On Safari in Kenya
10 Days
Visiting: Nairobi, Nyeri, Solio Game Reserve, Thompson Falls Nyahururu, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara National Reserve, Amboseli National Park
Tour operator:
Tour code:
3510-2024
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
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Interests:
Activities:
From:
$4637
$4197 (USD)
Operator discount: -$440
Tour Overview
Explore magical national parks and reserves on this exciting Kenya safari.Travel from Nairobi to Nyeri, your base for exploring Solio Game Reserve. Here embark on morning and afternoon game drives in this exclusive private game reserve that’s home to over 200 rhino and much more! Drive through the Kenyan highlands to Lake Nakuru National Park, where you have a chance to 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 its spectacular views of 19,341-ft Mount Kilimanjaro. Here, you’ll have the chance to spot elephant, wildebeest, hippo and more. This escorted Africa safari through Kenya is a wildlife lover’s dream-come-true.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Nairobi,Kenya
Location: Nairobi
Welcome to Africa! Arrive this evening, check in to your hotel, and prepare for your safari adventure!
Day 2 : Nairobi,Nyeri. Afternoon Game Drive In Solio Game Reserve
Location: Nairobi, Nyeri, Solio Game Reserve
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 3 : Nyeri. Morning Game Drive In Solio
Location: Nyeri, Solio Game Reserve
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 4 : Nyeri,Nyahururu Falls,Lake Nakuru National Park
Location: Nyeri, Thompson Falls Nyahururu, Lake Nakuru National Park
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 5 : Lake Nakuru
Location: Lake Nakuru
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 6 : Lake Nakuru,Maasai Mara National Reserve
Location: Lake Nakuru National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve
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 7 : Maasai Mara
Location: Masai Mara National Reserve
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 8 : Maasai Mara,Nairobi,Amboseli National Park
Location: Masai Mara National Reserve, Nairobi, Amboseli National Park
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 9 : Amboseli
Location: Amboseli National Park
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 10 : Amboseli,Nairobi
Location: Amboseli National Park, Nairobi
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return to Nairobi, where a day room is reserved for your convenience. Schedule departing flights after 5 pm.
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.
UNESCO Sites
Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley
Meals
9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 dinners
Notes
All game viewing is done at your own risk. We will require a signed liability waiver prior to travel.
Accommodation
Tamarind Tree Hotel
Located just 5 kms southwest of the City and easy access to Nairobi, it's national park and other attrictions. This beautiful hotel has lots to offer to make the most of your stay.
Aberdare Country Club
Nestled on a slope of Mweiga Hill in the Aberdare Highlands, part of the Great Rift Valley, the Aberdare Country Club is a stunning heritage hotel with amazing views. The property was originally a homestead and retains the charm and comfort of a country inn.
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
A 60-room lodge located on a range of hills that form the western limits of Africa's Great Rift Valley with spectacular views over Lake Nakuru and its
surrounding National Park.
Mara Sopa Lodge
Set in expansive wooded gardens, the lodge has an ethnic design that incorporates traditional round buildings with thatched roofs and cottage-style guestrooms featuring verandas and ensuite bathrooms.
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Nestled in 190 acres of wooded Maasai land, the lodge sits on the foothills of Africa's highest mountain, Mt Kilimanjaro. Mature wooded gardens with a variety of trees and plants, from thorn trees and acacias, to fragrant frangipanis, colorful bougainvillea and giant cactus plants thrive in these surroundings.
Electricity is provided during limited hours: 4:30 am to 9 am, 1 pm to 2 pm & 6 pm to midnight. 24-hour power may be requested for breathing machines.
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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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We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cosmos charges.
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