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Classic Kenya
9 Days

full itinerary | prices and departures

Why Classic Kenya?

Excellent accomodation at Porini Camps in four of Kenyas finest wildlife areas.

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A nine day safari combining 2 nights Amboseli Porini Camp, Selenkay Conservancy with walks and night game drive, game drive in Amboeli for viewing elephants close up, followed by 2 nights at Porini Rhino Camp, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, 2 nights Mara Porini Camp, Ol Kinyei Conservancy and 2 nights Porini Lion Camp, Olare Orok Conservancy with walks and night drives in the Mara famous for lions, cheetahs and leopards.

Highlights

  • Amboseli National Park
  • Ol Pejeta Conservancy
  • Masai Mara Game Reserve
  • Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari

Full Itinerary

DAY 1
NAIROBI - AMBOSELI

Depart Nairobi and drive south to Selenkay Conservation Area (a 4 hour journey of 102 miles), arriving at Porini Camp before lunch. Following afternoon tea, you will be escorted on a walk by Masaai warriors to a village to get an insight into their fascinating culture and way of life. Return to camp for a shower, dinner and overnight.

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DAY 2
AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

Awake to the noisy calls of the birds. After an early breakfast, we drive through the bush on our private track into Amboseli National Park, for a full morning of game viewing. Following a picnic lunch in the park, we return to Porini Camp later in the afternoon. In the evening you will go on a game drive in Selenkay Conservancy, stopping for a sundowner at a scenic viewpoint, followed by a night game drive to look for nocturnal animals such as aardvarks, serval cats, caracals, bat-eared foxes, African wild cats, and other species. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

DAY 3
AMBOSELI - NANYUKI( PORINI RHINO CAMP)

After breakfast, connect on the 09.45 Safari link flight to Wilson, Nairobi.  Connect onto 10.20 flights to Nanyuki, arriving at 12.40. You will be met at the airstrip and transferred to Porini Rhino Camp, located in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, in the foothills of Mount Kenya. Lunch and afternoon tea in camp and then head off to look for rhino with your driver-guide in the camp’s 4x4 safari vehicle. Return to Porini Rhino Camp for dinner and overnight.

DAY 4
OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY

Full day in Ol Pejeta with game drives and walking activities from camp as well as a visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary. End the day with a sundowner and night game drive. Overnight at Porini Rhino Camp.

DAY 5
NANYUKI - MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE (MARA PORINI CAMP)

After breakfast, depart Porini Rhino Camp and transfer to Nanyuki for your onward flight to the Mara. You'll be met at the airstrip by Porini Mara staff and transferred to camp. Settle into your tent and enjoy lunch prepared by the camp chef.  Enjoy Afternoon game drives followed by a sundowner at a scenic point. Return to camp for a shower, dinner and overnight.

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DAY 6
MARA PORINI CAMP

Awake to the natural sounds of Mara's birdlife. After an early breakfast enjoy the day on game drives on the lookout for the numerous Mara animals and birdlife. In the evening you will go on a game drive in Ol-Kinyei Conservancy, stopping for a sundowner at a scenic viewpoint, followed by a night game drive to look for nocturnal animals. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

DAY 7
MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE

After breakfast, take a game drive en-route to Porini Lion Camp located in the exclusive Olare Orok Conservnacy. Game drives, sundowners and overnight Porini Lion Camp.

DAY 8
MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE

Awake to the natural sounds of the Masaai Mara birdlife and enjoy the day in the Mara Reserve. In the afternoon you will go on a game drive in Olare Orok Conservancy, stopping for a sundowner at a scenic viewpoint, followed by a night game drive to look for nocturnal animals. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

DAY 9
MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE - NAIROBI

Take an early morning walk (or game drive) in the conservancy followed by breakfast and then transfer to airstrip for the 11.00 Safari link flight to Wilson arriving in Nairobi at 12.15PM.

2011 Daily Departures & Rates (per person sharing)

Dates From
Dates To
$ Per Person
$ + Single Suppl.
Extra Night At Porini Lion Camp
01-Jul-11
31-Oct-11
$5,350
$115
$680
01-Nov-11
19-Dec-11
$4,170
$115
$530

Special Note: All drinks, except champagne, are included in this itinerary. Children (8-16years) each pay 60% if sharing with 2 adults; If sharing with 1 adult the adult pays single supp and child pays 60%; 2 children in own tent 75% of adult rate each; 4th child in tent is strongly discouraged due to limited space in tent and shower/toilet facilities. The camp is not suitable for children under 8yrs. Each tent has a double & single bed, 3rd adult in tent charged at normal rate

Supplement to fly from Wilson to Amboseli $135 (2011) per person, one way
Supplement for a late departure to APC  $265 per vehicle (2011)
APC – Namanga Transfer One Way $185 Per Person min 2 pax) (2011)
Supplement to 2-night flying package to fly (Mara to Ukunda/Msa); $280 One-way; $160 Return (16 Dec 2010 – 15 Dec 2011).  * Internal Flights are subject to fuel surcharge increases without notice.
Exclusive use of vehicle $535/day. (2011). Afternoon departure from camps $85pp (2011)- Includes lunch, drinks & activities
Christmas Supplement December 24, 25, 26 & New Years Supplement December 30, 31 (2010) & January 1st 2011 of $40 Per Person Per Night

Seasons: Low Season is June. High Season is December - March and July - October. The itinerary does not run in April, May, and November.

NOTE: Programs operating over the festive season should expect a small supplement.

DAILY DEPARTURES

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