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The journey
Embark on a 7-day safari adventure across Kenya's iconic landscapes, from the elephants of Amboseli beneath Mount Kilimanjaro to the wildlife-rich plains of Masai Mara. Explore Lake Nakuru's rhino conservation area in the Great Rift Valley and enjoy a visit to a traditional Maasai village. With game drives across three of Kenya's most celebrated parks, this journey brings you close to the Big Five and other remarkable wildlife.
Embark on a 7-day safari adventure across Kenya's iconic landscapes, from the elephants of Amboseli beneath Mount Kilimanjaro to the wildlife-rich plains of Masai Mara.
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Where this trip takes you
Amboseli National Park beneath Mount Kilimanjaro, Lake Nakuru National Park in the Great Rift Valley, Masai Mara plains
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The fine print
We highly recommend that you have your own personal insurance.
What to Pack for Your Safari
Packing for your first safari can be a bit daunting. What do you bring? What don't you need? Below you'll find our recommended list of things to bring along with you when you're on safari.
While there is plenty of room in our safari vehicles for your larger suitcase, it's always handy to have a more manageable bag that you can keep with you in the vehicle.
Nights and mornings in East Africa can be cold, so it's always good to have something a little warmer to throw on until the sun warms the plains.
Much of your safari takes place within your safari vehicle, but you'll need a comfortable pair of shoes or hiking boots for walking to your lodges, snapping photos from the picnic spot, or if you've added any walking safaris to your itinerary. Even in the car, you'll want a pair of comfortable shoes that cover your skin to help protect against sunburn and insect bites.
Perfect for both sun protection and to ward off mosquitoes, a long-sleeve shirt and trousers are also a good option for a cold morning or evening.
Neutral colors are ideal. Hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen are also a great idea.
The sun in East Africa can be quite intense, so sunglasses are a good protective measure and have the added benefit of reducing glare while you are game-viewing.
Eyewear is recommended because, due to the dust, contact lenses can be uncomfortable during game drives.
Sun protection should be a priority while you're on safari. While your vehicle provides shade, having the top up for game-viewing means you'll be exposed to the elements.
A good hat is a great way to avoid nasty burns or heatstroke.
Another valuable precaution against the often-harsh equatorial sun, sunscreen and lip balm will protect you where your clothes don't.
It goes without saying that you're going to want a camera for your safari adventure. While in some cases your smartphone will be enough to snap a shot, a camera with a good zoom lens is the perfect companion.
Our safari vehicles come standard with a single pair of binoculars that you can share with your driver, but having your own pair is a good way to ensure you don't miss a second of the action. You don't need an expensive pair. Even a travel-sized pair of binoculars is sufficient for game-viewing.
You don't want to be midway through a day on safari and suddenly run out of battery for your camera. Classic Explorers vehicles come standard with in-car charging stations, but it's always a good idea to travel with an additional battery. Additional SD cards are also a good idea to ensure you don't need to stop to delete photos.
Many hotels have Wi-Fi. Kindly bring a travel adapter, and please note that Kenya uses plug type G, which has three rectangular pins in a triangular pattern. Kenya operates on a 240V supply voltage and 50Hz.
You'll rarely find yourself without something to see while on safari, but there is going to be some downtime. Whether it's the drive to or from the airport or just a lazy night at your lodge, having a good book (or a Kindle) on hand is a great way to pass the time.
Kenyan Visa (Electronic Travel Authorization - eTA)
We wish to advise that the visa application can only be completed online on the official government website and must be obtained prior to travel to Kenya.
Tourists and business visitors must get an eTA whether they are traveling to Kenya by air, sea, or land.
Passport - must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the trip's return date.
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Your 7 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.
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