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Experience Kenya
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Experience Kenya

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Overview

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® While exploring diverse regions of Kenya, you actively participate in helping rhino, rescued elephants and local communities. A donation is also made to care for orphaned elephants at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary. On this itinerary, guests will visit the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, where they will be paired with an elephant keeper and given a behind the scenes tour of the sanctuary. Watch the elephants as they receive their bottles and play in the mud, all the while learning valuable skills, so that they might be re-introduced into the wild.

HOW TO BOOK: Use this itinerary as a starting point, see general pricing for the time of year you’d like to travel (below), then call our experts to tailor to your personal interests, length of time, special upgrades, etc.

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Locations Visited

Nairobi, Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy, Maasai Mara Game Reserve

Countries Visited

Kenya

Travel Style

African Safari, Adventure

Accommodations

8 nights included

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Itinerary

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Day 1

Arrive Nairobi

Jambo na Karibu! Welcome to Nairobi, or the “place of cool waters” in the Maasai language. On arrival you will be met by a Lion World Travel representative, and you will be transferred to Emakoko lodge.

The Emakoko is a family owned, boutique lodge uniquely positioned on the edge of the Nairobi National Park. Enjoy coffee by the pool overlooking the river, or the park sunsets with a cocktail in hand. The owners who live on-site are committed to the preservation and protection of the park and to the local communities that border it.

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    The Emakoko - Standard Room


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Enjoy a morning game drive followed by touring in the sprawling capital city of Nairobi.

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    The Emakoko - Standard Room


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After an early breakfast, transfer to Wilson Airport for your scheduled flight to the Samburu airstrip. On arrival you will be met and transferred by road to Sarara.

Please Note: Luggage restrictions on the Kenya light aircraft transfer flights is 15kg/33lbs in soft bags – including hand luggage. This applies to touring vehicles in some cases too.

Sarara is located in the vast Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy of northern Kenya, with views of the Matthews Mountain Range. The luxurious tents are spacious with high ceilings, electric lighting, en suite bathroom, adjacent outdoor shower and a private terrace overlooking the conservancy and mountain range.

The main area offers communal dining, and the swimming pool has a view of Mount Uarges, one of the seven sacred mountains to the Samburu.

Resident game include elephant, buffalo, leopard, bushbuck and a wide array of other life. Meet your ranger for an afternoon game drive exploring the conservancy’s landscape and varied wildlife. Be sure to watch for leopard, wild dog and reticulated giraffe.

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    Sarara Treehouses - Treehouse Tent


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Namunyak is home to the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary. On today’s visit you are paired with an elephant keeper and given a behind the scenes tour of the sanctuary. Watch the elephants as they receive their bottles and play in the mud, all the while learning valuable skills, so that they might be re-introduced into the wild. Cap off the day with a night game drive in search of nocturnal species.

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    Sarara Treehouses - Treehouse Tent


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Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives and take in some of the culture of the Samburu people. During the dry season (July to October) visit the unique singing wells to observe the warriors as they chant and collect water for their cattle. Co-existing with the wildlife, this semi-nomadic pastoralist tribe is an intrinsic part of this remote wilderness.

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    Sarara Treehouses - Treehouse Tent


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After breakfast, transfer to the Samburu airstrip and board your scheduled flight to the Maasai Mara. On arrival you will be met and transferred by road to Governor’s Il Moran Camp.

Please Note: Luggage restrictions on the Kenya light aircraft transfer flights is 15kg/33lbs in soft bags – including hand luggage. This applies to touring vehicles in some cases too.

On arrival at the camp airstrip, you will be met and transferred to the camp.

Governors' Il Moran Camp is located in a riverine forest along the banks of the Mara River, in the heart of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Each luxury canvas tent enjoys a private location from which to enjoy the beautiful setting.

The open-air bar, dining and lounge area are set along the riverfront. Dinner is served by candlelight on the open deck.

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    Governors' Il Moran Camp - Luxury Tent


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Each day in the Mara will be dramatically different. Lions, leopards, cheetahs, large numbers of elephants and other plains game, countless birds and smaller animals frequent the Mara’s grasslands.

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    Governors' Il Moran Camp - Luxury Tent


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Observe the Mara’s cycle of life slowly unfold. Drive along the banks of the Mara River and listen to vocal hippos as they emerge and then sink back below the waters’ surface.

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    Governors' Il Moran Camp - Luxury Tent


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Take in your last morning at camp before your transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Nairobi.

Please Note: Luggage restrictions on the Kenya light aircraft transfer flights is 15kg/33lbs in soft bags – including hand luggage. This applies to touring vehicles in some cases too.

You will be met on arrival at Nairobi Wilson Airport and taken for lunch at Talisman Restaurant and some last-minute shopping.

After lunch, you will be transferred to the Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport Hotel where a dayroom at is at your disposal until you transfer to Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international departure flight.

 

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Highlights

  • Explore the untamed beauty of the Mara and the pristine wilderness of the northern frontier
  • Enjoy a behind the scenes tour of Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, Kenya’s first commuity owned and managed elephant orphanage.
  • Be awed by the incredible views of the Matthews Range from your beautifully appointed treehouse

What's Included

  • 8 Breakfasts/8 Lunch/8 Dinners
  • Lion World Travel Representative meet and greet upon arrival
  • Accommodation as specified
  • Kenya domestic flights: Nairobi / Wilson / Samburu / Mara / Nairobi / Wilson
  • Transportation in a specially designed 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop up roof for maximum game viewing with an English-speaking driver/guide
  • Game drives as specified
  • Local wines, beers, and soft drinks while on safari
  • Nairobi morning game drive and tour of Nairobi
  • Private vehicle transfers in Nairobi
  • Lunch at Talisman in Nairobi on the last day
  • Dayroom at Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport Hotel
  • All park fees and government taxes
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Prices are per person in CAD Dollars, for land only, based on double occupancy accommodations. Based on a minimum of 2 passengers to operate. All departures are on request. Airfare is not included, but can be added to quote upon request.
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Terms & Conditions

Safari Notes:

  • Your Lion World Travel independent safari includes a “meet and greet” upon arrival. While on safari you will have local experts, rangers, drivers and/or trackers join you on your day tours, game drives and safari activities.
  • *​International Air Included Safaris: Please note that airfares are included on selected safaris only, as noted in the safari "inclusions". Pricing on these safaris includes airfares, fuel surcharges, Government taxes, departure fees, and September 11th Security fee.
  • ​Travel to Africa often requires an overnight flight. For safaris where international airfare is not included, please arrange flights to arrive before Day 1 of itinerary.

Terms & Conditions:

  • All safari prices are per person based on double occupancy.
  • Exclusive Vacation Packages (Small Group Safaris) are based on a minimum of four passengers to operate. 
  • All offers and inclusions are subject to availability and may change or be terminated without notice.
  • A Single Supplement cost applies for solo traveler bookings, contact us for rates.
  • Prices are in Canadian (CAD) dollars, unless otherwise specified. Prices are true and accurate at time of publishing, are valid for travel as specified, are valid for new bookings only and are available to Costco members residing in Canada.
  • Seasonal surcharges, availability, blackout dates and restrictions may apply.
  • Due to currency fluctuation, as well as government taxes, levies, fuel or industry increases beyond the control of Lion World Travel or Costco Travel, the price is subject to change.
  • Any unused portion(s) of inclusions are nontransferable, nonrefundable and not redeemable for cash.
  • Cancellation and change fees may apply.
  • Costco Travel disclaims liability for any inaccuracies or typographical errors.
  • Please note: The supplier for this product, Lion World Travel, is a Canadian-based company. 
  • Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption, and Medical Insurance is required – please note that insurance for this trip is a mandatory requirement from suppliers in Africa – proof of insurance must be provided before bookings are confirmed. It is your personal responsibility to ensure you have enough travel insurance coverage from the provider of your choice. Please let your Africa Specialist know if you would like information on this.

Visas

  • Canadian passport holders require visas for Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. E-Visas can be obtained prior to departure from the relevant Embassy or High Commission in Ottawa, or on arrival at the port of entry. Visas on arrival will not be issued for Kenya.

Passports

  • For visitors to South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Kenya, and Tanzania, passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the intended return date.
  • Passport must contain at least 2 blank visa pages (each) for South Africa and Zimbabwe and 3 blank visa pages (each) for Tanzania, Kenya, and Mozambique.

Vaccinations & Health Precautions

  • Malaria is prevalent in the countries included in this itinerary. It is recommended to consult a doctor or travel clinic prior to travel regarding the appropriate precautions to take.
  • Yellow fever vaccination is recommended prior to arrival in Tanzania and required if arriving within 6 days after leaving or transiting countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
  • Other vaccinations that might be considered before you travel include typhoid, hepatitis A and B, meningitis, and tetanus.
  • For information, visit your family physician or the Canadian Government Travel Health website at travel.gc.ca.
  • Covid protocols and entry requirements are also in place for visitors to Africa. Requirements vary between countries. Please speak to your Africa Specialist for information specific to your itinerary.

Traveling with children

  • If you are travelling to South Africa with a child/children under the age of 18 you must travel with an unabridged birth certificate, in English, even if both parents are traveling with the child(ren). Airlines will be forced to deny boarding if the required documentation is not produced.

For information on travel to Africa, including potential alerts and warnings, visit the official website for the Canadian Government at travel.gc.ca.

For full details, please refer to our Terms & Conditions page.