Ultimate Kenya Safari Experience
Africa's Greatest Stage is Calling
8 Days of Wildlife & Luxury
Elephants Under Kilimanjaro · Maasai Mara Big Five · Luxury Bush Camps
Trip Info
Arrival on
Nairobi
Departure from
Nairobi
Meals
All meals included
Group Size
6 Guests
Accommodation
Boutique safari camps & scenic lodges
Cities Covered
Nairobi · Amboseli · Naivasha · Nakuru · Maasai Mara
Trip Overview
Big Five Safari • Maasai Mara • Kilimanjaro Views
The Ultimate Kenya Safari Experience — Festive Special 2026 is an 8-day, 7-night private safari journey through the most spectacular wildlife destinations in East Africa, crafted exclusively for discerning Indian travellers who want to celebrate Christmas and New Year in the most extraordinary way imaginable — deep in the heart of the African wilderness.
This is not just a holiday. This is a front-row seat to the greatest wildlife show on earth.
Your adventure begins in Nairobi — the safari capital of Africa — with a complimentary visit to the world-famous Giraffe Centre before heading south to Amboseli National Park, where vast herds of elephants roam freely beneath the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro — arguably the most iconic wildlife vista on the planet. Celebrate Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in a luxury bush camp, with special festive menus and sundowners in the wild.
The journey continues north to the shimmering shores of Lake Naivasha for a magical boat safari among hippos, fish eagles and hundreds of bird species, before sweeping on to Lake Nakuru — Kenya’s premier sanctuary for white and black rhino, and a lakeshore that turns pink with thousands of flamingos. Finally, the grand finale — three full days in the legendary Maasai Mara — the greatest wildlife reserve on earth and the undisputed kingdom of the Big Five. Dawn game drives, bush breakfasts, sundowners on the golden plains, and the raw, untamed magic of Africa all around you.
Throughout every mile of this journey, your private 4×4 safari vehicle is exclusively yours, your expert English-speaking guide brings the bush to life, all meals are included, and AMREF emergency evacuation cover ensures complete peace of mind. With Auravian’s 24×7 personal support from Kolkata to the Mara and back, this is Africa done perfectly — safe, seamless and utterly unforgettable.
Trip Highlights
- Amboseli Elephants & Mount Kilimanjaro: Africa's most iconic scene — vast elephant herds with the snow-capped peak as backdrop
- 3 Days in Maasai Mara: Kenya's crown jewel and the world's greatest Big Five reserve
- Lake Naivasha Boat Safari: Hippos, fish eagles & 400+ bird species on a pristine Rift Valley lake
- Lake Nakuru, Rhinos & Flamingos: Hippos, fish eagles & 400+ bird species on a pristine Rift Valley lake
- Sundowner Safari Experiences: Signature golden hour drinks in the heart of the African wilderness
- Complimentary Giraffe Centre, Nairobi: Hand-feed endangered Rothschild giraffes at eye level
- Christmas in the Wild: Festive Christmas Eve & Christmas Day celebrations in a luxury Amboseli bush camp
- Boutique Luxury Safari Camps: Wake up to birdsong, elephant calls and the vast African sky every morning
- Private 4×4, Exclusively Yours: Maximum 6 guests · Total flexibility · Zero compromise
- Maasai Village Visit (Optional): Authentic cultural encounter with one of Africa's most iconic tribes
Accommodation
7 nights in handpicked boutique safari camps & scenic lodges
- Nairobi — Airport/Transit Hotel (Day 1)
- Amboseli — Luxury Tented Safari Camp (2 Nights)
- Lake Naivasha — Lakeside Safari Lodge (1 Night)
- Lake Nakuru — Safari Lodge (1 Night)
- Maasai Mara — Luxury Tented Safari Camp (3 Nights)
All accommodation on full board — breakfast, lunch & dinner throughout
Package Pricing
Per Person in INR (Based on 6 Guests)
Starting From
₹2,00,000
per person
MONTH-WISE PRICING
Travel Period
Price Per Person
April & May
₹2,00,000
June
₹2,12,000
July – Sept
₹3,00,000
October
₹2,60,000
Nov – 22 Dec
₹2,30,000
23 Dec – 3 Jan
₹3,05,000
Note: Rates are subject to reconfirmation for the exact travel date along with room availability, due to exchange rate fluctuations.
Day-Wise Itinerary
Day 1 ➪ Nairobi | Arrival & Giraffe Centre
"Welcome to Africa — where every journey begins with wonder."
- Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi
- Met on arrival by your expert English-speaking Auravian safari guide holding your nameplate
- Luggage assistance & transfer to vehicle
- Complimentary Giraffe Centre Visit, Nairobi
- Home to the endangered Rothschild Giraffe
- Hand-feed giraffes from an elevated wooden platform — eye to eye with the tallest animal on land
- Learn about the conservation story behind this beloved Nairobi landmark
- Perfect photo opportunity — the most unique welcome to Kenya
- Transfer to hotel in Nairobi — check-in & freshen up
- Welcome Dinner — meet your group, meet your guide, and get briefed for the incredible safari ahead
- Overnight in Nairobi | Dinner included
Day 2 ➪ Nairobi → Amboseli | Christmas Eve Bush Safari
"The moment the savannah opens up before you, Africa claims a piece of your soul forever."
- Breakfast at hotel
- Morning Drive to Amboseli National Park
- Approximately 4 hours through the sweeping Athi-Kapiti Plains
- Pass through Maasai lands — red-cloaked warriors and traditional manyattas dot the landscape
- En-route stops for photography and refreshments
- Arrive at Amboseli Safari Camp — check-in & freshen up
- Lunch at Camp
- Afternoon Game Drive — Amboseli National Park (3–4 hours)
- Aboard your private 4×4 safari vehicle — exclusively for your group of 6
- Elephant herds — Amboseli is home to some of Kenya's largest and most studied elephant families
- Mount Kilimanjaro backdrop — Africa's highest peak at 5,895m towering behind the wildlife
- Lion · Cheetah · Buffalo · Zebra · Wildebeest · Giraffe · Hyena
- Observation Hill — panoramic 360° views over the park, swamps and Kilimanjaro
- Christmas Eve Sundowner in the Bush
- Drinks served in the heart of the wilderness as the sun melts behind Kilimanjaro
- Toast Christmas Eve in one of the most magical settings on earth
- Special Christmas Eve Dinner at Camp
- Festive menu under the stars · Campfire · Warm African hospitality
- Overnight in Amboseli | All meals included
Day 3 ➪ Amboseli | Christmas Day | Full Day Safari
"No Christmas tree can compete with Kilimanjaro. No fairy lights match a million African stars."
- Pre-Dawn Wake-Up Call (5:30 AM)
- Early morning coffee/tea & light snacks at camp
- Dawn Game Drive — Amboseli (6:00 AM – 9:00 AM)
- The most magical hour in the bush — predators active, light golden and soft
- Lions returning from night hunts · Cheetah scanning the plains at first light
- Elephant families moving to the swamps as the sun rises behind Kilimanjaro
- The most iconic photograph in African wildlife — right here, right now
- Christmas Morning Bush Breakfast — served in the wild, surrounded by nature
- Return to camp — rest & leisure
- Late Morning Nature Walk (with armed ranger — where permitted)
- Birdlife, smaller mammals and the extraordinary flora of Amboseli up close
- Special Christmas Day Festive Lunch at Camp
- Afternoon Game Drive (3:00 PM – 6:30 PM)
- Final Amboseli exploration — Enkongo Narok swamp · pelicans · hippos
- More elephant encounters · Maasai giraffe · Jackal · Monitor lizard
- Last golden hour under Kilimanjaro
- Christmas Night Celebration Dinner at Camp
- Grand festive dinner · Bonfire · Carols under the stars · Special surprises
- Overnight in Amboseli | All meals included
Day 4 ➪ Amboseli → Lake Naivasha | Boat Safari & Hippos
"The Rift Valley holds Kenya's most serene secrets — let the water reveal them."
- Early Breakfast at camp | Check-out
- Drive to Lake Naivasha via the scenic Great Rift Valley escarpment
- Approximately 4–5 hours
- Stop at the Rift Valley Viewpoint — sweeping panorama over the valley floor far below
- Pass through Naivasha town — glimpse local Kenyan life
- Arrive at Lake Naivasha Lodge — check-in & freshen up
- Lunch at Lodge
- Afternoon Boat Safari on Lake Naivasha (2 hours)
- Glide across this pristine freshwater lake fringed with papyrus and yellow fever trees
- Hippos — pods of hippos wallowing and surfacing alongside the boat
- African Fish Eagle — Kenya's national bird, its haunting call echoing across the water
- Pelicans · Kingfishers · Cormorants · Herons · Jacanas and 400+ bird species
- Crescent Island Stop — walk freely among giraffe, zebra, wildebeest & waterbuck (no predators)
- Sundowner at the Lakeside — drinks at the water's edge as the sun sets over the Rift Valley
- Dinner at Lodge
- Overnight at Lake Naivasha | All meals included
Day 5 ➪ Lake Naivasha → Lake Nakuru | Rhinos & Flamingos
"At Nakuru, nature paints in pink — and the canvas stretches as far as the eye can see."
- Breakfast at lodge | Check-out
- Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park
- Approximately 1 hour north from Naivasha
- Pass through the scenic Rift Valley highlands
- Arrive at Lake Nakuru Safari Lodge — check-in & freshen up
- Lunch at Lodge
- Afternoon Game Drive — Lake Nakuru National Park (3–4 hours)
- White Rhino — graze peacefully on the open grasslands — one of Kenya's best rhino sightings
- Black Rhino — critically endangered and more elusive — a truly special encounter
- Flamingos — thousands of lesser and greater flamingos painting the alkaline lakeshore vivid pink
- Lion · Leopard · Rothschild Giraffe · Colobus Monkey · Waterbuck · Baboon
- Baboon Cliff Viewpoint — dramatic elevated panorama over the entire lake — the pink shoreline stretching into the distance is unforgettable
- Lion Hill lookout — scan the plains for predators from above
- Sundowner at Baboon Cliff — golden hour drinks with one of Kenya's finest views spread below
- Dinner at Lodge
- Overnight at Lake Nakuru | All meals included
Day 6 ➪ Lake Nakuru → Maasai Mara | Arrival in the Kingdom
"The Mara doesn't welcome you gently — it hits you with its raw, primal, overwhelming beauty all at once."
- Early Breakfast at lodge | Check-out
- Drive to Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Approximately 4–5 hours through the Rift Valley highlands and rolling Mara escarpment
- The landscape transforms dramatically — golden plains, scattered acacia trees and open sky as far as you can see
- Mara Escarpment descent — one of Kenya's most dramatic driving experiences
- Arrive at Luxury Mara Camp — check-in · freshen up · settle into your tented suite
- Welcome Lunch at Camp
- Afternoon Game Drive — Maasai Mara (3:00 PM – 6:30 PM)
- First taste of the world's greatest wildlife reserve
- Lion prides lounging on rocky outcrops
- Elephant families crossing the golden plains
- Topi · Eland · Impala · Thomson's Gazelle · Zebra · Wildebeest in their thousands
- Mara River — crocodile-lined banks and hippo pools along the legendary river
- Sundowner Safari Experience in the Mara
- Safari vehicle stops on the open plain · Sundowner drinks set up in the wild
- The golden Mara grasslands glowing all around you — pure magic
- Dinner at Camp — under the vast, star-filled African sky
- Overnight in Maasai Mara | All meals included
Day 7 ➪ Maasai Mara | Full Day — Big Five Safari & Maasai Village
"In the Mara, every hour brings a new story. Every sunrise rewrites what you thought was possible."
- Pre-Dawn Wake-Up (5:30 AM)
- Early morning coffee & rusks at camp
- Dawn Game Drive — Maasai Mara (6:00 AM – 9:00 AM)
- Predators active in the cool morning light — the most thrilling drive of the safari
- Cheetah on the hunt — the fastest land animal in full sprint across the open plain
- Lion pride with cubs — morning activity before the heat of the day sets in
- Leopard — spotted resting in an acacia or dragging a kill into the tree canopy
- Elephant · Buffalo · Hippo yawning at the river's edge
- Bush Breakfast — served in the wild, in the heart of the Mara · Tables set · Freshly cooked meal
- Mid-Morning Game Drive continues (10:00 AM – 12:30 PM)
- Big Five pursuit — your guide tracks all five throughout the morning
- Mara Triangle — the most pristine and wildlife-dense corner of the entire reserve
- Vultures circling · Jackals trotting · Mongoose families darting between rocks
- Lunch at Camp
- Afternoon — Maasai Village Visit (Optional · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
- Late Afternoon Game Drive (4:30 PM – 7:00 PM)
- Golden hour on the Mara plains — the most beautiful light of the entire safari
- Final Big Five tracking · Nocturnal animals emerging at dusk — aardvark · porcupine · serval
- Evening Sundowner in the Mara Grasslands
- Dinner at Camp
- Overnight in Maasai Mara | All meals included
Day 8 ➪ Maasai Mara | Final Dawn Drive → Nairobi | Departure
"You don't leave the Mara. The Mara leaves a part of itself inside you — forever."
- Final Pre-Dawn Wake-Up (5:30 AM)
- Early morning coffee at camp
- Last Dawn Game Drive — Maasai Mara (6:00 AM – 9:00 AM)
- One final magical morning in the world's greatest wildlife reserve
- Last chance to find the Big Five · Last sunrise over the golden plains
- Soak in every last moment — the sounds, the smells, the extraordinary life all around you
- Final Bush Breakfast in the Mara
- Return to camp | Check-out · Pack up & farewell to camp staff
- Drive back to Nairobi
- Approximately 5–6 hours through the Mara escarpment and Rift Valley
- En-route comfort stops
- Arrive Nairobi — afternoon
- Farewell Lunch in Nairobi
- Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
- Departure — carry the Mara in your soul, forever | End of Auravian Kenya Safari Services
Package Inclusions
- 7 nights in handpicked boutique safari camps & scenic lodges:
- All accommodation on full board — breakfast, lunch & dinner throughout
- Daily Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner at all camps & lodges
- Early morning tea/coffee & snacks before all dawn drives
- Bush Breakfast served in the wild — Amboseli & Maasai Mara
- Christmas Day Special Lunch & Dinner — festive menu, decorations & campfire
- Sundowner drinks & snacks in the wild — multiple occasions throughout
- Farewell Lunch in Nairobi on departure day
- Private 4×4 Safari Vehicle — exclusively yours, max 6 guests
- Expert English-speaking naturalist guide for all transfers & game drives
- All game drives as per itinerary
- Complete flexibility to extend drives based on wildlife sightings
- Included Activities & Experiences
- All National Park & Reserve entrance fees — fully covered
- AMREF Flying Doctors Emergency Evacuation Cover — for all 6 guests throughout
Note: Anything not mentioned in the inclusions section is considered excluded.
Package Exclusions
- International airfare — India ↔ Nairobi (NBO) and return
- Domestic flights within Kenya (available at supplement — e.g., Nairobi to Maasai Mara by air)
- Airport departure taxes not included in airline tickets
- Excess baggage charges on any flights
- Kenya e-Visa fees — currently approx. USD 30 per person (subject to change)
- Visa processing — guests responsible for own online applications via evisa.go.ke
- Passport fees or any travel document related costs
- Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate — mandatory for entry into Kenya (guest's own responsibility)
- Any other vaccination or health documentation requirements
- International travel insurance — strongly recommended for all guests
- Medical insurance beyond the included AMREF evacuation cover
- Alcoholic beverages at camps & lodges (unless specifically stated)
- Any meals not specified in the day-wise itinerary
- Maasai Village Visit — optional, available at additional charge
- Hot Air Balloon Safari over Maasai Mara — iconic experience, highly recommended, available at supplement (approx. USD 450–500 per person)
- Tips for safari guide, camp staff & lodge staff — not included in package price
- Anything not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions section above
Child Policy
Age Group
Discount
0 – 2 years
Free of charge
3 – 5 years
40–50% discount from adult price (sharing room with 2 adults, no bed, no own train seat or circus seat)
6 – 11 years
20–30% discount from adult price (sharing room with 2 adults on extra bed)
Payment Terms
Milestone
Details
Deposit
50% within 3 working days of group confirmation
Balance Payment
16 days before group arrival in Russia
Optional Supplements & Add-Ons
Cost
Add-On
$22 per person
Lunch/Dinner – Indian Restaurant (1 Veg)
$24 per person
Lunch/Dinner – Indian Restaurant (2 Non-Veg)
$3 per person
2nd Veg Dish Supplement
$24 per person
1 Dinner
$46–65/group
2 Extra Hours Minibus +
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Period
Penalty
36+ days before arrival
No penalty (no train ticket issued)
35 – 21 days before arrival
35% of package price per cancelled pax (if train ticket issued: $20/ticket)
20 – 10 days before arrival
65% of package price per cancelled pax
9 – 4 days before arrival
80% of package price per cancelled pax
3 – 0 days before arrival
90% of package price per cancelled pax
Changes to group reservations accepted. Cancellation of 10% or more of pax follows the above policy.
Note: Anything not mentioned in the inclusions section is considered excluded.
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