8 Day Hakuna Matata Safari in Kenya
Unforgettable Safari Kenya
Disney's "Lion King" comes to life in Kenya, and all you need to do is pack your and your family's bags, and AGS Travel Africa will make your Disney dreams come true. Kenya is rich in natural bounty, fertile soils, and water supply, making it a prime destination for adventure seekers. You just need to travel to Kenya and enjoy the journey! This safari is perfect to bring your family to watch the abundance of wildlife in Africa.
Key information
- Group safari
- Maximum group size: 8 participants
- Starting and ending point: Nairobi
- English speaking guide
- Park fees are not included
Highlights
- 9 game drives
- Chance to see zebras, giraffes, elephants, gazelles, and lions
- Ride in a pop-up roof minivan
- Visit Shaba, Samburu, Aberdare, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara
- 7 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
- Transfers to and from the airport
Styles
Accommodation
Kenya Comfort Suites Hotel (1 night)
Kenya Comfort Suites is a three-star hotel located at the junction of Jakaya Kikwete and Ralph Bunche Road in the bustling Milimani Suburb of Nairobi. Kenya Comfort Suites offers standard rooms, superior rooms, studio apartments equipped with kitchenettes, and spacious one-bedroom, air conditioned apartments with a separate lounge and kitchen. The Kenya Comfort Hotel welcomes you warmly to the “The City under the Sun”.
Facilities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Pool
- Laundry service
- Restaurant
- Bar
Samburu Sopa Lodge (2 nights)
Located inside the Samburu National Reserve in Northern Kenya, Samburu Sopa lodge is built atop high ground allowing panoramic views of the vastness of Samburu shrub land and the hills beyond. The lodge is built to reflect the architectural heritage of the local communities whose sons and daughters make up the majority of the workforce at the lodge. Fifteen cottages, each with two bedrooms are built in an arch formation on either side of the public areas to surround the waterhole but leaving a wide gap to allow the animals free movement to the water.
Facilities
- Reception and lounge areas
- Swimming pool
- Dining
- Bars
- Adjoining rooms
- Gift shop
- Babysitting
- Hairdryers
- Telephone at reception
- Bedroom kettles
- Laundry
- Mosquito nets
- Turndown service
- Board games
- Outdoor dining
- Wi-Fi in the lounge
- Children’s pool
- Special diets
- Wheelchair-accessible rooms
The Ark Lodge (1 night)
The Ark overlooks a floodlit waterhole and salt lick, which attracts a host of awesome wildlife. Resembling and named after Noah’s Ark, The Ark comprises of three decks from wherein numerous balconies and lounges provide a superb location for wildlife to be seen. So that you don’t miss any animal sightings, the night guard will buzz your room when special animals come to the waterhole.
The Ark has four viewing areas for observing the ever-present animal activity. There is also a ground level bunker, the perfect hideout for the discerning photographer. This is a circular pillbox-like structure, and it is from this vantage point that pictures of animals on the salt lick only yards away may be taken through the view holes in complete safety.
Lake Nakuru Lodge (1 night)
"%Lake Nakuru Lodge is a beautiful eco-lodge situated inside Lake Nakuru National Park, boasting unobstructed views of the lake and wildlife. This property also has one of the best-rated locations in Nakuru. It offers accommodation with free Wi-Fi, a seating area, and a flat-screen TV. There is a private bathroom with a bath and free toiletries in each unit, along with a hair dryer. The lodge offers accommodation in 95 spacious rooms which have a glass sliding door, all with en-suite bathrooms with permanent showers and great views of the park, garden, or lake, and two suites with a private veranda and sitting room.
- Accommodation level: Mid-range
Facilities
- Eco-friendly
- Free Wi-Fi
- Seating area
- TV
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Permanent showers
- Private verandah
- Sitting room
Enkorok Mara Camp (2 nights)
"%Enkorok Mara Camp is set on 30 acres of private land in Masai Mara Siana’s Conservancy. The camp overlooks the scenic Oloolotikoshi Hills and the spot is perfect for sundowners for guests relaxing after a game drive with a captivating sunset. The camp is set on the banks of the Oloirigynyisho River where zebras, wildebeests, elephants, and other wildlife regularly come to drink water. Enkorok Mara Camp is setting standards offering luxury services at affordable prices. Their friendly and professional staff set out to send the guests back to their countries with great and lasting memories.
Enkorok Mara Camp is a luxury tented camp located in a prime area of the Masai Mara National Reserve. This camp offers an exceptional safari experience with the perfect balance of comfort, adventure, and authenticity. Enkorok Mara Camp features spacious and tastefully designed tents, each with an en-suite bathroom, hot water showers, and comfortable furnishings. The tents are equipped with large beds, mosquito nets, and cozy linens to ensure a restful night's sleep. The camp’s tents are designed to blend harmoniously with the surrounding wilderness, offering a true ""glamping"" experience.
The camp’s dining area serves a variety of freshly prepared meals, featuring a mix of local flavors and international cuisine, all made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. There is a relaxing lounge and bar area where you can unwind after a thrilling day of game drives. The camp offers an open-air dining experience, so you can enjoy your meals surrounded by the sounds of nature. A campfire area is also available for evening relaxation and stargazing. Enkorok Mara Camp is strategically located near some of the best wildlife viewing areas of the Masai Mara.
The camp offers daily game drives with experienced guides, allowing you to explore the park's abundant wildlife, including lions, elephants, leopards, and the famous wildebeest migration (seasonal). The camp also offers a great vantage point to witness the stunning African sunrise and sunset. Enkorok Mara Camp provides the ideal setting for guests seeking an immersive, luxury safari experience with modern amenities, exceptional service, and a front-row seat to the beauty of the Masai Mara.
- Accommodation level: Mid Range
Facilities
- Restaurant and bar
- Spa
- Swimming pool
Program
Day 1: Nairobi
Upon arrival, you will be met by an AGS Travel Africa representative outside the customs and immigration hall. You will be transferred to the Kenya Comfort Hotel.
Day 2: Nairobi - Shaba - Samburu
After breakfast, you will be introduced to the driver guide and depart for the Samburu and Shaba Game Reserves via Isiolo. You will check in and have lunch at the Samburu Sopa Lodge. Located in the semi-desert Shaba Game Reserve in Central Kenya, the lodge offers the guests a chance to see the bounty of unique wildlife made famous by the film “Born Free”.
In March 1998, the lodge played host to the cast and crew of “Born Free”, a true-life story of George and Joy Adamson, and starred both Kenyan actors and international film stars. The majority of the filming took place in the game reserve, but some of the scenes were actually shot in the lodge. You will proceed for your first game drive in the reserve in the evening.
Day 3: Samburu
You will spend a full day in Shaba with morning and afternoon game drives. You will have meals and an overnight stay at the Samburu Sopa Lodge. To the north of the verdant Mount Kenya lies an austere semi-desert of thornbush flats, dry grassland, open acacia woodland, and rugged ranges that average only 14 inches of rain a year.
At the southern edge of this arid region stands a trio of contiguous national reserves with varied lodging and good access by road from Nairobi, 200 miles to the south. Samburu National Reserve, Shaba National Reserve, and Buffalo Springs National Reserve line the perennial Uaso Nyiro River, rimmed with towering river acacias and doum palms. The river and several springs attract much wildlife, especially in dry periods.
Mammals restricted to the Somali-Masai arid zone are found here, such as Grevy's zebra, the reticulated giraffe, the Beisa oryx, Guenther's dik-dik, and the gerenuk. Also present are lesser kudus, elephants, Grant's gazelles, lions, cheetahs, leopards, and 350 bird species, including the blue-flushed Somali ostrich and the bristle-crowned starling.
Day 4: Samburu - Aberdare
After breakfast at the lodge, transfer back to the base hotel where you will re-join your driver guide and proceed to Aberdare Region. Arrive at the Aberdare's Golf and Country Club (base hotel for lunch), where you will leave some of your baggage as only a night bag is required at the Tree Lodge. In the afternoon, you will transfer to Ark Lodge for check-in.
Set in the heart of the Aberdare National Park, this unique game lodge overlooks a floodlit waterhole and salt lick which attracts a host of wildlife, including elephant, rhino, leopard, bushbuck, and occasionally an elusive bongo or giant forest hog. Resembling and named after Noah's Ark, The Ark comprises three decks from which numerous balconies and lounges provide superb vantage points for game viewing.
Day 5: Aberdares - Lake Nakuru
After breakfast at the lodge, proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park, situated in the Rift Valley Region. Kenya straddles the center of the Great Rift Valley, the vast prehistoric fissure that stretches from Jordan to Mozambique. From the north to the south of Kenya, the valley is lined with a series of freshwater and soda-based volcanic lakes. Stop at the Thomson Falls en route and have lunch. In the afternoon, continue to Lake Nakuru. You will arrive and enter the park for a game drive. Lake Nakuru National Park, the world-famous haunt for pink flamingos, is a shallow alkaline lake in Kenya's Rift Valley.
The road from Nairobi to Nakuru passes down the Kikuyu escarpment with fine views of the Kedong Valley and Mounts Suswa and Longonot. The landscape is picturesque, areas of sedge, marsh, and grasslands alternating with rocky cliffs and outcrops. In the late 80s, the park also became Kenya's first rhino sanctuary and is today home to both the white and black rhinos. Lions, leopards, hippos, giraffes, and waterbucks are equally at home in this unique park. You will spend the night at the Lake Nakuru Lodge.
Day 6: Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara
After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Arrive at the MaraEnkorok Camp for check-in and lunch. Set on the banks of the Talek River, the camp blends in perfectly with its surrounding landscape. The accent here is on the Masai people and the fabulous wealth of wildlife, birdlife, and natural flora to be found in the fabled Masai Mara Game Reserve. Afternoon games drive around the world-famous reserve.
Day 7: Masai Mara
You will spend the whole day in the Mara with early morning, mid-morning, and afternoon game drives. You will have meals and an overnight stay at the Mara Enkorok Camp. Masai Mara offers an absolutely unique variety of animals. The reason is that this hilly region is both humid and fertile, and is crossed by the rivers Mara and Talek, full of crocodiles and hippos, which carry water the whole year round. The banks of the rivers are covered in thick forest, which gradually makes way for bush and grassland.
The abundance of water and excellent availability of food are the reasons why the Masai Mara, which in fact is a continuation of the Tanzanian Serengeti National Park, has the greatest population of wild animals in the whole of Africa. There is a particularly dramatic “spectacle” from July to November, the annual migration of huge herds of gnus and zebras. Predators such as hyenas, jackals, leopards, and lions closely follow these herds. Gigantic herds of over 200 buffalo can also be observed. Plenty of food is available for elephants, giraffes, and the many species of antelopes.
Day 8: Masai Mara - Nairobi
After having breakfast at the lodge, you will proceed to Nairobi. Arrival in the afternoon, you have free time to go shopping. Departures will be in the evening.
Included excursions
Location
The safari will take place in Kenya.
Food
You will be served daily delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as a bottle of mineral water per day included in the price.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Things to do (optional)
- Masai Village visit
What's included
- Daily game drives
- 7 nights accommodation
- Daily delicious meals
- 1 bottle of mineral water
- Airport transfers
- Driver allowances and park fees for the vehicle and driver
- Fuel
- Local government taxes
- Service of an English-speaking guide driver
- Transport based on a private safari van
What's not included
- Airfare
- Park fees where applicable
- Extra meals and visits not indicated in the itinerary
- Laundry
- Drinks other than specified
- Personal medical and travel insurance
- Tips and porterage
- Visa fees
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
13 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Transfer from and to the airport is included. AGS Travel Africa will pick you up from the airport.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 60% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 7 days before arrival.
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