Serena Explorer
OVERVIEW | ITINERARY | HOTEL INFO | INCLUSION & EXCLUSIONS | COST | CANCELLATION | NOTES | MORE INFORMATION
OVERVIEW
SERENA EXPLORER: Daily Safari by road based on 4×4 Vehicle:
These 6-night safaris operate daily based on a minimum of 2 passengers.
ITINERARY
DAY WISE ITINERARY
Met on arrival and transferred to the Eka Hotel, where light refreshments will be served and a safari briefing will be conducted. Thereafter, drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy (220 km, approximately 3.5 hours), arriving in time for lunch at Sweetwaters Serena Camp. The afternoon is at leisure or you can proceed on a game drive in the conservancy. A selection of optional excursions is also available (payable locally). Overnight: Sweetwaters Serena Camp or similar (Meals included: Lunch and dinner.)
Enjoy an early morning game drive in the wonderful Sweetwaters Sanctuary. After breakfast, it is time to relax before lunch. An afternoon game drive with visits to the delightful Chimp and Rhino Sanctuary. Overnight: Sweetwaters Serena Camp or similar (Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner.)
After breakfast, drive to Lake Elementeita, a bird lovers paradise where an estimated 300 bird species have been spotted (265 km, approximately).
3.5 hours). Enjoy lunch and some leisure time—maybe a swim in the pool or a relaxing massage. An afternoon game drive in Soysambu Conservancy with a chance to encounter some of the birds and wildlife that abound. Overnight: Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp or similar (Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner.)
After breakfast, drive to the world-famous Masai Mara in time for lunch at the fabulous Mara Serena Lodge (360 km, approximately 5.5 hours). In the afternoon, enjoy an exciting game drive in this game-filled park. Overnight: Mara Serena Lodge or similar (Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner.)
A further day in the magnificent Masai Mara. Enjoy a game drive followed by breakfast at the camp or an early morning balloon safari over the Mara followed by a ‘bubbly’ bush breakfast. The rest of the morning is at leisure before lunch and a game drive. Overnight: Mara Serena Lodge or similar (Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner.)
A further day in the magnificent Masai Mara. Enjoy a game drive followed by breakfast at the camp or an early morning balloon safari over the Mara followed by a ‘bubbly’ bush breakfast. The rest of the morning is at leisure before lunch and a game drive. Overnight: Mara Serena Lodge or similar (Meals included) Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Return to Nairobi by road (325km, approximately 6 hours), or fly from Mara to Nairobi by morning flight (prices on request). Refreshments will be served at the Eka Hotel before final transfer to the airport for your outbound international flight or you may proceed with own chosen extension (Meals included: Breakfast)
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HOTEL INFO
INCLUSION & EXCLUSIONS
The above rates are as per the itineraries given above, are as per the meal plans indicated, and include:
• Cost of accommodation on meal plans indicated
• Cost of all transfers and game-drives conducted in 4×4 Land Cruiser
• Cost of all park entrance fees
• Services of professional English driver/guide
• A maximum of 4 singles per group will be charged a single room rate. Any additional singles will be charged at double room rate
The above costs do not include:
• Expenses of a personal nature
• Tips and porterage
• Any extras incurred at the lodges/hotels
• Any visa fees
• Any international or domestic airfare, unless specified above
COST
Cost in USD: Per Person Sharing:
From Date | To Date | Per Adult Twin or Double Sharing | Child Sharing with Two Adults | Single Room Supplement |
02-Apr-2024 | 26-May-2024 | 2,278 | 1,524 | 136 |
27-May-2024 |
| 2,312 | 1,541 | 204 |
28-May-2024 |
| 2,348 | 1,559 | 269 |
29-May-2024 |
| 2,383 | 1,577 | 336 |
30-May-2024 |
| 2,423 | 1,597 | 366 |
31-May-2024 |
| 2,464 | 1,616 | 463 |
01-Jun-2024 | 25-Jun-2024 | 2,504 | 1,637 | 562 |
26-Jun-2024 |
| 2,675 | 1,723 | 614 |
27-Jun-2024 |
| 2,846 | 1,808 | 665 |
28-Jun-2024 |
| 3,017 | 1,893 | 716 |
29-Jun-2024 |
| 3,063 | 1,916 | 749 |
30-Jun-2024 |
| 3,103 | 1,937 | 758 |
01-Jul-2024 | 26-Oct-2024 | 3,324 | 2,136 | 767 |
27-Oct-2024 |
| 2,953 | 1,862 | 697 |
28-Oct-2024 |
| 2,758 | 1,764 | 628 |
29-Oct-2024 |
| 2,564 | 1,666 | 558 |
30-Oct-2024 |
| 2,497 | 1,634 | 526 |
31-Oct-2024 |
| 2,455 | 1,613 | 517 |
01-Nov-2024 | 17-Dec-2024 | 2,415 | 1,593 | 509 |
18-Dec-2024 |
| 2,608 | 1,689 | 577 |
19-Dec-2024 |
| 2,844 | 1,828 | 647 |
20-Dec-2024 |
| 3,079 | 1,967 | 716 |
21-Dec-2024 |
| 3,187 | 2,042 | 749 |
22-Dec-2024 |
| 3,251 | 2,084 | 758 |
23-Dec-2024 | 24-Dec-2024 | 3,293 | 2,104 | 767 |
25-Dec-2024 | 27-Dec-2024 | 3,229 | 2,042 | 767 |
EASY CANCELLATION
Before 61 days of arrival No cancellation fee
Between 60 and 50 days of arrival, a 15% cancellation fee
Between 49 and 30 days of arrival, a 33% cancellation fee
Between 29 and 0 days of arrival, a 100% cancellation fee
Child Policy:
02 – 11.99 years, as above, if sharing with 2 adults
NOTES:
MORE INFORMATION
New Maasai Mara Park Regulations:
Road safaris
1: All departures by road should exit the National Reserve no later than 10am. Any departure after 1000 hours will attract an extra day’s park fees.
Flying safaris
1: Guest residing in lodges & camps both inside and outside the Maasai Mara Game Reserve and departing by air should arrive at the Mara airstrip not later than 100 hours for morning flights. Afternoon flights departing after 1200 hours will automatically attract extra-day park fees.
Maasai Mara Park Fees:
We have received notification from Maasai Mara Game Reserve Authorities of intention to increase park fees between July 1 and December 31, 2024, to USD 200 per person per day. Should the new park fee take effect, an additional USD 100 per person per day, for a for a total of USD 200 per person in park fees for Cheetah Safari, shall apply for travel between July 1 and December 31, 2024.
Optional Extras on Safari:
• Fly Mara to Nairobi: Adult: USD 250 per person; Child: USD 190 per person (15kg luggage allowance on all light aircraft)
• Please note that clients flying back to Wilson from Safari will also be expected to pay for Wilson Airport transfers accordingly.
• Fly Mara to Mombasa (Ukunda): Adult: USD 390 per adult; Child: USD 300 per child below 12 years (15kg luggage allowance on all light aircraft)
• Additional Park Fees: USD 100.00 per adult and USD 50.00 per child (applicable for afternoon departure from Mara, including Mombasa Air)
• Extra Lunch at Ashnil Mara Camp and transfer to the Airstrip: Adult/Child USD 95.00 per person
• Ballooning: Adult/Child: USD 375 per person