Group Guided Safaris - March And August

You can now choose to travel on a special guided Safari to Africa with the founders of SP Safari Tours. These special safaris are offered twice a year - March and August. The trip duration including the travel time and the actual safari tour from start to finish is only 8 days. We have worked to minimize the trip duration in consideration of people's work and family schedules. Of cause, if one wishes to stay longer, SP Safari Tours Company promises to make special arrangements for a comfortable stay. Just let us know of your preferences at the time of the booking or requesting a quote.

Whenever people thinks of Africa, they think "safari." Perhaps there is no other place on the planet conjures such a spirit of adventure and romance than Africa. The diversity of things to do dazzles all who visit, and viewing the country's abundant wildlife tops the list. You will See throngs of wildebeest thundering across the savanna during the Great Migration in the Maasai Mara; come eye-to-eye with an elephant in Amboseli; or marvel at Lake Nakuru, flecked with thousands of flamingos. In these sun-soaked lands, ancient tribes, such as the Maasai, Kikuyu, and Samburu, retain their traditional customs, living in relative harmony with the natural world.

THE THREE FEATURED SAFARI DESTINATIONS INCLUDES;

1) Maasai Mara Game Reserve

 Maasai Mara National Reserve (also "Masai Mara") is one of the world's most magnificent game reserves. Bordering Tanzania, the Mara is the northern extension of the Serengeti and forms a wildlife corridor between the two countries. It's named after the statuesque, red-cloaked Maasai people who live in the park and graze their animals here as they have done for centuries. In their language, Mara means "mottled," perhaps a reference to the play of light and shadow from the acacia trees and cloud-studded skies on the vast grasslands.

The best time to visit Masai Mara Game Reserve
The long cool-dry season from July to October is considered by most to be the best time of year to visit Masai Mara but also costliest season too. The absence of rain means that the flora is less dense, so animals are easier to observe. Additionally, insect levels, including mosquitoes, are lower during the dry season.

The park is also famous for the Great Migration during these months. Thousands of wildebeest, zebra, and Thomson's gazelle travel to and from the Serengeti, from July through October. In the Mara River, throngs of hippos and crocodiles lurk. The park is also known for providing excellent predator sightings, thanks to its relatively large populations of lion, cheetah, and leopard - especially in the dry months from December through February. Thanks to the park's altitude, the weather here is mild and gentle year-round. Learn more..

2)  Nakuru National Park

 Lake Nakuru National Park, in Central Kenya, is famous for its huge flocks of pink flamingos. The birds throng on Lake Nakuru itself, one of the Rift Valley soda lakes that comprises almost a third of the park's area. The park was established in 1961, and more than 450 species of birds have been recorded here, as well as a rich diversity of other wildlife. Lions, leopards, warthogs, waterbucks, pythons, and white rhinos are just some of the animals you might see, and the landscapes range from sweeping grasslands bordering the lake to rocky cliffs and woodland.

The park also protects the largest euphorbia candelabrum forest in Africa. These tall, branching succulents are endemic to the region and provide an interesting textural element to the arid landscapes. Learn more

2)  Nairobi National Park / Giraffe Center / Animal orphanage

 The park is located about 7 km (4.3 mi) from the Nairobi's centre. There is electric fencing around the park's northern, eastern, and western boundaries. Its southern boundary is formed by the Mbagathi River. This boundary is not fenced and is open to the Kitengela Conservation Area (located immediately south of the park) and the Athi-Kapiti plains. There is considerable movement of large ungulate species across this boundary.

The fence that separates the park from the city runs along a highway leaving the airport. Many Kenyans are proud of the fact that this park is the only natural safari park that has a city scape background that can be seen from almost any part of the park, as seen in the picture above of the giraffes and the sky scrapers.

Despite its proximity to civilization and relative small size for an African national park, Nairobi National Park boasts a large and varied wildlife population. Migrating herbivores gather in the park during the dry season, and it is one of Kenya's most successful rhinoceros sanctuaries

The park covers an area of 117.21 km2 (45.26 square miles) and is small in comparison to most of Africa's national parks. The park's altitude ranges between 1,533 and 1,760 m (5,030 and 5,774 ft). It has a dry climate. The park is the only protected part of the Athi-Kapiti ecosystem, making up less than 10% of this ecosystem. The park has a diverse range of habitats and species. Learn more

SAFARI PACKAGES & TRAVEL BREAKDOWNS

A) March Safari Tour - itinerary

1) Day 1  - Welcome to Nairobi - Kenya

After your arrival at Nairobi International Airport, a SP Safari Tours designated driver will pick you up from the airport and drop you or the group to the reserved place of accommodation within Nairobi. Evening meals will be catered.

About Nairobi

Nairobi is not only the capital city of Kenya but also the largest. It is renowned for its vibrancy and modernity earning Kenya a name among the top five most technologically advanced countries in East Africa.  Coupled with its unfathomable beauty of multi-ethnicity and rich history, Nairobi remains to be an attraction center for Africa. The vibrant city is home to a number of advanced skyscrapers, state- of the- art malls and numerous local and international hotels. National Park is also right at the heart of the city.

2) Day 2 - Start safari at Nairobi National Park, Elephant Sanctuary and Giraffe Center

1st Safari Session: A SP designated tour guide will pick you up and the group that early morning from your designated place of accommodation using a 4x4 land cruiser and off to game viewing at Nairobi National Park. Around 12:00 pm, you will be taken in to a restaurant for a hot lunch.

2nd Safari Session: After a Lunch break between 12-2:00 pm, off again to the second session to the Giraffe Center - Here, we shall see the endangered Rothschild giraffes at Nairobi’s Giraffe Centre on a 3-hour trip that goes beyond ‘Giraffe Manor’ to explore the landscape where the graceful animals live. We shall also follow a trail along the Gogo River to find giraffes in their natural environments, and enjoy the convenience of round-trip transfer from your place of accommodation. 

After finishing the Nairobi game viewing adventure, the tour guide / designated driver will take you back to your designated place of accommodation for the night where your evening meals will be catered.

3) Day 3 - A SP Safari Tours designated tour guide will pick you and the group early morning again from your room (s) for an adventurous journey to Nakuru National Park. This journey is estimated at 6:30 hours by road.

Attractions to enjoy on the way to lake Nakuru includes

You will enjoy a typographical stunning sceneries of mountain ranges including the Great Rift Valley which basically divides the country into two. Lunch will be provided at a stop over restaurant.

  • After arriving to Nakuru National Park destination, the tour guide / designated driver will guide you to your hotel room / lounge for the night where your evening meals will be catered.

4) Day 4 - 1st session: A SP Safari Tours designated tour guide will pick you and the group again up early morning  from your game lounge hotel with a 4x4 land cruiser and off to game viewing. 

2nd session: After Lunch break between 12-2:00 pm, special arrangement are in place to show you Nakuru town as we give you opportunities to shop.After shopping, the tour guide will drop you off to your hotel room to finish off with fellowship around a dinner table with the rest of the team / group.  

5) Day 5 - Time to check off from hotel in the morning - usually before 11:00 am. After checking off from your hotel room or lounge, the designated tour guide will pick you up and the group from your hotel room / lounge and take you back to Nairobi where you’ll be dropped off that evening at your already booked / reserved hotel room.

6) Day 6 - In the following morning, we shall have our designated driver drive you to one of the designated mall in Nairobi for a time of shopping again before you are dropped off at the airport to catch your return flight. 

SP Safari tours will make special arrangements with it's designated driver to drop you off at your departure airport at least 3 hours prior to your departure time shown on your itinerary

Special Notes:

If you are interested in this tour package, please print this page before you exit. Thank you!

  1. click here to review again what you need as essentials for your safari
  2. click here to learn about booking and conditions 
  3. click here to inquire about the package prices 
  4. click here to shop for best airfare / tickets and the cost of the safari 

 B) August Safari Tour - itinerary

1) Day 1  - Welcome to Nairobi - Kenya!

After your arrival at Nairobi International Airport, a SP Safari Tours designated driver will pick you up from the airport and drop you or the group to your place of accommodation within Nairobi for a night of rest and refreshments. Evening meals will be served.

Nairobi is not only the capital city of Kenya but also the largest. It is renowned for its vibrancy and modernity earning Kenya a name among the top five most technologically advanced countries in East Africa.  Coupled with its unfathomable beauty of multi-ethnicity and rich history, Nairobi remains to be an attraction center for Africa. The vibrant city is home to a number of advanced skyscrapers, state- of the- art malls and numerous local and international hotels. National Park is also right at the heart of the city.

2) Day 2 - A SP Safari Tours designated tour guide will pick you up from your room early the following morning (specific time will be given to you after you arrive at the place of accommodation) and driven to the first safari adventure - the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Distance from Nairobi to Masai Mara is approximately 6:30 hours by road. Lunch is included at a stop over restaurant.

Attraction to enjoy on the way;

  • During your drive, you’ll get to experience culture, scenery and relive history that only Kenya and the people in it, can offer.
  • After a 2 hour drive, your first destination should be Narok. Narok holds a culture of its own colored by the natural green beauty that seems to surround it. A few kilometres past Narok is The Great Rift Valley and the escarpments Viewpoint.
  • Our tour guide will choose from numerous malls and hotels along the way to stop by giving you opportunities to grab some handcrafted ornaments for souvenirs.  To fully enjoy the stunning escarpments that are parched alongside the winding grey roads on your way to Maasai Mara, there are a few things to be aware of as we approach the park, One of those things being the road conditions to Maasai Mara, The roads leading to Maasai Mara are all-weather roads. Hence, that is why we use 4 by 4 vehicles, Land cruisers or Safari vans. By using the appropriate cars, you will continue to experience a blend of comfort and an adventurers luxury during the drive.
  • After arriving to Maasai Mara destination, the tour guide / designated driver will guide you to your hotel room / lounge for the night where your evening meals will be served.

3) Day 3 - 1st Session: A SP designated tour guide will pick you up and the group that early morning from your game lounge hotel with a 4x4 land cruiser and off to game viewing.

2nd session: After the Lunch break between 12-2:00 pm, the designated driver will drive you to meet with the tribal / cultural people (Here you will have a time to learn about the native's culture)

  • After finishing the game viewing adventure, the tour guide / designated driver will take you back to your hotel room / lounge for the night where your evening meals will be served.

4) Day 4 - A SP Safari Tours designated tour guide will pick you and the group early morning again from your game lounge hotel room and travel to Nakuru National Park. This journey is estimated at 6:30 hours by road.

Attractions to enjoy on the way to lake Nakuru includes

During this journey, you will enjoy a typographical stunning sceneries of mountain ranges including the Great Rift Valley which basically divides the country into two. Lunch is included at a stop over restaurant.

  • After arriving to Nakuru National Park destination, the tour guide / designated driver will guide you to your hotel room / lounge for the night where your evening meals will be served.

5) Day 5 - 1st Session: A SP Safari Tours designated tour guide will pick you and the group again up early morning  from your game lounge hotel with a 4x4 land cruiser and off to game viewing.

2nd session: After Lunch break between 12-2:00 pm, special arrangement are in place to show you Nakuru town as we give you opportunities to shop. After shopping, the tour guide will drop you off to your hotel room to finish off with fellowship around a dinner table at the Hotel with the rest of the team / group.  

6) Day 6 - Time to check out!. After checking out from your hotel room in the morning, the designated tour guide will pick you up or group from your hotel room and travel back to Nairobi where you’ll be dropped off that evening at your already booked / reserved place of accommodation for the night. Last dinner / meals will be catered here. This will officially mark the end of your safari adventure.

SP Safari tours will then make special arrangements with it's designated driver to drop you off at your departure airport at least 3 hours prior to your departure time shown on your itinerary

Special Notes:

If you are interested in this tour package, please print this page before you exit. Thank you!

  1. click here to review again what you need as essentials for your safari
  2. click here to learn about booking and conditions 
  3. click here to inquire about the package prices 
  4. click here to shop for best airfare / tickets and the cost of the safari 

SPECIAL NOTES:

When you travel with a dedicated and knowledgeable private guide/naturalist, we promise you will enjoy a unique and enriching safari experience. You will benefit from the extensive knowledge and wilderness experience of our private guide, who will provide consistent and detailed interpretation of the flora, fauna and culture of the areas you visit, as well as  work in tandem with the resident guides who will share their intimate local knowledge.

Our guide will travel with us for the entire trip, meeting us on arrival and facilitating the logistics of your safari every step of the way. From the airport to your first night hotel room or pre- arranged accommodation quarters, our guide will get to know you well and to understand the specific needs and interests of the individuals traveling together, while respecting the need for privacy and down time.

 

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