DUBLIN DEPATURE - New Years in Kenya on safari with family or friends!

6-night

private safari!

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31 MAY 25

Travel dates:

27 DEC 25 - 04 JAN 26

Price is per person based:

6 adults

0 children

Ringing in the New Year in Kenya is a magical experience, surrounded by vast savannahs, starry skies, and the sounds of wildlife. Whether with family or friends, it’s the perfect place to reflect, reconnect, and start the year with adventure, warmth, and unforgettable memories.

Kenya’s diverse landscapes offer incredible wildlife sightings throughout the journey. In Lake Naivasha and Lake Elementaita, you may spot hippos, pelicans, and a variety of bird species. As you travel to Amboseli National Park, expect breathtaking encounters with large elephant herds set against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Game drives reveal lions, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, and possibly elusive leopards, making each day a thrilling safari adventure.

This Kenya Classic itinerary highlights a scenic journey through the country's diverse landscapes and wildlife. Standout moments include a tranquil boat trip on Lake Naivasha, immersive game drives in the iconic Amboseli National Park with views of Mount Kilimanjaro, and a memorable drive across the vast Athi Plains, concluding in Nairobi. Special touches like a tree planting scheme offer added value and a chance to give back to the environment.

Ideally located in Nairobi for the perfect stopover after your safari adventure. The Nairobi Serena Hotel blends quiet luxury with warm hospitality, offering elegant rooms, serene gardens, a tranquil spa, and exceptional dining. Whether you're gearing up for the wild or winding down after it, the Nairobi Serena provides a peaceful, convenient retreat in the heart of the city.

New Years on safari with friends or family!
6-night private Kenyan safari
Visit the Masai Mara plains - home to an abundance of wildlife like elephants, buffalo, zebra, giraffes, hyenas and the celebrated big cats
Enjoy a boat ride on the shimmery pink waters of Lake Nakuru
Visit Amboseli National Park at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro
The perfect opportunity to spot the Big 5 and capture some diverse scenery.
Add a hot air balloon over the Masia Mara (extra charge).

Ring in the new year under the African skies with your family or friends!

The price is based on 6 adults travelling on a private 6-night Kenya Classic Safari, ending with 1 night at the Nairobi Serena Hotel in a deluxe room with breakfast. The safari includes 6 game drives, 5 days on a full-board basis and 1 day on bed & breakfast and takes in Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli. Flights are with Emirates and depart Dublin on 27 December 2025 for 7 nights (plus one night on the plane in each direction).

Offer code: 1327961

Your Flight

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With its hub in the iconic city state of Dubai, Emirates is an award winning airline with a fleet of 256 Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 aircraft. Free Wifi on every aircraft, 4,000 channels of entertainment and a route network of 140 cities in over 70 countries have ll contributed to Emirates becoming the airline of choice for travellers accross the world.

Sit back and unwind in the perfect living space in the sky. Enjoy 180 degree fully flat beds on the A380 and lie flat luxury seats on the Boeing 777. Expereince the attention to detail that makes an Emirates flight unique. Plug in your laptop to the in-seat power to write your latest blog post. Or call and send emails to people on the ground with our Wi-Fi, mobile phone and data roaming services on select aircraft. Relax to the latest tunes, or explore new worlds with our award-winning ice inflight entertainment. Ambient lighting helps you adjust to your new time zone, so you can arrive ready to take on the day.

A380 Business Class Seat

A seat that seamlessly reclines into a fully flat bed with a soft, comfy mattress and a cosy blanket - hello sweet dreams!

Dining onboard the A380

Whether you’re on a short or long haul flight, expect your meals to be served on Royal Doulton fine bone china along with cutlery exclusively made for Emirates by Robert Welch.

Explore the world with every bite

Savour a traditional Arabic mezze when you’re flying from Dubai. Tuck into a Mauritian chicken curry on your way to Mauritius or a moqueca from Brazil. Our chefs are always learning about regional cuisines and techniques to give you a taste of your destination even before you land.

Stir your senses

Get a refreshing welcome with a complimentary glass of champagne served as soon as you arrive on board. And it just gets better, with a wide selection of cocktails, fine wines and spirits to choose from throughout your flight.

Step into our Onboard Lounge

Choose from our curated selection of fine wines and spirits and enjoy the fresh fruit, canapes and pastries at our A380 Onboard Lounge. We’d be happy to mix you a specialty cocktail too while you unwind with friends or make new ones.

Business Class Amenity Pack

Emirates has partnered with luxury Italian brand Bulgari for its latest designs of the airline’s exclusive kit bags. The new set of amenity kits for both First and Business Class feature Bulgari’s woody floral fragrance – Eau Parfumée au thé noir - and contain skincare essentials to keep customers feeling fresh and pampered throughout the flight. Eight additional designs are available in Business Class – four for men and four for women. The amenity kits are available on long-haul overnight flights.

Business Class Amenity Pack

Boeing 777 Business Class Seat

Amenities include a conveniently located mini-bar, one of the industry’s largest personal TV screens at 23 inches, and the latest touchscreen controller for the seat and award-winning ice inflight entertainment system. Customers have a USB port to charge their devices, a HDMI port to stream content from their personal devices directly onto the IFE screen, as well as improved lighting options for reading as well as relaxing in their seat. There is privacy panel between seats, a literature pocket, foot rest, shoe stowage area, and large personal meal table. The seat feature colour tones of dark and light grey, accentuated with burled walnut veneers.

It’s Economy Class that feels like an upgrade. Sit back in comfort, and lose yourself in the latest films and TV shows. Refreshing drinks and meals inspired by your destination. Live sports and over 1,500 movies to choose from. Caring service and free Wi-Fi. You get so much more onboard on Emirates in Economy Class.

Inflight entertainment

Fly better with over 4,500 channels on the award-winning inflight entertainment system, ICE. Economy Class passengers get the industry’s largest in-seat screens at 13.3 inches- bigger than most laptop screens!

Information

Inflight airshow - Follow your flight's progress on our moving map, and see the world from 40,000ft with our external cameras. Get weather, news and sport reports and information about your flight to your screen. You can listen to your music, radio or podcasts uninterrupted while you explore.

Communications

Onboard Wi-Fi- Enjoy two hours of free text messaging on WhatsApp, iMessage, Facebook Messenger, Viber Chat or WeChat. Or use 20MB of free data within two hours of logging into our OnAir onboard Wi-Fi. You can also choose from data plans that help you to do more online throughout your flight.

Entertainment

Your window into new worlds. Choose from over 4,500 channels of movies, TV shows, music and games, on demand and in multiple languages.

Dining on board

Multicourse meals showcasing the flavours of your destination. Complimentary drinks throughout your flight. There’s always more for you to enjoy in Economy Class.

Savour new flavours

Feast on a delectable paneer makhani. Bite into succulent chicken dipped in a sundried tomato pesto sauce. Our chefs are always learning about regional cuisines and techniques to offer you the world’s best flavours on board.

Have a full plate

You always get a multicourse meal in Economy Class. Enjoy your choice of main served along with fresh fruits or a salad, crackers and cheese, as well as our sweet treat of the day. You can also pair your meal with our selection of complimentary fruit juices, soft drinks, wines, beers and spirits.

Make every moment special

Get a serving of good luck for the Lunar New Year with our Mandarin cake. Savour a creamy and spicy payasam for Onam. Tuck into a turkey dinner with all the trimmings on Thanksgiving. Find delicious reasons to celebrate on board when you travel with us on holidays and special occasions.

Children’s inflight meals

Children aged between two and 12 can enjoy our special kids’ meals. Or if your child has a specific diet, choose from our special meals when you book, or after via Manage your booking.

Baby food

Choose from our range of Ella's Kitchen baby meals. Babies love our veggie moussaka with lentils. And your little sweeties can enjoy a sweet option of yummy prunes. The Ella's Kitchen range is all organic, so you can rest easy knowing your little one is properly nourished on board.

Milk and bottle warming

If you prefer to bring your own meals, our cabin crew will help you with food and bottle warming. We also have milk formula and baby bottles on board if you need them.

Travelling with Kids

There’s a lot of planning involved when travelling with children. And we try to take a load off your shoulders with services that make your journey, from booking to landing, worry-free. Is your child old enough to travel on Emirates? Can fussy eaters find something to their tastes on board? Find the answers here to your concerns about travelling with children.

Child-friendly seating

We’ve set guidelines to ensure your child’s safety on board. Whether you require a bassinet or plan to bring your own car seat, read this guide and learn more about solutions available to you.

Non-stop entertainment for kids

Your little explorer’s exciting holiday begins on board with over 150 channels in 40 languages dedicated to children’s content. They can watch their favourites from CBeebies, Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon, or discover new ones in 50 Disney classics along with the latest family films. They can also go on a quest or beat their highest scores in up to 100 games – all on ice. We’ll give children a set of funky headphones which are specially designed to fit their heads comfortably, so they can plug in to their personal seatback TV and relax.

Keep curious minds busy

Older children can learn more about the world with travel-themed activity packs we’ve created with Lonely Planet Kids. Each retro bag contains an interactive book packed with activities, puzzles and crafts. You’ll also find an Amazing World series book of travel trivia and fun facts cards. Your budding jetsetter can also record special moments in their very own travel journal. For shorter journeys, young explorers can while their time away with puzzles, activities, world trivia and more in our Fly With Me Magazine.

Meet adorable new friends

Lewis the Lion, Peek U Panda, Ernie the Penguin and Savannah the Elephant are thrilled to share your little adventurer’s journey. Tiny tots can cuddle with their new furry friend on board while wrapped in the accompanying fluffy blanket. Or you can take them along with you as vibrating toys that clip onto a stroller. And if your children are between three and six years old, they can look forward to hours of fun with their Fly With Me Animals backpack filled with activity sheets and stickers.

With its hub in the iconic city state of Dubai, Emirates is an award winning airline with a fleet of 256 Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 aircraft. With free Wifi on every aircraft, 4,000 channels of entertainment and a route network of 140 cities in over 70 countries, Emirates has become the airline of choice for travellers accross the world.

First Class Suite A380

Slide the doors closed, turn down the ambient lighting and retreat in to your own private space.

Convert your seat into a fully flat bed and ask our crew to make up the sheets for a restful night's sleep. Enjoy watching movies on your own 32" personal cinema wide screen. Pick at snacks and drinks from your own personal mini-bar.

First Class dining

Savour fine dining whenever the mood takes you in First Class – whether you crave a full meal or a tasty midnight snack

Set off on a culinary adventure

We work with the some of the world’s best chefs and suppliers to offer you meals inspired by your destination. If you’re flying with us to and from Australia for example, you can expect to find Australian Angus beef and cheeses from the Yarra Valley on the menu.

Dine when you wish

Order what you want, when you want it and we’ll serve it to you while you relax in the privacy of your private suite.

Unwind with fellow globalistas

We’re always cooking up a surprise at our A380 Onboard Lounge. Stop by and indulge in hot and cold snacks, such as smoked salmon and chow mein noodles, as you sip on our selection of cocktails, spirits and exclusive wines.

Choose meals that suit your lifestyle

Your health and well-being are our priority. That’s why we work with nutritionists and try to meet your dietary requirements. Look for the heart icon on our menus for healthier options on your flight.

Every aspect is tuned to perfection

First Class meals are presented on Royal Doulton fine bone china with exclusive Robert Welch cutlery.

First Class New 777

Introducing the fully enclosed First Class Suite Experience true luxury with your own private hotel room in the sky. Game changing technology includes temperature controls and mood lighting, an industry first with virtual windows, and soft leather seating reminiscent of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

The news 777 equipped with glorious first class suites inspired by Mercedes-Benz. Those lucky enough are treated to what Emirates says is the world’s first fully enclosed suite, measuring a spacious 40 square feet. The private rooms feature “zero-gravity” seats, virtual windows, and active noise cancelling E1 headphones from Bowers and Wilkins developed for exclusively for Emirates. The rooms are also fitted with a pair of Safari binoculars, an entertainment system featuring 2,500 channels and wireless remote, a super-wide 32-inch full HD LCD TV, and custom-controlled mood lighting and climate allowing passengers to adjust the cabin’s temperature to 18 to 26 degrees Celsius.

The virtual windows are a feature on the otherwise windowless cabin suites along the middle aisle, and project a high-definition view of the outside using real-time cameras mounted on the plane. The NASA-inspired zero-gravity seat features a “buttery-soft” leather and a lounging position that Emirates says removes any pressure from the elbows, back, and neck in order to achieve maximum comfort.

Emirates Shower Spa

Rejuvenate in our A380 Shower Spa. And feel refreshed with our exclusive Emirates Private Collection Bvlgari amenity kits.

Whether you want to catch up on work or relax away from the crowds, Emirates lounges are your personal haven. You’ll find them in international airports across six continents, including our A380 hub in Dubai.

Emirates Lounge access is exclusive to customers flying in First Class or Business Class. If you’re an Emirates Skywards Gold member travelling in Economy Class, you can also enjoy access to Business Class Lounges around the globe and Silver members can enter our Business Class Lounges in Dubai. You’ll just need your boarding pass, and you can come and go as you please before your flight – they’re all open 24 hours a day.

First Class lounge in Dubai

Savour gourmet cuisine and our full-service bar, keep tabs on the news or indulge in a treatment at the Timeless Spa. Shop luxury brands in in-lounge duty-free boutique.

Business Class Lounge in Dubai

Make the most of your downtime. Enjoy a pampering treatment at the Timeless Spa or freshen up in private shower spas.

Worldwide lounges

Enjoy First Class convenience in exclusive worldwide lounges in over 30 airports. Indulge in a delicious meal, take a shower, or catch up on business.

marhaba lounge

The marhaba lounge in Dubai International airport offers a peaceful oasis with all the facilities you need to relax, recharge and catch up with work.

Partner lounges

In addition to enjoying Emirates' worldwide lounges, you can also access thir partner lounges in airports across six continents.

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Tour Information

Kenya Classic - Serena Lodges

This 6 night safari takes in three of the most picturesque regions in Kenya:- the plains of the Masai Mara, the privacy of the Soysambu Conservancy located in the Rift Valley, and the swamps of Amboseli. Staying in Serena hotels and lodges throughout.

Nairobi, Masai Mara, Nakuru National Park, Amboseli National Park

Start: Nairobi End: Nairobi

6 Nights

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Hotel Information

Nairobi Serena Hotel

Nairobi, Kenya

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Justly famed for its exceptional standards of efficiency, service and five-star hospitality, the elegantly sophisticated Nairobi Serena Hotel is a member of the ‘Leading Hotels of the World’ group and is consistently voted ‘Best Hotel in Nairobi' by airlines and international travel magazines alike. Despite its pivotal central hotel location in Nairobi, Kenya; the Nairobi Serena remains true to its title and offers serenity amidst the bustle of one of Africa's most vibrant capital cities.

The interior décor reflects an entirely pan-African theme featuring art and inspiration from Ethiopia, the Maghreb, West Africa and East Africa. Offering a wide range of dining experiences, The Nairobi Serena is renowned for its ‘Mandhari' fine-dining restaurant, which is universally acknowledged as one of Kenya's finest.

The Nairobi Serena Hotel also offers a world-class Conference Centre and the exclusive ‘Maisha' Health Club and Spa.Nairobi's undisputed business venue of choice, for visiting executives and regional corporate event planners alike, the Nairobi Serena offers an unrivalled choice of executive suites, global connectivity, business support, conference-planning proficiency, product launch expertise and high-profile international corporate events venues.

Other Facilities

Beauty Salon
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24 Hour Reception
Outdoor Pool
Baby Sitting
Room Service
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The Nairobi Serena Hotel offers a number of opportunities to eat out in Nairobi, and a selection of bars, coffee shops and café areas, both inside and out. The hotel also features a dedicated resident's lounge: The Bambara Lounge, which offers a café service, newspapers and private seating throughout the day. Or try their restaurant in Nairobi, the Mandhari, renowned for fine dining with an excellent seasonally inspired menu and extensive wine cellars.They offer a 24-hour room service, which features an extensive menu offering everything from the classic club sandwich to a delicately-spiced curry. They are also delighted to serve a private lunch or dinner in your room or suite; or to provide cocktails and canapés on your private terrace.

In a world of shrinking time, information deluge, stress impact and escalating pressure, the need for inner peace is critical. Which is why they are delighted to present the concept of ‘Maisha': their Mind, Body and Spirit Spa' in Nairobi, which operates in all of their venues.

‘Maisha' means ‘life' in Swahili and with its spacious state-of-the-art facilities and opulent surroundings our Maisha Health Club and Spa in Kenya is one of Nairobi's finest.

The Nairobi Serena Hotel Conference Centre is Nairobi's leading social and corporate venue and has been designed to compliment the assured elegance that already distinguishes the Nairobi Serena Hotel from all other capital city business venues.

Easily the most elegant, central and exclusive venue in Nairobi, the Nairobi Serena offers a wide range of wedding options for your Kenya wedding and honeymoon. The social venue of choice, it features its own event centre with private entrance, reception areas and function room. It also offers state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, external cocktail terraces, spacious grounds for photo and video opportunities and a selection of superb suites. A post wedding stay at Nairobi Serena Hotel is sure to begin your Kenya honeymoon in style.As to formalities, from registrar to certificate, cake to champagne, all will be arranged by their professional wedding planners in Nairobi. They also offer some unique family and friends accommodation packages, ‘his and hers' pre-wedding grooming, flowers for the venue and the bride, wedding planning service, professional banquet catering and limousine service.

For visitors to the city wondering where to stay in Nairobi, we offer a wide range of rooms and suites, all of which are elegantly presented in a fusion of international and pan-African styles. All accommodation in Nairobi is equipped with: air-conditioning, 2 telephones with international direct-dial and voice-mail, Internet (Wi-Fi and hard-wire connection), mini bar, digital safe, tea/coffee making facilities, LCD flat-screen satellite TV, 24-hour room service, dedicated resident's lounge, laundry, valet and shoe-shine.While most of rooms are designated as non-smoking, a number of rooms are available for smokers, but these should be booked in advance. Quiet rooms can also be booked in advance.

The Executive Suites

Equally viable as a presidential/CEO, honeymoon or VIP venue.

They offer six open-plan Executive Suites, each of which feature a king-sized bed, an extended seating area with couches and work-space, and a veranda.

The Business Suites

Five Business Suites offer a separate bedroom (with king-sized bed), a sitting room (with work-space), a dining area (with table to accommodate 4), a veranda, and a guest washroom.

Deluxe Rooms

The majority of their rooms are either Standard rooms. Standard rooms enjoy views either over the central park, or the Nairobi Cathedral. Interconnecting rooms can be supplied for family groups.

Deluxe Rooms have either queen-sized double beds (5x6ft) or twins with separate walk in shower, bathtub glazed windows. A choice of either garden view or city view rooms available.

Superior Rooms

Superior Rooms have king-sized double beds and a private veranda.

Garden Suites

The three open-plan Garden Suites offer a spacious room (with king-sized bed), which extends into a sitting room. The sitting room opens on to a private garden patio, which features a charming outdoor pergola (with a table to seat 4), a water feature and a sun-lounging area. The terrace also features a gate, which opens directly on to the hotel grounds.

The Bataleur Suite

A stand alone suite of generous proportions, the elegant Bataleur Suite features a spacious ensuite bedroom (with king-sized bed)and a separate sitting room (with integrated work-space).

The State Suite

The magnificent 120-square-metre State Suite features a spacious master bedroom with ensuite luxury bathroom and dressing area; an extensive drawing room (with plasma TV, audio centre and integrated work-space), a private dining room (and kitchen); a bar, entrance lobby and guest washroom.

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