Kenya Private Safari with Amboseli National Park & Maasai Mara Extended Stay (IQKT)

12 Day Package from Nairobi to Nairobi

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Monograms has created all-in-one packages a cut above going on your own, while leaving the group behind. Each package comes with hand-selected hotels, plus "they really do that?" service of a Monograms Local Host®-a local expert available throughout your stay. We've arranged sightseeing, exclusive to Monograms guests, complete with VIP access into some of the most incredible attractions (that means you skip the lines). We've arranged transportation and we offer a selection of special excursions. With Monograms, you travel in style independently without going it alone.

Always Included:

Your Choice of Hotels

We've carefully screened and selected the right hotels in the heart of the destination and you can choose your accommodations to match your style and budget.

Local Host

Private safari Driver/Guide throughout

Meals Included

American breakfast daily; 10 lunches; 10 dinners

Sightseeing & Activities

Private sightseeing and game drives, as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary; special features are shown in UPPERCASE

Baggage Handling

Monograms has taken care of porterage at your hotel, so feel free to let the bellman help get your luggage to your room with no tipping required.
Kenya Private Safari with Amboseli National Park & Maasai Mara Extended Stay

Day-By-Day 2019

DAY
1
ARRIVE IN NAIROBI, KENYA

Welcome to Africa! Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.

DAY
2
NAIROBI–AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK AREA

Today, drive to AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK, best known for spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa at some 19,341 feet. Enjoy your first GAME DRIVE this afternoon.

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DAY
3
AMBOSELI AREA

Today features MORNING & AFTERNOON GAME DRIVES. Amboseli offers you a great opportunity to get close to the mighty elephant. You might also spot Cape buffalo, zebra, wild dog, and more. During the heat of the day, relax at your lodge or camp.

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DAY
4
AMBOSELI AREA–NANYUKI–OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY

Today, fly to Nanyuki (via Nairobi), where you will meet a new Driver/Guide and drive to OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY, the largest black rhino sanctuary in all of East Africa. After lunch, embark on your first GAME DRIVE in search of the “Big 5”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo.

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DAY
5
OL PEJETA

Rise early for a MORNING GAME DRIVE with beautiful Mount Kenya as the backdrop. Beyond the “Big 5,” you may spot cheetah, zebra, gazelle, and more. If you are lucky, you might even spot rare wild dogs. After lunch, enjoy a GAME DRIVE in the conservancy, including a stop at the CHIMP SANCTUARY. In partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Service and the Jane Goodall Institute, the sanctuary was established to provide a long-term home for orphaned and abused chimpanzees. Here, see the chimps and learn more about their plight.

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DAY
6
OL PEJETA–LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK AREA

A final GAME DRIVE in the conservancy before driving to the Lake Nakuru area. The journey takes you through the beautiful Kenyan highlands, one of the most fertile agricultural areas in all of Africa, where farmers grow crops such as corn, wheat, coffee, and tea. Stop for lunch at Aberdare Country Club.

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DAY
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LAKE NAKURU AREA

Today, explore LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK during MORNING & AFTERNOON GAME DRIVES. The park is home to a variety of animals including giraffe, impala, Cape buffalo, and striped hyena. This is also your best chance to see white rhino, which are commonly spotted here. Relax at your lodge or camp between game drives.

NOTE:
If staying at Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp, you may opt for an afternoon game drive closer to camp in Soysambu Conservancy.

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DAY
8
LAKE NAKURU AREA–MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE AREA

Drive to MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE, Kenya’s most famous game area. Stop for lunch en route before embarking on an AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE.

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DAY
9
MAASAI MARA AREA

Today, your Driver/Guide pilots you on MORNING & AFTERNOON GAME DRIVES in the “Mara,” as it is called by the locals. Part of the Serengeti ecosystem, the reserve boasts a strong permanent population of game. When the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra arrives, generally between August and early November, the population enlarges by almost 2 million. This provides a great food source for predators such as lion, leopard, and hyena.

NOTE:
The Great Migration is a natural event, and the arrival/departure of the migrating herds varies slightly year to year.

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DAYS
10-11
MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE AREA

Further explore this magical place during MORNING & AFTERNOON GAME DRIVES each day. Watch for elephant, rhino, topi, cheetah, and much more. Between game drives, take advantage of leisure time to relax.

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DAY
12
MAASAI MARA AREA–NAIROBI–HOMEBOUND FLIGHT

This morning, fly back to Nairobi, where your vacation ends. We have reserved a day room at the Ole Sereni Hotel for you to use prior to your homebound flight. Book homebound flights after 5 pm.

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Transportation

Between destinations and for all game drives: private safari minibus carries up to six people, and features a pop-up roof for easy game viewing/photography; private transfers to/from airport for all intra-vacation flights; intra-vacation flights and taxes not included.

Included Hotels

Book 2 Sopa properties and save up to $130. Contact your travel professional for details.
Nairobi
Amboseli National Park Area
Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Lake Nakuru National Park Area
Maasai Mara National Reserve Area

Eka Hotel Nairobi

Eka Hotel Nairobi
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Along Mombasa Road
Nairobi, Kenya

Check-in - 12:00
Check-out - 10:00

Ideally located along Mombasa Road, this stylish hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi hot spots, two restaurants, two bars, laundry and concierge services, a gym, and an outdoor swimming pool set in lush gardens.

Location & Highlights

Eka Hotel is ideally located along Mombasa Road, just minutes away from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the Karen Blixen Museum, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, and the bustling central business district.

Room Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Climate Control
  • Room Service
  • Desk
  • In-Room Safe
  • Phone
  • Television
  • Disabled Access / Rooms
  • Non-smoking Rooms
  • Hair Dryer
  • Complimentary Toiletries
  • Mini-bar
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Coffee Maker
  • Internet Access

Hotel Amenities

  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business Center
  • Concierge desk
  • Pool
  • ATM
  • Dry Cleaning
  • Parking/Valet
  • Restaurant On-Site
  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness Room
Warm, welcoming guestrooms feature complimentary Wi-Fi hot spots, minibar, in-room safe, coffee-making facilities, flatscreen TV, and more.

Other Hotel

Monograms offers an impressive choice of hotels pre-selected for their location, amenities and service. When booking your package check to see what other hotels are available for your dates. Some hotels may not be available for this package.

Book 2 Sopa properties and save up to $130. Contact your travel professional for details.
Nairobi
Amboseli National Park Area
Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Lake Nakuru National Park Area
Maasai Mara National Reserve Area

Nairobi Serena Hotel

Nairobi Serena Hotel
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Kenyatta Ave.
Nairobi, Kenya

Check-in - 12:00
Check-out - 10:00

Despite its central location, the Nairobi Serena hotel is a quiet sanctuary amid the bustle of one of Africa's most dynamic cities. The interior décor reflects an entirely pan-African theme featuring art and inspiration from Ethiopia, the Maghreb, West Africa and East Africa. Offering a wide range of dining experiences, The Nairobi Serena is renowned for its 'Mandhari' fine-dining restaurant, which is universally acknowledged as one of Kenya's finest.

Location & Highlights

Located in central Nairobi, just moments from most of the cities attractions including art & cultural institutions, shopping, nightlife and entertainment.

Room Amenities

  • In-Room Safe
  • Climate Control
  • Internet Access
  • Phone
  • Mini-bar
  • Coffee Maker
  • Cable/Satellite
  • Wake-Up Calls
  • Complimentary Newspaper
  • Air Conditioning
  • Non-smoking Rooms
  • Television
  • Complimentary Toiletries
  • Room Service
  • Hair Dryer

Hotel Amenities

  • Dry Cleaning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant On-Site
  • Beauty Salon
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business Center
  • Concierge desk
  • Pool
  • Elevator
  • Parking/Valet
  • Gift Shop
  • Spa Services
The 183 guestrooms are presented in a fusion of international and pan-African design. All rooms include internet access, safes, minibars, LCD TVs with satellite, complimentary bottled water, coffee and tea.

Activities & Excursions

The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased).

Price Ranges

$ ($50 USD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 USD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 USD)
$$$$ (Over $150)

Amboseli National Park Area
Maasai Mara National Reserve Area

Amboseli National Park Area

Maasai Village

Learn more about this semi-nomadic tribe, famous for herding cattle and their distinctive red clothing.

Price Range: $

Maasai Mara National Reserve Area

Maasai Village

Learn more about this semi-nomadic tribe, famous for herding cattle and their distinctive red clothing.

Price Range: $

Insider

Kenya

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Meet Joseph, one of your Driver/Guides in Kenya, AfricaMonograms provides a private Driver/Guide throughout your safari, so you will always have an expert with you on game drives to provide insight and answer questions pertaining to the fascinating wildlife and diverse ecosystems in Tanzania. Each game drive is an adventure and with your own private safari vehicle and Driver/Guide the adventure is yours alone! No worrying about what other people in the vehicle want to see. Simply work with your Driver/Guide to make the most out of each day. Plus, your Driver/Guide will be with you when you drive between parks and reserves and at each overnight destination, ensuring you create lasting vacation memories.

Meet a Driver/Guide

A true safari man, Joseph is committed to delivering the best safari experience. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience, and looks forward to showing you all that Kenya has to offer. Karibu!

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Dates & Prices do not include air travel.
Participation in this vacation requires purchase of the following flights from Monograms, not included in pricing: (1) roundtrip air from your U.S. gateway and intra-vacation air segments; or (2) intra-vacation air segments only, starting at $653. Required intra-vacation air segment are Amboseli/Nanyuki; Maasai Mara/Nairobi. Air prices were effective on July 11, 2018 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your vacation, air prices may be higher.

Prices are per person, based on double room occupancy.

Singles are available only when traveling in a party of two or more.

Safari package includes park entrance fees of $470 per person.

Upgrade to a 4x4 vehicle in Kenya is available for $110-$310 per person (depending on party size). Ask for details at time of booking.

2020 departures are subject to itinerary and price modifications. Details will be available in July 2019.

NOTES:

  • Bottled water is included on all game drives and with all meals.
  • All game viewing is done at your own risk. We will require a signed liability waiver prior to travel.
  • Consult with your physician for the latest health requirements for travel to Kenya.
  • We do not recommend this vacation to people with serious back problems, as it can be quite rough driving on/off road in/between game parks.
  • Due to limited capacity on safari vehicles and flights, your suitcase must be soft-sided and cannot exceed 33 lbs including hand luggage.
  • Some minor changes in your daily itinerary may be expected due to wildlife migrations and viewing.

* The "Starting at" or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per passenger based on double occupancy and does not include airfare; additional fees/charges are not included. Pricing may vary on this date due to hotel availability. If a price is crossed out, the new price includes a limited time promotional offer(s) – please review current promotions or deals for additional information. Some packages require intra-vacation flights (and in some cases intra-vacation segments must be purchased from Monograms).