On Safari in Kenya with Nairobi
On Safari in Kenya with Nairobi
$5466
On Safari in Kenya with Nairobi
11 Days Starting and ending in Nairobi, Kenya
Visiting: Nairobi, Nyeri, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara, Amboseli National Park, Amboseli
Tour operator:
Tour code:
3513-2024
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
5-99
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Explore magical national parks and reserves on this exciting Kenya safari. Your adventure begins in Nairobi where you’ll visit the Giraffe Center and learn about wildlife and habitat conversation efforts on an elevated adventure at the Nairobi Safari Walk.
Travel from Nairobi to Nyeri, your base for exploring Solio Game Reserve. Embark on morning and afternoon game drives in this exclusive private game reserve that’s home to over 200 rhino. Drive through the Kenyan highlands to Lake Nakuru National Park, where you have a chance to see pink flamingo, white rhino, waterbuck, giraffe, and impala. Next, on to Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most famous game area, where we’ll be on the lookout for lion, Cape buffalo, gazelle, and cheetah. Lastly, explore Amboseli National Park—known for spectacular views of 19,341-ft Mount Kilimanjaro. Here, you’ll have the chance to spot elephant, wildebeest, hippo, hundreds of bird species, and more. This escorted Africa safari through Kenya is a wildlife lover’s dream-come-true.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Nairobi, Kenya
Location: Nairobi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Tamarind Tree Hotel
Welcome to Africa! Arrive this evening, check in to your hotel, and prepare for your safari adventure!
Day 2 : Nairobi
Location: Nairobi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Tamarind Tree Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Start your private sightseeing with a visit to the Nairobi Safari Walk for an elevated adventure on raised boardwalks offering uninterrupted views of the endangered pygmy hippos, albino zebras, white rhinos, and more. Learn about the conservation efforts of the region’s diverse wildlife and habitat protection at this animal orphanage. Next, visit the Karen Blixen Museum, dedicated to the author of Out of Africa. Lastly, stop at the Giraffe Center, a nonprofit organization focused on saving the Rothschild’s giraffe. Take the opportunity to feed these amazing animals with an up-close interaction with the world’s tallest land mammal.
Day 3 : Nairobi - Nyeri - Afternoon Game Drive In Solo Game Reserve
Location: Nyeri
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Aberdare Country Club
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, depart for Nyeri, your base for exploring Kenya’s Laikipia region. After lunch, set out on your first exhilarating game drive in nearby Solio Game Reserve, one of East Africa’s most successful private rhino breeding sanctuaries. Home to over 200 black and white rhino, it’s common to spot 50 at a time. Dinner tonight is at your lodge.
Day 4 : Nyeri Morning Game Drive In Solo
Location: Nyeri
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Aberdare Country Club
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Start your day with a morning game drive. Beyond magnificent rhino there is an abundance of other wildlife making for great game viewing. Spot lion, reticulated giraffe, eland, leopard, cheetah, and much more. Return to your lodge for lunch prior to an afternoon at leisure.
Day 5 : Nyeri - Nyahururu Falls - Lake Nakuru National Park
Location: Lake Nakuru National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Leave Nyeri and journey through the beautiful Kenyan highlands, one of the most fertile agricultural areas in all of Africa, where farmers grow corn, wheat, coffee, and tea. Stop at Nyahururu Falls, also known as Thompson’s Falls, and then on to Lake Nakuru National Park. After lunch at your lodge, set out on an afternoon game drive.
Day 6 : Lake Nakuru
Location: Lake Nakuru
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, embark on morning and afternoon game drives. The park is home to a variety of animals including giraffe, impala, Cape buffalo, flamingo, and striped hyena. Between game drives, relax or enjoy the infinity pool overlooking the lake at the lodge. Located on a hillside, the lodge features paths for nature walks and sheltered outdoor terraces for stunning views over the lake.
Day 7 : Lake Nakuru - Maasai Mara National Reserve
Location: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mara Sopa Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, depart for Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most famous game area. After lunch at your lodge, set out in search of the “Big 5”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo.
Day 8 : Maasai Mara
Location: Maasai Mara
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mara Sopa Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in the “Mara,” as it is called by locals. Part of the Serengeti ecosystem, the reserve boasts a strong permanent population of game. When the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra arrives, the population enlarges by almost 2 million, providing a great food source for predators such as lion, cheetah, leopard, and hyena.
Day 9 : Maasai Mara - Nairobi - Amboseli National Park
Location: Amboseli National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, board a quick flight to Nairobi. Drive to Amboseli National Park, best known for spectacular views of 19,341-foot Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. Take the opportunity to spot a wealth of game, including more than 400 species of birds. Embark on an afternoon game drive before settling in at your lodge.
Day 10 : Amboseli
Location: Amboseli
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning and afternoon game drives offer a terrific opportunity to get close to the mighty African elephant, along with the chance to spot Cape buffalo, zebra, wild dog, and more. During the heat of the day, relax at your lodge.
Day 11 : Amboseli - Nairobi
Location: Nairobi
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return to Nairobi, where a day room is reserved for your convenience. Schedule departing flights after 5 pm.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Stay at the Tamarind Tree Hotel in Nairobi, the Aberdare Country Club in the Aberdare Highlands, Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge with views over Lake Nakuru, Mara Sopa Lodge with traditional round buildings, and Amboseli Sopa Lodge nestled in Maasai land with views of Mt Kilimanjaro.
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Transport
The tour includes private sightseeing and game drives in various national parks and reserves, with a quick flight to Nairobi and drives to different locations including Amboseli National Park.
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Meals
10 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 8 dinners.
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Small Group
Each Cosmos Africa safari tour is limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Cosmos escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Safari Guide/Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery African safari vacation is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
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UNESCO Sites
Visit the Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley.
What's Not Included
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Liability Waiver
All game viewing is done at your own risk.
We will require a signed liability waiver prior to travel. -
Health Recommendations
We don’t recommend this vacation to guests with serious back problems due to rough driving on/off road in/between game parks.
UNESCO Sites
Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley
Meals
10 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 8 dinners
Notes
All game viewing is done at your own risk. We will require a signed liability waiver prior to travel. We don’t recommend this vacation to guests with serious back problems due to rough driving on/off road in/between game parks.
Mode of Transport
The tour includes private sightseeing and game drives in various national parks and reserves, with a quick flight to Nairobi and drives to different locations including Amboseli National Park.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of transportation is included in the tour?
The tour includes private sightseeing and game drives in various national parks and reserves, with a quick flight to Nairobi and drives to different locations including Amboseli National Park.
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What types of accommodations are provided during the tour?
Accommodations include stays at the Tamarind Tree Hotel in Nairobi, the Aberdare Country Club in the Aberdare Highlands, Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge with views over Lake Nakuru, Mara Sopa Lodge with traditional round buildings, and Amboseli Sopa Lodge nestled in Maasai land with views of Mt Kilimanjaro.
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What activities are included in Nairobi?
In Nairobi, you will visit the Nairobi Safari Walk, the Karen Blixen Museum, and the Giraffe Center. The Nairobi Safari Walk offers elevated boardwalks with views of endangered species, the Karen Blixen Museum is dedicated to the author of 'Out of Africa,' and the Giraffe Center focuses on saving the Rothschild’s giraffe.
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What wildlife can I expect to see during the game drives?
You can expect to see a variety of wildlife including rhinos, lions, reticulated giraffes, elands, leopards, cheetahs, impalas, Cape buffalo, flamingos, striped hyenas, elephants, and more. The Maasai Mara National Reserve is also known for the 'Big 5'—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo.
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Are there any special notes or recommendations for this tour?
All game viewing is done at your own risk, and a signed liability waiver is required prior to travel. The tour is not recommended for guests with serious back problems due to rough driving on/off road in/between game parks.
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What meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches, and 8 dinners.
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What is the group size for this tour?
Each Cosmos Africa safari tour is limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure, ensuring extra space and a more personalized experience.
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What is the significance of the Maasai Mara National Reserve?
The Maasai Mara National Reserve is Kenya’s most famous game area and part of the Serengeti ecosystem. It has a strong permanent population of game, and during the Great Migration, the population enlarges by almost 2 million wildebeest and zebra, providing a great food source for predators.
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What can I expect at Amboseli National Park?
Amboseli National Park is best known for spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro and offers the opportunity to spot a wealth of game, including more than 400 species of birds. You will also have morning and afternoon game drives to get close to the mighty African elephant and other wildlife.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1961
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.
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Cosmos requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cosmos charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.