Giraffe Safari Tour
Kenya

Adventure

Nature

Tailor-made

With its endless wilderness, its eternal snows overlooking one of the highest peaks on the continent, its hospitality and cultural mix, this picturesque land considered to be the cradle of humanity will leave no one indifferent. Far from the great classics and clichés, it is in Kenya, where the diversity of landscapes is undeniable, that we propose to the luckiest ones to come and spend memorable moments.

This safari takes you to the most beautiful reserves of the country, each one different from the other: the Shaba reserve surrounded by volcanoes, the Samburu reserve in the north of the country, while admiring Lake Nakuru in the "Rift Valley", and the unmissable Masai Mara reserve with its impressive wildlife show and its incredible fauna... A rich and varied fauna. Magnificent landscapes, with a high probability of meeting the famous "Big Five".

Prices are variable and should be requested from the agency

Length of stay

14 days / 12 nights

Minimum number of participants

Privatised trip from 1 person
Customisable programme

Highlights

Unusual stay at Giraffe Manor
Atypical accommodation in a natural environment
Discovery of the most beautiful nature reserves of the country
A privileged encounter with these large-necked animals

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Day 1

France, Nairobi

Arrival in Kenya

Arrival in Kenya

Arrival at Nairobi International Airport, police formalities and visa to be obtained before arrival with a valid passport directly online at http:evisa.go.keevisa.html
Welcome and assistance at the airport. Then transfer to your hotel.
Check-in at the Eka Hotel. Free dinner and overnight at the hotel

Day 2

Nairobi

The home of the giraffe

The home of the giraffe

Breakfast at the hotel, then departure to Giraffe Manor.
Settle in and explore the lodge. You will then be driven to visit the Giraffe Centre. This NGO aims to fight for the protection of Rothschild's giraffes.
Lunch at the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden restaurant in the Karen district. This house, built in 1910 by a Swedish architect, is now a museum. Karen Blixen's life in the house between 1914 and 1931 inspired her famous autobiographical novel "The African Farm" or "Out Of Africa".
The Karen Blixen Museum, opened to the public in 1986, is a beautiful colonial-style house surrounded by magnificent gardens.
Return to Giraffe Manor and free time to enjoy the lodge.
Free dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 3

Nairobi, Shaba National Reserve

Shaba National Reserve

Shaba National Reserve

After breakfast, followed by a short briefing from your driver-guide, we depart for the Shaba Game Reserve. Surrounded by volcanoes, this area of northern Kenya is semi-arid and dotted with a variety of lakes.
Arrival and accommodation at Sarova Shaba Lodge.
Lunch at the lodge.
Free time to rest.
Return to the lodge before sunset.
Buffet dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Afternoon game drive in this semi-desert reserve which is permanently fed by the Ewaso Ngiro River, thus maintaining the balance of the ecosystem and creating a habitat for a large number of animal species, some of which are endemic to Shaba.

Day 4

Shaba National Reserve

Photo safari in the Shaba Game Reserve

Photo safari in the Shaba Game Reserve

Photo safari at dawn and return to the lodge for breakfast.
Free morning.
Lunch at the lodge.
Afternoon game drive, return to the lodge at sunset.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge

Day 5

Shaba National Reserve, Samburu & Buffalo Springs Reserve

Arrival at Samburu and Buffalo Springs reserves

Arrival at Samburu and Buffalo Springs reserves

Breakfast, then drive to the Samburu and Buffalo Springs National Reserves, which stretch for dozens of kilometres across a hot and arid plain.
Settling in and lunch at the camp.
Afternoon departure for your first photo safari on the Buffalo Springs Game Reserve tracks in search of animals. Samburu and Buffalo Springs are separated by the river.
Samburu and Buffalo Springs were established in 1962 and cover 225 and 339 km2 respectively. Their common denominator is the Ewaso N'Giro River, which flows from west to east and delimits the northern border of Buffalo Springs, the southern border of Samburu and further east, the northern border of Shaba.
The vegetation is poor, dominated by small acacias and scrub. Only on the banks of the Ewaso Ngiro are there doum palms and very large acacia trees with generous shade.
The terrain in Buffalo Springs is not very rugged, while the altitude rises north of Samburu.
Return to the camp. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Day 6-7

Samburu Reserve

Samburu Reserve

Samburu Reserve

Two days to discover the Samburu Reserve
Tea or coffee served before sunrise.
Depart for an early morning photo safari on the tracks to observe the animals as they wake up.
This reserve is so pleasant to walk through, the orange-ochre landscapes are magnificent, with a backdrop of hills, canyons and the green gap of the gallery forests with their superb doum palms. There are rare species such as the Grevy's zebras or the giraffe gazelles, or even the reticulated giraffe, with its brown coat...
Return to the camp for breakfast. Free morning
Lunch at the camp
Then in the afternoon, go on a photo safari - you will see spectacular high hills.
Return to the camp. Dinner and overnight at the camp

Day 8

Samburu Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park

Lake Nakuru

Lake Nakuru

Breakfast, then drive to Lake Nakuru Park, first descending into the Rift Valley, with its impressive scenery. Lunch en route.
In the afternoon, photo safari in this National Park, classified as a Unesco World Heritage Site, this salt lake, where thousands of pink flamingos have taken up residence, is a must-see.
You will see many species of animals, such as leopards, antelopes, a large number of Rothschild's giraffes, hippos, white and black rhinos strutting around the lake. The euphorbia and yellow acacia forests add to this majestic spectacle.
Settle in at the camp in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 9

Lake Nakuru National Park

Lake Nakuru photo safari

Lake Nakuru photo safari

First morning photo safari, at dawn, before breakfast, as this is the best time to observe the animals waking up and looking for water to cool down.
Return to the camp for breakfast.
Then photo safari in the morning until lunch time
Return to the camp for lunch, free time.
In the afternoon, photo safari in this National Park, classified as a Unesco World Heritage Site, this salt lake, where thousands of pink flamingos have taken up residence, is a must-see.
Return to the lodge.

Day 10

Lake Nakuru National Park, Masai Mara Reserve

Meeting with the Maasai

Meeting with the Maasai

Breakfast, then drive via Narok to the famous Masai Mara Game Reserve. A natural extension of the neighbouring Serengeti Park in Tanzania, this reserve of approximately 1,500 km², at an average altitude of 1,650 m, has a landscape of plains, acacia and isolated trees and a rich and varied wildlife. The Serengeti Park and the Masai Mara Reserve are home to the extraordinary annual wildebeest migration.
Settling in and lunch at Ilkeliani Camp.
Ilkeliani Camp is a charming camp situated on the banks of the Talek River, in a perfectly preserved environment so that the residents feel at one with nature. In addition, it overlooks the plains of the Masai Mara. The proximity of the gateway to the reserve (3 kilometres)
Then we leave for a photo safari in the late afternoon in search of wild animals and any other animals and at the time when the light becomes ideal for photos until sunset.
Return to the camp. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Day 11-12

Masai Mara Game Reserve

Photo safari in the Masai Mara reserve

Photo safari in the Masai Mara reserve

Two days dedicated to the discovery of the Masai Mara reserve
First morning photo safari, at dawn, before breakfast, as this is the best time to observe the animals waking up and looking for water to cool down.
Return to the camp for breakfast.
Then photo safari in the morning until lunch time
Return to the camp for lunch, free time.
In the afternoon we return to the bush. The Masai Mara offers you the best opportunity to see the major wildlife, including the Big Five. Elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards and buffalo roam the acacia-covered hillsides along the Talek River. It is also in the Masai Mara that you may have the chance to see the famous Masai giraffes.
Return to the camp. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Day 13

Masai Mara Reserve, Nairobi

Return to Nairobi

Return to Nairobi

Breakfast and return to Nairobi, following the tracks and crossing the Rift Valley again.
Arrival in Nairobi and transfer to lunch at the famous restaurant "The Carnivore", one of the most entertaining in Nairobi, where waiters armed with long spits will serve you all kinds of meat grilled on a giant barbecue: lamb, beef rib, chicken, sausages.....
Then transfer to Nairobi JKIA airport to catch the return flight.

Price per person from €4820 including VAT

- Based on 2 participants

This price includes :

  • International flights from Paris
  • Accommodation for 13 nights as mentioned in the programme in 3* + charm and 4* charm
  • The services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide specialising in safaris
  • Full board during the entire stay (except dinner on day 1)
  • Transport and photo safaris in a fully equipped, comfortable minibus with cooler or fridge, sunroof and full privacy for 2 people
  • Entrance fees to national parks and reserves, government taxes
  • ½ litre of mineral water per person per day in the vehicle during the photo safaris

At your expense :

  • Axelliance multi-risk insurance is optional
  • Visa fees to be obtained directly online
  • Meals not mentioned in the programme
  • Drinks (unless otherwise stated)
  • Usual tips of 10 to 12 USD per day per person
  • USD 1-2 tip for porters/waiters and other staff
  • Personal expenses

* Price from Paris. Please contact us for any other departure city.

For a group request (from 10 people) or to customize your trip, please contact us.

Comfort

Charming 3*, 4* hotels in natural environments

Climate and equipment

Equatorial climate. The lowest average temperatures are between 17 and 19°C, the highest between 27 and 29°C. At night temperatures can drop to 12°C. It is therefore advisable to bring warm clothing.
Rainy seasons: March => May, November => December

Health

Since some diseases are transmitted by mosquitoes, it is advisable to apply personal protective measures. Mosquito repellent, long sleeves.
The recommended vaccinations are: Yellow fever, Diphtheria-tetanus-poliomyelitis, Hepatitis A, B, Typhoid, Meningitis A, C, Y, W135, Rabies and Measles.
Not recommended to drink tap water
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Formalities

PASSPORT & VISAS

French nationals must hold a visa ("tourist" or "business" depending on the purpose of the visit) to enter Kenya. The passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry.
Children under 16 years of age accompanying their parents on a tourist visit to Kenya are exempt from visa requirements.
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Our opinion

In order to experience the full beauty and diversity of Kenya, long travel times are sometimes unavoidable. Please make sure that the proposed trip corresponds to your wishes in terms of pace and distance travelled.

The + humans trip

- Highly competent local partners in our selection

- Meeting with the Maasai people

- Discovery of the local flora and fauna

- Special discovery of the different breeds of Giraffes

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