Kenya at the Glance 5N/6D
1N- Nairobi, 2N- Masai Mara, 1N- Sweetwater, 1N- Naivasha
Overview
Camouflaged animals in search of prey, elephant bathing at a waterhole and a living backdrop during a comprehensive safari adventure through storied reserves in Kenya. From grasslands to the wildlife, there is no place like Kenya for safari.
Peak Season: July, Aug, Sept
Off Season:Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, April, May, June
- Nairobi: Golden Tulip Hotel or Similar
Sweet Water: Sweetwaters Serena Camp or similar
Lake Naivasha: Lake Naivasha Country Club or Similar
Masai Mara: Keekorok Lodge or Similar
- All Game Drives as per the itinerary
- All transportation on private basis in a Customised Safari Minivan (non-ac) with pop-up roof
- Meals as per the itinerary
- Not Included
DAY 1 - India – Nairobi (Dinner)

- Upon arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, you will be met and assisted by our local representative for your transfer to your hotel.
- The rest of the day is for you to spend at leisure, or take an OPTIONAL visit to a giraffe center, a museum and a panoramic city tour with stops including a Jain temple (not included in cost).
- Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at your hotel in Nairobi
DAY 2 - Nairobi – Sweet Waters (207 KM – 03HRS.45 MIN) (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

- After breakfast, drive to Sweetwater's Game Sanctuary.
- Arrive for lunch at Sweetwater's Tented Camp. A sheltered oasis set in the private Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Sweetwater's Tented Camp offers a charming ambiance and a luxurious safari experience.
- Enjoy an afternoon game drive and a visit to chimpanzee and black rhino sanctuaries on a 24,000 acre ranch with magnificent views of the snowcapped peaks of Mount Kenya.
- Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at Sweetwater's Tented Camp.
DAY 3 - Sweet Waters –Naivasha (193 KM – 04HRS.23 MIN) (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

- After breakfast, drive to Lake Naivasha, a fresh water lake that is home to stunning flocks of flamingos. Over 400 bird species exist here.
- This is also one of the very few places in Africa where the White Rhino and rare Rothschild Giraffe can be seen.
- Enjoy meals and an overnight stay at a lodge in Naivasha.
DAY 4 - Naivasha – Maasai Mara (300 KM – 05.30 HRS/ 230 KM – 05.30 HRS) (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

- After breakfast, drive through the Great Rift Valley to the Maasai Mara National Reserve. This enormous re-serve is part of the vast Serengeti plains, which are famous for their wildebeest migration, and are home to the Big Five.
- Enjoy lunch at your lodge/camp and relax before departing for an afternoon game drive.
- The renowned Mara Game Reserve is home to large mammals that are varied and easy to see. Residents among the parks are Maasai giraffes, buffalos, elands and thousands of plain games including impalas, zeb-ra, topi and gazelles.
- Enjoy meals and an overnight stay at a lodge/camp in the Mara.
DAY 5 - Maasai Mara National Game Reserve (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

- Revel in an OPTIONAL early morning balloon ride with a champagne-style breakfast at extra cost.
- Proceed for a morning game-viewing drive. If you are lucky, you can witness an animal kill in action.
- Arrive back in time for your breakfast.
- Later, take an OPTIONAL visit to Maasai village to interact with the people of the Maasai tribe and learn about their history, culture, and lifestyle. Indulge in some shopping of their local handicrafts. .
- After a sumptuous lunch at your lodge, proceed for another exciting game drive.
- Enjoy meals and an overnight stay at a lodge/camp in Mara.
DAY 6 - Maasai Mara – Nairobi – Depart (270 KM – 05.00 HRS) (Breakfast)

- After breakfast, drive to Nairobi. Get dropped at Jomo Kenyatta Airport for your departure flight.
- Arrive home with wonderful memories of your trip with BEST INDIA HOLIDAYS!
Inclusions
- 01 Night accomodation at Golden Tulip Hotel, Nairobi on half board basis
- 01 Night accomodation at Sweetwaters Serena Camp, Sweetwaters on full board basis
- 01 Night accommodation at Lake Naivasha, LAKE NAIVASHA COUNTRY CLUB on full board basis
- 02 Night accomodation at Keekorok Lodge/ Masai Camps/ Siana Tented Camps, Masai Mara on full board basis
- All transportation on private basis in a Customised Safari Minivan (non-ac) with pop-up roof for easy game viewing & photography.
- Services of an experienced English-speaking driver-guide.
- Game viewing drives as indicated in the itinerary.
- All Government taxes, parks entrance fees and levies as per itinerary.
- All meet and greet services.
- All arrival and departure transfers as per itinerary.
- All meals as indicated in the itinerary.
- Bottled drinking water per person per day while on safari.
Exclusions
- 5% Goods and Service tax (GST) is applicable additional on total invoice.
- Airfare: International or domestic airfare, airport taxes and security related fees unless mentioned above Visa (tourists visa to Kenya is available on arrival and visa fee for Indian Nationals is USD 50.00 until fur-ther notice) & overseas travel insurance.
- Temporary membership to emergency medical evacuation service whilst on safari Cost of meals other than those specified in inclusions. Drinks at all functions / meals not mentioned above.
- Optional activities
- Surcharges applicable for transfers between 2000 hrs - 0800 hrs.
- Early check-in and late checkout are on request basis only and subject to room availability [standard in-ternational check – in time is 1600 hrs and check out time is 1100 hrs. (**subject to change as per hotel's policy)]
- Cost of foreign exchange for personal expenses
- Items of a personal nature i.e., telephone/internet usage, laundry, bottled water and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, etc
- Tips, gratuities & porterage for local driver & guide
- Surcharges applicable during conventions, special events and trade fairs, Easter, Christmas & New Year period or any other event.
- Any expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as bad weather, natural calamities (landslides, floods), flight delays, excess baggage, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes, war, airline or hotel policies etc.
- Any increase in the cost that may come into force prior to the departure date including change in price owing to fluctuation in the rate of exchange Cost of any other services not specifically mentioned in inclusions
- Gala Dinner during Christmas & New Year not included and payable direct at the hotel as per hotel policy