$5,323 to $5,607 pp (USD)
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Day 1
Nairobi- Masai Mara National Reserve
Nairobi- Masai Mara National Reserve
Have an early morning start and drive to Maasai Mara National Reserve. Check in at your accommodation and have lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive. The reserve is famous for its populations of elephant, wildebeest, zebra, impala, buffalo, gazelle, rhino, lion, leopard and cheetah. Activities in Mara include morning and afternoon game drives, and night game drives to spot nocturnal creatures such as aardvarks and honey badgers. You can head out on a black rhino tracking experience, guided bush walk, horse riding, a cultural visit to Maasai villages( at an extra cost) and markets, or take a magical hot air balloon flight over the plains of the Masai Mara, which can be arranged at an extra cost, followed by a beautiful breakfast. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
You will be taken on two game drives today, in the morning before breakfast and in the late afternoon. Early mornings and late afternoons are considered the best time to spot animals as they are most active. To get some of the best game viewing of the day. This is the time that the big cats are most active and can provide some of the most dramatic photography, thanks to the beautiful lighting. Although it might be tempting to stay in bed and wait until the afternoon to explore, I promise you this is a game drive you don’t want to miss. This is an experience that will surely create lifetime memories. If you are fortunate enough you will catch lions during one of their rare bouts of daytime activities and it’ll be fascinating to watch the social interaction between pride members especially the playful ways of lion cubs under the watchful eyes of their mothers. The reserve is famous for the wildebeests’ migration. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Masai Mara-Lake Nakuru National Park
Masai Mara-Lake Nakuru National Park
You will have an early morning pick up, then drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Known all over the world for its flamingoes, it is alkaline and is recognized as being one of the natural wonders of the world. Arrive in the flamingo fringed Lake Nakuru National Park in time for lunch and afternoon game drive. We will embark on a comprehensive game drive of this scenic park including visits to viewpoints, which offer superb photo opportunities. Lake Nakuru is one of several Rift Valley lakes and its ecosystem supports a wide ecological diversity with Flamingos (Greater and Lesser) and other water birds being the major attractions of the area. The ecosystem provides for about 56 different species of mammals including the white rhino and Buffaloes and a variety of terrestrial birds numbering nearly 450 species. Arrive in time for lunch then have an afternoon game drive. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Nakuru- Lake Naivasha National Park
Lake Nakuru- Lake Naivasha National Park
We will have an early morning drive to Lake Naivasha. It is the highest and the most beautiful of the Rift Valley lakes). Kingfishers use the papyrus as a perch while herons hide in it while searching for food. Naivasha is yet another area popular for bird watching (over 400species). There are no crocodiles in the lake as the water is too cold for them, due to altitude but there are a number of hippos. Along the lakeshore, vineyards produce grapes for the country’s fledgling wine industry. An optional boat ride and visit to Crescent Island can be arranged at an extra cost. It can be described as a garden, an animal sanctuary or simply a little paradise. This magical space offers a number of unforgettable experiences, which you should definitely get to experience. If you enjoy nature photography, then you will be overwhelmed by the beauty that the Crescent Island holds. From small to big animals, birds, the sunset hitting the water surface.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Sawela Lodges
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Naivasha- Amboseli National Park
Lake Naivasha- Amboseli National Park
Have an early morning drive to Amboseli National Park. Check in at your accommodation and have lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive. Amboseli National Park is situated due south of Nairobi. Most of the park consists of a dry, ancient lake bed and fragile grassland with patches of acacia woodland. In the southern area, there is a number of small, rocky, volcanic hills. Around the swamps Ol Tukai and Enkongo Narok, the vegetation is lush with yellow barked acacias and phoenix palms. The park is known as the best place to view large herds of elephants up close. There is an immense view of Mount Kilimanjaro, which is across the border of Kenya and Tanzania. It is also dominated by vast Lake Amboseli, which is dry outside the rainy season. There are more than 600 species of birds in the park. You will spend your night at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park
You’ll rise up early for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit with packed lunch provided. An optional visit to a Maasai village can be planned after breakfast (at an extra cost). The visit reveals the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience. Despite its changing habitat, Amboseli National Park is possibly the best wildlife area in the whole of Africa to experience elephants at close range. Left carefree, elephants feeding and bathing in the swamps must form the highlights of any safari. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Amboseli-Tsavo west National Park
Amboseli-Tsavo west National Park
After breakfast, we will go on a full-day game drive enroute to Tsavo west national park with a picnic lunch in hand. One noteworthy place worth visiting here is the Roaring Rocks, which get their name from the wind that hurtles through them. From here, there are wonderful views over Tsavo from the top of a 98m rock face; similar views can be experienced from the poacher's lookout. The volcanic Chaimu Crater, which is less than 200-years old and composed of black coke, is also worth visiting and can be climbed if one is interested. This area is a good place to look out for klipspringer, a small antelope that is as agile as its Swahili name: mbuzi mawe (mountain goat). In the southwest corner of Tsavo West is Lake Jipe, which has the Kenyan-Tanzanian border running through it. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Tsavo West National Park
- Accommodation:
- Salt Lick Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Tsavo West NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Tsavo west -Tsavo east National Park
Tsavo west -Tsavo east National Park
After breakfast, we will go on a full-day game drive enroute to Tsavo east with a picnic lunch in hand. One noteworthy place worth visiting here is the Roaring Rocks, which get their name from the wind that hurtles through them. From here, there are wonderful views over Tsavo from the top of a 98m rock face; similar views can be experienced from the poacher's lookout. The volcanic Chaimu Crater, which is less than 200-years old and composed of black coke, is also worth visiting and can be climbed if one is interested. This area is a good place to look out for klipspringer, a small antelope that is as agile as its Swahili name: mbuzi mawe (mountain goat). In the southwest corner of Tsavo West is Lake Jipe, which has the Kenyan-Tanzanian border running through it. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Tsavo East National Park
- Accommodation:
- Sentrim Tsavo Camp
Wildlife in Tsavo East NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Tsavo East-Diani Beach
Tsavo East-Diani Beach
After breakfast, proceed for an early morning game drive where you will be lucky to come across the mane-less and relatives of the man-eater lions of Tsavo. Watch the beautiful elephants with huge tusks, herds of buffaloes, graceful giraffes and many more. After the game drive, you will check out of the park with game en route to Diani by Train. Your first-class ticket is included in this tour package, enjoy the comfort of your air-conditioned compartment as you travel through sections of Tsavo. The train route is positioned higher than the roadway and offers an elevated view. With its large windows you’ll enjoy wonderful vistas of the passing landscapes. Our representative upon arrival for a transfer will pick you to your beach resort where you will spend your beach holiday. After check-in and freshening up, you can lounge by the poolside taking in the beautiful sights of the ocean and palm trees. Enjoy a restful time in this beautiful place.
- Main Destination:
- Diani Beach
- Accommodation:
- Diani Sea Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10-11
Diani Beach
Diani Beach
Your days will be spent here on the white sands of Diani beach at leisure with an option of engaging in water sports. Diani beach is an amazing sight with flawless long stretch of white sand hugged by lush forest. The beach is all magnificence, and we are not only talking about its marvelous coastline and deep blue waters here. We are talking of its overall ambiance, scenery and landscape. Diani is an entertainer, and judging from the myriad of activities to engage in here, the chances of getting bored are at a zero. There are plenty of activities to do in this quiet, intimate vacation spot. You can try a camel ride on the beach or go kitesurfing, jet skiing or snorkeling. Depending on your adventure desire levels, you will partake in any of these activities.
At an extra cost, you may also wish to join a boat excursion at Kisite Mpunguti National Marine Park to spot dolphins and other marine wildlife. There’s also the option to visit Shimba Hills National Reserve and Fort Jesus.
- Main Destination:
- Diani Beach
- Accommodation:
- Diani Sea Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Mombasa -Nairobi
Mombasa -Nairobi
Sadly, your Kenyan tour has ended. After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your 1-hour flight back to Wilson Airport. From Wilson Airport, you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, in time for your onward journey home. By the time you leave Kenya, your once in a lifetime dream will have come true.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
