$3,017 to $3,345 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to Tsavo East National Park
Nairobi to Tsavo East National Park
You will depart by road for Tsavo East National Park. Arrive in time for lunch, then check in and have lunch. Later, you will embark on your first game drive, which will take place from afternoon to evening.
Tsavo East National Park is also called the "Theatre of the Wild", with dust-red elephants wallowing, rolling and spraying each other with the midnight blue waters of the palm-shaded Galana River. It is one of the most evocative images in Africa. This, along with the 300-kilometre-long Yatta Plateau, the longest lava flow in the world, makes for an adventure unlike any other in Tsavo East.
Later, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Tsavo East National Park
- Accommodation:
- Red Elephant Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Tsavo East NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Explore Tsavo East National Park
Explore Tsavo East National Park
You will wake up for an early morning game drive when the animals are most active, then return to the lodge for breakfast. You will have a full day to explore various parts of the park, with a packed lunch provided.
The park forms the largest protected area in Kenya. It is home to most of the larger mammals, vast herds of dust–red elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, lions termed as "man-eaters", leopards, pods of hippos, crocodiles, waterbucks, lesser kudus, and gerenuks. The prolific birdlife features 500 recorded species.
Other interesting places you will explore are the Lugard Falls, formed by rock patterns of cooled lava along the Galana River. At the bottom of the falls, you will see buffalos and hippos as well as crocodiles in the pool.
- Main Destination:
- Tsavo East National Park
- Accommodation:
- Red Elephant Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Tsavo East to Amboseli National Park
Tsavo East to Amboseli National Park
Have breakfast early in the morning and drive to Amboseli National Park. Upon arrival, you will check in at the lodge and have lunch while relaxing. Later, you will have your first game drive in the park until evening.
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, while in the southern area, there are a number of small, rocky, volcanic hills. Around the swamps of Ol Kenya, Ol Tukai, and Enkongo Narok, the vegetation is lush with yellow-barked acacias and phoenix palms. The park is also famous for its scenery, which features a backdrop of the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro.
You will have dinner and an overnight stay at your camp.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Nyati Safari Camp
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Exploring Amboseli National Park
Exploring Amboseli National Park
You will rise early for a game drive and good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit. Elephants feeding and bathing in the swamps must form the highlights of the safari. Breakfast will be at the camp after the morning game drive. You will take a packed lunch before you set off for the full-day exploration.
An optional visit to a Maasai village is to be planned after breakfast. A 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.
You can also take a guided nature walk around the camp's grounds or relax and soak in the views. Savor a leisurely lunch at your camp and set out on another game drive in the afternoon, exploring different sections of the park and looking out for lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and a variety of bird species. As the day winds down, return to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Nyati Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Transfer to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Transfer to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
You'll depart from Amboseli after an early breakfast for a drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy. En route, you'll pass through the picturesque countryside of central Kenya to the foothills of the Aberdare and the magnificent snowcapped peaks of Mount Kenya. Arriving at Ol Pejeta, you'll visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a haven for rescued chimpanzees.
Enjoy an up-close encounter with these fascinating primates and learn about the conservancy's efforts to protect them. You'll also visit the specially protected blind black rhino and the last two remaining Northern white rhinos in the world. As the day comes to an end, settle into your accommodation, which offers both comfort and a connection to the surrounding nature.
- Main Destination:
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
- Accommodation:
- The Stables
Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Scenic drive to Lake Naivasha
Scenic drive to Lake Naivasha
Wake up for an early game drive in Ol Pejeta before your scenic drive to Lake Naivasha. It is the highest and the most beautiful of the Rift Valley lakes, and it has fresh water. The lake is fringed with dense clumps of papyrus (ancient Egyptians once used this to make paper). Kingfishers use the papyrus as a perch, and herons hide in it while searching for food.
Upon arrival, you will have lunch and go on a boat ride experience around the lake. Naivasha is another area popular for bird watching (over 400 species have been recorded). It is also a favorite weekend retreat for Nairobi residents, who go to sail, waterski, and fish. 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.
You will have your dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
-
Fisherman's Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Hell's Gate National Park and Lake Nakuru National Park
Hell's Gate National Park and Lake Nakuru National Park
Wake up early to enjoy a game drive to Hell’s Gate National Park. This is the only park in Kenya where one can cycle or walk while seeing the animals. After the game drive, you will return for breakfast and leave for Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch.
The park is known all over the world for its flamingoes. It is alkaline and is recognized as being one of the natural wonders of the world. Lake Nakuru is now a rhino sanctuary, harboring a population of over 40 black and over 60 white rhinos, but the flamingoes, of course, have always been the main attraction. At times, there may be almost 2 million flamingoes in residence, forming a stunningly beautiful deep-pink band around the edge of the lakeshore.
You will arrive in time for lunch and then have an afternoon game drive. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Lanet Matfam Resort.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lanet Matfam Resort
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Expedition to Masai Mara National Reserve
Expedition to Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, you will have your morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park before embarking on a safari to the great Masai Mara National Reserve. It is one of the few places left on earth where wildlife still lives comparatively undisturbed, in the numbers that once roamed the plains and forests of Africa. As the northern tip of the vast Serengeti ecosystem, the Mara hosts the spectacular seasonal migration of many thousands of wildebeest, zebra and attendant predators.
You will arrive in time for lunch and then have your first afternoon game drive, providing a thrilling introduction to Mara's remarkable wildlife. The vast grasslands and abundance of animals make it a true safari paradise.
Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Enchoro Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Enchoro Wildlife Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Exploring Masai Mara
Exploring Masai Mara
After breakfast, we have a full-day game drive, with a packed lunch provided. The reserve is well known for its black-maned lions and its abundant resident wildlife. It's one of the few places where it's possible to see the Big Five during a morning game drive.
For bird enthusiasts, almost 500 species have been recorded. These include 16 species of eagles, hawks and falcons, 6 species of vultures, 8 species of storks, 4 species of bustards (including the kori bustard, the world's heaviest flying bird), and 9 species of sunbirds.
Explore different areas of the reserve, each with its own unique charm and wildlife encounters. During your stay, you might opt for an enriching visit to a Maasai village to learn about their culture and traditions. You can also engage in extra activities at an extra cost, such as hot-air balloon safaris, nature hikes, bush meals and sundowners, and horseback safaris.
Dinner and overnight will be at the camp.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Enchoro Wildlife Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Journey Back to Nairobi
Journey Back to Nairobi
Start your last day in the Masai Mara with a morning game drive to say goodbye to the reserve and its inhabitants, then return to your camp for breakfast and check out. You will be transferred to Nairobi. On arrival, your driver will drop you off at the hotel or the airport for your flight back home.
This is a flexible day. You have the option to explore the bustling city of Nairobi, visit local markets, or relax at your hotel. Depending on your flight schedule, you'll be transferred to the airport for your departure, or you can extend your stay to continue exploring Kenya.
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
