7 Days Southern Highlights Safari

Tour Package Itinerary

Overview

Embark on a captivating safari through Kenya’s iconic landscapes, from the majestic Amboseli National Park to the tranquil shores of Lake Naivasha, and the renowned Maasai Mara Reserve. Encounter diverse wildlife, including elephants and the Big Five, while immersing yourself in Maasai culture. With optional activities like hot air balloon safaris enriching the experience, this safari promises unforgettable memories against the backdrop of Africa’s natural wonders.

Starting From $ 1,697

7 Days Itinerary

DAY 1 JKIA – AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport/On pick up from your NBO Hotel, you will be met and assisted by our Representative before commencing your safari to Amboseli National Park, Arrive in time for your check at Amboseli Sopa lodge.

Afternoon will be at leisure and later proceed for afternoon/evening game drive. You will then return to your lodge for leisure, dinner and overnight

Overnight Amboseli Sopa Lodge – Lunch & Dinner

DAY 2 - AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

Breakfast at your lodge: Rising early for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit with packed lunch provided, an optional visit to a Maasai village (cost given separately) can be planned after breakfast. A visit reveals the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience. Despite its changing habitat, Amboseli National Park is possibly the best wildlife area in the whole of Africa to experience elephant at close range. 

Overnight Amboseli Sopa Lodge – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 3. LAKE NAIVASHA : Approx. – 305km

Arrive in time for your check in at L. Naivasha Sopa Lodge, which is set in one hundred and fifty acres of grassland studded with Acacia bushes and trees, the resort is not only home to giraffes, waterbuck and both Vervet and Colobus monkeys, but it is also a night stop for the hippos when they leave the lake every night to come and trim the grass on the expansive lawns.

Afternoon will be at leisure enjoying the beautiful and diverse ecosystem around the lake. Diner and overnight at the lodge

Overnight Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge –Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 4. MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE : Approx. - 240km

Guests check out of the Lodge after breakfast, and proceed to Maasai Mara National Park, whose ecosystem has been classified among the ‘Seven Wonders of the World” due to the spectacular great migration when over 1 million wildebeests and more than hundred thousands of zebras cross the Mara River coming from the Serengeti to the Masai Mara in search of water and greener pastures.

Check in at Mara Sopa Lodge in time for lunch, afternoon will be at leisure then later proceed for afternoon/evening game drive. You will then return to your lodge for leisure, dinner and overnight.

Overnight Mara Sopa Lodge – Lunch & Dinner

DAY 5. MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Today you will spend on game drives exploring the Maasai Mara. The beautiful open grasslands will be your home for the two days which is incredibly rich and varied of plants & animal species. The Maasai Mara Game Reserve is arguably Kenya’s most popular game sanctuary. It is the most famous and most visited game reserve. The film ‘Out of Africa’ was made to a great extent in this reserve.

Lunch will be served at your camp, or you can go for full day game drive with packed lunches.

There are also optional activities like Balloon safari with champagne breakfast, visit to Maasai Village for cultural dance and interaction etc (cost of these optional activities are indicated separately as extra activities)

Later in the evening you will return to your camp for dinner and overnight.

Overnight Mara Sopa Lodge – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

DAY 6. MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

On this day you will enjoy your morning game drive where you will get the opportunity to spot big cats: lions, cheetahs and leopards and the big five animals as they are hunting or making a kill for the day. 

There are also optional activities like Balloon safari with champagne breakfast, visit to Masai Village for cultural dance and interaction etc. (cost of these optional activities are indicated separately as extra activities)

After returning to the camp spend the afternoon at leisure in the camp.

Overnight Mara Sopa Lodge – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 7 – DEPARTURE

On this morning, you will have your breakfast at your camp, and check out. You will then drive back to Nairobi with game drive enroute, one can also opt for a flight back to Nairobi instead of driving. (Additional cost supplement for the flight is given separately as optional).

Tour inclusions / Exclusions

All-Inclusive highlights
  • Accommodation on Full board basis
  • Private game drives as per the itinerary
  • Transport in a safari minivan/4×4 safari land cruiser
  • Service of an English Speaking drive guide
  • 1 litre complementary drinking water per guest in the vehicle while on safari
  • Pick up and drop in Nairobi Hotel/Airport
  • Meet and assist services upon arrival and departure.
  • AMREF Flying doctors evacuation cover (Evacuation only).
All-Exclusive highlights
  • Tips and porterages
  • Drinks and Laundry
  • Extra meals and visits not indicated
  • Visa fees
  • Personal medical and travel insurance
  • International flights and departure taxes
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusion above
Additional remarks:
  • We may have to reroute the itinerary or accommodate in similar lodges in case of nonavailability
  • Prices for domestic flights, airport taxes or park fees may be changed without prior notice. This is beyond our control and any increase levied will be passed to you.
Passenger Information:
  • Passengers should bring only soft sided bags on safaris
  • All the passengers must have Identification Card/Passport with them for internal flights  Baggage on internal flights is strictly limited to 15kgs per person (including hand luggage).
  • Any excess baggage will be charged by the airline at check-in.
  • Passengers arriving in Kenya and Tanzania may be asked to present a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:  

Payment terms: Unless the agent/client has an approved credit facility in writing from Primate Tours (Credit facility currently not applicable), the agent/client is required to make full/deposit payment prior to final confirmation of reservations.

Payments must be made in the nominated currency (US Dollars), and conversion between USD & Kenya Shilling currency will be subject to applicable exchange rate provided by Central Bank of Kenya at the time of payment/conversion. Payments are payable to our accounts directly with details indicated in all our invoices and fiscal receipt to be provided as a proof of payment. 

Deposit requirements: We require a 30% deposit of the total value of the respective booking to confirm any service outside 90 days prior to date of arrival, any other special activities/service that require payments in full upon confirmation i.e. Flights, Gorilla permits etc, will also be paid in full at the time of confirmation.

For bookings falling between 61 – 90 days prior to the date of arrival, we require a 50% deposit to confirm the booking.

For bookings falling between 1 – 60 days prior to the date of arrival, we require a 100% deposit to confirm the booking.

Deposit; some properties may require 100% payment to confirm their bookings, we advise that you reconfirm with our reservation team at the time of booking.

Single Room Policy; All properties allow a maximum of 03 single rooms per group (Inclusive of TL room where applicable), any extra single room above this number will be charged a full double room rate, please check with our reservations team for the exact supplement amount applicable in case of a bigger number of Single rooms.

Proration; Please note that for booking that has dates crossing from one season to next succeed season will be subject to proration to establish the exact cost, always check with our reservations to reconfirm on exact cost.