - Traveled, September 2023
If you’ve been wanting to go to Kenya or Africa this is the trip for you. We saw an incredible amount of animals and the parks were amazing. The people and the culture of Kenya have also been fantastic to meet and learn about. Clara our trip leader and olumaantu our driver were fantastic. I learnt so much for them. Don’t wait to go.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/07/2023
Donna - Traveled, August 2023
I did this Kenya tour as part of a longer Intrepid trip. The guides were excellent and very knowledgeable. The drivers were also great and always got us to where the animals were. Some long days of dusty driving on bumpy roads but accommodation was always very comfortable.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/19/2023
Adrian - Traveled, August 2023
The Kenya Premium trip was perfect as a family with older teens. The Intrepid Team were outstanding and really brought our Kenyan experience to life so that we understood the culture as well as viewing the incredible wildlife.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/19/2023
Nicole - Traveled, August 2023
If you’re looking for an up close and personal safari experience, this is the one. Excellent itinerary and even better guides.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/09/2023
Rebecca - Traveled, July 2023
Really enjoyed our Premium Kenya trip which definitely lived up to our expectations. Both Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge and Zebra Plains were great. Lake Nakuru probably a bit better set up for larger groups and Zebra Plains struggled to get the amount of food right for a group of 12 to share, but that's a niggle. We made some absolutely incredible memories.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/10/2023
Imogen - Traveled, July 2023
Most amazing trip with the most amazing people, leader and drivers :)
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/10/2023
Christopher - Traveled, July 2023
The trip through Kenya was wonderful. Every place we stayed at was comfortable and the people there were welcoming. The land and wildlife are beyond amazing.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/28/2023
Gillian - Traveled, July 2023
Excellent trip, especially if you are short on time. Loved Kenya, the warmth of the people, the scenery and the excellent wildlife viewing. Wonderful leader and driver, David and Ole. Take me back.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/25/2023
Sheila - Traveled, June 2023
This was an excellent excursion trip. Full of information from the guides who knew just where to see all the animals!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/30/2023
Shiela - Traveled, June 2023
I thoroughly enjoyed my Intrepid experience on safari. Everything exceeded my expectations and Mike, Ole and Robert couldn’t have been more helpful and informative about animals, and the country in general.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/03/2023
James - Traveled, June 2023
This was a truly wonderful trip with a great guide and fun group, lots of animals and beautiful landscapes, and very experienced drivers. We took both the Kenya and Tanzania trips, and they were among the best trips we have taken.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/03/2023
Candy - Traveled, June 2023
It was a life changing amazing experience, david made it extra special and was very concerned for wellbeing and done his ultimate upmost to ensure we had the best wildlife experience. Couldn't of asked for a better leader, he made our group feel like family. I will cherish the memories that I have experienced forever. A********"""
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/09/2023
Hannah - Traveled, June 2023
As far a weeks holiday goes…. Best experience Iv ever had. For an animal lover it really was a dream come true!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/11/2023
James - Traveled, May 2023
An absolutely wonderful trip! Our Tour Leader and Driver were great people who became our friends! The trip covers a lot without feeling rushed.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/14/2023
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