8-Day Best of Kenya Safari: Lion King

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This 8-day LuxVenture combines two of Kenya's gems - Lake Nakura & the Mara. Witness thousands of flamingoes, thousands of wildebeest, abundant of other wildlife in this 8-day journey. Whether you are a bird lover, wildlife photographer or just a seasoned safari-goer, this trip gives you the best of Kenya. You will also get to see Pride Rock where the famous Lion King Movie was made.

Tour Summary

You'll go to Kenya

You'll visit Nairobi, Lake Nakuru NP & Masai Mara NR

This tour starts and ends in Nairobi - Getting there

Tour Features

Luxury+ tour

This luxury+ tour uses tented camps and hotels.

Private tour

This tour will be run exclusively for you. Transfers and game drives at private camps will be shared.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Not for solo travelers

Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.

Minimum age of 6 years

The minimum age for this tour is 6 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives

Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle

Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle

This operator can book your international flights help

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day	Accommodation	Meals
1	Palacina the Residence & the Suites - Nairobi Luxury hotel in or near Nairobi	Breakfast Included
2-3	The Cliff Luxury+ tented camp inside Lake Nakuru NP	All Meals Included
4-7	Sand River Masai Mara Luxury+ tented camp inside Masai Mara NR	All Meals Included
8	End of tour (No accommodation)	Meals at Own Expense

Next:Day by Day

Arrival

(See Getting there for more details)

You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1 Welcome to Kenya

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyetta International Airport, our representative will collect you and transfer you to your Hotel. This is the perfect start of your 8 days Kenya safari as you unwind after a long haul flight. Palacina is an oasis of peace and calm in the bustling city of Nairobi.

Main Destination:	Nairobi
Accommodation:	Palacina the Residence & the Suites - Nairobi Luxury hotel located in or near Nairobi
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Day 2-3 Flamingoes

Your guide will collect you and take you to your next stop - Lake Nakura. Here you will enjoy game drives but will also make a stop at the famous 'pride rock'. You will also visit Hells gate gorge and the Elephant graveyard (all part of the Lion King movie). Journey through this park as you witness dramatic landscapes and wildlife. Perched at the top of a 100 metre high rock face sits Lake Nakuru's newest and smartest addition - The Cliff – a 10 room luxury camp opened in June 2018. While 'luxury camp' is the simplest description, in reality The Cliff located inside the park defies conventional labels, being a combination of safari lodge, tented camp and boutique hotel, constructed and furnished in a contemporary European style.

Main Destination:	Lake Nakuru National Park
Best Time to Visit June to March best for wildlife viewing (Little rain) High Season July to March (The park gets very busy) Best Weather June to March (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Lake Nakuru National Park Giraffe Common White Rhino Common Buffalo Common Zebra Common Hippo Common Black Rhino Occasional Lion Occasional Leopard Occasional Hyena Occasional Cheetah Very Rare Wildebeest Rare Wild Dog Very Rare Elephant None
Accommodation:	The Cliff Luxury+ tented camp located inside Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinks not included

Day 4-7 Migration

Following Lake Nakuru, you will head to the famous Masai Mara - one of the homes to the Wildebeest migration. With an authentic safari experience, superb cuisine, a well-stocked cellar, sparkling pool, hot-air ballooning and your private viewing deck, Sand River Masai Mara offers a winning combination.

Main Destination:	Masai Mara National Reserve
Best Time to Visit June to October and September to October High Season June to October and December to March Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot) Wildlife in Masai Mara National Reserve Elephant Common Giraffe Common Lion Common Cheetah Common Zebra Abundant Wildebeest Abundant Buffalo Common Hippo Common Hyena Common Leopard Occasional Black Rhino Rare Wild Dog Very Rare White Rhino None
Accommodation:	Sand River Masai Mara Luxury+ tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 8 Head home

Embark on your journey back to the Airport. From here you can explore Tanzania or one of Kenya's beaches.

Main Destination:	Nairobi
Accommodation:	No accommodation
Meals & Drinks:	Meals at own expense Drinks not included

End of tour

(See Getting there for more details)

You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Next: Rates

Important to Know

This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 4 people.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour must be paid in US dollars (USD). The ZAR rates shown are converted for information purposes only. Disclaimer
This tour accepts children who are 6 years and older.

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Start dates	Solo 1 room	2+ people Sharing rooms
Jan 5, 2020 - Jun 30, 2020	n/a*	$4759
Jul 1, 2020 - Oct 31, 2020	n/a*	$5234
Nov 1, 2020 - Dec 19, 2020	n/a*	$4759