8N/9D Vegan Safari Luxury Kenya
Vegan Safari Kenya Overview
This classic Best of Kenya features among the most attractive Kenya’s parks and reserves and it can be extended/modified according to what you want.
- Starting from Amboseli National Park known for its great view of Mt. Kilimanjaro and large herds of elephants,
- to Nakuru National Park one of the greatest ornithological sites in the world and a great rhino sanctuary in Kenya,
- to the Masai Mara Game Reserve the arena to one of greatest spectacle on earth, the wildebeest migration.
This vegan Kenya safari is custom designed for you so we can change any of the accommodation and add in or change the locations visited below.
All your meals and snacks while on game drives will be vegan including any stops for tea/coffee while on the game drives.
Your Kenya Africa safari is nearly all inclusive( safari portion is, hotel stop overs in Nairobi are on a BB basis ) and privately guided.
The lay out below pairs together the best of Kenya. Adding on a beach stop over post the safari or combining it with a Uganda gorilla safari or Tanzania safari is all doable.
Your Kenya vegan safari operates all year however I suggest you read the weather ii Kenya below so you know what to expect weather/climate wise.
Kenya weather & climate.
KENYA Weather & Climate
Kenya lies on the equator and has a pleasant, tropical climate, but there are large regional variations influenced by several factors, including altitude. Temperatures drop by about 6°C for every 1,000 m of elevation (or 3.5°F per 1,000 ft). Kenya’s daytime temperatures average between 20°C/68°F and 28°C/82°F, but it is warmer on the coast. The coast is hot and humid all year round, but the heat is tempered by the monsoon winds. Kenya is too close to the equator to experience a real winter and summer. There is, however, both a dry and wet season.
Dry season –June to October
June, July, August, September & October – These are the coolest but comfortable months. Daytime temperatures are usually around 23°C/73°F at higher altitudes, such as the Masai Mara, and 28°C/82°F at lower altitudes, such as the coastal areas. During the dry season, the sky is clear and days are sunny. Early morning temperatures at higher altitude are typically 10°C/50°F. It is advisable to pack warm clothing, as morning game drives will be cold. There is very little rain in most of the country, so these are the least humid months, making it the best time to stay at one of Kenya’s beautiful beaches and national parks for wildlife viewing.
Merits of visiting during this season
• Wildlife is easier to spot as the bush flora is less dense and animals gather around waterholes and rivers.
• It’s unlikely to rain, the days are sunny with clear skies, and there are fewer mosquitoes.
• July to October are the best months to see the wildebeest migration.
Wet season –November to May
During the wet season, daytime temperatures are between 24°C/75°F and 27°C/81°F at higher altitudes. At lower altitudes daytime temperatures are more consistent and hover around 30°C/86°F. Mornings stay cool at higher altitudes, and it is advisable to pack warm clothes for early morning game drives. From December to April, the humidity is intense in Tsavo and the coastal areas.
November & December – ‘Short rains’:
A period of unpredictable, short rains between November and December that lasts about a month. The rain is sometimes heavy, but mostly falls in the late afternoon or evening, and will seldom have a negative impact on your safari.
January & February
During these months, a dry spell in the rainy season occurs with less rainfall. How long the spell lasts and when it takes place exactly is unpredictable.
March, April & May – ‘Long rains’.
These months get the most rain, and there can be a downpour on a daily basis, although it seldom lasts the whole day. It’s very cloudy, especially in the highlands, including Aberdares National Park and Laikipia Plateau. Humidity is higher and will be particularly noticeable in the coastal regions.
Merits of wet season
• The scenery is beautiful and green.
• Rates drop during the low season.
• Newborn animals can be seen, and in general, you will still see plenty of wildlife.
• Migratory birds are present from September to April.
• Except for March, April and May, rains are short showers in the afternoon or evening and will rarely compromise your safari.
Vegan Safari Kenya details
DAY 1 : ENROUTE
Your journey begins as you board your en route to Nairobi, Kenya.
DAY 2 NAIROBI
JAMBO! Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, you will be met by our Representative who will assist you with the transfer to your hotel.
Before checking in at hotel, he will brief you on your program ahead and introduce the Driver Guide who will be with you throughout the safari.
Depending on the arrival time of your flight you can choose to rest in your hotel the whole day as you enjoy the facilities at your hotel or enjoy optional Nairobi excursion at an extra cost of USD $ 165 per person where you will visit :
- the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage. Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage which has a nursery and rehab center for infant elephants that have lost their families, as well as the occasional rhino, zebra and other wildlife. Daphne was the first person to successfully raise an orphan infant elephant, discovering a formula that has now been used widely. The widow of the famous naturalist and warden of Tsavo from 1948 to 1976, David Sheldrick, Daphne has dedicated her life to conservation. These infants are eventually released into the wild at Tsavo East National Park and end up in the care of other orphans who have been successfully reintroduced to the wild.
- Lunch will be at a local restaurant
- after lucn we proceed to the AFEW Giraffe Center, visit a nature center run by the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife. An elevated observation walkway allows you to get face to face with 18-foot-tall Rothschild’s giraffes. In 1974 Jock Leslie-Melville, grandson of a Scottish earl, and his wife Betty founded the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife (AFEW) and proceeded to move five babies of the highly endangered Rothschild giraffe to their property where they have been successfully reared and have since produced their own offspring. Betty chronicled these events in her book, Raising Daisy Rothschild.
- Visit the Kazuri beads factory /optional shopping in Karen. Later returning to your hotel for your overnight.
Accommodation: Panari Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
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| DAY 3 & 4 : AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK |
This morning you will drive to Amboseli National Park which is famous for its large elephant population
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roaming across the vast grassy plains, the big five, and the majestic views of Mt. Kilimanjaro the highest mountain in Africa among other species of flora and fauna.
Arrive at Amboseli in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game viewing drive in the park.
On your next day you will drive through across this vast lake bed, often dry but swampy in some areas. We have a lot of game here like cheetah, buffalo, giraffe, gazelles and herds of elephants all set against the amazing back drop of majestic Mount Kilimanjaro showing all its glory.
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If you wish, for a nominal fee, you can also visit a Masai Village to experience this nomadic tribe’s way of life and see their colorful culture.
Accommodation: Zebra Plains Amboseli Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board
| DAY 5 : LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK |
Continue with your journey this morning as you drive to Lake Nakuru National Park.
The park boasts a huge variety of animals, including leopard which is often found snoozing on the branches of the magnificent yellow-barked acacias, lion, buffalo, hippo, waterbuck, warthog, baboon, the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe only found in this park in Kenya, white rhino and the rare black rhino which is protected and guarded here.
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Arrive in time for lunch followed for a late afternoon game drive.
Accommodation: Flamingo Hill Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board
| DAY 6 : MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE |
After breakfast and a short briefing by your driver guide, drive to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, backdrop to ‘the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth’, the annual migration of over one million wildebeest. Arrive in time for lunch at your camp.
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Spend the afternoon on safari in Kenya’s most popular reserve. Arrive back in camp in time for campfire cocktails and dinner.
Overnight: Zebra Plains Camp Mara
Meal Plan: Full Board
| DAY 7 & 8: MARA NATIONAL RESERVE |
Your day will be spent on safari in Africa’s richest wildlife viewing arena. Historically teeming with wildlife, the Mara hosts Kenya’s largest lion prides and elephant herds. Other predators include leopard, cheetah and spotted hyena; while in the Mara River you will see fat pods of hippo and vast Nile crocodiles.
Other highlights include giraffe tops, gazelle, zebra, buffalo and over 550 species of birds.
Take the opportunity to fly over the Mara in a Hot air Balloon at an extra cost. The balloon package includes a champagne breakfast in the wild! If you can spare the money, viewing abundant game afloat a balloon is an unforgettable experience.
Alternatively visit a Masai village and get learn the Masai culture at an extra cost.
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Overnight: Zebra Plains Camp Mara
Meal Plan: Full Board
| DAY 9 : NAIROBI |
After breakfast bid farewell to the Masai Mara as you set on your journey back to Nairobi. Drive back down the Great Rift Valley to Nairobi, passing the dormant volcano, Mount Longonot, and lakes Elementaita and Naivasha on the way.
Keep an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle and head up the escarpment. You will arrive in Kenya’s bustling capital city Nairobi in the late afternoon.
Lunch is your own arrangements and spend time doing last minute shopping or city excursions at an extra cost.
Drop off airport bid farewell to your driver guide until the next time. At 2250hrs you will board your KQ002 flight to J.F Kennedy in New York.
| TYPICAL DAY ON SAFARI |
Our professional guides are there to assist you every step of the way. Even though there is a general outline of your safari, your guide will talk with you regarding each day’s plans. He will tell you about the country you are visiting, its history, traditions, the area you are visiting, what you see; he will take you to the loveliest places, look after any formalities or negotiations with the local people, and take care of your safety and comfort.
They all are proficient in bush craft, and can also tell you about the local traditions, wildlife, identify the birds, and help you learn more about the world around you.
All our guides speak English as well as their local language and some speak French and Spanish as well. Days will vary depending on your specific schedule, road conditions, and what you would like to do.
A typical day may unfold like this:
You will get up before dawn when hot coffee and tea are served. The air is cold as the sun rises and shimmers on the open plains. This is the best time to see the wildlife.
Your camera is ready to go and you have layered your clothing to keep you warm. Head into the bush and search for lions, elephant, giraffe and plains game. Each turn will offer something unique – a lioness and her cubs, a herd of elephant moving to a waterhole, a cheetah stalking a gazelle. Your morning game drive lasts about two hours, depending on what you see.
Return to the lodge for a delicious breakfast. After breakfast there is time to relax from being up at sunrise or now is the time to participate in any additional activities that the lodge may offer – such as walks, village visits, or bike rides.
Lunch is usually served in camp/lodge, unless you are out for a full day’s game drive, when they will have a picnic lunch. You will head out again in the afternoon; searching for the special species that may have eluded you.
As the sun sets, return to camp for a hot shower. Then indulge in a delicious dinner and after dinner drinks in the lounge. There may also be a chance to sit around the campfire exchanging tales of the bush.
Everyone retires early with great anticipation of the next day’s adventure!
When you are out on safari your schedule is flexible at most locations; however, some locations have set times for game drives or walks. You can always talk with the hosts of the camps/lodge to adjust schedules and they will try to accommodate you.
The restriction will be to stay within park rules and travel times required to get you to your destination.
Your guides will always give their recommendations but are there to listen to your needs.
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