9-Day Kenya Safari with Maasai Mara
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Travel through Kenya on a Small Group journey that brings together the country’s best-known safari landscapes, conservation stories and cultural encounters. Track wildlife on game drives in Ol Pejeta Conservancy and the Maasai Mara, meet Najin and Fatu, the world’s last two northern white rhinos, and head out onto Lake Naivasha to spot hippos and birdlife from the water. You’ll visit a Maasai village and choose how to explore Lake Naivasha with Insight Choice, from a guided walk on Crescent Island to a birdwatching walk at your lodge. A private bush barbecue dinner in the Mara rounds off the journey in memorable style.
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Itinerary
Arrive in Nairobi, Kenya’s vibrant capital and the gateway to East Africa’s great safari landscapes. You’ll be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel before joining your Driver Guide and fellow small group travelers for dinner, a relaxed introduction to the journey ahead.
Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya's capital, blends modern city life with natural attractions, featuring national parks, museums, and vibrant markets.
Today, Nairobi reveals its different sides, from wildlife and literary history to the landmarks at the center of the capital. Start with a game drive in Nairobi National Park, where grassland and acacia bush unfold just beyond the city skyline. Continue to the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage to see the orphaned elephants at their midday mud bath and milk feed. You’ll enjoy lunch in the gardens of Karen Blixen Cottages & Restaurant before visiting the Karen Blixen Museum, set in the former home of the author of Out of Africa. Later, take in Parliament Buildings, Kenyatta Avenue, Government Square, the Kenya International Convention Center, City Market and University Way. This evening, head to Shamba Cafe for a three-course Farm-to-Table dinner, where produce from the surrounding gardens shapes the menu.
Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya's capital, blends modern city life with natural attractions, featuring national parks, museums, and vibrant markets.
Travel to Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Laikipia County, where open plains, acacia woodland and views towards Mount Kenya define one of Kenya’s leading conservation areas. Home to the Big Five, East Africa’s largest black rhino sanctuary and the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, Ol Pejeta brings wildlife and conservation together in one remarkable landscape. On arrival, head to Maisha Sweetwaters Camp and settle into your waterhole-view tent. You’ll set out on an afternoon game drive in search of plains game, birdlife and some of the conservancy’s rarer species, stopping for a sundowner in the bush before returning to camp for dinner.
Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya's capital, blends modern city life with natural attractions, featuring national parks, museums, and vibrant markets.
Ol Pejeta, Kenya
Ol Pejeta, a wildlife conservancy in Kenya, is known for its black rhino protection and offers unique eco-tourism experiences.
Enjoy a Relaxed Start before your MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, where you’ll visit Fatu and Najin, the last two northern white rhinos on Earth, and hear from a ranger about the protection and scientific work surrounding their future. Continue to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, opened in 1993 with the help of Dr. Jane Goodall and still the only place in Kenya where rescued chimpanzees can be seen. Later, return to camp for an afternoon at leisure. This evening, relax at Maisha Sweetwaters Camp or choose an Optional Experience and head back into the conservancy on a night game drive.
Ol Pejeta, Kenya
Ol Pejeta, a wildlife conservancy in Kenya, is known for its black rhino protection and offers unique eco-tourism experiences.
Set out by road this morning, traveling south towards the Rift Valley for a Farm-to-Table lunch at Ranch House Bistro. With papyrus-fringed edges and rich birdlife, this peaceful setting offers a quieter change of scene. Arrive at Naivasha Sopa Lodge, set in spacious grounds where giraffe, waterbuck and monkeys are often seen. The rest of your day is at leisure to settle in, sit by the pool and enjoy the lodge’s wildlife-rich setting, or choose an Optional Experience and head out on horseback through the grounds before dinner.
Ol Pejeta, Kenya
Ol Pejeta, a wildlife conservancy in Kenya, is known for its black rhino protection and offers unique eco-tourism experiences.
Lake Naivasha, Kenya
You can find this freshwater lake not far from Nairobi in the Great Rift Valley region of Kenya. The area is home to a large population of hippos and over 400 species of birds.
Ease into the day on Lake Naivasha, a shallow freshwater lake in the Great Rift Valley, ringed by acacia woodland and known for its rich birdlife and resident hippos. A boat safari brings you close to this lakeside world, with the chance to spot hippos in the water and fish eagles overhead. Back on land, explore further with Insight Choice. Join a guided walk on Crescent Island, where zebra, giraffe and antelope roam freely across the open grassland, or return to the lodge for a birdwatching walk through its acacia-dotted grounds. The rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy the setting, or choose an Optional Experience to Hell’s Gate National Park, known for its dramatic cliffs, volcanic formations and walking and cycling trails.
Lake Naivasha, Kenya
You can find this freshwater lake not far from Nairobi in the Great Rift Valley region of Kenya. The area is home to a large population of hippos and over 400 species of birds.
Set out for the Maasai Mara National Reserve, where wide grasslands and riverine forest mark one of Kenya’s most celebrated wildlife landscapes, home to the Big Five and shaped by the Mara River. Later, head into the reserve for an afternoon game drive as the light begins to soften across the plains. This evening, settle in at Mara Maisha Camp and dine on the open terrace, with the sounds of the Mara carrying through camp after dark.
Lake Naivasha, Kenya
You can find this freshwater lake not far from Nairobi in the Great Rift Valley region of Kenya. The area is home to a large population of hippos and over 400 species of birds.
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
This amazing nature reserve in southeastern Kenya is the northern end of Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Each year, countless zebra, gazelle and wildebeest march north to the reserve during what is kown as the Great Migration.
Spend the day in the Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives through one of Africa’s most iconic safari landscapes, where wide grasslands, riverine forest and the Mara River support an exceptional concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five. Between drives, return to camp and take in the setting. This evening, head out into the reserve for a private bush barbecue dinner, served in the open air on your last evening in Kenya.
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
This amazing nature reserve in southeastern Kenya is the northern end of Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Each year, countless zebra, gazelle and wildebeest march north to the reserve during what is kown as the Great Migration.
Return to Nairobi, where a day room at an airport hotel is yours to use until 6 pm before your onward flight. There’s space to freshen up, relax and reflect on your journey through Kenya before it’s time to say goodbye and make your way to the airport (onward flights should not be booked to depart until after 5 pm). Please Note: The full duration of this itinerary is operated by a 4x4 safari vehicle, including all road travel and safari game drives. The trip will travel over a variety of terrains, resulting in some rough and bumpy journeys.
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
This amazing nature reserve in southeastern Kenya is the northern end of Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Each year, countless zebra, gazelle and wildebeest march north to the reserve during what is kown as the Great Migration.
Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya's capital, blends modern city life with natural attractions, featuring national parks, museums, and vibrant markets.
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Additional Notes
- KENYA: USA passport holders require a visa for Kenya. Visa must be obtained prior to departure. We recommend applying 60 days prior to departure.
- IMPORTANT: Please see important visa details sent with your invoice.
- DAY 1: Complimentary transfers from Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) will operate per flight information details on the first day of the tour or in conjunction with pre accommodation booked through Insight Vacations. Complimentary transfers may be available (not guaranteed) for guests who are staying at the tour hotels but could not reserve extra hotel nights through Insight Vacations. These must be requested in advance.
- DAY 9: Onward flights from Nairobi¿s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) should not be scheduled before 17:00.
- INTERNAL FLIGHTS: Each guest is permitted one bag with maximum dimensions of 58 linear inches (147 cm), the total of length, width, and height - and a weight not exceeding 44 lbs (20 kg). Guests may also bring one personal item, such as a purse, backpack, or similarly sized item that fits comfortably under the seat in front of them or the overhead compartment weighing no more than 15 lbs (7kg). Please note that the 4x4 safari vehicle operating this tour has limited storage space for luggage. Guests should travel with a medium-sized soft-sided bag or suitcase to help accommodate all luggage comfortably on tour; ideally soft-sided and non-wheeled luggage, as wheeled suitcases tend to drag sand into the rooms.
- GROUND HANDLER: This trip is Operated by Somak Safari's.
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Each passenger must carry a valid travel document. (Valid visa for countries needed) (E.g. Green Card, Passport, Re-Entry Permit, and etc.) Tour operator is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.
Cancellation penalties per person (request day and departure day are not counted)
30 days or more prior to departure - $175/person penalty.
2-29 days or more prior to departure - $280/person penalty.
Day of departure no show or late - 100% per person.
If the tour include airtickets, additional $75+airline surcharge will be charged as penalty.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every effort to maintain normal operations.
The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of the tour.
30 days or more prior to departure - $175/person penalty.
2-29 days or more prior to departure - $280/person penalty.
Day of departure no show or late - 100% per person.
If the tour include airtickets, additional $75+airline surcharge will be charged as penalty.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every effort to maintain normal operations.
The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of the tour.
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