9 Day Classic Kenya Safari

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This experience is perfect for travelers seeking an “Out of Africa” luxury safari in Kenya with all the trappings of exceptional service and breathtaking wildlife encounters. Visit Amboseli National Park, Samburu Game Reserve as well as the famous Masai Mara.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Visit Nairobi’s fascinating attractions like National Museum and Karen Blixen Museum
    • Experience Masai village culture
    • Enjoy the safari in Samburu National Reserve
    • Visit Amboseli National Park, Renowned for its excellent Masaai giraffe, lion and cheetah viewing.

What's this trip about?

    This experience is perfect for travelers seeking an “Out of Africa” luxury safari in Kenya with all the trappings of exceptional service and breathtaking wildlife encounters. Visit Amboseli National Park, Samburu Game Reserve as well as the famous Masai Mara.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityNairobi
End CityMaasai Mara

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Kenya

Attractions

  • Amboseli National Park
  • Masai Mara National Park
  • Mt. Kilimanjaro
  • Nairobi

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Culture
  • Nature
  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Lunch, dinner, bed and breakfast at all camps
    • Masai village cultural experience

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1:

Nairobi

Days 2 - 3:

Amboseli National Park

Days 4 - 5:

Samburu National Reserve

Days 6 - 8:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Day 9:

Departure

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Dates & Availability

Price From $7,349
Price per day$817
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Ker & Downey Africa Reviews & Ratings

4.9/5  Excellent
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Jack & Rachelle

Aug 2021

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Surpassed our expectations completely.

We returned from a week long trip on safari in Kenya. Working with Peter, Sarah and Zeena made our trip extra special! They are all extremely knowledgeable, personab...

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Pamela

Aug 2021

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Truly lovely caring and professional employees!

What a wonderful experience of a lifetime! Ker & Downey OUTDID themselves. I ALWAYS felt safe and in great hands by being in touch with a professional caring gro...

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Arlyn

Jul 2021

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Ker & Downey Africa was beyond our expectations!

I cannot say enough about how wonderful our trip to Kenya was. We worked through Ker & Downey. From the very beginning, Ker & Downey Africa designed a wonder...

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Lucky

Oct 2016

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A Very Special Trip!

We chose Ker & Downey after extensive research on safari tour companies and they did not disappoint. From the initial contact to planning our trip and throughout...

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Laura

Oct 2016

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Ker & Downey provided a spectacular trip of a lifetime for us

I have never written a review before but after our recent trip to Africa (Kenya, Tanzania & South Africa), planned for us by Ker & Downey Africa, I felt comp...

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Patricia

Oct 2022

Ker & Downey Africa gave us the trip we asked for, stress free and memorable.

This we hoped would be the holiday of a lifetime for myself and my family and we chose Ker & Downey Africa to organize it for us, we were not disappointed. They ...

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Sarah & Matthew

Aug 2022

Overall, we were very impressed by your planning of the trip

Overall, we were very impressed by your planning of the trip, how seamless everything was, and all of the little surprises along the way! Thank you and your team ag...

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Stephanie

Jun 2022

Incredible safari experience!

We absolutely loved working with Ker & Downey Africa who helped us book our travel in Cape Town and our safari in Botswana. They worked with us on our budget and...

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Tour Operator

Ker & Downey Africa

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Ker and Downey® Africa is a Cape Town based travel company specializing in adventurous, high-end safaris to Africa. Our specialities lie in African travel to Botswana, Tanzania, South Africa, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda. We are the founders of LuxVenture® Trips which are crafted to challenge our clients with adventurous experiences and to connect you to the people, culture and spirit of the destinations you are visiting. With our passion for sustainable travel we encourage clients to leave their legacy in Africa by incorporating conservation and community experiences to your trip to Africa.

LuxVenture® Travel:

LuxVenture® is a product category that we created. We bring together the best of luxurious nights and adventurous days to satisfy our clients' need for thrills in Africa as well as understanding their needs for the finer things in life. We have invested decades of experience, passion and creativity into our LuxVenture® experiences. This means that nothing in our trips is designed by accident, every transfer, lodge and route has been crafted specifically for the best possible experience. Booking with us allows you to leverage our expertise to give you and your family the best possible chance of the trip of a lifetime.


Challenge:

Our LuxVenture® Trips are designed to challenge you to experience the most adventurous and unique experiences in the world.


Connect:

We create opportunities for you to truly engage with the people, culture and spirit of your destination.

Legacy:

Leaving a positive legacy in Africa is the foundation of everything that we do at Ker & Downey Africa. We believe that making a difference starts within our company culture and that it is our responsibility to extend this mantra to our clients as well as everyone we associate ourselves with the industry. Sustainable travel is of utmost importance to us in order to preserve Africa’s wildlife and to empower local communities, which is the driving factor behind our trips which encourages our guests to leave a positive legacy when traveling to Africa. Our Legacy Program has evolved into collaborations with many local initiatives, such as leading conservation NGO, African Parks.

What they’re known for
Tailor-made luxury African safaris with a focus on sustainability and adventurous experiences.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Alcoholic beverages
    • Soft drinks

Accommodation

,Giraffe Manor | Nairobi Giraffe Manor is an exclusive boutique hotel, set in 12 acres of private land within 140 acres of indigenous forest in the Langata suburb of Nairobi. This elegant, personally hosted hotel is famous for its herd of resident Rothschild giraffe who visit morning and evening, poking their long necks into the windows in the hope of a treat. With its stately façade, elegant interior, verdant green gardens, sunny terraces and delightful courtyards, Giraffe Manor offers a rich blend of comfortable accommodation and highly trained and friendly staff. It is the only place in the world where you can enjoy the breathtaking experience of feeding and photographing a giraffe over the breakfast table or at the front door. Tortilis Camp Amboseli | Amboseli National Park Amboseli is best known for its unrivalled views of Kilimanjaro and the local elephant population. There are over 1000 elephants in the park’s eco-system, featuring some of the largest in Africa. Tortilis Camp is is situated in one of Amboseli's areas of Acacia Tortilis woodland, with the majestic backdrop of Africa's highest mountain, and the World’s highest free-standing mountain, snow-capped Kilimanjaro. Game drives, walks, sundowners and bush meals take place both inside the park, and within a private 30,000 acre game concession. The tents are all spacious, with king or twin beds and elegant ensuite bathrooms. There is a main lounge, bar and dining area, all exquisitely built with natural materials and thatched roofs. Sasaab Lodge | Samburu National Reserve Sasaab is close to the Buffalo Springs National Reserves, in Kenya’s Northern Frontier District. It is a place of rich natural diversity with an astounding number of animals from the huge majestic elephant to lion, leopard, cheetah and the Samburu Special Five which are the Beisa oryx, reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Gerenuk antelope and Somali ostrich. The architecture of Sasaab follows strong Moroccan design principles, in which African heat is of primary consideration. Each of the Moroccan styled rooms is equipped with an enormous open-air bathroom and private plunge pool. From the veranda, guests can take in the remarkable views across the Laikipia Plateau toward the jagged peak of Mount Kenya. Andbeyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp | Masai Mara National Reserve And Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp is situated in the Kichwa Tembo private concession, which neighbours the Masai Mara National Reserve. In addition to the excellent year-round concentration of wildlife, Kichwa Tembo lies directly in the path of Africa’s spectacular Great Migration. The camp boasts 12 classic tents, 20 superior tents and eight superior view tents. While all the tents look out onto the open grasslands or the shady forest surrounding the Sabaringo River, the superior view tents boast exceptionally beautiful, uninterrupted views of the Masai Mara.The generously sized swimming pool is set among the trees and surrounded by lush lawns and spectacular views. Opening up onto incredible Masai Mara views, the guest areas feature a double-storey bar and lounge area with oversized windows offering spectacular panoramas. The dining area surrounds an interactive kitchen and vegetable garden, making food an integral part of the safari experience.

Transportation & flights

Flights  Departure  Arrival  Wilson Airport [WIL]  Wilson Airport [WIL]  Amboseli Airport [ASV]  Sasaab Lodge  Sasaab Airstrip  andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp  Kichwa Airstrip  Wilson Airport [WIL]  Wilson Airport [WIL]  Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO]   Transfers  Pick Up  Drop Off  Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO]  Giraffe Manor  Giraffe Manor  Wilson Airport [WIL]  Amboseli Airport [ASV]  Tortilis Camp Amboseli  Tortilis Camp Amboseli  Amboseli Airport [ASV]  Sasaab Lodge  Sasaab Airstrip  andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp  Kichwa Airstrip
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
Trip ID
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