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Wonders of Kenya
Nature itself is the main highlight of this Wonders of Kenya, 9-Day escorted tour. From Nairobi, you'll travel through multiple National Parks, National Reserves, and Conservancies in addition to spending time with the Maasai Warriors in one of their communities learning about their traditions and customs. Keep your camera handy for a seemingly endless array of spectacular photo-ops on this epic adventure.
Keep your camera handy on this epic journey through world renowned National Parks and Reserves, including Maasai Mara National Reserve. Travel in a sporty 4 x 4 to verdant and lush landscapes then on to dry and arid lands both teeming with many species of animals. Delightful and unique accommodations include a luxury tented camp on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River. Challenge yourself to look for and get pictures of the Big 5. With multiple safaris at various times of the day, you may just succeed. Samburu National Reserve is where conservationists George and Joy Adamson raised the famous lioness, Elsa. Ol Pejeta Conservancy is East Africa's largest black rhino sanctuary and on your itinerary. Another, Sweetwaters Sanctuary, introduces you to precocious their orphaned and rescued chimpanzees, Meet colorfully clothed Maasai Warriors in their village, learn about their traditions and witness their incredible jumping skills. You'll fill albums with the breathtaking moments and memories you'll capture.
9 Days • fr. $4,850
Tour Highlights & Offers
Tour Includes
- VIEW Thomson's Falls in Nyahururu
- VISIT a Maasai village for an in-depth perspective into this colorful tribe
- TOUR Aberdare National Park and Lake Nakuru National Park
- VISIT Samburu National Reserve
- SAFARI in Maasai Mara National Game Reserve
- VISIT Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- EXCLUSIVE GUIDED TOUR at a Kenyan coffee plantation with freshly baked scones and coffee
- ENJOY accommodations in hotel resembling Noah's Ark
- STAY in a luxury tented camp
- LEARN at East Africa's largest black rhino sanctuary
- MEET orphaned or rescued chimpanzees at a sanctuary
- MARVEL at Thomson's Falls
- FULL DAY SAFARI in Masai Mara
- LOOK for Big 5 on multiple safaris
- Handcrafted Highlights
- Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries
- All porterage and local charges included
- An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- VIP entry to many sights
- Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Not Included
- Gratuities are included for services during the land stay of your vacation unless otherwise noted. This includes wait staff at included meals, and porterage at hotels for one suitcase per person. Gratuities for your tour director, local hosts, guides, and drivers are not included in the vacation price (unless otherwise noted in pricing details) and are discretionary.
- All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the client.
- All rates exclude airfare unless expressly noted.
Meal Inclusions
Hotel Details
- Tamarind Tree in Nairobi, Kenya (1 night)
- The Ark Lodge in Aberdare National Park, Kenya (1 night)
- Ashnil Samburu in Samburu National Reserve, Kenya (2 nights)
- Sweetwater Serena Tented Camp in Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya (1 night)
- Lake Nakuru Lodge in Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya (1 night)
- Keekorok Lodge in Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya (2 nights)
- A day room has been reserved at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Nairobi for you to use prior to your evening flight home.
- The hotels listed are intended to be used on all departures however Trafalgar Tours reserves the right to substitute other hotels than those listed. If a change becomes necessary for any reason, the hotel substituted will be of equivalent quality to those listed. No refunds are provided for hotel changes and full cancellation penalties apply.
Day 1
ARRIVE NAIROBI Location Information Description
Nairobi, Kenya
Karibu! Your Kenyan safari adventure begins in the capital, Nairobi, where you will be met at the airport by a Trafalgar Representative and transferred to your hotel. Spend the evening with your fellow explorers and your Driver Guide enjoying a delicious Welcome Reception at the world-famous Carnivore restaurant.
Dinner
Tamarind Tree
Day 2
NAIROBI - ABERDARE NATIONAL PARK Location Information Description
Nairobi, Kenya
Leave the hustle and bustle of Nairobi behind and embark on a 4 x 4 journey north to Aberdare National Park. En route you'll 'Connect With Locals ' during a 'Be My Guest' experience in the highlands of central Kenya. Join Elizabeth, a local farmer, for a delicious treat of freshly baked scones and coffee, made from the beans of her on site coffee plantation. You'll have an opportunity to visit the plantation and Elizabeth's extensive farm gardens before settling in for a hearty local lunch.
Location Information Description
Aberdare National Park, Kenya
Tonight you'll stay in The Ark Lodge, one of Trafalgar's 'Stays With Stories', offering spectacular opportunities to view the resident birdlife and wildlife.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The Ark Lodge
Day 3
ABERDARE NATIONAL PARK - SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE Location Information Description
Samburu National Reserve, Kenya
You'll leave the lush greenery of the Kenya highlands region behind as you journey to the contrasting arid landscapes of Samburu National Reserve. As you continue your safari adventure here, you'll hopefully have the chance to tick the 'Samburu Special 5' off your list as you track such species as the Grevy's Zebra and the Reticulated Giraffe found only in the northern Kenya region. Your accommodation tonight is a luxury tented camp on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ashnil Samburu
Day 4
SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE SAFARI GAME DRIVES Location Information Description
Samburu National Reserve, Kenya
Made famous in the award-winning book and movie Born Free, Samburu National Reserve was the home of Elsa, the famous lioness raised by conservationists George and Joy Adamson. Rise early with the birds and embark on a morning game drive through acacia forest and expansive grasslands in search of wildlife. Relax at your camp on your return then head out back out into the savanna on a late afternoon game drive.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ashnil Samburu
Day 5
SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE - OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY Location Information Description
Nanyuki, Kenya
The plight of Africa's rhinos takes centre stage today during a poignant visit to Ol Pejeta Conservancy. This morning you'll learn about their efforts to fight poaching in East Africa's largest black rhino sanctuary and enjoy a quick photo stop at the point where the equator slices through the conservancy.
Next up is a visit to Sweetwaters Sanctuary to meet the cheeky resident orphaned or rescued chimpanzees. Then continue to your accommodation tonight, keeping a keen eye out this evening for thirsty wildlife that come to the floodlit on site waterhole to drink after a dry day in the African wilderness.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sweetwaters Serena Tented Camp
Day 6
OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY - LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK Location Information Description
Lake Nakuru, Kenya
Have your camera ready for a photo stop at the spectacular Thomson's Falls. Visit the bird watcher's paradise that is Lake Nakuru National Park, then join your Driver Guide for an afternoon game drive to spot pink flamingos lining the lakeshore and to search for lion and leopard.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lake Nakuru Lodge
Day 7
LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK - MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE Location Information Description
Maasai Mara, Kenya
Your journey continues to the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve, your home for the next two nights. During your time here, spend some time at your lodge's watering hole where large pods of hippo can often be seen.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Keekorok Lodge
Day 8
MAASAI MARA FULL DAY SAFARI GAME DRIVE Location Information Description
Maasai Mara, Kenya
Don your hat and polish those binoculars for a full day of safari in Maasai Mara's wilderness. When you're not traversing the savanna in search of the Big 5, you'll 'Dive Into Culture' and join a Maasai community in their local village. Watch the colorfully clad warriors demonstrate their jumping prowess, then tour the village to gain in-depth insights into their daily life.
Later, indulge in a bush picnic - the sounds of the bush the perfect accompaniment while you keep your eyes peeled for the flash of resident Bee-eaters, Rollers and Hoopoes flitting from tree to tree.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Keekorok Lodge
Day 9
MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE - DEPART NAIROBI Location Information Description
Nairobi, Kenya
Your Kenyan safari adventure at its end, you'll return to Nairobi, where a day room has been reserved at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel for you to use prior to your evening flight home. Please Note: This trip is operated on a small group basis. Guests will travel in a 4 X 4 safari vehicle for the full duration of the itinerary, including all road travel and safari game drives. The trip will travel over a variety of terrains, resulting in some rough and bumpy journeys. Guests must travel with a soft sided bag or medium size suitcases due to limited space in the safari vehicles.
Breakfast
Sheraton Day Room
Important information:
Important Information
Cancellation Policy
- 60 days or more prior to departure the deposit is non-refundable
- 59-16 days prior to commencement of services: 30% of total price*
- 15-8 days prior to commencement of services: 50% of total price*
- 7-1 days prior to commencement of services: 90% of total price*
- On departure day and later: 100% of total price*
- *Total price does not include any Instant Purchase Air or Instant Purchase Air service fees, which are non-refundable after 24 hours from purchase. Intra-vacation air is non-refundable after final payment.
- Cancellation fees may also apply to any additional services, including extra night accommodations, independently supplied services, and optional excursions reserved prior to, during, and after the tour. If flight changes, including, but not limited to, flight cancellations or name changes, are requested after full land and air deposits are received, revision fees, change fees, or airline cancellation fees will apply.
- In many instances, airline revision or change fees can be up to $300, but in some instances may be up to 100% of the ticket price. Cancellation penalties will be quoted at time of cancellation.
- All cancellations must be received in writing prior to tour departure. The cancellation policy will apply according to the date that the cancellation notification is received. The MINIMUM cancellation penalty is the deposit amount.
- The purchase to trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
Terms and Conditions
- Land only “from price” is per person based on two people sharing a room together and does not include airfare unless expressly stated.
- All prices are in US Dollars.
- A $200 non-refundable, non-transferable, per-person, per-vacation deposit is required to reserve space for you, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Payment of the deposit indicates you have read and accepted theseall Terms & Conditions. Your booking is not confirmed until the deposit payment is processed and you receive a confirmation invoice.
- Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Within the final payment date, payment in full is required at time of booking to reserve space. Reservations (land, cruise, and air) are canceled if final payment is not received by the due date. The payment policy may vary for group reservations.
- Additional deposits or payments are required for international air added to the start and/or end of your vacation and/or for intra-vacation air, as specified in the itinerary (“air-inclusive vacations”). Air-inclusive vacation pricing is guaranteed upon receipt of full land plus air deposit or land deposit plus full airfare price, depending on type of airfare purchased (Flex-Air or Instant Purchase Air).
- For complete terms and conditions please visit the Trafalgar Terms & Conditions for more information.
