Duration
10-Day
Aberdare National Park, Botswana
This safari is customized for you to experience Kenya's natural beauty, amazing landscapes and a wide variety of wildlife including all the Big Five. Getting close to these amazing creatures in their natural habitats is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Lastly, a few days in the "Spice Island of Zanzibar" for a much-deserved beach escape to enjoy uninterrupted sunshine, and indulge in barefoot luxury in the azure, crystal clear and warm waters of the Indian Ocean.
Plan snapshot
Duration
10-Day
Route
Nairobi to Zanzibar
Via Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau), Aberdare NP, Lake Nakuru NP
Country & park
Botswana / Aberdare National Park
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
6 years
Activities
game drives & beach time
Accommodation
Sweetwaters Serena Camp - Luxury tented camp inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau, Kenya) – All Meals Included
Meals
All Meals Included; Breakfast & Dinner Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
USD
Before booking
Quote flow
This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
The minimum age for this tour is 6 years.
Day 1
Luxury tented camp inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau, Kenya) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 2
Mid-range lodge inside Aberdare NP (Kenya) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3
Mid-range tented camp just outside Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4-5
Luxury tented camp inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6-9
Mid-range resort on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania) – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 10
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Depart Nairobi for OL Pejeta Private Wildlife Conservancy arriving for lunch at Serena Sweetwater's Camp. After lunch proceed for the afternoon game drive in OL Pejeta Conservancy that will include a visit to chimpanzee and rhino sanctuaries. OL Pejeta Conservancy is situated between the foothills of Mount Kenya and the Aberdares Mountains. It's one the wildlife protected areas that is home to several endangered wildlife species. Apart from from the Big Five, more than a thousand different mammals and bird species roam freely this conservancy. Your overnight stay will be at Serena Sweetwater's Camp. Luxury tented camp inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau, Kenya) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Early morning game drive in OL Pejeta Private Wildlife Conservancy to view more and more wildlife species to be found in this magnificent conservancy and enjoy spectacular views of the legendary Mount Kenya. After breakfast drive to Aberdare Country Club arriving for for lunch. Thereafter you will be transferred to the Ark Forest Lodge for overnight wildlife viewing. Mid-range lodge located inside Aberdare NP (Kenya) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Depart for Lake Nakuru National Park arriving for lunch at Egret Savannah. Later enjoy whole afternoon game drive in this world-famous wildlife sanctuary which is home to huge numbers of animals including waterbucks, warthogs, impalas, buffalo, Rothschild giraffes, elands, endangered black rhinos, white rhinos, and occasionally leopards. Overnight at Egret Savannah Camp. Mid-range tented camp located just outside Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Leaving the Great Rift Valley behind, head off to Masai Mara Game Reserve, a world-famous safari destination and Kenya’s premier game reserve arriving for lunch at Tipilikwani Camp which is beautifully is set in an area rich in wildlife. After a warm welcome embark on a game drive with your driver-guide in Masai Mara, the ancestral home of the Maasai people. Overnight stay at Tipilikwani Camp. Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Today enjoy game drives in the Mara that will include a visit to the Mara River where thousands of wildebeest and zebra are attacked by crocodiles as they attempt to cross this mighty river during the annual migration between Tanzania and Kenya. The annual migration sees over a million wild animals moving from Serengeti National Park in Northern Tanzania to Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. Your overnight stay will be at Tipilikwani Camp. Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
After breakfast drive back to Nairobi arriving on time for your scheduled departure to the Spice Island of Zanzibar departing from Wilson Airport at 1400hrs. Upon arrival at Zanzibar International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your beach resort. Overnight at Shooting Star Lodge. Mid-range resort on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Spend the whole day on the beach in Zanzibar and enjoy optional beach activities such as scuba diving, snorkelling and fishing. All the staff in this lovely resort are always happy to offer individual and personalized attention to every guest. So if you're looking for the most perfect hideout for your dream vacation, the Shooting Star is the place to be. Mid-range resort on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8
Spend the whole day in Zanzibar enjoying endless views of the Indian Ocean on a white powder sandy beach. Take long leisurely walks on the endless beach or enjoy an ice-cold cocktail under the shade of a palm tree. Overnight stay at Shooting Star Lodge. Mid-range resort on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 9
Today relax on the beach and enjoy spectacular views of the Indian Ocean. Shooting Star sits on one of the most beautiful white sandy beaches of Zanzibar facing the ocean directly and is protected by a coral reef about a kilometre away. Overnight at Shooting Star Resort. Mid-range resort on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 10
Today later in the afternoon you will be transferred to Zanzibar Airport for your scheduled flight to Nairobi ETD 1600hrs. Upon arriving at Wilson Airport you will be met and transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All flights during the tour
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Offered by
Africa Safari Classics is a well-established and specialized provider of African Wildlife Safaris and Beach Holidays. We are a strong medium-sized Destination Management Company with solid reputation, meeting and fulfilling your safari holiday dreams with a difference. No one knows Africa better than us and our very passionate & knowledgeable Tour Consultants and Safari Guides will go extra mile to ensure that your safari holiday is full of adventure, very relaxing and creates lifetime memories.
Office In
Kenya
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2008)
Member Of
ATTA, ASTA, NTA & FTA
Tour Types
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Botswana, Kenya, Mauritius, Rwanda, Seychelles, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Our safari in Kenya was the trip of a lifetime! Our guide, Tony, was incredible - he went above and beyond to make sure we saw the Big Five multiple times along with many other animals and birds. He was also an excellent driver and extremely knowledgeable about the parks. We did the 5 day safari with Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara. We highly recommend staying at The Ark Lodge right next to the watering hole and splurging on the optional hot air balloon safari - those were our two favorite experiences. Africa Safari Classics was very responsive through the planning process too even when we needed to move the trip multiple times for COVID. We also upgraded to the Land Cruiser vehicle which was comfortable on the bumpy roads and easy to see everything from when standing on game drives. Our only thing we would change - we stopped at a lot of tourist trap "gift shops" where there was a lot of pressure to buy crafts at lofty prices. Other stops to use the bathrooms would have been ideal.
Patrick · United States
We recently completed a 10 day safari adventure with Africa Safari Classics. It was one of the best travel experiences I have ever enjoyed. Maurice was extremely responsive and promptly and thoroughly answered all of my questions and e-mails. He reviewed options with me, and assured he booked us in the accommodations we desired. Maurice coordinated our pick up at the airport, and all of our guides and transfers for the entire trip. Peter and Levi were awesome as our guides, and our tent rooms at Satao Elerai and Mahali Mzuri were incredible. We felt safe and well cared for the entire trip. I would highly recommend Maurice and his staff for your safari planning, he provided the trip of a lifetime.
Tony C · United States
Unforgettable trip! Far exceeded my expectations! So glad I chose Africa Safari Classics to plan our trip. My mom has had a safari on her bucklist forever and we finally decided to go despite the current uncertainties with the pandemic. Glad we did. Went the last part of December 2021. My 72 year old mom, my college age son and 2 daughters in high school. Great trip for everyone in our eclectic group. Went into the trip thinking we would see a lot of animals but not everything. I was hoping for a cheetah or a leopard. We saw EVERYTHING! Saw all the big 5, cheetahs, hippos, etc! Not only that we saw it all very close. Saw lionesses with their cubs eating a zebra, a leopard with its kill in a tree, and so much more! I was worried that my camera would not be powerful enought to get the photos I wanted. So it was so awesome to see everything so close! The pictures my kids got on their phones were amazing because our drivers got us right up to the animals. Highlights included: Seeing all the animals so close! Night game drive. Hot air balloon ride during sunrise over the Mara. Also recommend going to different parks/conservancies. Loved Amboseli, Mara, and Eagle View (Naboisho Conservancy). Glad we didn't spend the whole time at only one national park. Our guides were wonderful! Tony was our guide for the majority of the trip. He has been a guide for 15+ years and was great! My mom said she appreciated his patience answering all her questions and we never felt rushed. Maurice did a great job planning it all out for us. I just emailed him with my list of what we wanted to see and do and I let him plan it since he knew what would be best for that time of year. Can't say enough about how much I would recommend going with Africa Safari Classics.
Marie · United States
Incredible 10-day safari at Maasai Mara This was our third trip with Africa Safari Classics, and as usual everything was excellent. Maurice helped us plan the trip on quite short notice, and his recommendations were just perfect. All the camps had incredible accommodation and service, lovely and kind staff and very well located for game drives. Maurice was on top of everything, calling us on texting to ensure things were running smoothly as per plan. He even took the time to come to meet at the hotel before departing to the reserve. And this was on a Sunday! I can’t recommend Africa Safari Classics enough. They have the knowledge, the experience and always strive for the best quality. And at affordable prices. Special mentioned to our guide and driver, Peter. He was the best! Not only does he have an incredible knowledge of the wildlife but also, he is the most patience, respectful and understanding guide you can wish for. He was always willing to give us more time with the animals, share his knowledge, accommodate the day based on our preferences. Honestly, this trip would have not been so good without him! 5 stars also for Peter!
Ignacio · United Kingdom
Practical answers
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 6 years and older.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Sweetwaters Serena Camp - Luxury tented camp inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau, Kenya) – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators () Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Operator policy
This tour is offered by Africa Safari Classics , not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Africa Safari Classics .
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