10 Days Kenya Christmas and New Year Wildlife Celebration

Your guide will collect you from Nairobi early in the morning because festive traffic may increase around the city and major roads. Our journey will cover approximately 270–300 kilometres and normally take 5½–6½ hours, although holiday traffic can extend the timing. Stops will be arranged for meals, washrooms and family photographs. After arrival, check-in and lunch, you may begin a short afternoon safari of approximately two to three hours before returning for dinner and any seasonal welcome offered by the lodge.

Destination:

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Basecamp Maasai Mara

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

❮ ❯

After breakfast, you will spend approximately seven to nine hours exploring 50–100 kilometres of Maasai Mara habitat. Lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes and grazing herds may be encountered. If this day falls on Christmas or New Year’s Day, the wildlife schedule can be adjusted around a confirmed festive meal or lodge event. Lunch may be carried as a picnic or served at the lodge according to the celebration programme.

Destination:

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Basecamp Maasai Mara

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

❮ ❯

You will explore approximately 40–90 kilometres over six to nine hours, visiting river, woodland and grassland habitats. Hippos, crocodiles, leopards, elephants and birds may be observed. The evening may include a Christmas dinner, family cake, music, campfire gathering or private meal depending on the selected lodge and exact date. These arrangements must be confirmed rather than assumed.

Destination:

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Basecamp Maasai Mara

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

❮ ❯

Our third Mara day may cover approximately 40–90 kilometres during five to eight hours. You may choose a full wildlife programme, shorter morning and afternoon drives or additional lodge time with family. A sundowner, room decoration or private dinner may be requested when the property can provide it. Wildlife remains central, but our schedule can recognise the importance of the festive occasion.

Destination:

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Basecamp Maasai Mara

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

❮ ❯

After breakfast and check-out, you will travel approximately 230–260 kilometres to Lake Nakuru over five to six hours. Holiday traffic may affect towns and major road sections, and your guide will communicate delays honestly. Meal, washroom and photography stops will be arranged before arrival. The lodge may offer seasonal decorations or a special dinner depending on its official programme.

Destination:

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

lake Nakuru Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

❮ ❯

You will begin with a three-to-four-hour Lake Nakuru wildlife drive covering around 25–50 kilometres. Possible sightings include rhinos, giraffes, buffaloes, baboons and birds. After lunch and check-out, our tour will travel approximately 110–130 kilometres to Lake Bogoria over 2½–3½ hours. A celebration cake or private dinner may be requested at the accommodation when available.

Destination:

LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK

Overnight:

Lake Bogoria Spa Resort

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

❮ ❯

You will explore approximately 20–40 kilometres of Lake Bogoria during three to four hours, observing geothermal features, waterbirds and possible flamingos. After lunch, our festive journey continues approximately 180–210 kilometres to Lake Naivasha, normally taking 3½–4½ hours. You will check in and enjoy lakeside relaxation, a seasonal dinner or private family time depending on the date and lodge arrangements.

Destination:

LAKE BOGORIA NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Sawela Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

❮ ❯

When included and safe, the boat safari may last one to one and a half hours and provide hippos, fish eagles and waterbirds. After breakfast and check-out, our tour will travel approximately 300–340 kilometres toward Amboseli over 5½–7 hours. Holiday traffic may increase the journey time. Stops will be arranged for meals, washrooms and stretching before you arrive at your luxury lodge.

Destination:

LAKE NAIVASHA NATIONAL PARK

Overnight:

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

❮ ❯

You will explore approximately 50–90 kilometres of Amboseli over seven to nine hours. Elephant families, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos and birds may be observed, while Mount Kilimanjaro may appear when the weather is clear. The day may be arranged around a farewell lunch, sundowner, cake or special dinner when these services have been confirmed. Our final full day allows the family to celebrate through shared wildlife experiences rather than depending only on hotel entertainment.

Destination:

AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

Overnight:

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

❮ ❯

After breakfast and lodge check-out, our safari will travel approximately 215–240 kilometres to Nairobi, normally taking four to five hours. Holiday traffic near the city may cause delays, so flights should not be booked too close to the expected arrival. Your guide will arrange a meal or refreshment stop before dropping you at a hotel, residence, JKIA or Wilson Airport.