THE TRANSTREK KENYA CLASSIC

Overview

A fantastic 12 day safari visiting all the classic parks and reserves in southern Kenya, including; Amboseli, Tsavo West, the Great Rift Valley lakes of Nakuru and Naivasha and the iconic Maasai Mara; providing you with plenty of opportunities to see all the Big Five, encounter large herds of elephant and watch big cats patrol the savannah plains! As well as game drives, activities will include a boat safari on Lake Naivasha, a nature walk on Crescent Island and a day sightseeing in Nairobi, including a visit to the David Sheldrick elephant orphanage. The camps and lodges have been selected based on their service and comfort level and also on their locations within the parks and reserves.

The wildebeest migration travels through the Maasai Mara between July and November

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Need to know

• ​Parks and reserves visited: Amboseli, Tsavo West, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha & the Maasai Mara
• ​Accommodation type: A mix of luxury lodges​ and tented camps, all located within the parks and reserves
• Activities: ​Game drives, bush walks, boat safari, Nairobi sight-seeing
• Transport: 4x4 land cruiser with lifting roof
• Safari start and finish point: Nairobi
• Customisation: ​Itinerary can be customised
• Private hire: ​You will be provided with your own vehicle and dedicated guide for the duration of your trip
• ​Departures: Private hire departures can depart any day​​

Transfers and game drives are provided in comfortable 4x4 land cruisers with lifting roofs for game viewing

​Price per person for private hire dependent on season and party size:
​ $2,469 to $4,379 USD pp / £1,899 to £3,369 GBP pp

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​Day by day itinerary in brief

Day ​1 & 2 - Amboseli, Ol Tukai Lodge​
Depart Nairobi by road for Amboseli National Park (5 hours), a really fantastic park with great views of Mount Kilimanjaro and is one of the best places in Africa where you can encounter large herds of elephants up close! You'll arrive in time for lunch at the Ol Tukai Lodge, one of the best places to watch elephants with the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. 

Day 3 & 4​ - Tsavo West, Serena Kilaguni
Continue your safari onto Tsavo West, a huge park of over 7,000 km sq. and is made up of woodland, savannahs and riverine habitats and is home to many species including thousands of elephants, leopard, cheetah, wild dogs, crocodiles and over 600 species of bird. Accommodation is at Serena Kilaguni Lodge located inside the park, a stone-built safari lodge wuth great views of the surrounding hills and overlooks its own water hole.

​Day 5 & 6 - Tsavo West to Nairobi - Anga Afrika
Head back to Nairobi for a day sight-seeing, visiting the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant orphanage, the Giraffe Centre and Karen Blixen museum. Accommodation is at the luxury Anga Afrika tented camp, a small camp on the outskirts of the city, set in a peaceful site with lots of trees and bird-life with a focus on service and good food.

Day 7 - Lake Nakuru - Sopa Lodge
Depart Nairobi for the Premium Lake Nakuru (3 hours) where you may see over 400 different species of birds including large numbers of pelicans and sometimes flamingoes. Nakuru is a great place to get up close to white rhino and you can also see the rare Rothschild giraffe here, which you can identify by its white lower legs that look like socks! You'll be staying at Sopa lodge, situated at the top of a ridge and has stunning views over the park and lake. 

Day 8 - Lake Naivasha - Sopa Resort
Visit Lake Naivasha where you can see hippos and many species of birds including fish eagles and pelicans, activities here include a boat safari and a bush walk. Accommodation is at Sopa Resort, located close to the lake shore where you can find wildlife wandering around such as bushbuck, zebra and giraffe. ​

​Day 9 to 11 - Maasai Mara - Sarova Mara Game Camp
Spend three days on game drives exploring the Maasai Mara, rich in biodiversity and home to a large variety of bird species and wildlife, this savannah reserve offers great game viewing and bird watching opportunities. The Maasai Mara is regarded as the jewel of Kenya’s wildlife reserves and is home to the annual wildebeest migration, which involves over 1.5 million animals! Accomodation is at the Sarova Mara Game Camp, a luxury tented camp situated inside the Maasai Mara national reserve.

​Day 12 - Maasai Mara to Nairobi​
After an early morning game drive, you’ll head back to camp for breakfast, then late morning you’ll head back to Nairobi with a picnic lunch (5.5 hours). Alternatively stay for lunch at the lodge and fly back to Nairobi in the afternoon (optional extra). End of tour.

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Accommodation

Accommodation on this safari is in a mix of upper mid-range luxury lodges and tented camps

Other information

Whats included?

• All accommodation on full board basis
• Transport in a private, safari tour vehicle with lifting roof for game viewing
• Unlimited game drives
• Experienced driver / guide
• All park fees that are payable to Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and private conservancies
• All airport transfers
• All excursions and entrance fees as stated in itinerary
• Drinking water while on safari

What’s not included in the price?

• International flights
• Kenyan tourist visa
• Alcoholic drinks
• Soft drinks
• Tips & gratuities

 
 Optional activities (prices on request)

• Maasai village visit
• Hot air balloon flight
• Bush breakfast / dinner
• Local flights from Maasai Mara to Nairobi

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Notes

• Safaris are priced in US Dollars, prices quoted in other currencies will be subject to current exchange rates
• Single room supplements apply
• Supplements apply at Easter & Christmas
• Discounts for children under 18
• Group discounts available
• ​Full terms & conditions available on request

Seasons

• Low season: April to June
• Mid-season: November to March
• High season: July to October

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