See Lions and Giraffes on an African Safari in Kenya

This 10-day safari begins in Nairobi, Kenya’s biggest city, before heading deep into the country’s wilderness. Among the included destinations is the Maasai Mara National Reserve, where you may spot all of the Big Five animals—African lions, African elephants, Cape buffalo, African leopards, and rhinoceros—before visiting a Maasai village. The safari makes an unforgettable gift for adventurous friends and family members. The trip includes:

Included in all options:

• Round-trip airfare from Washington, DC (IAD) or New York City (JFK)
• 1 night of accommodations at Safari Park Hotel & Casino
• 2 nights of accommodations at Ashnil Samburu Tented Camp
• 1 night of accommodations at Sweetwaters Serena Tented Camp
• 1 night of accommodations at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
• 2 nights of accommodations at Ashnil Mara Tented Camp
• Transport in a luxury 4x4 safari land cruiser
• Unlimited game drives during park hours
• 26 meals: nine breakfasts, nine lunches, and eight dinners
• All national park, reserve, and conservation fees
• Airport and ground transfers
• Complimentary bottled water daily
• Complimentary enrollment in amref.org emergency air evacuation service
• English speaking driver/naturalist and guide

Days 1–2: Flight and Nairobi, Kenya

Kenya’s biggest city is part modern metropolis and part wild: amid downtown’s skyscrapers are raucous nightclubs and inner-city wildlife centers protecting elephants and giraffes. You might also see a robed Maasai warrior or two as you stroll through town. Nairobi shares its southern border with the Nairobi Safari Park, home to lions, hyenas, and the world’s densest concentration of endangered black rhinos. Spend Day 2 relaxing and exploring this unique city at your leisure, or opt for one of the optional cultural activities.

• Optional activities: Visit the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, National Museum, or Langata Giraffe Center, or get to know Nairobi with a guided tour of downtown (additional fees apply).
• Accommodations: Test your luck at the hotel’s casino and grab a drink at Hemingway’s Lounge. After watching the Safari Cats Dancers & Acrobats perform, get some rest in your spacious room, which is outfitted with antique African furniture, canopy beds, and a balcony.

Days 3–4: Samburu National Game Reserve

At this game reserve, you’ll see some of Africa’s most revered animals, including giraffes, Grevy zebras, and the horned beisa oryx. On Day 4, you’ll explore the protected park’s savannahs and acacia woodlands on morning, midday, and evening game drives to catch a glimpse of these species and others.

• Be on the lookout for elephants, lions, and leopards.
• Optional excursion: Instead of the midday game drive, you can visit the Samburu cultural village to meet the tribe’s seminomadic cattle farmers (additional fees apply).
• Accommodations: At Ashnil Samburu Tented​ ​Camp​, you’ll stay in a spacious, furnished luxury tent. Before bed, relax at the buffet restaurant and lounge or take a dip in the pool beneath the clear night sky.

Day 5: Ol Pejeta Conservancy

The Ol Pejeta Conservancy has the highest wildlife-to-area ratio of any Kenyan park, and is home to all of the Big Five game animals. Try to spot all five during your evening game drive. 

• Meet a chimpanzee at the Jane Goodall Institute chimpanzee sanctuary.
• Accommodations: Watch animals at night at the floodlit watering hole near Sweetwaters Serena Tented Camp. You can see it from your luxury tent’s private veranda and the onsite Waterhole Bar.

Day 6: Lake Nakuru National Park

Your next stop is tucked in the Great Rift Valley. An evening game drive might yield sightings of pink flamingo flocks and Marabou stork taking flight. Beneath them, you may see some white rhinos and rare Rothschild giraffes.

• Did you know? There are fewer than 670 Rothschild giraffes in the wild.
• Also look for lions, leopards, gazelles, and hyrax, a small, furry animal thought to be elephants’ closest living relatives.
• Accommodations: Watch landing flamingos turn the nearby Lake Nakuru’s banks pink from your room at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge. Dine al fresco while enjoying views of the park and pool at the onsite restaurant.

Days 7–9: Maasai Mara National Reserve

Enjoy mountainous views while passing through Great Rift Valley to your final destination, the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Here, you have another chance to see the Big Five roaming the Serengeti plains.

• Game drives: Enjoy an evening game drive on Day 7, a full-day game drive on Day 8, and a morning game drive on Day 9.
• Optional excursion: Visit a Maasai village to see how the locals live, learn about their social structure, and maybe witness ritual singing and dancing.
• Accommodations Enjoy the warm weather and international and traditional African cuisines at the open-air restaurant at Ashnil Mara Tented Camp. Wake up early in your breezy, structured tent to see a beautiful sunrise over the plains.

Day 10: Return Flight

You’ll spend Day 10 resting on the plane en route to the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal?
This offer includes departures from New York City (JFK) or Washington, D.C. (IAD) airport. Departures from additional airports may be available for a supplemental cost. Contact Odyssey Safaris at 855-272-3274 for availability and pricing.

2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal?
Yes, you may extend your trip for a supplemental fee at the time of booking. Extensions are subject to availability.

3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available?
View the departure dates listed in the deal options above. If there are multiple dates listed in a deal option, call Odyssey Safaris at 855-272-3274 for the most up-to-date availability.

4. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available?
We suggest calling to redeem your vouchers as soon as possible so that you do not run into this problem. If Odyssey Safaris is unable to book the stay you want during the available dates and before the book-by date, Groupon will refund your purchase.

5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room?
Children must be at least 5 years old to travel on this tour. Each traveler must purchase a Groupon Voucher. Triple rooms are not available.

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