Kenya Student Safari
Kenya Student Safari
- For any student desiring to visit Africa on an educational tour, an adventure safari, a wildlife camping safari, volunteer or eco-tour, there are certainly many places of interest. Kenya is one of the them. With a blend of unique cultures and tribes especially the Maasai whose stories, art, traditional beauty and courage is told throughtout the world, the Swahili people of the Kenyan coast; Kenya certainly offers one of the best student travel experiences. After your 'normal' educational or adventure tour, you can choose to take a student camping safari in Masai Mara, Nakuru, Samburu or Amboseli or simply wind up at the Kenyan beaches in Mombasa, Malindi, and Lamu.
- At Bush House & Camp Safaris, we understand one thing:- the need to see and learn much on a restricted budget. That is why we do our best to offer MANY complimentary services which would otherwise inflate the budget. However, it is not always easy to offer great discounts for one or two. Group travel here is the word. Costs are shared and well distributed.
- For large groups of up to 15 pax, we organize so that one group leader doesnot pay a cent for the safari except their own park fees and personal expenses. In addition, we arrange for a celebration lunch or dinner for all after the safari
Planning a Student Safari Holiday - How we do it
- Bush House & Camp Safaris prefers to work with the student leaders and organizers in preparing their itineraries, activities and all preparations for the incubent safari.
- The most important joint activity is to fit the budget. Togethe we explore what can be done, what can be skipped or what can be added.
- For guidance, however, on itineraries and activities, we have chosen to leave out activities that do not involve wildlife viewing. This we agree together. One travel group on a student safari holiday would like sporting activities, others volunteerism, others general research... and the list.. endless.
- We have included here standard prices for an ideal Kenya Student Safari, a Tanzania Student Safari), expectations, accommodation types and much more. Use the inquiry form to post any details and questions. More so, tell us your budget and we work together to fit all possible options.
Our Emphasis of a Student Safari Holiday
We are conscious of the fact that:-
- That students seek to more to learn with an adventurous spirit, and would wish for a fun-packed educational experience to relate to their relatives and friends back at home. With this in view, the student safari preparation phase invests with their group leaders and organizers (and their entire troop) by thorough, well-documented objectives, day by day, hour by hour plan, duly discussed, rehearsed and agreed upon.
- That students have invested a great deal of their time gathering finances from various sources and would seek to be rewarded accordingly. For this reason, THERE are special discounts to student groups and more so their leaders, unto whom we ensure, that their chaperon undertakings are rewarded, HERE.
- That students' inquisitive minds would seek direct interaction with African subjects for a first hand experience contrary to stories and tales of Africa they read from fiction writers. As part of our wildlife safari itinerary, we include a visit to a Maasai Cultural Village.
- Above the regular morning and afternoon game drives, if the budget agrees, our student safari itineraries are bound to include some African 'adrenaline' activities that are easily affordable like boating, biking, walking and hiking, Masai 'high jump' and the like.
- Eating is a must, and so is eating good! A selection of Africa's best traditional delicacies to tantalize your buds prepared by 'gifted hands' will be readily available in copious amounts. Africa is rich in nutrient laden vegetables only found in Africa. We try to arrange for an African roast goat berbecue (at your camp in Masai Mara) ... and for this reason, you must come!
- Large student groups have different interest and hobbies. While it isnt possible to satisfy everyone, we document your interests thruogh our 'Prepare for Africa Travel' pre-departure 'seminars' to seek ways of considering each and available opportunities to live them.
- That students on safari would wish for involvement in the activities that relate to their care. For example, some students in the group who love cooking can remain in to assist in preparing the barbeque, preparing sauces, while others may help in setting up and dismantling tents, gathering firewood for the camp bonfire etc.
Requirements for Student Safari in Kenya
- Student Identification documents (Student ID scans)
- Cover letter from authorized personnel in their institution of learning profiling travel plans
- This letter must be received at least 3 weeks before safari to help in application for student park fees
Student Safari Discounts
- Discounts are only applicable to groups, not individuals
SAMPLE STUDENT GROUP SAFARIS
KENYA STUDENT CAMPING SAFARIS
A: SHORT STUDENT SAFARI
3 Days Masai Mara Camping Safari or 3 Days, 2 Night Masai Mara Safari
With little time to explore especially after having been involved in other educational activities elsewhere, this is the best short student safari. Our choice of a Masai Mara camping safari is obvious - teeming with wildlife, Kenya's jewel of the safari and most popular tourist destination in East Africa, amazing scenery, raw authentic African wilderness safari experience.
Day 01: Nairobi - Masai Mara
Depart from Bush House & Camp at 07h00 and drive to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley. Arrive in time for lunch. Spend early afternoon at leisure. Late afternoon game drive.
Dinner and overnight at campsite, or standard tented camp e.g. Enchoro Wildlife Camp
Day 02: Masai Mara - Full Day
After breakfast, choose to spend entire day exploring the pack with packed lunches or have morning game drive and get back for lunch.Late afternoon game drive.
Another option will be - Depart for morning game drive after breakfast, and at 11.00am drive to Maasai Cultural Village. Return to Camp for lunch, brief rest and enjoy and evening game drive
Dinner and overnight at campsite, or standard tented camp e.g. Enchoro Wildlife Camp
Day 03: Masai Mara - Nairobi
Early morning game drive. Breakfast. Check out and drive back to Nairobi. Arrive early afternoon at Bush House or drive direct to airport. Lunch arrangements will be agreed with the student leaders
B: Mid - Range Masai Mara Safari
OPTION 1:-
4 Days Masai Mara Camping Safari or 4 Days, 3 Nights Masai Mara Camping Safari
Better than the 3 day, because there is more time for exploring and visiting the Maasai in their traditional villages without much hurry. This is what we call the ideal Masai Mara Student Camping Safari
Day 01: Nairobi - Masai Mara
Depart from Bush House & Camp at 07h00 and drive to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley. Arrive in time for lunch. Spend early afternoon at leisure. Late afternoon game drive.
Basic Camping Safari: - Dinner and overnight at campsite, or standard tented camp e.g. Enchoro Wildlife Camp
Day 02 & Day 03: Masai Mara - Full Days
After breakfast, choose to spend entire day exploring the pack with packed lunches or have morning game drive and get back for lunch.Late afternoon game drive.
Basic Camping Safari: - Dinner and overnight at campsite, or standard tented camp e.g. Enchoro Wildlife Camp
Day 04: Masai Mara - Nairobi
Early morning game drive. Breakfast. Check out and drive back to Nairobi. Arrive early afternoon at Bush House or drive direct to airport. Lunch arrangements will be agreed with the student leaders.
OPTION 2:-
4 Days, 3 Nights Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru Camping Safari
Better even to combine Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru National Park. Very unique site of the pink lake with millions of flamingoes, pelicans and other water birds. Visit the Rhino sanctury, plenty of chattering baboons, bufallo, giraffe, lions etc.
Day 01: Nairobi - Masai Mara
Depart from Bush House & Camp at 07h00 and drive to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley. Arrive in time for lunch. Spend early afternoon at leisure. Late afternoon game drive.
Basic Camping: - Dinner and overnight at campsite, or standard tented camp e.g. Enchoro Wildlife Camp
Day 02: Masai Mara - Full Day
After breakfast, choose to spend entire day exploring the pack with packed lunches or have morning game drive and get back for lunch.Late afternoon game drive.
Basic Camping: - Dinner and overnight at campsite, or standard tented camp e.g. Enchoro Wildlife Camp
Day 03: Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru
Breakfast. Check out and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive in time for lunch. Early afternoon at leisure. Late afternoon game drive.
Small hotel alternative: - Dinner and overnight at a small hotel - Chester Hotel
Day 04: Masai Mara - Nairobi
Early morning game drive. Breakfast. Check out and drive back to Nairobi. Arrive early afternoon at Bush House or drive direct to airport. Lunch arrangements will be agreed with the student leaders.
OPTION 3:-
4 Days, 3 Nights Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha / Cresent Island Safari
This safari options combines Masai Mara with Lake Naivasha National Park and the Crescent Island (the only, of the few parks in the world where visitors are allowed to walk. Enjoy a boat ride over the fresh waters of Naivasha to Crescent Island. Walk reall close to the giraffes and a host of other non-predators, taking photos.
Day 01: Nairobi - Masai Mara
Depart from Bush House & Camp at 07h00 and drive to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley. Arrive in time for lunch. Spend early afternoon at leisure. Late afternoon game drive.
Basic Camping: - Dinner and overnight at campsite, or standard tented camp e.g. Enchoro Wildlife Camp
Day 02: Masai Mara - Full Day
After breakfast, choose to spend entire day exploring the pack with packed lunches or have morning game drive and get back for lunch.Late afternoon game drive.
Basic Camping: - Dinner and overnight at campsite, or standard tented camp e.g. Enchoro Wildlife Camp
Day 03: Masai Mara - Lake Naivasha, Cresent Island.
Breakfast. Check out and drive to Lake Naivasha National Park. Arrive in time for lunch. Early afternoon at leisure.Boat ride to Cresent Island for a walking game viewing experience.
Basic Camping: - Dinner and overnight at a small hotel - Milele Cottages
Day 04: Lake Naivasha - Nairobi
Early morning game drive. Breakfast. Check out and drive back to Nairobi. Arrive early afternoon at Bush House or drive direct to airport. Lunch arrangements will be agreed with the student leaders.
C. CLASSIC KENYA STUDENT SAFARIS
5 DAYS NAIROBI, MASAI MARA, LAKE NAKURU, NAIVASHA - STUDENT GROUP CAMPING SAFARIS
This is a sample itinerary for a student safari (group). This choice student safari brings the best of Kenya's wildlife and cultural experience including learning opportunites and fun activities. Safari can choose to start from Lake Nakuru, proceed to Masai Mara and end with fun activities at Naivasha (Crescent Island & Hells Gate National Park).
Day 1: Arrival
You are well received at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and transfered to Bush House and Camp for overnight.
Day 2. Nairobi Excursion & Student Safari Outing
Begin with a visit to the Giraffe Center, Later pass by crocodile farm on way for lunch at Bush House & Camp. In the afternoon, your student safari takes you to Bomas of Kenya for a familiarizing of Kenyas different cultures. Play basketball at the Bush House pitch or Pool Game at Bush House & Camp. Dinner and overnight at Bush House & Camp.
Day 3: Nairobi, Masai Mara
Depart to Masai Mara arriving in time for lunch. Enjoy afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the camp site.
Day 4. Masai Mara
Full day exploration of the park. Morning and afternoon game drives. Optional visit to Maasai Cultural Village ($25 not included in this package). All meals and overnight at camp site
Day 5. Lake Nakuru
Depart in the morning and proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park with hot or picnic lunch en route. Afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru is the famous 'pink lake' globally reputed for millions of flamingoes and 400 more other species of birds. Many key animals also found here like the Rothchild's giraffe, black and white rhino, buffaloes, leopards, waterbucks and baboons. Dinner and overnight at the camp site.
Day 6. Naivasha
Leave Nakuru for about 1 hour's drive to Naivasha. We can discuss with student group leader for a visit to Hell's Gate National Park or an exciting bush walking safari in search of game at the Crescent Island. Those who like to enjoy a boat drive can have it arrange at an extra cost not included in this package. All meals and dinner at Camp Site.
Day 7. Nairobi
Depart for Nairobi after breakfast and have lunch at Bush House & Camp.
Price includes:
-Return Airport transfers
- Hotel accommodation in Nairobi upon arrival
- Transportation in a custom safari minibus with pop-up roof ideal for game viewing and sightseeing
- Services of an English speaking driver/guide
- All camping equipment except sleeping bag
- Three meals per day
- Bottled water for use during the safari
- Game drives and park entry fees as per itinerary.
Excludes:
- Items or expenses or a personal nature & optional visits to Maasai Cultural Village, Boat Rides and Optional Celebration Dinner at Carnivore Restaurant.
Amboseli, Nakuru, Masai Mara Student Camping Safari
This is a more ideal student safari with plenty of wildlife viewing. Start at Amboseli which is Kenya's most photogenic park accentuated by the backdrop beauty of Africa's highest and snow-capped mountain, the Kilimanjaro. Well known of its superb Elephant herds and host of other interesting animals and birds. Go to Lake Nakuru for more variety and finally get to the crest of your student safari experience at the Mara.
Day 1: Arrival
Pick up at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on arrival. Met and assistend and then transferred to Bush House & Camp in comfortable vehicles. Bed and breakfast.
Day 2: Nairobi to Amboseli
0730hrs proceed to Amboseli National park. The Animals seen here include Lion, Elephant, Cheetah, and Buffalo, plains game and the rare Taita weaver and the Gerenuk. The animals are mainly found around the Ol Kenya Swamp. If the weather is clear and there is no low cloud cover, you may see the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, which forms a beautiful backdrop to the park. Lunch at Amboseli Serena lodge. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Kimana Amboseli Camp.
Day 3: Amboseli (Full Day)
Early morning game drive and after breakfast game drive till time for lunch. Lunch at Amboseli Serena Lodge. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Kimana Amboseli Camp.
Day 4:Amboseli to Lake Nakuru
0730 hrs proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park. Lunch at Hilton Hotel. Arrive in Nakuru in the afternoon. Enjoy a game drive through the park and a visit to the Lake, set on a plateau on the Rift valley, overlooking one of the World’s greatest ornithological spectacles, Lake Nakuru, stands Lion Hill Lodge it is beautifully landscaped with natural foliage and a startling variety of flower gardens. The park is also a sanctuary for the rare black Rhino, Leopard, waterbuck and other spices of birds. Dinner and overnight at Chester Hotel
Day 5: Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara
Depart after breakfast with leaving Lake Nakuru behide and drive across the rift valley on to Masai Mara National Reserve. The Mara is actually the northern tip of the famous Serengeti. During your Afternoon game drive you may see all the big five (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo and Rhino) as well as plain game such as Giraffe, Antelope and Zebra. Lunch, dinner and overnight at Enchoro Wildlife Camp or similar
DAY 6: Masai Mara
Early morning game drive and after breakfast game drive till time for lunch. Afternoon game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve Kenya’s premier reserve, home to huge numbers of plains games such as Wildebeest, Zebras and Gazelle as well as large populations of Lions. The Mara River which runs through the reserve contains many hippo and crocodiles. Lunch, Dinner and overnight at Enchoro Wildlife Camp or similar
DAY 7 : Nairobi
Drive back to Nairobi to Bush House & Camp.
