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Kenyan and Egyptian Explorer

PRIVATE TOUR - 14 DAY SAMPLE ITINERARY

FROM £$ 9738

Private Tour Highlights

  • Explore two of Kenya’s most pristine parks, Amboseli and Masai Mara
  • See the plains alive with animal life of all sorts and witness some of the area’s largest animal migrations
  • Relax on the beautiful, white, supple sands of Sharm el Sheikh
  • Get a photo at the iconic Pyramids of Giza and travel through the always bustling Khan-el-Khalili Bazaar
  • Enjoy an impressive portfolio of artifacts at the Egyptian Museum, home to the largest collection of ancient Egypt artifacts in the world
  • Explore the ancient city of Alexandria, originally founded by Alexander the Great
  • Understand why Cairo is considered “the city of a thousand minarets” for its predominant and striking Islamic architecture.
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Tour Overview

Be a Kenyan and Egyptian Explorer! This trip offers the avid traveler the opportunity to go on safari in two of Kenya’s most pristine parks and reserves and to explore the highlights of Egypt. Start this vacation in Kenya on safari in two of the country’s most pristine parks; Amboseli, boasting the best view of Kilimanjaro, and the Masai Mara, with Africa’s largest migration. the Masai Mara and Amboseli. From here head to Cairo major center of civilization and a cultural crossroads for millennia to visit the Great Pyramids at Giza, the Egyptian Museum, the Khan-el-Khalili Bazaar (the original crossroads for ancient traders) and the ancient city of Alexandria. After Cairo, end the trip on the luxurious beaches of Sharm el Sheikh relaxing in the sun.

Inclusions
Price includes domestic and regional flights within the itinerary; all hotel accommodations including daily continental or buffet breakfast and daily city tax; all transfers between airports and hotels with assistance and baggage handling; guided tours in English including entrance fees.

Exclusions

International airfare (unless specifically included), airport departure taxes that must be paid on-site, gratuities, meals not mentioned, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages with meals, early / late check-out, room service, visa fees/services and other personal items or services not mentioned.

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Package Price: From £$ 9738

Prices shown above are per person. Hotel categories do not adhere strictly to international ratings; Yampu has evaluated the hotels according to destination and availability. Prices include local airfare (where applicable), hotel accommodation including daily breakfast; all transfers with baggage handling, all guided tours in English and all entrance fees.

Please note that prices are subject to change based on availability and seasonality, especially during the holiday season from December 20th through January 5th each year. Please contact a Yampu Travel Specialist for more information on best times to travel.

Trip Type:

All our trips are operated on a private basis unless specified otherwise. This is only a sample itinerary; your Yampu Tour Consultant will personalize this trip for you according to your available dates, interests and type of hotels. This is your trip and we will work on making it perfect!

Tour Itinerary

Day
1

International flight to Nairobi

Overnight international flight to Nairobi.

Overnight international flight to Nairobi.

Day
2

Arrival in Nairobi

Upon arrival in Nairobi, reception and transfer to a hotel. Overnight in Nairobi.

Upon arrival in Nairobi, reception and transfer to a hotel. Overnight in Nairobi.

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Day
3

Amboseli

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Transfer to Wilson Airport in Nairobi, then take a flight to Amboseli. Upon arrival at the Amboseli airport, reception and transfer to the safari camp; on the way, pass local Maasai villages and Amboseli's grounds. After unpacking, settle in and have lunch and then set off on the first game drive. With Mt. Kilimanjaro as its backdrop, Amboseli is considered one of Kenya’s most scenic national parks, and the wildlife that it offers is equally as spectacular as its grounds. Amboseli is best known for its elephants, so keep an eye open for these spectacular beasts. Wrap up the day with a night game drive back to the camp and dinner followed by a camp fire, to tell stories, talk to other travelers and listen to the sounds of the Bush at night. Return to camp and overnight. ...read less

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4

Game viewing in Amboseli

After coffee, tea and breakfast pastries, drive through the bush for a full morning of game viewing. Following lunch at camp or a picnic in the park, spend the afternoon at leisure. In the early evening go on another game drive, stop to find out more about nocturnal animals, such as aardvarks, serval cats, caracals, bat-eared foxes and African wild cats. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

After coffee, tea and breakfast pastries, drive through the bush for a full morning of game viewing. Following lunch at camp or a picnic in the park, spend the afternoon at leisure. In the early evening go on another game drive, stop to find out more about nocturnal animals, such as aardvarks, serval cats, caracals, bat-eared foxes and African wild cats. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

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5

Masai Mara game reserve

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Transfer back to the Amboseli airstrip for a flight back to Wilson airport in Nairobi, to connect with a flight to the Masai Mara game reserve. Upon arrival at the Masai Mara airstrip, reception and transfer to the safari camp. After unpacking, settle in and have lunch, then set off on the first game drive, where the Mara's vast, rolling plains and some of the most sought-after wildlife in Africa will be seen. (The Mara is known for its abundance of wildlife: lions, elephants and giraffe are just a few examples.) Wrap up the day with a night game drive back to the camp and dinner followed by a campfire. ...read less

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6

Maasai cultural immersion

Wake up before sunup and have some muffins and coffee, before taking a morning game drive. See how still and quiet the Bush is at dawn and watch it begin to stir as the sun comes up. Return to camp for a late brunch; then there will be the option to take a safari, on-foot, to a local Maasai Village, where Maasai traditions and nomadic culture will be explained. Head back to camp for lunch followed by a siesta, and finish up the day on an evening game drive, taking in another African sunset.

Wake up before sunup and have some muffins and coffee, before taking a morning game drive. See how still and quiet the Bush is at dawn and watch it begin to stir as the sun comes up. Return to camp for a late brunch; then there will be the option to take a safari, on-foot, to a local Maasai Village, where Maasai traditions and nomadic culture will be explained. Head back to camp for lunch followed by a siesta, and finish up the day on an evening game drive, taking in another African sunset.

Day
7

Exploring Masai Mara

The Masai Mara Game Reserve Early morning transfer to the balloon safari site, a highly-recommended optional excursion. There will be a chance to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, countless species of birds and vast, African plains from above. Afterward have breakfast and champagne in the middle of the Mara. Then take a game drive back to the camp, where lunch will be served. Take it easy in the afternoon and then head out on a night game drive around the conservancy and take in some nocturnal wildlife. Return to camp for dinner and a campfire that looks out on the Mara. ...read less

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8

Game drives in Masai Mara

The Masai Mara Game Reserve Take another sunup game drive after muffins and coffee. Keep in mind, each game drive is distinct, and since the camps are small, the drives can be tailored to the group's preferences. The driver and guide can always stop for an hour or so if a lioness on a hunt is seen. Return to camp for a late brunch; then keep a look out for game, read or just kick back. After lunch and a siesta, set off on an evening game drive. At the end of the drive, stop and watch night fall over the Masai Mara.

The Masai Mara Game Reserve Take another sunup game drive after muffins and coffee. Keep in mind, each game drive is distinct, and since the camps are small, the drives can be tailored to the group's preferences. The driver and guide can always stop for an hour or so if a lioness on a hunt is seen. Return to camp for a late brunch; then keep a look out for game, read or just kick back. After lunch and a siesta, set off on an evening game drive. At the end of the drive, stop and watch night fall over the Masai Mara.

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Day
9

Cairo

Transfer back to the Masai Mara airstrip, to take a flight to Nairobi to connect to a flight to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo, reception and transfer to the hotel.

Transfer back to the Masai Mara airstrip, to take a flight to Nairobi to connect to a flight to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo, reception and transfer to the hotel.

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Day
10

Historical Egypt tour

This morning, embark on a full day tour that will lead to the great Pyramids at Giza and the Sphinx, one of the great Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. After that head over to the Egyptian Museum, home to the most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and antiquities in the world. From here, head to the Khan-el-Khalili Bazaar, which dates back to the year 1382, for a bit of bartering. Lunch is included.

This morning, embark on a full day tour that will lead to the great Pyramids at Giza and the Sphinx, one of the great Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. After that head over to the Egyptian Museum, home to the most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and antiquities in the world. From here, head to the Khan-el-Khalili Bazaar, which dates back to the year 1382, for a bit of bartering. Lunch is included.

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Day
11

Alexandria

Early this morning, head from Cairo to Alexandria. In Alexandria, visit the National museum, the fort of Quaitbay (built on the original site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria and from the lighthouse ruins), the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa (a series of Alexandrian tombs, statues and other artifacts influenced by the Hellenistic and Roman funeral cult), the Pomey Piller and the Roman theatre. Finally walk in Montazah Gardens on the grounds of the Montazah Palace. Lunch is included.
In the afternoon, return to Cairo. Enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.
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12

Sharm el Sheikh

Transfer to the airport for a flight to Sharm el Sheikh. Upon arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Transfer to the airport for a flight to Sharm el Sheikh. Upon arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

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13

Beaches of Sharm el Sheikh

Enjoy a full day at leisure on the beaches of Sharm el Sheikh.

Enjoy a full day at leisure on the beaches of Sharm el Sheikh.

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14

International flight home

Enjoy a morning at leisure. In the early afternoon, transfer to the airport for a flight to Cairo, to connect with a return flight home or optional Yampu Tours add-on.

Enjoy a morning at leisure. In the early afternoon, transfer to the airport for a flight to Cairo, to connect with a return flight home or optional Yampu Tours add-on.

Amboseli National Park, Kajiado County, Kenya

Masai Mara National Reserve, Narok County, Kenya

Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Alexandria, Egypt

Sharm el-Sheikh

Places You'll See

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    Amboseli National Park

    For one of the best wildlife-viewing experiences of a lifetime, visit the Amboseli National Park. With an ecosystem of several swamps and dry, dusty ground, the park is home to over 400 species of wild birds, as well as many land animals such as African elephants, Cape buffalo, Masai lions and giraffes, and Plains zebra.

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    The Masai Mara

    One of the best known national reserves in Africa, the Masai Mara, offers the experience to see some of Africa’s wildlife in their natural environment. Take a morning, afternoon, or night drive through the reserve with a skilled guide who will help you spot animals you wouldn’t see on your own. Visit in the late summer and witness the Great Migration.

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    Cairo

    The word “Cairo” in Arabic means “the Vanquisher” or “the Conqueror”, understandable when one realizes that it has been a major center of civilization and a cultural crossroads for millennia. One of the largest and most densely populated cities in Africa and the middle east, Cairo is the capital of Egypt. Cairo is most often associated with ancient Egypt due to its close quarters with the ancient ruins of the cities Giza, Memphis, and Fustat. Here is where one can witness the magnificence of the Pyramids of Giza as well as the great Sphynx. Take in the history and local culture with some coffee while enjoying sheesha (flavored tobacco through a water pipe) and appreciating the desert heat.

  • Alexandria-Egypt

    Alexandria

    The city of Alexandria sits on the Meditterian Sea and is Egypt’s largest port. Serving as a large economic center, Alexandria is the second largest city in the country of Egypt. Originally founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria served as a major city in the Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine era. The city is home to many historical sites such as the Citadel of Qaitbay, Roman Theater, and the cemetery of Mostafa Kamel.

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    Sharm El Sheikh

    Jetting out into the red sea, at the tip of the Sinai Peninsula, is the city of Sharm El Sheikh. With its prime location, watersports, especially scuba diving, have become the pastime of this Egyptian city. Leaving the remote dessert behind, dive into the warm sea and explore areas such as the reefs of Tiran, then dry off with camel trekking or a desert safari.

Hotel Options

3 Star Properties

Amboseli National Reserve : Amboseli Sopa Lodge

The Masai Mara : Ashnil Mara Camp

Cairo : Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx (standard room)

Sharm El Sheikh : Marriott Sharm El Sheikh Resort (Garden Room)

4 Star Properties

Amboseli National Reserve : Amboseli Serena Lodge

Amboseli National Reserve : Toritilis Camp

The Masai Mara : Fairmont Mara Safari Camp

The Masai Mara : Mara Serena Lodge

Sharm El Sheikh : Marriott Sharm El Sheikh Resort (Beach Pool View Room)

Sharm El Sheikh : Marriott Sharm El Sheikh Resort (Mountain Pool View Room)

Cairo : Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx (Standard Pyramids View Room)

5 Star Properties

Amboseli National Reserve : Amboseli Porini Camp

Amboseli National Reserve : Ol Donyo Lodge

The Masai Mara : Mara Explorer

Sharm El Sheikh : Marriott Sharm El Sheikh Resort (Beach Sea View Room)

Cairo : Le Meridian Pyramids (Classic Room)

Luxury Properties

The Masai Mara : Elephant Pepper camp

Cairo : Le Meridian Pyramids (Deluxe Renovated Pyramids View)

Testimonials

Lisa

Traveled March, 2017

Already planning a return for next year!

Kenya is on record on FB and Instagram as the best vacation ever that the Ahmads have taken! Thank you for all your efforts and attention to detail which made transfers and bookings so easy. I am still in Nairobi with friends about will reach out when I return to share details. Already planning a return for next year! 🙂

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