Kenya Safari Express
The perfect taste of Kenya: Nairobi, plus a boat safari on Lake Naivasha, a game drive in Hell's Gate & 3 game drives in Masai Mara
| Style | Small Group Tour Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout | ||
| Departures | August 2025 – December 2026 | Group Size | 16 travelers max |
| Themes | Active, Bucket List, Nature & Wildlife | ||
| Activity Level | |||
| What to Expect | This fast-paced, partially escorted tour includes a reasonable amount of walking or hiking and requires an average level of physical fitness. This tour also includes long scenic drives between destinations, sometimes on bumpy unpaved roads and may have limited rest stops.Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols. | ||
| Already booked? | Find everything you need to know before you go, including information about passport & visa requirements, flights, luggage, and more. | ||
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Who wouldn't include Kenya on their "bucket list" of places to see? Our 7-day Kenya Safari Express is one you won't want to miss! Our package includes airfare, transfers, great hotel and lodge accommodations, daily breakfast, lunches, and dinners on safari, and plenty of touring. See orphan elephants at Daphne Sheldrick's Elephant Orphanage, embark on a thrilling boat safari on Lake Naivasha, experience fantastic game drives in the Masai Mara National Reserve, and more! And as always, in true Friendly Planet style, we've managed to package a dream vacation at an unbelievable price.
Package includes
- Flights
- Coach
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Guides
- Round trip airfare from New York City to Nairobi, including taxes & fees
- 5 nights superior hotel and safari lodges, plus day-use room on Day 7
- All intra-Africa land transportation and transfers
- 14 Meals: 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners, including a special farewell lunch at the famous Carnivore Restaurant
- Comprehensive sightseeing tours and game-viewing drives
- All-wheel drive (4x4) safari vehicles with guaranteed window seat and access to roof hatch, maximum 6 guests per vehicle
- Hell's Gate National Park, boat safari on Lake Naivasha and 3 game drives in the Masai Mara National Reserve
- Experienced driver/guide
- Comprehensive sightseeing tours in Nairobi by local English-speaking guide
Optional add-ons
- Masai Mara Hot Air Balloon Safari with champagne breakfast
- Masai tribal village tour
Why you'll love it
- Set out on three exciting game drives at the Masai Mara National Reserve and one at Hell’s Gate National Park.
- Visit the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphans' Nursery, where young elephants are cared for until they are ready to be released back into the wild.
- Help in reforestation by seed bombing, a technique of introducing vegetation to land by throwing or dropping seedballs.
- Tour the Karen Blixen Museum, previously home to the author whose memoir inspired the Oscar-winning film, Out of Africa.
- Hand-feed endangered giraffes at the Langata Giraffe Center.
- Embark on a safari boat ride on Lake Naivasha, home to a wide variety of animals, including giant hippos.
Itinerary at a Glance
- 1 Depart USA
- 2 Arrive Nairobi
- 3 Nairobi & Lake Naivasha
- 4 Lake Naivasha National Park
- 5 Masai Mara National Reserve
- 6 Masai Mara Game Reserve
- Optional Excursion: Masai Mara Hot Air Balloon Safari with champagne breakfast , $465
- Optional Excursion: Masai Village Tour (purchased locally) , $25
- 7 Masai Mara & Nairobi/Depart Kenya
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Day 1 Depart USA
- Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Kenya
Day 2 Arrive Nairobi
- Upon arrival in Nairobi, Kenya following customs and immigration formalities, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel
EKA Hotel Nairobi or similar
Day 3 Nairobi & Lake Naivasha
- Visit the Karen Blixen Museum
- Visit the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
- Depart Nairobi for the Great Rift Valley
- After lunch and check-in, enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure
Lake Naivasha Country Club or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 4 Lake Naivasha National Park
- After breakfast, take a game drive in Hell's Gate National Park
- Return to the lodge for lunch
- Embark on a safari boat ride on Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha Country Club or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 5 Masai Mara National Reserve
- After breakfast, depart for the Masai Mara
- Arrive at the lodge and enjoy lunch
- Take your first game drive this afternoon
Zebra Plains Mara Camp or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 6 Masai Mara Game Reserve
- Enjoy a morning game drive, or take an optional hot air balloon safari
- Have lunch at the lodge, followed by some free time to relax
- Embark on a late afternoon game drive
Zebra Plains Mara Camp or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 7 Masai Mara & Nairobi/Depart Kenya
- After breakfast, depart the Masai Mara for Nairobi
- Enjoy a farewell lunch at the famous Carnivore Restaurant
- Next, stop at the Langata Giraffe Center
- Enjoy time to relax in your day-use room
- Transfer to the airport for your overnight return flight back to the USA
Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport or similarBreakfast & lunch
Hotels
In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.
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Trip Details
- What should I know before I go?We've compiled a comprehensive checklist, including information on how to pay your balance due, flights & transfers, packing & luggage, and more.
- Do I need a visa or other documents? Are there any entry requirements?Travel visas are required for this package. Please review the visa & entry requirements.
- Can I make changes to my trip?Want to upgrade your seats? Stay a few extra days? Something else? Just ask!
- Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions?To book this package, you must be 18 or older. Your traveling companions must be 12 or older at the time of travel.
- Should I purchase travel insurance?Yes! We recommend you purchase travel insurance to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer a plan provided by Travelex Insurance Services.
- What's the fine print?Review the terms & conditions for this package.
What should I know about Kenya?Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.
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