7 Days: Simba and Tembo Safari
Tour Plan
Day 1
Nairobi City
Upon arrival at the international airport, you will be met and greeted by our airport representative holding a pager with Amboseli Plains Safaris Logo and your surname/Group name printed below the logo. You will be assisted with your luggage and taken to our transfer vehicle. We will proceed to your city hotel for check in and overnight stay. Nairobi city is the starting point for most safari journeys in Kenya.
Superior Accommodation: The Boma Hotel
Premium Luxury: Norfolk Hotel
Meals Plan: Bed only
Amboseli National Park
After breakfast you will check out and we depart by road or by air to Amboseli National Park which is famous for its scenery with a backdrop of snow capped Mount Kilimanjaro(The Worlds free standing mountain which is 5895 meters, 9340 feet) which dominates the landscape. Amboseli is also famous for the most renowned elephants in the world. Being a world heritage site (Biosphere Reserve) Amboseli has been known for the longest research of the elephants in the world thanks to Dr Cynthia Moss who has studied elephants for the last five decades.
You will arrive at the lodge, which is strategically located with magnificent views of the surrounding wilderness and the mountain in time for lunch. Afternoon game viewing has been scheduled for you.
Superior Accommodation: Tawi Lodge or Amboseli Serena Lodge
Premium Luxury: Tawi Lodge or Tortilis Camp
Meals Plan: Full Board
Amboseli National Park
You will start an early morning game drive to catch up with the sunrise and the glittering peak of Kilimanjaro watching big herds of elephants coming from the woodlands heading to the wetlands for their day activities. It is very infectious thus making all the other wildlife to follow suit. It’s truly a remarkable experience.
Amboseli was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1991 because of the critical role it plays in sustaining the survival of man and nature.
The day’s activities are not over yet as an afternoon game drive has been scheduled for you.
Superior Accommodation: Oltukai Lodge or Amboseli Serena Lodge
Meals Plan: Full Board
Maasai Mara Game Reserve
After breakfast, you will check out and be transferred to Amboseli Airstrip for the morning-scheduled flight via Wilson airport to Nairobi then proceed to Maasai Mara Game Reserve, one of the great wonders of the world in terms of animal migration according to ABC news “Good Morning America Show”. Almost all visitors go on safari because the park is graced by a wide variety of unique and exquisite wildlife and birds also consider it as a “Must See”. It is regarded as one of the most spectacular wildlife viewing areas in Kenya with over 95 species of mammals and over 400 species of birds.
Lunch will be served outside the main restaurant with an excellent view of Mara plains or Mara River from a distance. An afternoon game drive has been scheduled for you.
Superior Accommodation: Mara Engai Camp or Mara Neptune Lodge.
Premium Luxury: Mara Safari Club or Kichwa Tembo Camp
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Morning and afternoon game drives have been scheduled for you. Maasai Mara is renowned for having one of the highest populations of wildlife concentrated in one area in a real open savanna. This is the day you will be searching for pride of lions, coalition of cheetahs, clan of hyenas, leap of leopards, pack of jackals, herds of antelopes, gang of buffalos among others. We will also try to search for the famous wildebeest migration depending on the season of travel.
Superior Accommodation: Mara Engai Camp or Mara Neptune Lodge
Premium Luxury: Mara Safari Club or Kichwa Tembo Camp
Meals Plan: Full Board
Maasai Mara Game Reserve
On this day, we shall be topping up on the rarities wildlife that we have missed for the entire trip. All eyes peeled out for the little, interesting birds, which include southern ground hornbill, secretary bird, Kori bustard, lilac breasted roller among others. We can also try to spot the rare antelopes like the topi (blue jeans) and the African painted wild dogs.
Superior Accommodation: Mara Engai Camp or Mara Neptune Lodge
Premium Luxury: Mara Safari club or Kichwa Tembo Camp
Meals Plan: Full Board
Depart
After breakfast, you will check out and transfer to Maasai Mara Air Strip to connect to a midday-scheduled flight to Nairobi- Wilson Airport. Upon arrival our concierge team, who has organized lunch at the famous carnivore restaurant, will meet you. A day room has been organized for you until 6:00pm. Later you can be transferred to the international airport for a farewell dinner readying to catch a flight home.
Accommodation: Optional
Meals Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Superior Package
Travel Season | Months | Price per Person Sharing (USD$) |
---|---|---|
Low Season | April – June | USD$ 3,050.00 |
Peak Season | July – October | USD$ 3,795.00 |
Mid Season | November – March | USD$ 3,295.00 |
Premium Package
Travel Season | Months | Price per Person Sharing (USD$) |
---|---|---|
Low Season | April – June | USD$ 4,950.00 |
Peak Season | July – October | USD$ 6,385.00 |
Mid Season | November – March | USD$ 5,095.00 |
SUPERIOR PACKAGE
Package Inclusions:
- Internet access where applicable
- Park and conservation fees as per package
- An unmatched private customized safari service
- 24/7 Amboseli Plains Safaris on-call support
- Guaranteed departures with a minimum of two guests
- Binoculars and field guide books
- Game drives in a 4×4 spacious Land Cruiser
- Complimentary and unlimited bottled water, and soft drinks in the safari vehicle
- Safari cap provided at the start of the safari for comfort against the sun
- Private airport transfers upon arrival and departure, irrespective of airline and arrival time
- Transportation, transfers, sightseeing, and game viewing as detailed in the safari itinerary
- Preferred rooms (double or single) in the very best hotels, camps, and lodges
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- Local professional English-speaking guides who are knowledgeable and highly experienced
Package Exclusions:
- Visa fee
- Travel insurance
- International flights
- Tips to hotel staff and driver guides
- Pre- and post-safari tours and excursions
- Meals and beverages other than specified
- All statutory increases beyond our control
- Any optional activities or services not included in the program
- Health regulations and requirements per the country of visit
- Immunization cost for yellow fever
PREMIUM PACKAGE
Package Inclusions:
- Internet access where applicable
- Park and conservation fees as per package
- An unmatched private customized safari service
- 24/7 Amboseli Plains Safaris on-call support
- Guaranteed departures with a minimum of two guests
- Binoculars and field guide books
- Game drives in a 4×4 spacious Land Cruiser
- Complimentary and unlimited bottled water, and soft drinks in the safari vehicle
- Safari cap provided at the start of the safari for comfort against the sun
- Private airport transfers upon arrival and departure, irrespective of airline and arrival time
- Transportation, transfers, sightseeing, and game viewing as detailed in the safari itinerary
- Preferred rooms (double or single) in the very best hotels, camps, and lodges
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- Local professional English-speaking guides who are knowledgeable and highly experienced
Premium Luxury Supplements:
- Tips and gratuities to all hotel staff and driver guides
- Private and exclusive customized safari for your group only
- Services of a professional Safari Director in addition to a driver guide
- Complimentary and unlimited bottled water, soft drinks, local beers, and soft drinks in the safari vehicles
- Complimentary and unlimited bottled water, soft drinks, local beers, house wine, and locally branded spirits throughout the safari
- Laundry services throughout the entire safari
- VIP airport meet and transfers upon arrival and departure, irrespective of airline and arrival/departure time
- Upgraded accommodation from superior to luxury
Package Exclusions:
- Visa fee
- Travel insurance
- International flights
- Tips to hotel staff and driver guides
- Pre- and post-safari tours and excursions
- Meals and beverages other than specified
- All statutory increases beyond our control
- Any optional activities or services not included in the program
- Health regulations and requirements per the country of visit
- Immunization cost for yellow fever