Day 1 Nairobi
Arrive at anytime. Prepare for tomorrow’s early morning by checking out the Hotel Boulevard Bar with your newest friends. Travelling can take a lot out of you so sit back, fill those food and drink needs, and spend a chill night becoming familiar with your group and CEO.
Day 2 Nairobi/Masai Mara
Hit the road and journey through the Great Rift Valley today on the way to one of the most famous national parks in Africa and Kenya’s premier wildlife reserve. Stretch those legs and take in your surroundings before heading on a late afternoon wildlife safari drive with excellent chances of seeing the “big five”. This natural environment coupled with the park’s varied wildlife provides for a spectacular safari experience. (B, L, D)
Day 3 Masai Mara
Grab those cameras and jump in the safari vehicle with your driver/guide to spot wildlife in the Masai Mara National Reserve. Listen to your guide describe the African bush as you traverse one of the world’s top safari destinations. Masai Mara is known for its abundance of big cats and wildebeest (see if you can capture a picture of one)! (B, L, D)
Day 4 Masai Mara/Lake Nakuru National Park
Awake to the sounds of the bush as your alarm clock before breaking down camp and jumping in the Lando. Today, the group is heading to Lake Nakuru, known for harbouring flocks of pink flamingos and a rich variety of bird species. You’ll stop for a picnic lunch along the way near Mai Mahiu before reaching the safari lodge inside Lake Nakuru National Park. Then, the group will go on a late afternoon wildlife drive through the area. (B, L, D)
Day 5 Lake Nakuru National Park/Eldoret
Another day, another chance to see more wildlife and live your African safari dream. After your morning safari drive around Lake Nakuru keeping your eyes wide open in search of buffalo, impala, and the elusive leopard the group will bump along in the Lando sharing photos of your day on the road to Eldoret. (B, L, D)
Day 6 Eldoret/Kampala
It’s time to cross another country off of those travel lists as you cross the border from Kenya into Uganda. Drive along reminiscing on inside jokes and experiences from the trip before arriving in Kampala in the late afternoon. If you plan on flying out today, please do not book flights before 11:30pm. If you aren’t ready to go home yet (we don’t blame you) talk to your CEO about extending and get to know more of Uganda or beyond. (B, L)
Basic hotel (1 nt single or twin-share)
Permanent tented camp (2 nts)
Participation camping (2 nts)
Campgrounds
Masai Mara, Kenya: Kenia Campsite (or similar)
Nakuru, Kenya: Nderit Campsite (or similar)
Eldoret, Kenya: Greenwoods Resort and Campsite (or similar)
Now’s the time to explore Africa on your terms with this tour that’s affordable for young travellers. Pack your camera and prep your social accounts for an onslaught of envy-inducing animal encounters captured on this six-day tour through Kenya and Uganda. This itinerary has been crafted around multiple national parks and lakes that are known for spotting Africa’s most iconic safari wildlife — cheetahs, gazelles, and pelicans, just to name a few. Get even closer to these creatures with overnight stays in safari camps, sleeping where the animals roam. Rawr!
- Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Meeting – Meet Your CEO and Group, Nairobi
- Wildlife safari drives in Masai Mara National Reserve
- Safari in Lake Nakuru National Park
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
- Basic hotel (1 nt single or twin-share)
Permanent tented camp (2 nts)
Participation camping (2 nts)
- 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners.
- Transportation: 7-seat 4×4 safari van, Lando (overland adventure vehicle).
- 2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) as head guide/cook and driver, certified safari guides/drivers.
- Small group experience; Max 22, avg 20.
- Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
- Please ask your Vacations To Go travel counselor for more information.
