$3,563 to $3,946 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. Upon arrival, you will check-in and then have lunch. Later, you will embark on your first game drive from afternoon to evening.
Tsavo East National Park is also called Theatre of the Wild, with dust-red elephants wallowing, rolling, and spraying each other with the midnight blue waters of palm-shaded Galana River is one of the most evocative images in Africa. This, along with the 300-kilometer-long Yatta Plateau, the longest lava flow in the world, makes for an adventure unlike any other in the Tsavo East. You will 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
Discover Tsavo East National Park
Discover Tsavo East National Park
You will wake up for an early morning game drive when the animals are most active. Then, you will 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 and is home to most of the larger mammals, vast herds of dust–red elephants, rhinos, buffalos, lions termed as man-eaters, leopards, pods of hippos, crocodiles, waterbucks, lesser Kudu, gerenuks and the prolific bird life features 500 recorded species.
Other interesting places you will be able to explore are the Lugard Falls formed by rock patterns of cooled lava along River Galana. At the bottom of the falls, you will be able to see buffalos and hippos as well as crocodiles in the pool formed in the bottom at the falls.
- 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
You will have breakfast early in the morning and drive to Amboseli National Park. Upon arrival, you will check in at the lodge and have your lunch while relaxing. Later on, you will have your first game drive in the park till 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 with 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 wake up for an early game drive and for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit. You'll see 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 have your packed lunch provided before you set off for the full-day exploration.
An optional visit to a Masai village will 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. You will 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, you will 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.
You will 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 rhinos and the last two remaining Northern white rhinos in the world. As the day comes to an end, you'll 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
Expedition to Samburu National Reserve
Expedition to Samburu National Reserve
Your morning starts with a final game drive in Ol Pejeta Conservancy, where you might spot more wildlife and capture memorable photographs. Sweetwater boasts excellent game viewing with the highest ratio of game to area of any park or reserve in Kenya.
Later, you'll embark on a scenic drive towards the striking landscapes of Samburu National Reserve. Upon arrival, you'll have a chance to enjoy an evening game drive, discovering the unique wildlife of this arid region. Keep an eye out for the "Samburu Special Five," including Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, and the gerenuk. After an exciting day, you'll settle into your lodge, nestled within the enchanting Samburu landscape.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Grande Hotel Isiolo
Wildlife in Samburu NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Explore Samburu National Reserve
Explore Samburu National Reserve
You’ll a full day to explore the wonders of the park. You will take breakfast and head to the park for a full-day game drive carrying your packed picnic lunch.
The Ewaso Nyiro River runs through the reserve, providing a lifeline for wildlife, especially during the dry season. You will spend the day on game drives, seeking out the elusive predators, the diverse birdlife, the intriguing adaptations of the animals to the arid environment and go swimming in the natural swimming pool of Samburu called Buffalo Springs. The unique scenery and the chance to see rare species make Samburu a captivating destination for any safari enthusiast. In the evening, you will return to your lodge, where you can share stories and experiences with fellow travelers.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Kisimani Eco Resort & Spa
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Scenic Drive to Lake Naivasha
Scenic Drive to Lake Naivasha
You will wake early for breakfast and check out for your scenic drive to Lake Naivasha. It is the highest and the most beautiful of the Rift Valley lakes and with water fresh, the lake is fringed with dense clumps of papyrus (ancient Egyptian 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 yet another area popular for bird watching (over 400 species have been recorded). It is also a favorite weekend retreat for Nairobi residents, who goes to sail, water ski, 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 9
Hell's Gate National Park and Lake Nakuru National Park
Hell's Gate National Park and Lake Nakuru National Park
You will wake up early in the morning 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 go back for the 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's 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 2million flamingoes in the residence, forming a stunningly beautiful deep pink band around the edge of the lake shore. You will arrive in time for lunch then have an afternoon game drive. Your dinner and overnight stay will be Lanet Maftam Resort.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lanet Matfam Resort
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
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 Maasai Mara National Reserve which 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, zebras, and attendant predators.
You will arrive in time for lunch and then have your first afternoon game drive game drive providing a thrilling introduction to the 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 11
Masai Mara National Reserve Experience
Masai Mara National Reserve Experience
After breakfast, you will have a full-day game drive, with packed lunch provided. The reserve is well known for its black-manned lion as well as its abundant resident wildlife and it is one of the few places where you will see the Big Five during the morning game drive.
For the bird enthusiast, there are almost 500 species recorded among these include 16 species of eagle, hawks, and falcons, 6 species of vultures, 8 species of storks, 4 species of bustard (including the Kori bustard, the world's heaviest flying bird), and 9 species of sunbirds.
You will explore different areas of the reserve each with its own unique charm and wildlife encounters. You may opt to visit 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. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at a campsite or lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Enchoro Wildlife Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Journey to Nairobi
Journey to Nairobi
You will start your last day in 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.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Nairobi. On arrival, you will inform your driver on whether to drop you off at the hotel or the airport for your flight back home.
This is a flexible day. You'll 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 your exploration of Kenya.
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
