Travel Type
Guided Tours
Duration
7 Days/6 Nights
Country
Kenya
Exotik Experiences by Intrepid Travel
Since 1989, Intrepid Travel has been redefining the way we explore the world, creating meaningful, positive change through unforgettable small group journeys. From active adventures to comfort and premium experiences, there’s a style (and budget) for every type of traveler. Imagine immersive travel in over 100 countries, intimate groups of 12–14 participants and the insight of a passionate English-speaking local leader bringing each destination to life. Authentic. Responsible. Unforgettable. Now available via Exotik Journeys!
Tour Specifications
– Group size: 1 to 12
– Minimum age: 15 years old
– Style: Premium (Our best accommodation, exclusive inclusions and our most experienced leaders)
– Theme: Wildlife
– Physical rating: 2/5 (Some easy physical activities included in your trip. No physical preparation is required to make the most of the journey)
Inclusions
– 6-night accommodation in double occupancy (1 night in hotel, 2 nights in lodge and 3 nights in permanent tented camp)
– 17 meals: 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners
– English-speaking guide
– Transportation in private 4WD Safari Landcruisers Vehicle
– Arrival airport transfer
– Visits as per itinerary
– Tipping for accommodation, activities and transport
– 24/7 on-ground support
Exclusions
International flights and airport taxes – Visa if required – Beverages – Optional excursions – Travel insurance – All other items not mentioned in the Inclusions.
Additional Information
Please note that you can book thousands of experiences from Intrepid Travel itineraries via Exotik Journeys. There are different travel styles (basix, original, comfort, premium) as well as varying levels of physical activity (from 1 to 5), suitable for every type of traveler. Please ask your travel agent to contact Exotik Journeys for more information or to make a reservation.
1
DAY 1 NAIROBI
Jambo! Welcome to Kenya. When you arrive, you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Nairobi, where you’ll meet your local leader and fellow travelers for a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight*. If you arrive early, maybe browse the artistic and cultural displays at the Nairobi Gallery or lounge by the pool at your home for the night, a central hotel complete with bold pan-African art and a sauna and steam room. After your welcome meeting, you’ll head out for dinner with your group. Sharing food is a big part of the culture here and a great way to get to know your new travel companions, maybe try samosas, fried plantains and tilapia.
*It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late, please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.
Meals : Dinner
Accommodation : Nairobi for 1 night
Optional Excursions : Nairobi - City Experience Urban Adventure ($)
2
DAY 2 NAIROBI - LAKE NAIVASHA - LAKE NAKURU
Today, you’ll travel to the Great Rift Valley of East Africa. Along the way, you’ll stop in Elsamere, the former home of writer Joy Adamson, whose 1960 book helped bring wildlife conservation into the mainstream. The house is a veritable museum dedicated to the works of Joy and George Adamson, with many photos of Elsa (the lioness that started it all). Then, embark on a boat trip on Lake Naivasha, the highest lake in the Great Rift Valley and home to many hippopotamuses. Later, sit down to a high tea lunch on the very grounds Joy cherished for so many years, with the lake as a serene backdrop. After lunch, continue to your Lake Nakuru lodge, arriving in the early evening. From your lodge, take in the magnificent views of Lake Nakuru and the surrounding national park, alive with the call of birds and rich in wildlife. What better way to take it all in than from your lodge’s infinity pool?
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Lake Nakuru for 2 nights
3
DAY 3 LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
This morning you’ll visit Lake Nakuru National Park, situated in the heart of the Great Rift Valley. As you explore, look for some of the many birds and wildlife who call this national park home: including waterbuck, redbuck, gazelles and leopards! After a morning spent learning about this diverse landscape with your knowledgeable local leader, you’ll return to your lodge for lunch, before heading out for a game drive this afternoon. Keep your eyes peeled for one of Africa’s most endangered creatures, the elusive black rhinoceros.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
4
DAY 4 LAKE NAKURU - MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Travel to the Maasai Mara this morning, one of the most active and beautiful game reserves in Africa. Today is a bit of a long travel day (approximately 7 hours), so it’s a good idea to get stuck into a book or favourite podcast. Along the way you’ll cross the Great Rift Valley and pass by the remote region of Loita Hills, home of the Maasai people. This is one of the few places where they still practice their traditional way of life with little influence from the western world. Stop at Tepesua Village where you’ll be welcomed by Maasai Warriors through traditional song and dance. When you arrive, you’ll meet your Maasai hosts and take a walk to the community village. The village offers support, safety and economic growth through the Tepesua Widows Income Project, where widowed women sew eco-friendly handicrafts to sell to visitors and locals. Learn about village life and be shown around a traditional Maasai home and cattle enclosure. Later, move on to Zebra River Camp, your Feature Stay accommodation for the next three nights. Here, you can watch the sunset and share stories over the bonfire (maybe with a cocktail) before retiring to your room.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Maasai Mara for 3 nights
5
DAY 5 MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Explore more of the park by 4WD today with game drives from morning to the afternoon. You’ll drive to the further part of the Maasai Mara National Reserve to look for wildlife, including wildebeest, zebra and gazelles. Elephants, giraffes and elands are also commonly sighted, along with plenty of bird life. The area is known for its green plains and riverine woodlands. As the sun starts to set, stop and take a moment to soak it all in with a drink in hand, there are few better ways to wrap up a day of wildlife spotting in one of the world’s most captivating places! As dusk falls, a variety of animals might be visible in the vicinity of your camp also.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
6
DAY 6 MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
This morning, maybe take an optional balloon ride over Maasai Mara at sunrise. If you’ve pre-booked this activity, you’ll be picked up before dawn and driven to the launch site for a safety briefing from your pilot. You’ll then glide through the skies, sometimes at tree heights, for some amazing photos opportunities. After landing, you’ll sit down to a bush breakfast before meeting up with the rest of your group. Today you’ll venture into the Maasai Mara National Reserve with expert local driver guides for a day-long 4WD safari. Explore this diverse environment and look for roaming wildlife like lions and cheetahs along the way.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Excursions :
Maasai Mara National Reserve - Balloon Safari ($)
Maasai Mara - Half Day 4WD Safari ($)
Maasai Mara National Reserve - Guided Walking Safari ($)
7
DAY 7 MAASAI MARA - NAIROBI
Say goodbye to the Maasai Mara as you travel back to Nairobi today. When you arrive this afternoon, your adventure will come to an end. If you would like to extend your stay in Nairobi, just speak to your travel agent ahead of time. Please do not book any international flights departing from Nairobi International Airport before 8 pm this evening to allow for any unexpected delays. To reduce your travel time back to Nairobi, consider a morning flight from Maasai Mara to Nairobi (additional cost). This gives you the chance to catch a late afternoon international flight out of Nairobi. Please note that the flight from Maasai Mara arrives at Wilson Airport (Nairobi). International flights leave from Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). If you’d like to stay longer in Nairobi, you may require a transfer from Wilson Airport back to our Nairobi hotel. We are able to book the flight and also the transfer to our Nairobi hotel (additional costs involved).
Meals : Breakfast
HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR
Nairobi
The Social House 5*
Lake Nakuru
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge 5*
Maasai Mara
Zebra River Camp (Feature Stay) 4*
| Rates in CA$, per person, starting from | Land Package |
| Fixed departures 2026 (saturdays) | Double occupancy |
| June 13 | 6690 |
| June 20 | 6895 |
| July 4, 11 | 8760 |
| July 18 | 9460 |
| August 22 | 8395 |
| August 29 | 8185 |
| September 5 | 8095 |
| Otober 17 | 7795 |
| Fixed departures 2027 (saturdays) | Double occupancy |
| January 2, February 6, May 8, June 5, 12 | 7780 |
| July 3, 10 | 9260 |
| Supplements | |
| Single occupancy or solo traveler | On request |
| Optional excursions | On request |
Special notes
Please note that you can book thousands of experiences from Intrepid Travel itineraries via Exotik Journeys. There are different travel styles (basix, original, comfort, premium) as well as varying levels of physical activity (from 1 to 5), suitable for every type of traveler. Please ask your travel agent to contact Exotik Journeys for more information or to make a reservation.
**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.
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