Big Game Safari 8D/7N (Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Aberdare & Amboseli)

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Spend 8 days in Kenya’s wilderness and view unique African species on game drives in Amboseli National Park, Aberdare or Mt Kenya National Park, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara Game Reserve.
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Masai Mara’s sweeping plains Experience the ultimate in game viewing Marvel at Lake Nakuru’s thousands of flamingos

What's this trip about?

    Spend 8 days in Kenya’s wilderness and view unique African species on game drives in Amboseli National Park, Aberdare or Mt Kenya National Park, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara Game Reserve.

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeGroup - max of 99 people
Age range3 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityNairobi
End CityNairobi

Destinations

Attractions

  • Nairobi

Activities

  • Game Drive
  • Nature

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 3

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 99

Trip includes

    • Nairobi Accommodation Pick-Up/Drop-Off
    • Government taxes
    • -2N Amboseli
    • Sleeping bags, mosquito nets or mats
    • English-speaking safari driver/ guide
    • National park entrance fees
    • 1 liter of water per day
    • Camping or lodge accommodation
    • - 1N Aberdare
    • 7B / 8L / 7D
    • Driver/guide allowance
    • - 3N Masai Mara
    • - 1N Lake Nakuru

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Nairobi, Kenya

Transfer from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park and game drive (L/D) Pick up from your hotel in Nairobi at 0830hrs, This morning drive past the scenic Athi Plains and into the bushy country of Amboseli National Park Arriving in time at your camp / Lodge for lunch and...

Day 2: Amboseli, Kenya

Amboseli National Park game drives and optional visit to Maasai village (B/L/D) This morning you will go on an early wildlife viewing drive in the park and return back to the lodge/camp for full breakfast Rest of the morning spends at leisure to swim or take a nature...

Day 3: Aberdare, Kenya

Travel to Mt Kenya National Park/Aberdare National Park (B/L/D) After breakfast, drive to Aberdare National Park/ Mt Kenya National Park through lush coffee and tea plantations to reach the small town of Nyeri for lunch before leaving for Tree hotel of your choice, (...

Day 4: Lake Nakuru, Kenya

Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park and afternoon game drive (B/L/D) You will depart after an early breakfast by road for the Ornithological paradise Lake Nakuru National Park which supports a wide ecological diversity of flamingos and other water birds – over 450 b...

Day 5: Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara, Kenya

Drive from Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara Game Reserve and game drive (B/L/D) After breakfast proceed for a morning game/bird drive around the lake shores as you leave the park for Maasai Mara National Reserve - an extension of Tanzania's Serengeti National P...

Day 6: Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara, Kenya

Discover the Masai Mara Game Reserve (B/L/D) Full day drives for the day to absorb the beauty and splendor of the Mara In this country of breathtaking vistas, view its vast assemblages of plains game together with their associated predators Mara has the largest popu...

Day 7: Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara, Kenya

Discover the Masai Mara Game Reserve (B/L/D) Full day drives, with an option of an early morning game drive and a late afternoon game drive, all meals and overnight at the lodge / camp. Overnight at mara sopa lodge, Jambo lodge or similar Camping option mara springs camp, lenchada, manyatta camp, mwangaza camp, or similar

Day 8: Nairobi, Kenya

Masai Mara Game Reserve game drive and transfer to Nairobi (B/L) Go on a morning game drive to savour the beauty of the park one last time, and then return to your lodge/camp for breakfast Later, depart for Nairobi arriving there in the afternoon.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,065
Price per day$258
Last Updated: 12/14/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Cancellation policy

The cancellation policies of this trip when booked through Travelstride are determined by the stated policies of Bamba, the tour operator.

Any cancellation by a Client must be made in writing and be acknowledged by Travelstride in writing. The date on which the request to cancel is received by Travelstride will determine the cancellation fees applicable.

Cancellation for Bamba.

The cancellation fees are expressed hereafter as a percentage of the total tour price, excluding insurance. Cancellation fees for all Bamba products may vary without prior notice.

General cancelations by trip category (for Machu Picchu tours/treks see separate section below)

Cancellation by Client – Travel Passes:

  • Cancellation before requesting any transfer/activity - Full Refund
  • Cancellation after requesting any transfer/activity - No Refund

Cancellation by Client – Day Trips (except Machu Picchu)

  • 7+ days prior to trip departure - Full Refund
  • Between 3 and 6 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 2 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

Cancellation by Client – Independent, Self-Guided Trips & Tailor-Made Trips*:

  • 60+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 30% of total booking price
  • Between 30 and 59 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 29 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

*Except Welcome Packages, Voluntour Trips, Air-Expeditions

Cancellation by Client – Welcome Packages, Private Tours & General Adventure Trips**:

  • 90+ days prior to trip departure - Full Refund
  • Between 30 and 89 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 29 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

**Except Galapagos Trips, Brazil Carnival Tours, Machu Picchu Tours/Treks

Cancellation by Client – bamba Authentic Adventures:

  • 60+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 20% of total booking price
  • Between 30 and 59 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 29 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

Cancellation by Client – Galapagos Trips & Voluntour Trips:

  • 30+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 29 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

Cancellation by Client – Air-Expeditions:

  • 365+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 90 and 364 days prior to trip departure - Charged 70% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 89 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

Cancellation by Client – Brazil Carnival Tours:

  • 120+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 25% of total booking price
  • Between 61 and 119 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 60 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

Specific Cancellations & Changes For Machy Picchu Tours/Treks
Inca Trail Treks to Machu Picchu

Cancellation by Client

  • 30+ days prior to trek departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 29 days prior to trek departure - No Refund

Date Change (subject to availability of permits)

  • 30+ days prior to trek departure - Charged $180 USD
  • Between 7 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged $200 USD
  • Between 0 and 6 days - Date changes cannot be made

Switch to Another Machu Picchu Trek

  • 30+ days prior to trek departure - Charged or compensated price difference PLUS a fee of $180 USD
  • Between 7 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged or compensated price difference PLUS a fee of $200 USD
  • Between 0 and 6 days prior to trek departure - No switch possible (20% discount on booking another trek)

Other Treks to Machu Picchu (Salkantay, Lares, Inca Jungle, Inca Quarry, Sacred Valley, Choquequirao)

Cancellation by Client

  • 30+ days prior to trek departure - Full Refund
  • Between 7 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 6 days prior to trek departure - No Refund

Date Change

  • 30+ days prior to trek departure - No Fees
  • Between 3 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged $70 USD
  • Between 0 and 2 days - Date changes cannot be made (20% discount on booking another trek)

Switch to Another Machu Picchu Trek

  • 30+ days prior to trek departure - No Fees
  • Between 3 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged or compensated price difference PLUS a fee of $50 USD
  • Between 0 and 2 days prior to trek departure - No switch possible (20% discount on booking another trek)

Machu Picchu by Train Tours

Cancellation by Client

  • 30+ days prior to trip departure - Full Refund
  • Between 3 and 29 days prior to trip departure - Charged 80% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 2 days - No Refund

Date Change

  • 30+ days prior to trip departure - No Fees
  • Between 3 and 29 days prior to trip departure - Charged $75 USD
  • Between 0 and 2 days - Date changes cannot be made

For more additional details, see the booking conditions of Bamba at the following web address: https://bambatravel.com/terms-conditions/5c78342ec23e0e17d1092e9f.

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