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Nairobi •  Lake Naivasha • Masai Mara • Nairobi

Nothing helps to reminisce and reconnect with the movie, the Lion King 2019 than traversing the true pride lands that Simba and his departed dad, Mufasa used to rule and patrol.

For wildlife enthusiasts, simba safari is a great opportunity to unplug, discover and experience these magical lands, return home, watch the movie and reconnect back. However, if you are a cinephile, consider this safari as a very valuable gift from us.

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Overall, Samburu offers a unique safari experience, combining exceptional wildlife encounters with cultural immersion and breathtaking scenery. Whether exploring the national reserve, interacting with the local community, or simply taking in the beauty of the landscape, Samburu promises an unforgettable journey into the heart of northern Kenya.

Aberdare National Park offers a rich tapestry of natural beauty, wildlife encounters, and cultural experiences, making it a must-visit destination for travelers seeking adventure and exploration in Kenya.

Surrounded by lush greenery and towering cliffs, Lake Naivasha boasts breathtaking natural beauty. The shimmering waters of the lake against the backdrop of Mount Longonot create a picturesque setting that attracts photographers, nature lovers, and tourists alike.

The Masai Mara is a premier safari destination, offering visitors the opportunity to embark on game drives, hot air balloon safaris, guided nature walks, and cultural visits to Maasai villages. Accommodation options range from luxury lodges to tented camps, providing guests with a variety of experiences amidst the wilderness.

Day 1: Arrival Nairobi

Welcome on arrival at Jomo Kenyatta Airport in Nairobi. Private transfer to your Hotel. Dinner and overnight at your lodge in Nairobi

• Accommodation : The Stanley Hotel or similar
• Meal plan : -DB

Day 2: Nairobi/Naivasha

Breakfast at your Hotel. Drive to Lake Naivasha. Lunch at your lakeshore Lodge. In the afternoon enter Hell’s Gate national park, many Scenes for the first Lion King movie were inspired by Hell’s Gate National Park’s scenery.

Drive & walk through the park and guided walk down the impressive Hell’s Gate Gorge. Arrival back at your Lodge in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight.

• Accommodation : Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge or similar
• Meal plan : LDB

Day 3: Naivasha / Masai Mara

Breakfast at your Lodge. Departure to Masai Mara Reserve and arrival at your Lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon enter the famous Mara Reserve on the search of the animals both large and small, carnivorous and herbivorous.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

• Accommodation : Mara Sopa Lodge or similar

Day 4: Masai Mara

Enjoy your breakfast before you had out for a full day game drive into the Reserve, home for countless animals of different kinds. Scenic picnic lunch stop while on safari. Arrival back in the afternoon and time at leisure.

Dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Masai Mara/Nairobi

Breakfast and final morning game drive en-route to park gate. Drive back to Nairobi. Lunch at the world’s famous restaurant – the Carnivore. Drop off at your Nairobi location or Jomo Kenyatta/Wilson Airport in the afternoon.

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What is included and excluded in the itinerary:

• Accommodation and meals as specified in the itinerary
• Pick up and drop off at Nairobi City Hotel (max. up to Safari Park Hotel) or JKIA. For any Pick-ups outside the above-mentioned transfer zones come with a supplement to be advised on request.
• Game drives as indicated in the itinerary (please be aware that due to unforeseeable weather and traffic circumstances, not every game drive can be guaranteed).
• Park entry fees to all parks and reserves included in the itinerary for 12hrs each (fees are subject to change).
• Transportation in 6/7-seater safari 4×4 Land-cruiser with services of a professional English-speaking safari driver guide.
• A branded and reusable water bottle gift from Private Safaris.
• Flying doctors’ coverage: (Covers clients within East Africa for a period of 30 days. In the eventuality of a medical emergency, visitor(s) will be airlifted to Nairobi where they will be taken to a good hospital. Hospital bills are borne by the patient.
• International & Domestic flights (if not mentioned in the inclusions list).
• Pick-ups/Drop-offs outside the transfer zones.
• Festive Season Supplements if mentioned separately.
• Personal insurance and baggage insurance.
• Visa fees wherever applicable.
• All drinks & meals – unless stated in the inclusions list.
• All tips and porterage.
• Laundry, massages and other personal expenses e.g., mini-bar & telephone services unless otherwise stated.
• Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions list and any other optional/additional items.

Samburu Intrepids

Samburu, Kenya

The Ark Lodge

The Ark has four viewing areas from which to observe the ever-present animal activity at the waterhole and saltlick. There is also a ground level hide – the perfect spot for the discerning photographer. From this vantage point, photos of animals can be taken at eye-level.

Accommodation is classified into 5 classic single cabins; 13 classic king cabins, 5 classic queen cabins, 21 classic twin cabins and 14 classic family cabins.

Aberdares, Kenya

Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge

Set in 150 acres of grassland studded with Acacia bushes and trees, the resort is not only home to the resident giraffe, waterbuck and both Vervet and Colobus monkeys but also a night stop for the hippos that leave the lake every night to come out and trim the grass on the expansive lawns.

Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge features 21 cottages built in a crescent shape. Each cottage has 4 rooms; 2 on the ground and 2 at the top – totaling to 82 rooms. 2 rooms are suitable for the physically challenged and 6 out of the 21 cottages with inter-connecting rooms on the ground floor.

Lake Naivasha, Kenya

Mara Sopa Lodge

Mara Sopa Lodge has fifty guest cottages divided into 2 wings on either side of the main public areas. Each cottage houses two spacious guest rooms each equipped with queen and king-size beds, mosquito nets, electronic safes; dressing tables; en-suite bathrooms and sheltered verandas that all have spectacular views over the gardens and the game reserve beyond. Six out of the 50 cottages come equipped with two suites each with larger bedrooms and bathrooms, and both indoor and outdoor seating areas.

Masai Mara, Kenya

The King of the Jungle play-fight with son whilst patrolling the streets of Masai Mara

A quick glance of the Nairobi city, Kenya's capital whilst on the express way en-route to or from JKIA

Season Supplements Applicable as Follows:

Easter supplement from 29th March to 1st April 2024:

U S$40 per person per day

Supplement on Private Departure:

U S$250 per vehicle

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Nairobi is Kenya’s capital city. In addition to its urban core, the city has Nairobi National Park, a large game reserve known for breeding endangered black rhinos and home to giraffes, zebras and lions. Aberdare National park. The park is renowned for its torrential waterfalls plunging from cloud-shrouded heights to spray-filled ravines. The magnificent Karuru water falls whose ice cold crystal clear waters drop an impressive 300meters. Lake Nakuru national park. Masai mara National Reserve.

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This mid-range tour uses lodges and hotels.

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This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

Minimum age of 3 years

The minimum age for this tour is 3 years.

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• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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The Shimba Hills National Reserve being only 60km from Mombasa, is ideal for a day visit. It contains one of the largest coastal forests in East Africa and is where a great diversity of Kenya's plant species are found, many of which are endangered. The Shimba Hills National Reserve is home to many Elephant, and is the only place in Kenya where tourists can see the Sable Antelope.

Shimba Hills National Reserve is 300 Km2 and protected by the Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS). The reserve is well known for its large elephant population, which in the early 2000’s became unsustainable. In 2005 KWS translocated over 150 elephants to Tsavo East National Park, it was described at the time as “the single largest translocation of animals ever undertaken since Noah’s ark”.

There are still over 500 elephants in the reserve, which causes tense human wildlife conflicts with the subsistence farmers in the area. To help reduce this conflict the Mwalunganje Elephant Sanctuary was established and shares a boundary with Shimba Hills National Reserve providing the elephants a migration corridor.

The Reserve is also known for its excellent birding opportunities and twitchers can search for the Croaking Cisticola or the Zanzibar Red Bishop. Due to the thick nature of the forest, game viewing is not as rewarding as on the savannahs, as many animals spend their time deep in the forest. This is not necessarily a bad thing, as it makes the wildlife encounters that you do have, that much more spectacular. The best time of day to go for a game drive would be in the late afternoon, when the cooler temperatures lure the animals out of the shade and seek water.

The magnificent 21 m high Sheldrick Falls are in Shimba Hills; the late David Sheldrick, founder of the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, once explored this area, whilst flying over the area he discovered a hidden waterfall within the Shimba Hills National Reserve, and subsequently had the falls named after him.

Getting to Shimba Hills National Reserve

From Mombasa or Diani Beach the road is good, it is about an hours drive from Diani Beach.

Airport - Moi International Airport in Mombasa

Shimba Hills National Highlights and Attractions

• The only place in Kenya you can see Sable Antelope
• Guided forest walks up to the scenically beautiful Sheldrick Falls
• It is known for its herds of Elephants
• Visit the Mwalunganje Elephant Sanctuary
• Scenic viewpoints and five picnic areas

What to do in the Shimba Hills National Reserve - The Kenya Wildlife Service offers guided walks to the Sheldrick Falls - a great opportunity to see the birdlife in the forest. Game drives are more adventurous than on the savannahs as animals are harder to spot.

You can also go for sundowners on Pengo Hill, which faces west and watch the sun drop down below the horizon. On a clear day you can see the Tsavo Plains and Mt Kilimanjaro.

The Experience

The Shimba Hills National Reserve is perfectly situated for a day trip if you are staying in Mombasa or Diani Beach. The Reserve is characterised by rolling hills which are covered in coastal forests which forms an important plant biodiversity area; as over 50% of the 159 rare plants in Kenya are found here including rare cycads and stunning orchids.

The Reserve is home to the last breeding herd of Sable Antelope in Kenya and you should keep a lookout for these large ebony coloured antelope with their scimitar shaped horns.

Explore the reserve on guided game drives with a local tour operator. The roads are undulating and steep and a 4x4 vehicle is needed to navigate them. One of the most memorable activities on offer is a guided walk through the forest with a Kenyan Wildlife Service's Guide - who takes you through the forest to the beautiful Sheldrick Falls.

There are also some great hiking trails you can follow for a pleasant afternoon ramble to the picnic sites and lookout viewpoints. As there are both elephants and buffalo in the reserve it is highly recommended to hire a guide to walk with you, plus of course the guide can point out a multitude of animals and plants that you may otherwise miss.

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Simba Safari

On this 5 night (6 day) safari you start off in the unique  Nairobi National Park  and then the safari continues to the famous Masai Mara Conservacies with stays at small safari camps in different areas of the Mara and game drives in 3 exclusive Wildlife Conservancies

Day and night game drives are by 4×4 safari vehicles with expert guides, and exciting bush walks are included giving you the opportunity to get close to flora and fauna often missed from drives.

Accommodation:

• Nairobi Tented Camp – 1 night
• Porini Mara Camp – 2 nights
• Porini Lion Camp – 2 nights

Wildlife and Safari Highlights:

• Transport to / from the Maasai Mara is by scheduled flight to get you straight to the wildlife without spending hours travelling over rough roads.
• Game drives from the camps in shared 4×4 safari vehicles (not vans) with excellent guides. (Private vehicles available at a supplement).
• Walks with Maasai warriors
• Night game drives
• An authentic safari experience staying in small exclusive camps with spacious guest tents, comfortably furnished with private bathrooms, solar lights and located in attractive unspoilt natural settings.
• At the camps all meals, drinks (wine, gin & tonic, beer, sodas, mineral water), game drives, walks, night drives (from Porini camps) and sundowners are included in the price.

Special Offers

Free airport arrival transfers in nairobi.

For all guests booking 6 or more nights staying at the Porini Camps we provide a free airport transfer on arrival in Nairobi to any hotel in Nairobi booked by us, or to Wilson airport.

Free Night in Nairobi and Free Airport Transfer

For all guests booking 8 or more nights staying at the Porini Camps between March and November 2023 we provide a FREE NIGHT including breakfast in Nairobi plus a free arrival transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

For your free night in Nairobi you can choose between a night at the Eka Hotel or the Weston Hotel (on Bed & Breakfast basis), or stay at Nairobi Tented Camp in Nairobi National Park on Bed & Breakfast basis (excluding park entry and camping fees – $95 during high season and $75 during low season).

For stays at Nairobi Tented Camp our special discounted Half Board safari package at $125 can be added as a pre-booked option to include a free game drive and dinner and free drinks.

Please Note: special offers are subject to availability and may be changed or withdrawn at any time.

Simba Safari – 5 nights / 6 days

Pick up from Nairobi international airport and transfer to Nairobi National Park. Spend 1 night at Nairobi Tented Camp  fully inclusive of meals, afternoon game drive, sundowner, park fees and drinks (beer, wine, gin & tonics, soft drinks and bottled water). This unique camp is the only camp within the Nairobi National Park which is home to a broad range of wildlife. It is one of the few parks in East Africa where you have an excellent chance of sighting the rare black rhinoceros.

After breakfast we depart from Nairobi National Park and transfer to the nearby Wilson Airport for the 50 minute morning flight at 10 a.m to the Mara. You’ll be met at the Naboisho Ol Seki airstrip by Porini Mara staff and transferred to Porini Mara Camp . Settle into your tent and enjoy lunch prepared by the camp chef. Afternoon game drive in the Ol Kinyei Conservancy, followed by a sundowner at a scenic spot. Return to camp for a shower, dinner and overnight.

Awake to the natural sounds of the Mara’s birdlife. Leave camp soon after dawn to explore the Ol Kinyei Conservancy on the lookout for elephants, buffalo, giraffe, plains game and the big cats. You will have a bush breakfast out in the wilds and then return to camp for lunch. In the afternoon you will have a further game drive in Ol Kinyei and Naboisho Conservancies with a sundowner at a scenic spot followed by a night game drive with spotlights to search for nocturnal animals, including the elusive leopards which are resident in Ol Kinyei, before heading back to camp for dinner.

After breakfast leave camp and drive through Ol Kinyei and Naboisho Conservancies, game-viewing as you go, and on to Olare Motorogi Conservancy arriving at Porini Lion Camp for lunch. Afternoon game drive in the exclusive Olare Motorogi Conservancy, away from the minibuses and tourist vehicles seen in the reserve, and with an excellent chance of sighting lions, cheetahs and leopards all of which are found in the conservancy. Sundowner and night game drive. Overnight Porini Lion Camp.

A full day spent on a game drive in the Maasai Mara conservancy  with picnic lunch and then return to Porini Lion Camp in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at Porini Lion Camp.

Alternatively, take an optional game drive in the famous Masai Mara Reserve* with a picnic lunch in the park and then return to camp in the late afternoon. * The reserve fee is payable in advance at US$ 100 per adult (Jan to 30 Jun 2024) / $ 200 per adult (from 1 Jul 2024) / $50 per child.

*Optional Balloon Safari and Champagne Breakfast.

Final early morning game drive in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy and then transfer to the airstrip to fly back on the 11am flight to Wilson Airport in Nairobi, arriving at around 12.15h. Or take the option of a further night at Porini Lion Camp with game drives in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy or the Masai Mara Reserve.

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SIMBA SAFARI, 6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS PACKAGE (NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK– NAIROBI, OL KINYEI CONSERVANCY – MASAI MARA & OLARE MOTOROGI CONSERVANCY – MASAI MARA): PRICES IN US$ NETT [MINIMUM 2 PAX]

Itinerary: Pick up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and transfer to Nairobi Tented Camp in Nairobi National Park for check in and lunch. Afternoon game drive then dinner and overnight, staying for 1 night on full board safari package basis. After breakfast, check out and transfer to Wilson Airport where you will board schedule flight to Ol Seki Airstrip, met and transferred to Porini Mara Camp for 2 nights with daily Ol Kinyei & Naboisho Conservancy fees, then afterwards check out and game drive enroute via Naboisho Conservancy and into Olare Motorogi Conservancy to arrive at Porini Lion Camp for 2 nights with daily Olare Motorogi Conservancy fees. The last day fly back to Wilson Airport.

Nairobi Tented Camp includes full board basis, two airport transfers, three shared game drives or two game drives & a visit to Elephant Orphanage, sundowner, soft drinks, mineral water, beer, wine, gin & tonic then Porini Camps are based on full board basis including soft drinks, beer, house wine, gin & tonic, mineral water, return conservancy airstrip transfers, day & night shared game drives in open sided 4×4 safari vehicle with qualified guide, sundowners and walks with Maasai warriors. Porini Wildlife Habitat trust fee included in the package rates.

One Day Maasai Mara National Reserve entry fee included from 1st July to 30th September ONLY.

Prices exclude: International flights to / from Nairobi, travel insurance, Kenya Visas and tips / gratuities. Mara reserve entrance fees

Child rates applicable for 8 – 16 year olds:

• 1 child sharing with 2 adults, child pays child package price above while the 2 adults pay per adult sharing rate.
• 1 child sharing with 1 adult, child pays child package price above while the 1 adult pays single adult rate.
• 2 or 3 children sharing in own tent, each child pays 75% of per adult rate. Child under 8 years not recommended.

Exclusive vehicle use at Porini Camps:

Sole use of the open sided 4×4 safari vehicle during game drive US$ 375 per vehicle per day.

Late afternoon departure at Porini Camps:

Late departure after 10h00 US$ 150 per person minimum 2 pax (includes lunch, soft drinks and activities before departure in the late afternoon).

Flight supplement:

Mombasa: For flying from Masai Mara to Diani/Ukunda/Moi Airport instead of flying to Nairobi US$ 430 per adult & US$ 285 per child 08 – 11 years (one way flight). Includes late departure charge (Excludes mandatory reserve fee).

Our Porini Camps in the Mara are adjacent to the reserve in exceptionally rich wildlife areas where tourism density is controlled and deliberately kept very low (1 guest tent to 700 acres) and as such there is no need to visit the Mara National Reserve to view lions,  cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffalo, giraffe, hippo etc.  Stays in our camps in the conservancies also include extra activities like night game drives, guided bush walks, bush meals and sundowners. However, should guests wish to include an extra visit to the reserve this can be pre-booked with the additional park entry charge applicable (currently $80 per person for 2023, $100 per person for 2024 low season & $200 per person for 2024 high season, subject to change). As the park entry tickets for the reserve must be booked and paid for in advance, this option needs to be confirmed at time of booking.

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Any of our own Gamewatchers team of Safari Advisors  based in the USA, Canada, the UK, India and Australia will be glad to be of service in arranging your safari, helping you plan your trip, confirming prices, answering your questions and booking your choice of safari camps and lodges for you.

Our Safari Advisors have helped many hundreds of our guests to plan their trips and will be delighted to assist you and to help you plan your ideal safari.

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You will visit The Shaba National Reserve, taking in the scenic views of Mount Kenya along the way. The Shaba Game Lodge is located in a natural oasis on the reserve, offering serenity amidst wild and beautiful surroundings. Here you can view an abundance of wildlife including, Grey"s Zebra, Somali giraffes, Oryx Antelopes and Gerenuks. This open savanna, which is traversed by the Ewaso Nyiro River, is also home to hippos and crocodiles.

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Samburu Simba Lodge

Samburu Simba lodge is overlooking the Buffalo springs and the Uaso Nyiro River. From your room you have a fantastic view over the stunning plains, where elephants are grazing.

Nearby rare game – reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Beisa orynx and long-necked gerunuk can be seen.

Samburu Simba Lodge is the groups’new gem. We offer an exceptional up-close and personal African experience. Let our chef over whelm you with a mouthwatering meal during your romantic bush dinner.

Location & Access Samburu – Buffalo springs Simba lodge is situated 300 km north of Nairobi, in Buffalo Springs Game reserve, within Isiolo District.

Accommodation Samburu Simba Lodge has 18 cottages, over 70 rooms in singles, doubles and interconnecting rooms.

The rooms are spacious, well furnished with a reading desk and several lounge chairs. The bathrooms have a shower with warm or cold water.

All Samburu Simba Lodge rooms have an over head fan, telephone extension and reading desk.

Guests will like the large terrace that faces the river valley below, especially in the morning when there is bird life and elephants roaming.

Facilities :: 2 swimming pools :: Pool side bar :: Safes available at the reception :: Telephone calls through the operator :: Television – satellite TV: CNN, BBC Super Sport at Ibis Pub :: Doctor on call :: Health Club :: Laundry Service

Wildlife Highlights Elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, jackal, buffalo, hippo, zebra, oryx, gerenuk, gazelle, gerenuk, hyrax and klipspringer. Birds: 395 recorded species.

Conference & Events The lodge has conference facilities for up to 1,000 guests as well as a business centre and full global connectivity.

Dining & Bars The lodge offers a central dining room and bar. Evening displays of Samburu dance are offered.

Activities The lodge offers a central dining room and bar. Evening displays of Samburu dance are offered.

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The lion king gets a live-action remake this summer, and specialist safari operators are jostling for a spot on pride rock..

Starring Beyoncé, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Seth Rogen, the new live-action version of The Lion King will hit the silver screen in July, inspiring another generation to follow in the paw prints of its leonine cast. But, cute lion cubs aside, taking centre stage in this much-anticipated film will be the region’s wild, evocative landscapes themselves.

The Serengeti is the loose setting for The Lion King ’s fictional Pride Lands, and while Pride Rock itself isn’t a designated place, the area’s numerous kopjes (granite outcrops) make brilliant doubles of the platform on which baby Simba was first held aloft by wise old Rafiki. Tanzania’s Olduvai Gorge, meanwhile, was said to be the inspiration for the place that Mufasa was trampled by a stampede in the original; the same archaeological site where British paleoanthropologist Mary Leakey made her seminal discovery of a 1.8-million-year-old hominid skull in 1959.

The new Disney blockbuster means rich pickings for specialist Africa operators, too. The Safari Collection has launched a Lion King Adventure safari, visiting the animals and locations that inspired the movie. Led by fourth-generation Kenyan Robert Carr-Hartley, consultant for the original 1994 film, highlights include a stay at Borana Lodge in Laikipia, with sundowners on the ‘Pride Rock’ kopje overlooking Hyena Valley Dam, where you can spot Scar’s barking sidekicks, and flights out to lion conservation areas around Samburu and the Maasai Mara to camp out and track big cats.

But getting this deep into Simba country doesn’t come cheap. Aimed at families, this seven-night trip costs £23,458 for four, including full-board accommodation, game drives, road transfers and domestic flights.

Three African odysseys for less

Guided by locals  A walking safari is the original way to discover the bush . Tanzania’s northern parks have a long tradition of walking safaris, but the newer Kenyan conservancies also offer non-vehicle tours, too. Five nights from £3,000 per person. expertafrica.com

Big cat conservation  Stay at a field station and volunteer alongside locals and conservationists to help protect the Maasai Mara’s wildlife. 13 days from £2,322 per person. biosphere-expeditions.org

Off-grid adventures  Combine a stay at a safari lodge with nights at its temporary ‘fly’ camp. Choose from several camps in the northern Serengeti, from £935 per person per night, all-inclusive. serian.com

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6 day Simba Safari

'Simba' is Swahili for Lion, and this 6 day safari was created to maximise Big Cat sightings of Lion, Leopard & Cheetah. Along the way you get to see plenty of other wildlife too, and Amboseli is also known for its large elephant herds. All three locations are scenic, with Amboseli lying ‘in the shadow’ of the great Kilimanjaro,

• Price & Dates

-Visit Amboseli & Lake Nakuru National Parks & Masai Mara Game Reserve. - Stay at Safari Properties which offer luxurious accommodation and a range of amenities. - Embark on 10 Private Safari gamedrives with our Professional Driver-Guide, dedicated to making your trip a success. - Enjoy stunning scenery which includes a photo stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, a visit to the Mara River and a drive to a cliff top overlooking Lake Nakuru. - Opt for a Savannah Picnic Lunch in Masai Mara - at no extra cost. - Meet the most prolific tribe in East Africa - the Maasai, during a visit to a traditional Maasai village. - Tour departs daily, subject to availability, Starting and Ending in Nairobi. - Option of adding several activities such as a Hot Air Balloon Flight, Nature walks and enjoying a relaxing massage during your trip { optional activities are at additional cost}

Day 1 The safari starts on its grand trek towards Amboseli National Park. Arrive for lunch at the lodge, at the foot of the magnificent Mt. Kilimanjaro which dominates everything in sight. Spectacular scenery. See the amazing wildlife, particularly the elephants, during the afternoon game drive. Dinner & Overnight at the Amboseli Serena lodge or Ol Tukai Lodge in case of unavailability.

Day 2 Early morning gamedrive. Rest of the day at leisure after breakfast. Lunch and afternoon gamedrive follows. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge or Ol Tukai Lodge in case of unavailability.

Day 3 Depart after breakfast for Lake Nakuru National Park. This scenic lake is famous for its millions of pink flamingoes. Arrive for lunch. Evening gamedrive, dinner and overnight at Flamingo Hill Tented Camp or Sarova Lion Hill Lodge in case of unavailability.

Day 4 After the early morning gamedrive and breakfast, the safari now heads to Masai Mara. Arrive before lunch. The afternoon gamedrives allows spotting of the unrivalled wildlife in the park. Overnight at Basecamp / Mara Leisure / Mara Sopa Lodge or similar.

Day 5 Take an early morning gamedrive before breakfast. After breakfast, you can relax by the pool. After lunch, go for an afternoon gamedrive. Dinner and overnight at Basecamp / Mara Leisure / Mara Sopa Lodge or similar.

Day 6 After your final early morning gamedrive, return to your lodge for a relaxed breakfast followed by check out and onward departure to Nairobi. Arrive Nairobi mid afternoon. Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Accomodation during the Safari

Day 1 : Amboseli Serena , Amboseli National Park

Day 2 : Amboseli Serena , Amboseli National Park

Day 3 : Flamingo Hill Tented Camp , Lake Nakuru

Day 4 : Basecamp , Masai Mara Game Reserve

Day 5 : Basecamp , Masai Mara Game Reserve

Day 6 : Leisurely drive back to Nairobi

price & dates

Rates are per person sharing in US Dollars. Pax stands for "passenger". Rates depend on number of people travelling together in one vehicle hence 2 [two people] , 4 and 6 pax.

Tour Price Includes: - Accommodation as specified in the itinerary on Fullboard in the lodges/ camps. - Exclusive transport in a safari tour van with a gameviewing roof hatch and UHF radio. - 10 safari gamedrives for the tour. - Driver cum tour guide experienced in game spotting. - Fuel, driver and car park fees, driver's allowance. - All park entry fees for clients, driver cum guide and vehicle.

Tour Price Excludes: - International flight tickets and visa costs. - Tips, drinks, laundry, calls, and all such costs of a personal nature. - Credit Card Surcharge of 5 to 7% will apply or Bank Transfer Fees of USD 50.

To Enquire about this Safari, tell us How many you are [ Adults / Children], required Room Plan, and your Dates of Travel - we shall reply promptly, usually before 12 hours: In case of Children please state the age at the time of Travel:

6 DAYS SIMBA SAFARI

'Simba' is Swahili for Lion, and this 6 days safari was created to maximise Big Cat sightings of Lion, Leopard & Cheetah. Along the way you get to see plenty of other wildlife too, and Amboseli is also known for its large elephant herds. All three locations are scenic, with Amboseli lying ‘in the shadow’ of the great Kilimanjaro.

A typical Safari Itinerary is listed below. Note that prices vary depending on the month or season of travel, with July to October being peak season while April to mid June is low season.

2 nights Amboseli | 1 night Lake Nakuru | 2 nights Masai Mara

Day 01: Start of your Safari from Nairobi

The safari starts on its grand trek towards Amboseli National Park. Arrive for lunch at the lodge, at the foot of the magnificent Mt. Kilimanjaro which dominates everything in sight. Spectacular scenery. See the amazing wildlife, particularly the elephants, during the afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena lodge or similar.

Day 02: Enjoy Full day in Amboseli

You will be taken on two gamedrives today, one in the morning from 6.15am to 9am, before breakfast and the other in the late afternoon after lunch from 3.30pm to 6.30pm. Early mornings and late afternoons are considered the best time to spot animals at their most active. As your safari is private, your gamedrive timings are flexible, convenient if travelling with children or if on a honeymoon when you perhaps want to lie in longer on some of the days. You may also choose to have a full day game drive [ one for the whole day] with a packed picnic lunch at no extra cost. Return in the evening for dinner and overnight at the lodge. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena lodge or similar.

Day 03: Amboseli to Lake Nakuru

Depart after breakfast for Lake Nakuru National Park. This scenic lake is famous for its millions of pink flamingoes. Arrive for lunch. Evening gamedrive, dinner and overnight at the Camp. Dinner and overnight at Flamingo Hill Tented Camp or similar.

Day 04: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara

After the early morning gamedrive and breakfast, the safari now heads to Masai Mara. Arrive before lunch. The afternoon gamedrives allows spotting of the unrivalled wildlife in the park. Dinner and overnight at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge [ Option of Mara Leisure Camp or similar, in case of unavailability ].

Day 05: Enjoy Full day in Masai Mara

Take an early morning gamedrive before breakfast. After breakfast, you can relax by the pool. After lunch, go for an afternoon gamedrive. Dinner and overnight at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge [ Option of Mara Leisure Camp or similar, in case of unavailability ].

Day 06: Return to Nairobi

At the break of dawn you embark on your concluding gamedrive in Masai Mara followed by a leisurely breakfast. Check out by 10am for a return road transfer for Nairobi. ( Optional one flight back to Nairobi available at additional cost). Arrive Nairobi by early afternoon [ typically by 3pm]. Drop off at your hotel, or free onward transfer to the airport for your flight back home.

Rates are per person sharing in US Dollars.

Rates depend on number of people travelling together in one vehicle hence 2 ( Two people ) , 4 and 6 persons.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's included.

• Accommodation as specified in the itinerary on Full board* basis in the lodges/camps.
• Exclusive transport in a Safari Tour Microbus with a Gameviewing roof hatch and UHF radio.
• 08 Private Safari gamedrives for the tour.
• Services of a certified Professional, English-speaking Driver~Guide including all his expenses & allowances.
• Fuel, driver and car park fees, driver's allowance.
• All Park entry fees for clients, driver~guide and vehicle.
• 24 hour Back Up support if required

What's not included

• International flight tickets and visa costs.
• Tips, drinks, laundry, calls, and all such costs of a personal nature.
• Credit Card Surcharge of 5 to 7% will apply or Bank Transfer Fees of USD 50.

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These 'Lion King' Safaris in Kenya and Tanzania Will Show You the Real-life Pride Lands

Now you can see Simba's real-life kingdom for yourself on "Lion King"-themed safari in one of the most beautiful regions on the planet.

In honor of the upcoming remake of the Disney classic, which opens in theaters on July 19, two luxury travel companies in Kenya and Tanzania are offering "Lion King"-themed itineraries to explore the lands and animals that inspired the films.

Starting in July, Zicasso will be introducing its "Family Safari: Pride of Africa" itinerary , an 11-day safari that takes you from the Serengeti to Nairobi on a fun-filled adventure for the entire family. The trip includes 10 nights at luxury accommodations, meals, daily game drives, four private tours, airport pick up and transfer, and local flights.

Guests will be traveling throughout Tanzania and Kenya with safari guides who are experts about the environment that inspired Mufasa's Pride Lands, especially lions, and will be able to have some close encounters with wildlife including elephants and giraffes.

Stops include three nights in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the inspiration for the "Carefree Lands" where Simba learned how to live by "hakuna matata." Next, guests will go to the Olduvai Gorge, the site of the wildebeest stampede and Serengeti National Park. The trip then continues to Nairobi, Kenya, where guests will stop at Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and the Giraffe Centre, and get an up close and personal glimpse at the endangered Rothschild giraffe. Other stops include the Great Rift Valley and Hell's Gate National Park.

Prices for the Zicasso itinerary begins at $5,625 USD per person , based on six people traveling in double occupancy. International flights are not included.

Original Travel is also debuting a "Lion King"-themed safari in July. This 14-day itinerary takes you through the Masai Mara, a popular safari spot to see the annual wildebeest migration , and one of the real-life inspirations for the Pride Lands.

Guests will stay for three nights at a premier lodge in the Mara, where they can get some personal glimpses at the real animals that inspired memorable characters like Simba, Zazu, the chattering hyenas, and more.

The itinerary involves two nights meeting giraffes at Nairobi's Giraffe Manor in Kenya, four nights at a luxury lodge overlooking the Laikipia plateau, and a final four nights relaxing on the beach. Some of the highlights for the journey include stargazing in the Samburu (just like Timon and Pumbaa), visiting Ndare Ngare Forest (where Nala found Simba), and visiting David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, which works to rescue orphaned elephants.

Prices for this trip begin at $8,335 per person .

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