7 Days Southern Highlights

Tour Package Itinerary

Overview

Embark on a 10-day safari adventure in Kenya with Primate Tours, offering a captivating exploration of the country’s diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes. You will set out on a journey through iconic destinations such as Nairobi, Samburu National Reserve, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Nakuru National Park, Maasai Mara National Reserve, and Lake Naivasha.

7 Days Itinerary

Days 1 : Arrival In Nairobi

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport with VIP meet & assist service included, you will be assisted to meet our representative for safari briefing and transfer you to Ole Sereni Hotel for refreshment then spend the afternoon at leisure. You can enjoy a relaxing swim in the hotel’s swimming pool or simply relax at the comfort of your hotel room with full internet access guaranteed. Later have dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Ole Sereni Hotel is located at the heart of the world’s most celebrated wildlife reserves, where giraffes, zebras, buffalos and antelopes run free on the endless untamed savannah. In close proximity to the Airport, Ole Sereni is the most iconic hotel in Nairobi that sits opposite the Nairobi National Park. Where you can watch zebras stopping for their morning drink as you sip your own out on your room’s private balcony. Under the constant protection of local tribes, we’ll take you in the bush for an exhilarating safari or a game drive.

Overnight at Ole Sereni Hotel booked on Bed & Breakfast basis.

Day 02: Nairobi - Samburu National Reserve

After breakfast and check-out from hotel, guests proceed to do a Nairobi city tour at giraffe center and have a chance to do shopping. Later proceed to  Samburu National Reserve arriving in good time for lunch and rest. In the afternoon; head for a game drive: on the edge of Kenya’s semi-desert lands where you may encounter some of the animals and vegetation that are typical of this region such as the Grevy’s Zebra, the Reticulated Giraffe, and the Somali Ostrich. 

Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Samburu Intrepids 

 

Day 03: Samburu National Reserve

After breakfast; leave for a full day game drive carrying picnic lunch: The peaceful atmosphere and the authentic wilderness experience set it apart from the better-known wildlife reserves in Kenya, there is plentiful wildlife and the bird watching is especially good. The reserve is fairly hot and semi-arid, making for easy game viewing. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge/camp.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Samburu Intrepids

Day 04: Samburu National Reserve - Ol Pejeta Conservancy

After breakfast; leave for Ol Pejeta Conservancy to arrive in good time for lunch and rest. In the afternoon, head for a game drive with a visit at the Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a charming haven established by the Jane Goodall Institute to provide sanctuary to orphaned chimps, and the specially protected and fenced refuge of black rhino with its stunning forty specimens.

Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Sweet Waters Serena Camp

Day 05: Ol Pejeta - Lake Nakuru National Park

After Breakfast, depart from Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch at your lodge. After lunch will enjoy an evening game drive to see the huge numbers of flamingo which are concentrated along the lake shore.

In addition to the bird life for which Nakuru is so well known there are many different wildlife species in the park including lion, leopard, Black rhino, White rhino, buffalo, Rothschild’s giraffe, zebra, impala and waterbuck. 

Lunch, Dinner Overnight at the Sarova Lion Hill Lodge

Day 06: Lake Nakuru- Maasai Mara

Ahead of your journey to Masai Mara national reserve, you will start with breakfast at your lodge in Nakuru national park before checking out. Your guide will drive you to the reserve for more wildlife viewing experiences.

Upon arrival, you will check in at your lodge in Maasai Mara national reserve as you prepare for your lunch. You will later have an evening game drive in the reserve to look out for the wildlife species such as elephants, buffalos, lions, leopards, rhinos, wildebeests, waterbucks, warthogs, hyenas, gazelles, hyenas, cheetahs, impalas among others. You will also enjoy watching the sunset over the open savannah plains on your way back to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Lunch, Dinner Overnight at the Zebra Plains

Day 07 – Maasai Mara National Reserve.

On this day you will enjoy two game drives, one in the morning at 6.15am, before breakfast and the other in the late afternoon after lunch. As your safari is private your game drive timings are flexible, useful if you are travelling with children, or are on a honeymoon. You may also choose to have a full day game drive [ one for the whole day] with a packed picnic lunch at no extra cost. Guests may also choose from optional activities like visiting a local Maasai village or an early morning hot air balloon ride which are given at an extra charge

 Return to your camp by evening for dinner and overnight.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight at the Zebra Plains

Day 08 – Maasai Mara National Reserve.

On this day of your safari, you will start with breakfast at your lodge later proceed for your morning game drive to look out for wildlife species which can easily be seen since they are active during the morning. You will watch as predators such as lion, leopards and cheetahs hunt their prey such as wildebeests, antelopes, zebras, kudus, among others. Maasai Mara is one of the most popular wildlife havens in the world and boasts a diversity of flora and fauna and also has the highest lion population in the region. The Mara is also home to the annual wildebeest migration that happens from July to midseptember, a truly mind – blowing sight to behold. Later return to the camp for lunch and afternoon relaxation. 

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight at the Zebra Plains

Day 09- Maasai Mara- Lake Naivasha

After a relaxed breakfast around 10:00 AM checkout and Depart to Lake Naivasha which is about 4hours drive. Check-in at Sopa lodge in Naivasha for refreshing and late lunch. Later guests proceed to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride to Crescent Island where you will be doing a nature walk next to zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, waterbucks, antelopes and many types of birds. Return by boat to Naivasha for dinner and overnight. 

Lunch, Dinner Overnight at Sopa Lodge

Day 10- Lake Naivasha – JKIA

After breakfast at sopa Lodge, check-out and proceed for a 2-hour drive to Nairobi with various stop over at the Rift Valley view point for curio shopping and to enjoy the spectacular views. Have late lunch in Nairobi then guests will be dropped off at JKIA for their departure flight

Cost in US Dollars for pax travelling in the year 2024 (Minimum Number 02 pax)

SEASON 

   

EACH OF

   

2 Pax 

3 Pax

4 Pax

5 Pax

6 Pax

7 Pax

SRS

3RD BED

02 Jan – 31 Mar 24

3756

3290

3056

2916

2823

2756

570

1341

01 Apr – 31 May 24

3592

3125

2892

2752

2660

2592

339

1177

01 Jun – 30 Jun 24

3675

3208

2975

2835

2742

2675

528

1260

01 Jul – 31 Oct 24

4865

4340

4165

4025

3933

3865

884

2050

01 Nov – 23 Dec 24

4128

3662

3430

3290

3195

3130

530

1313

24 Dec – 31 Dec 24

4695

4228

3995

3855

3762

3695

771

1880

 Extras;

Balloon Excursion per person while in Maasai Mara       – USD 500.00  Maasai Village visit per person                              – USD 35.00 

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.