12 Days Kenya and Egypt Tour

from $4599
Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights
Type: Private
Run: Everyday
Overview:

Join on An amazing 12-day Kenya Safari and Egypt Tours adventure is about to begin, with Kenya being the first stop, where the enormous savannahs of Maasai Mara and the lively city of Nairobi are already shining. Get to see the Big Five from the closest possible distance, go for exciting safari rides and enjoy the picturesque nature that brings Kenya to be called the wildlife paradise.

Afterwards, move to Egypt to visit the famous Pyramids of Giza, voyage on the beautiful Nile and get into the amazing history and culture of Cairo. This 12-day Kenya and Egypt Tour is an ideal mix of nature, ancient wonders and exciting city life. From our expertly planned Egypt and Africa tours, the visitors will have comfortable accommodations, be with professional guides and experience smooth travel from one place to another. It is the ultimate trip for those who want to experience history, nature, and adventure in one shot.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi – Welcome to Kenya

Upon your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, our representative will meet you and assist with your transfer to your hotel. Once you have checked in, you can either relax after your journey or go to Nairobi and do whatever you want. Nairobi, Kenya's lively capital, presents a blend of city culture, animals, and past. The Giraffe Center, or the Karen Blixen Museum, could be included in your evening itinerary if you want.


Day 2: Nairobi to Maasai Mara – The Ultimate Safari Begins

After an early breakfast, set out for a picturesque drive through the Great Rift Valley, taking in the stunning views that come with the trip. Finally, reach the Maasai Mara National Reserve, the best wildlife spot in Kenya, famous for its amazing number of animals, which includes the “Big Five” (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino).

Check in at your luxury camp and have lunch before going out for your first game drive that is going to be a real thrill. When the sun starts to set, you will be able to see the predators getting ready for the night while the herbivores are grazing in a very calm manner. And if you are lucky, you may even catch a thrilling hunt.


Included Activities :
-Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley
-Afternoon game drive in Maasai Mara
Meals Included :
Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

Day 3: Full-Day Safari in Maasai Mara

Wake up early and enjoy the sunrise game drive when the predators are at their most active. You will see lions, cheetahs, and leopards while at the same time elephants, giraffes, and zebras are moving on the open plains.

You will have breakfast at the camp before you opt to visit a traditional Maasai village where you will be able to learn about their unique customs, dances, and lifestyle. Later, you can embark on another game drive to explore other areas of the park. The Mara River, known for the Great Migration, is a place you should visit to be able to see crocodiles and hippos in their natural environment.

If you want a different experience, then you can choose a hot air balloon safari at sunrise, which will give you spectacular aerial views of the wide Mara plains.


Included Activities :
-Morning and afternoon game drives
Meals Included :
Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Optional Tours :
Maasai village visit ($20 per person)
Hot Air Balloon Safari ($450 per person)

Day 4: Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru – A Birdwatcher’s Paradise

After breakfast at Maasai Mara, start your journey to Lake Nakuru National Park, which is already a haven for many creatures like flamingos, rhinos (both black and white), and Rothschild's giraffes. Check in to the accommodation upon arrival and have lunch there before the afternoon game drive. See leopards resting on acacia trees, buffaloes feeding near the lake, and a great number of monkeys. Enjoy breathtaking views from the Baboon Cliff to close your day.


Included Activities :
-Afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park
-Visit Baboon Cliff for panoramic views
Meals Included :
Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

Day 5: Lake Nakuru to Nairobi – Flight to Egypt

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast overlooking Lake Nakuru before returning to Nairobi for your flight to Cairo. Once you land at Cairo International Airport, a member of our staff will help you with your visa and take you to your accommodation. The nighttime is yours to either unwind or go sightseeing in the city.


Meals Included :
Breakfast

Day 6: The Pyramids of Giza & Egyptian Museum

Start your Egyptian journey with a trip to the Great Pyramids of Giza, which are counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Go around the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure and ponder over the mysterious Sphinx. Have an authentic camel ride at the Giza pyramids with a complimentary 15-minute camel ride.

After lunch, continue to the Egyptian Museum, where the richest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, among them the treasures of King Tutankhamun, is showcased.


Included Activities :
-Visit the Great Pyramids & Sphinx
-Explore the Egyptian Museum
Meals Included :
Breakfast-Lunch

Day 7: Fly to Luxor – Nile Cruise Begins

After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Cairo and move to Cairo Airport to fly to Luxor. Upon arrival, Around Egypt Tours representative will meet you at Luxor Airport and then he will assist you to get on your Nile River cruise.
After the lunch on the ship, you will be led to a fantastic adventure on the East Bank of the Nile in Luxor to Karnak Temple, which is the biggest ancient religious site in the world. The hypostyle hall with its enormous columns is one of Egypt's amazing landmarks. You will be given some time for yourself to discover the various areas of the vast complex made during different pharaohs' times.
After that, you will be taken to the splendid Luxor Temple, which was the place for rituals and festivals of God Amun where Amenhotep III and Ramses II built it. Dinner will be served on board the Nile boat. Overnight stay in Luxor.


Included Activities :
-Karnak Temple visit
-Luxor Temple visit
Meals Included :
Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

Day 8: Valley of the Kings & Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple

Explore Luxor’s West Bank, home to the legendary Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs like Tutankhamun were buried. Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of the most impressive mortuary temples in Egypt, and see the giant statues of the Colossi of Memnon.

In the afternoon, sail towards Edfu, enjoying the stunning Nile scenery.


Included Activities :
-Valley of the Kings visit
-Hatshepsut Temple visit
-Colossi of Memnon visit
Meals Included :
Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

Day 9: Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples

In the morning, after your meal on the Cruise, a Guide-Person will take you to enjoy the magnificent Horus Temple located at Edfu using a Kalesh ride (horse-drawn carriage). The visit to the Edfu site is truly exciting and the Temple of Horus is a great example of Egyptian architecture from the Ptolemaic period, with its many columns, halls, chambers, and chapels being the most intact and best-preserved ones seen today.

Then, you will be transported to Kom Ombo, where you will be having your lunch on board while visiting the Temple of Sobek, considered to be the most remarkable one among all the temples in Egypt. Finally, the sailing to Aswan continues. Dinner on the Nile cruise is included in the program.


Included Activities :
-Visit Horus Temple in Edfu
-Visit Kom Ombo Temple
Meals Included :
Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

Day 10: Aswan – Philae Temple & Nile Felucca Ride

After breakfast onboard your cruise, your private tour guide will lead you to the beginning of the Aswan trips, a boat ride across to Agilika Island for a Philae temple visit, which was devoted to the goddess Isis, one of the Nubian Temples preserved before the High Dam was constructed and later on the colonnades, towers, and reliefs, and among them the last surviving hieroglyphic and demotic inscriptions in Egypt. Your luxurious Nile River cruise will provide lunch and dinner on board. Stay overnight in Aswan.


Included Activities :
-Visit Philae Temple
-The High Dam
Meals Included :
Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

Day 11: Fly Back to Cairo – Optional Tour to Memphis & Sakkara

Disembark from the cruise and fly back to Cairo. Enjoy a free day or take an optional tour to Memphis and Sakkara, home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the first pyramid ever built.


Meals Included :
Breakfast

Day 12: Departure from Cairo

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before your transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of an unforgettable 12-day Kenya and Egypt Tour.


Meals Included :
Breakfast
Included:
  • Meet and greet services at the airports with a nominative sign at the passport control area
  • Assistance from our guest relations team throughout your journey
  • Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo with daily breakfast
  • Accommodation for 4 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise on a full-board basis
  • Accommodation as stipulated in the itinerary for the Kenya safari
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary at high-quality restaurants
  • Private English / Portuguese / German / Spanish-speaking tour guide
  • All sightseeing tours as private guided tours
  • Entrance fees to all mentioned sites in the itinerary
  • Bottled water during tours and safari game drives
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle with free WiFi
  • Transportation in a chauffeur-driven minivan or 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for game viewing & photography
  • On-safari accessories in each vehicle
  • Two-way long-range high-frequency radio communication in each vehicle
  • Services of an English-speaking driver-guide for the safari
  • Complimentary 500 ml mineral water per person per game drive
  • Domestic flight tickets (Cairo/Luxor – Aswan/Cairo)
  • All park entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary
  • All game-viewing drives
  • All government taxes and levies
  • All meet and greet services
  • All arrival and departure transfers
  • 24-hour stand-by contact number
  • All service charges and taxes
Excluded:
  • International flights and visa fees
  • Departure taxes
  • Tipping
  • Any optional tours
  • Personal expenses (e.g., telephone bills, fax/email bills, etc.)
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
  • Any other services not explicitly mentioned in the itinerary
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Notes:

Kenya and Egypt Tour Prices:

Our tour prices are quoted in US dollars per person per trip, but you can also choose to pay in Euro or GBP. Please be aware that prices may fluctuate during Christmas, New Year, and Easter. We are committed to providing the lowest possible prices, and we keep our rates up-to-date. Once your Kenya and Egypt Tour is confirmed, we guarantee that no changes will be made to your rate from our side.

Tips for Departure:

On the final day of your Kenya and Egypt Tour, it is advisable to avoid booking any outgoing international flights before 3:00 pm. You may also consider extending your stay in Egypt. Our Tour Leader is happy to assist you with arranging additional accommodation and transfers if required.

Children Policy:

- Infants (up to 2 years old): Free of charge when sharing with their parents.
- Children under 6 years old: Pay 25% of the adult rate when sharing a room with their parents and using an extra bed.
- Children under 12 years old: Pay 50% of the adult rate when sharing a room with their parents and using an extra bed.
- Children 12 years and older: Considered adults, paying full rates.
- This policy applies to one child sharing a room with their parents, with a maximum of one child allowed per room.

Kenya and Egypt Tour Payment Policy:

To ensure you secure the Kenya and Egypt Tour at the desired time, we recommend making a reservation early. To confirm your booking, a deposit of 25% is required. During peak seasons like Christmas and New Year, the deposit increases to 50%. This deposit will go toward your final payment, which is due one week before arrival or in cash upon arrival.

Installment Policy:

We offer a convenient installment payment option, allowing you to spread the cost of your Kenya and Egypt Tour over 6, 9, or 12 months. You can pay the remaining balance upon arrival in Kenya using cash or a credit/debit card. Alternatively, you can choose to pay the full amount in monthly installments before your trip begins.

Tipping:

Tipping is a common way of showing appreciation for exceptional service, although it is not mandatory. It is often seen as a gesture to acknowledge the dedication and effort of service providers. However, it's important to note that tipping should not replace an employer's obligation to provide fair compensation.

Cancellation Policy:

In the event of canceling your Tanzania Safari Trip, the following charges apply:
- 61+ days before arrival: 10% of the total price.
- 31-60 days before arrival: 20% of the total price.
- 15-30 days before arrival: 50% of the total price.
- 1-14 days before arrival: 100% of the total price.

Please note that cancellation fees also apply to all domestic flights within Egypt & Kenya.