8-Day Best of Kenya Safari: Lion King
8-Day Best of Kenya Safari: Lion King
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.
6
Minimum age of 6 years
The minimum age for this tour is 6 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
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.
Welcome to Kenya

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
Flamingoes

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 Giraffe Common
White Rhino White Rhino Common
Buffalo Buffalo Common
Zebra Zebra Common
Hippo Hippo Common
Black Rhino Black Rhino Occasional
Lion Lion Occasional
Leopard Leopard Occasional
Hyena Hyena Occasional
Cheetah Cheetah Very Rare
Wildebeest Wildebeest Rare
Wild Dog Wild Dog Very Rare
Elephant Elephant None
Accommodation: The Cliff
  • Luxury+ tented camp located inside Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included
Migration

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 Elephant Common
Giraffe Giraffe Common
Lion Lion Common
Cheetah Cheetah Common
Zebra Zebra Abundant
Wildebeest Wildebeest Abundant
Buffalo Buffalo Common
Hippo Hippo Common
Hyena Hyena Common
Leopard Leopard Occasional
Black Rhino Black Rhino Rare
Wild Dog Wild Dog Very Rare
White Rhino 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)
Head home

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.

Rates Per Person

Start dates
Solo 1 room
2+ people Sharing rooms
Jan 5, 2020 - Jun 30, 2020
n/a*
$4347
Jul 1, 2020 - Oct 31, 2020
n/a*
$4781
Nov 1, 2020 - Dec 19, 2020
n/a*
$4347
N/A* = Not Available. This is Unavailable For Single Travelers.
Jan 5, 2020 - Jun 30, 2020
Jul 1, 2020 - Oct 31, 2020
Nov 1, 2020 - Dec 19, 2020
N/A* = Not Available. This is Unavailable For Single Travelers.
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Included
  • Park fees(For non-residents)
  • All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
  • International flights(From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
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Included
  • Park fees(For non-residents)
  • All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
  • International flights(From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Nairobi
This operator can book your international flights help
Fly to/from Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO - Check price) in Nairobi
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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