8-Day Exploring Wildlife in Kenya

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi/Maasai Mara

Your journey begins from Nairobi, the "place of cool waters" in Maasai language. Head off to Maasai Mara Game Reserve which is Kenya’s best game viewing spot due to the nature and concentration of wild animals. Lunch at Ilkeliani Tented Camp which is nestled in a river glade in an area where elephants love to come and drink from the Talek River. After a warm welcome and delightful lunch, embark on a game drive with your driver guide in Maasai Mara the ancestral home to the Maasai people. Overnight at Ilkeliani Tented Camp.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Ilkeliani Camp

• Mid-range tented bush camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Maasai Mara Game Reserve

Today enjoy game drives in the Mara that will include a visit to the Mara River where thousands of wildebeest and zebra are attacked by crocodiles as they attempt to cross this mighty river during the annual migration between Tanzania and Kenya. The annual migration sees over a million wild animals moving from Serengeti National Park in Northern Tanzania to Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. Overnight at Ilkeliani Tented Camp.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Ilkeliani Camp

• Mid-range tented bush camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Maasai Mara/Lake Nakuru Nakuru National Park

Breakfast and continue on with your journey to the picturesque Great Rift Valley arriving for lunch at Flamingo Hill Camp located at the entrance of Lake Nakuru National Park which is home to an incredible variety of bird species. This afternoon enjoy a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. Here you will get to see plenty of wildlife including all the famed "Big 5". Overnight at Flamingo Hill Camp.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Flamingo Hill Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru/Amboseli

Breakfast and depart for Amboseli National Reserve arriving for lunch at Kibo Safari which enjoys a uniquely privileged position at the heart of this world-famous national reserve providing very clear and uninterrupted views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Later in afternoon, head out for a game drive in the reserve returning back to the lodge for on time for dinner. Overnight at Kibo Safari Camp.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HippoCommon

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Kibo Safari Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli National Park

Today enjoy game drives in this magnificent park located at the foot of Africa's tallest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. Amboseli comprises of groves of acacia trees and golden savanna plains. Close by are a series of emerald green swamps, which are fed by the melting snows of Kilimanjaro providing sources of water to huge numbers of wallowing elephants, hippos, buffaloes and plains game. Overnight at Kibo Safari Camp.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Kibo Safari Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli/Taita Hills

Depart for Tsavo West National Park for more wildlife viewing that will include a visit to Mzima Springs. Tsavo West National Park supports all the members of the "Big 5" as well as the country’s largest elephant population. Mzima Springs comprises of four natural springs and is one of Tsavo’s most popular wildlife attractions owing to its resident populations of hippos and Nile crocodiles and numerous bird species. Later drive to Taita Hills arriving at Sarova Salt Lick Lodge late in the afternoon. Enjoy dinner and overnight game viewing at Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge.

Main Destination:

Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

Best Time To Go June to October (Wildlife), November to April (Birding)

High Season June to September

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Salt Lick Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Taita Hills WS

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Taita Hills Wildlife Conservancy/Tsavo East

Early morning game drive in Taita Hills Private Wildlife Sanctuary and enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro in the background. Breakfast and drive to Tsavo East National Park arriving for lunch. Afternoon game drive in Tsavo East which is Kenya’s largest national park and a terrific wildlife-watching destination. Although one of Kenya’s largest rivers flows through the middle of the park, the landscape here is markedly flatter and drier. Overnight at Ashnil Aruba Lodge.

Main Destination:

Tsavo East National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February (Best for general wildlife viewing; little rainfall)

High Season December to March and July to October (Not busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tsavo East NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

LionOccasional

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CheetahOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

WildebeestRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoRare to None

Accommodation:

Ashnil Aruba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Tsavo East NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tsavo East/Mombasa or Nairobi by Express Train

Early breakfast in the lodge. Then enjoy whole morning game drive in Tsavo East National Park and explore untouched wilderness which is home to a big variety of wildlife. After lunch, you will be dropped at VOI Train Station for the Express SGR train journey back to Nairobi arriving in the evening. You will be picked from SGR Train Station and transferred to JKIA for your departure flight.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.