Leopard Orchid Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Nairobi - Tsavo West

Nairobi - Tsavo West

On arrival at the airport, you will be met by our representatives then depart for Tsavo West National Park. You will arrive in good time for lunch. After check-in and rest at your camp, you will have your first-afternoon game drive. You will return to the camp at sunset for dinner and your overnight stay.

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
LeopardRare to None
Accommodation:
Ngulia Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Tsavo West NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Tsavo West - Amboseli National Park

Tsavo West - Amboseli National Park

After breakfast from the lodge we will then depart for Amboseli National Park. The park is famous for being the best place in Africa to get close to wild elephants, among other species. You will arrive in time for lunch and check-in. After relaxation, you will embark on your first game drive. Return to your lodge/camp to freshen up and enjoy a delicious dinner before your overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
Accommodation:
Penety Amboseli Resort
  • Mid-range hotel located outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Explore Amboseli National Park

Explore Amboseli National Park

Wake up early, before dawn, for a sunrise game drive. This is the best time to spot predators in action, as the sunrise paints the landscape as wildlife begins to stir. Return to your camp for a hearty breakfast and relaxation until mid-afternoon. After lunch, you will proceed for another game drive, exploring different areas of the park to encounter lions, zebras, elephants, giraffes, and other wildlife against the backdrop of Africa's highest peak until late evening. Return to your lodge/camp for dinner and overnight stay as you watch the sunset over the savannah.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
Accommodation:
Penety Amboseli Resort
  • Mid-range hotel located outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Amboseli - Lake Naivasha

Amboseli - Lake Naivasha

Have breakfast, and then head for Lake Naivasha. You will get to stop at the Rift Valley viewpoint for a scenic photo session and later head to Lake Naivasha. You will arrive in the afternoon in time for lunch.
After lunch, you will head out for an optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha, followed by a walking safari in the animal sanctuary, where you get a one-on-one encounter with animals like giraffes and zebras. The animals are so close you can almost touch them! You will head back to the Lake Naivasha Kongoni Lodge to freshen up and enjoy a freshly prepared dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Accommodation:
Naivasha Kongoni Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Lake Naivasha - Lake Nakuru National Park

Lake Naivasha - Lake Nakuru National Park

After a hearty breakfast, you will depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. Lake Nakuru is an alkaline lake and is known all over the world for its large flamingo population. This area is also recognized as one of the world's natural wonders.

The lake is now a rhino sanctuary, harboring a population of over 40 black and over 60 white rhinos, but the flamingos have always been the main attraction. Thousands of flamingoes are in residence, forming a stunningly beautiful deep-pink band around the edge of the lakeshore.

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
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Black RhinoOccasional
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LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
WildebeestVery Rare
Accommodation:
Ziwa Bush Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6-7

Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara

Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara

After a hearty breakfast, you will depart for the fabled Masai Mara National Reserve, home to a wide variety of wildlife, including the Big Five ( lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros). On your way, you will stop at Narok for a break before proceeding to the reserve, where you will arrive at the lodge to check in, followed by lunch. After lunch, you will depart for your afternoon game drive in the reserve in search of the game of the savannah. Later, head to the lodge/camp, freshen up and enjoy a freshly prepared dinner and an overnight stay.

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
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range resort bordering Masai Mara NR without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Explore Masai Mara

Explore Masai Mara

After breakfast at the camp, we will depart for a full-day game drive in the reserve with a packed lunch. You will visit the Mara River, where thousands of wildebeest cross the river every year in search of greener pastures between the Kenya and Tanzania border. Later, you will break for a picnic lunch at a scenic spot within the reserve known as the Hippo Pool, where you can see hippos and crocodiles. After lunch, embark on your final game drive, exploring different areas of the reserve, seeking out elusive wildlife and unique sightings. Return to your lodge/camp to freshen up and relax before dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range resort bordering Masai Mara NR without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Masai Mara - Nairobi

Masai Mara - Nairobi

Depending on your program, you will plan your departure from Masai Mara with your guide. You will be transferred to your desired location in Nairobi or the airport.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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