Kenya Classic, Sentrim Lodges - Private Tour

Kenya Classic, Sentrim Lodges - Private Tour

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Kenya Classic, Sentrim Lodges - Private Tour

7 Days Starting and ending in Nairobi, Kenya

Visiting: Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Elementaita, Amboseli National Park, Amboseli

Tour operator:

ARP Travel Group

Tour code:

62113

Group Type:

Private

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

VERY_EASY

Age range:

7-

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

Trip Styles:

Safari Tours

Activities:

4WD

From: $3049

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Kenya's iconic landscapes with the "Kenya Classic, Sentrim Lodges - Private Tour." This safari adventure takes you to the heart of Africa's wildlife havens, starting with the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve, where you can witness the awe-inspiring multi-species migration and spot the Big Five in their natural habitat. Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, renowned for its vibrant birdlife and stunning scenery, before heading to Amboseli National Park, set against the majestic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy game drives, bird watching, and cultural encounters, all while staying in comfortable lodges that offer modern amenities and breathtaking views. With expert local guides and private transport, this tour promises an intimate and immersive experience of Kenya's natural wonders.

Highlights

  • Maasai Mara National Reserve: Experience one of Africa’s greatest wildlife reserves and witness the world’s largest multi-species migration.

  • Spot the Big Five and other wildlife across the vast plains of the Maasai Mara.

  • Lake Nakuru National Park: Explore the beautiful park on the floor of the Great Rift Valley, ideal for bird watching and game drives.

  • Amboseli National Park: Enjoy stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro and spot wildlife such as wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, and cheetahs.

  • Experience the diverse habitats and ecological diversity from Lake Nakuru to the surrounding escarpment and ridges.

  • Take a boat ride on Lake Naivasha to discover the habitat of hundreds of bird species and hippos.

  • Visit a Maasai village and learn about the local culture and traditions.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival Nairobi

Location: Nairobi

Accommodation Name: Hilton Garden Inn Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast


After landing at Nairobi International Airport, make your way to the arrivals hall where a representative will meet and transfer you to the hotel. Please note that check-in is from 02:00 pm, clients arriving in the middle of the night must book a pre-night, as waiting in the lobby is not permitted. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure, perhaps taking advantage of the comfortable facilities, featuring beautifully landscaped gardens and large pool. You may also pay a visit to Nairobi’s city centre, and return for dinner at the hotel’s restaurant (own expense).  


Overnight in Nairobi.



Day 2 : Nairobi – Maasai Mara National Reserve (280Kms – 5 Hrs)

Location: Maasai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation Name: Sentrim Mara Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Leaving Nairobi early morning, travel towards Kenya’s fertile highlands and head down the Rift Escarpment on a road built by Italian prisoners during World War II. Keep an eye out for the charming chapel at the foot of the escarpment. Pass the futuristic Longonot earth satellite station as you head across the valley to Narok, and then travel through beautiful fields of wheat and barley. Reach the Maasai Mara and Sentrim Mara Camp in time for lunch and perhaps a siesta. Afterwards, it’s time for the first game drive of the tour in the afternoon. Sentrim Mara Camp, located only three kilometres from the Sekenani gate, makes the perfect base for an authentic safari experience. The rustic-style tents are spread out in serene surroundings amongst acacia trees and have modern en-suite bathrooms, hot showers, and an elevated private balcony for spectacular views of the sunsets and the hills filled wildlife. The pool too offers wonderful views. All this ensures a blissfully comfortable stay, in the late evening, dinner will be served at the lodge. 


Overnight in Maasai Mara.


Day 3 : Maasai Mara National Reserve (5-6 Hrs On Game Drives)

Location: Maasai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation Name: Sentrim Mara Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Enjoy an early breakfast before departing on a morning game drive. The Maasai Mara National Reserve is home to millions of wild animals, including the fabled Big Five – lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes and black rhinos. There are also antelopes, gazelles, wildebeest, and many other wonderful creatures. Return to the lodge for lunch and a break before setting off for an afternoon game drive and a visit to a Maasai village. Return to the lodge as the sun sets, where you’ll end the day with dinner.


Overnight in Maasai Mara.



Day 4 : Maasai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park – Lake Elementaita (210Kms – 4 Hrs)

Location: Lake Elementaita

Accommodation Name: Sentrim Elementaita Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Bid farewell to the Maasai Mara after breakfast and travel across the ‘breadbasket’ of Kenya. Wheat and barley plantations dominate the landscape as you head north to Narok, the district headquarters of this part of Maasailand. Cross the vast plains on the floor of the Great Rift Valley, keeping an eye out for herds of giraffes and gazelles as you head up the Mau Escarpment. Arrive at your lodge at Lake Elementaita around midday. After lunch, depart for an afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, whose waters are often coloured a shimmering pink from the thousands of flamingos that line its shores. Both black and white rhinos are also carefully protected and given a new lease of life in this fully fenced 188 square-kilometre park. The Rothschild’s giraffe is another rarity and the park has its fair share of buffaloes, leopards, zebras, elands, waterbucks, and lions. Sentrim Elementaita Lodge is located on the shores of flamingo and pelican-fringed Lake Elementaita. The lodge overlooks this beautiful lake and its surrounding national park – a paradise for bird-watchers and wildlife lovers alike. Head back to the lodge as the sun sets, before ending the day with dinner.


Overnight at Lake Elementaita.



Day 5 : Lake Elementaita – Amboseli National Park (345Kms – 5 Hrs)

Location: Amboseli National Park

Accommodation Name: Sentrim Amboseli Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Rise early for breakfast before continuing the adventure with a drive south to Lake Naivasha for a one-hour boat ride to discover the spectacular habitat of hundreds of bird species and hippos. The lake is located at one of the highest elevations in the Rift Valley, which is left behind as the tour proceeds towards Nairobi for an early lunch (or a picnic lunch depending on the road conditions). Head south to Amboseli National Park, arriving at Sentrim Amboseli Camp by late afternoon. The lodge lies on the border of the national park, with amazing views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, and is considered one of the best spots for viewing elephants at close range. Sentrim Amboseli Camp provides a great base from which to explore the park and take some great photos of this stunning snow-capped mountain. Each protected tent has its own private veranda, perfect for relaxing, sunbathing, and taking in the views. There is also a superb pool area framed by Kilimanjaro, a restaurant, and a bar. In the evening, wrap the day up with dinner at the lodge.


Overnight at Amboseli.



Day 6 : Amboseli National Park (5-6 Hrs On Game Drives)

Location: Amboseli National Park

Accommodation Name: Sentrim Amboseli Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Wake up to breakfast and prepare for a morning and afternoon spent on game drives in Amboseli. Most of the park consists of a partially dry lake bed of evaporated salts and fragile grassland with patches of acacia woodland. You can see most types of game in the park, including rhinos, giraffes, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Birdlife is prolific, too, especially around the swamp areas. This entire experience is carried out under the shadow of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, which rises some 5,000 metres above the national park. There is a warm picnic lunch at the park with the return to the lodge in the afternoon. Unwind on arrival or perhaps even take a quick dip in the pool before dinner.


Overnight at Amboseli.



Day 7 : Amboseli – Depart Nairobi (215Kms – 3.5 Hrs)

Location: Amboseli

Meals Included: Breakfast


After an early breakfast, catch the last views of magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro before heading northwards to Nairobi, crossing the seemingly never-ending Athi Plains. Arrive in the bustling capital or the airport by 01:30 pm, for drop off and ongoing travel arrangements. Recommended departure flights departing from 04:00 pm.


What's Included

  • Tour Guide

    Operated with English-speaking local driver-guide throughout the tour. French, German, Italian or Spanish driver-guide subject to availability.

  • Accommodation

    6 nights' accommodation in standard hotel categories such as Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, Sentrim Mara Camp, Sentrim Elementaita Lodge, and Sentrim Amboseli Camp or similar.

  • Meals

    6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 5 dinners are included.

  • Transport

    Arrival and departure private transfer in an air-conditioned car from/to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. 4x4 vehicle with a pop-up roof and guaranteed window seat during game drives.

  • Entrance Fees & Activities

    All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary, including game drives at Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha boat ride, and Amboseli National Park.

  • Other

    Meet & Greet, all park and government fees, and 1 bottle of mineral water (500ml) per person per day on game drives.

What's Not Included

  • Visas

    Visas are not included in the tour package.

  • Flights

    Domestic and international flights are not included.

  • Drinks

    Drinks during meals are not included unless specified otherwise.

  • Additional Visits

    Any visit not mentioned in the program is not included.

  • Porterage and Gratuities

    Porterage and gratuities are not included.

  • Personal Expenditures

    Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program are not included.

  • Camera/Video Fees

    Any camera/video camera fee (if any) is not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

    , is not included.

Requirements

Passengers should bring only soft-sided bags on safari. Passengers arriving to Kenya may be asked to present a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate. Travellers’ cheques are generally not accepted in east Africa. US banknotes cannot be older than 2004 and must have the latest security markings (large portrait of the president). Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

Please Note

  • Day 1, the check-in at the hotel is from 02:00 pm, clients arriving in the middle of the night must book a pre-night, as waiting in the lobby is not permitted
  • Day 7, the drop-off at Panari or Ole Sereni Hotel in Nairobi or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 01:30 pm approx. Flights to be booked 04:00 pm onwards
  • Due to limited luggage space in vehicles, suitcases are unsuitable for scheduled road safaris. We recommend luggage packed in inexpensive barrel/sausage bags or soft-sided bags not exceeding 15kg and 65x46 cm. Excess luggage can be handed over to the representative at the time of briefing. It will be handed over to you on your return from the safari. Additional costs may apply to pick up drop off luggage at specific points
  • No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed  
  • We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons
  • Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
  • This tour is a combination of regular tours and shared arrangements, clients may be required to change vehicles
  • Park fees may change without prior notice. This is beyond our control and any increase levied will have to be covered by the client

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1 Nairobi:

  • Standard Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn Hotel or similar 3.5 *

Day 2-3 Maasai Mara:

  • Standard Hotel Category = Sentrim Mara Camp or similar 3.5*

Day 4 Elementaita:

  • Standard Hotel Category = Sentrim Elementaita Lodge or similar 3.5*

Day 5-6 Amboseli:

  • Standard Hotel Category = Sentrim Amboseli Camp or similar 3.5*


Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1 Nairobi:

  • Standard Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn Hotel or similar 3.5 *

Day 2-3 Maasai Mara:

  • Standard Hotel Category = Sentrim Mara Camp or similar 3.5*

Day 4 Elementaita:

  • Standard Hotel Category = Sentrim Elementaita Lodge or similar 3.5*

Day 5-6 Amboseli:

  • Standard Hotel Category = Sentrim Amboseli Camp or similar 3.5*


Mode of Transport

Travel in style with private transfers from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and throughout the tour in a 4x4 vehicle with a pop-up roof, ensuring a guaranteed window seat for game drives, accommodating a maximum of 7 persons per vehicle.

Accommodation

Enjoy 6 nights of comfortable accommodation in 3.5-star standard hotels and camps, including Hilton Garden Inn Hotel in Nairobi, Sentrim Mara Camp in Maasai Mara, Sentrim Elementaita Lodge, and Sentrim Amboseli Camp, each offering modern amenities and stunning views.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour provides 6 nights of accommodation in standard hotel categories, including Hilton Garden Inn Hotel in Nairobi, Sentrim Mara Camp in Maasai Mara, Sentrim Elementaita Lodge in Elementaita, and Sentrim Amboseli Camp in Amboseli, all rated at 3.5 stars or similar.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, the tour includes 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 5 dinners.

  • What kind of transportation is used during the tour?

    Transportation includes private transfers in an air-conditioned car from/to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and a 4x4 vehicle with a pop-up roof and guaranteed window seat during game drives, with a maximum of 7 persons per vehicle on a private basis.

  • What activities are included in the tour itinerary?

    The tour includes several game drives: 1 at Maasai Mara National Reserve on Day 2, 2 at Maasai Mara National Reserve on Day 3, 1 at Lake Nakuru National Park on Day 4, a Lake Naivasha boat ride on Day 5, and 2 game drives at Amboseli National Park on Day 6.

  • Is there a guide provided during the tour?

    Yes, the tour is operated with an English-speaking local driver-guide throughout. French, German, Italian, or Spanish driver-guides are available subject to availability, but airport transfers will be operated with English-speaking drivers.

  • What wildlife can be expected to be seen during the tour?

    During the tour, you can expect to see a variety of wildlife including lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, black rhinos, antelopes, gazelles, wildebeest, giraffes, zebras, elands, waterbucks, and many bird species, especially around the swamp areas in Amboseli.

  • What does the price include?

    What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.

  • Is there any option for solo traveller?

    Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.

  • Do you offer any travel insurance?

    We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure. 

  • When are there specific hotel names confirmed?

    Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client´s arrival

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.

  • Are flights included in the tour?

    No, they are not included

  • Are Visa fees included in the price?

    No, visa fees are not included

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    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of arp travel group charges.

    At 24 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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