Classic Kenya Safari

9 Day Group Safari

Safari Description:

This 8 day road safari sees the highlights of Kenya, covering Nairobi, Samburu National Reserve, the Aberdares, Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara. Includes comfortable lodges and transport by 4×4 safari vehicle. Operates weekly starting in Nairobi on a Friday.

Safari Highlights:

Samburu Game Reserve – game viewing and culture; Aberdare and time at hide; Lake Nakuru famed for flamingos; Masai Mara and final chances for game driving and culture.

Main Attractions:

Kenya: Maasai Mara Reserve, Lake Nakuru

Map & Short Itinerary:

Accommodated

Day 1-3 Porini Rhino Camp
Day 4-6 Porini Lion Camp
Day 7-8 Porini Mara Camp
Day 8 Return to Nairobi – end

Map & Itinerary
Length 9 days
Safari Type Group Safari
Price From US$ 5520
Countries Kenya
Accommodation
Group Size Minimum 2 people
Single Supplement Yes
Please Note Subject to availability of accommodation
Departures Friday

Comfort Level:

How we rate comfort
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Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1-3 Porini Rhino Camp

Pickup from Nairobi at 7 am and transfer by road to Porini Rhino Camp in Ol Pejeta Conservancy. For the next 3 days you wil enjoy many acivities offered by the Camp.  Take a game drive in the camp’s open-sided 4×4 safari vehicle, stopping for a sundowner at a scenic spot followed by a night game drive to look for nocturnal animals such as aardvarks, serval cats, caracals, bat-eared foxes, African wild cats, and other species. Enjoy a full day in Ol Pejeta with game drives and walking activities from camp. Stop for a Sundowner at a scenic viewpoint and later return to camp for dinner. A visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary is included, and Ol Pejeta offers a choice of additional excursions such as visits to the Endangered Species Boma (to see the World’s last two Northern White Rhino)  Enjoy an escorted walk in the Conservancy.  All the big cats have been seen in the Conservancy as well as elephants and a wide range of species including large numbers of giraffes, zebra, and antelopes. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 4-6 Porini Lion Camp

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for the scheduled flight* to the Masai Mara. You will be met at the airstrip by your safari guide to transfer to the nearby Porini Lion Camp to stay for 3 nights. All the big cats are here in the Conservancy, and this is home to many leopards.
* flight may route via Nairobi depending on passenger number. If routing via Nairobi, you will depart with a packed lunch from Ol Pejeta. Explore the Olare Motorogi Conservancy. A full day to explore the Conservancies, or take an optional game drive in the famous Masai Mara Reserve* with a picnic lunch in the park and then return to camp in the late afternoon. Head out on an evening game drive within Olare Motorogi Conservancy – stopping at a viewpoint for a sundowner. Continue on a night game drive looking for nocturnal animals.

Day 7-8 Porini Mara Camp

Drive through Olare Motorogi Conservancy, game-viewing as you go, and on to Ol Kinyei Conservancy, arriving at Porini Mara Camp. Afternoon game drive in the exclusive Ol Kinyei & Naboisho Conservancies. Here there is an excellent chance of sighting lions, cheetahs and leopards all of which reside within the conservancies. Sundowner and night game drive. Overnight Porini Mara Camp. Explore the Ol Kinyei Conservancy on the lookout for elephants, buffalo, giraffe, plains game and the big cats.

Day 9 Nairobi

After breakfast, we depart arriving back early/mid afternoon where you are dropped at the airport

How we rate our safaris

Namibia, Botswana and some other African destinations do not have a set star system that is familiar worldwide to many countries, however, as this is widely used, we have tried to replicate this format to give you an idea of the level of comfort during your safari. For example, a mobile camping tour in Namibia is given 1* and luxury accommodation increasing to 5*. Depending on your tour, there may be a bit of a mix of levels of comfort so please check if you are not sure.

1* or 1–2* Rated Safaris – Camping tours:

These are generally scheduled/small group or self–drive safaris (though a private–guided safari can also fall into this category if you wish to camp); the scheduled trips generally involve client participation where you may be expected to put up/take down your tent and assist with camp chores, dome tents and a ground mattress is supplied. For self–drive options this will often mean roof tents on the vehicle and all camping equipment. There may be the occasional night in simple accommodation but majority of nights are spent camping and most camp sites will have shared ablution facilities. If there is a good mix of both camping and accommodation, this may be rated at 1&2*. These are the most basic level of safaris offered and scheduled safari group sizes vary according to the trip and company – 1* tours are the most affordable option and geared for adventurous travellers who do not mind a bit of discomfort.

Accommodated Safaris

Standard/Mid–range safaris 2–3.5*

Standard accommodation style trips generally have no camping included (though on occasion with a specific activity such as a Delta or Serengeti excursion, or perhaps hiking, a couple of nights may be included). As a general rule this is not the case. With most small group/scheduled tours accommodation is generally 2/3* level – clean and affordable but generally without too many frills; rooms will have en–suite facilities, most will offer air con/fans in the rooms, swimming pools etc (not guaranteed), restaurant/bar facilities, though location can be a little further away from main place of interest this option offers excellent value for money for those seeking a bed each night! We try to indicate on each trip the level of comfort for the particular tour

Superior/Luxury Safaris 3.5–5*

A superior style of accommodation. Most lodges at this level will have air–conditioning or fans in the room though some accommodation establishments are technically “camps” as they may be partially build of canvas – these “camps” are permanent fixtures, generally built on a platform, and will have full and comfortable facilities – the occasional trip may have a more basic night or two involved depending on location to ensure clients can fully appreciate the region they are experiencing. Service is generally very good and most places (outside of towns/cities) will have just a few rooms/chalets. Tours in this bracket include very small group safaris (up to 8 clients), self–drive and private–guided options which are tailored to suit you. The luxury options offer a high standard of accommodation, facilities and service in the region with attention to detail – some “camps” /lodges will have private guides and vehicles, but all accommodation is the best available with personalized service and a quality or unique experience perhaps unavailable elsewhere or in a more moderate price bracket. Tours include fly–in safaris, self–drive and private–guided options.

Please note: this is a guideline only and each destination can vary – some areas in Southern Africa do not always have 5* accommodation (there are limited hotels outside of cities that have the same * grading accommodation) but will be best in the area, have limited volume of rooms and some of the best locations and experiences for clients that is outside of the normal “tourist/travel” route. This can include exclusive conservation regions and emphasis is place on clients having a unique experience rather than offering hairdresser type of facilities that may be found is hotels in cities in other countries. Please also remember that some of these locations can be remote so wifi may not always be available, nor a huge menu range.

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Tel: +264 61 309387
Email: info@chameleon-holidays.com

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday
08.00 – 17.00
Saturday
08.00 – 13.00
Sunday & Public Holidays
Closed

Address

7 Voigt St,  Windhoek