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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

Arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

As you step out of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, your Splendid Vacation guide greets you with a big smile: 'Karibu Kenya – welcome to Kenya!' The guide takes you straight to your hotel, where you can relax and take in the images of vibrant Nairobi.

Dinner and Overnight stay at the Sarova Panafric Hotel.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
Sarova Panafric Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Nairobi (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Nairobi City Excursion

Nairobi City Excursion

Enjoy your breakfast and head to the David Sheldrick elephant orphanage to delight in the most adorable creatures feeding from giant baby bottles! Founded in 1977, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust works with the Kenya Wildlife Service and Kenya Forest Service to preserve and protect Kenya’s unique natural habitats. For as little as $50/year, visitors can “adopt” a baby elephant, providing financially for its annual care. This is a special visit and not to be missed!

Other big game viewing awaits at the Giraffe Center, home of endangered Rothschild’s Giraffes. On these stately grounds, you can get up close and even feed these imposing creatures. For 40 years, the Giraffe Centre has saved and restored the population of this endangered subspecies of giraffe.
You'll enjoy your lunch at the Carnivore Restaurant.

Dinner and Overnight Stay at Sarova Panafric.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
Sarova Panafric Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Nairobi (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

Your driver/guide will pick you up on arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or Nairobi Hotel and be briefed about the safari. We'll drive north of Nairobi, passing through the Equator and the majestic Mount Kenya en route to the open savannah of Samburu National Reserve. You'll arrive in time for lunch at Ashnil Samburu Camp. After lunch, you will have time to relax before going for an afternoon game drive. The reserve has a wealth of wildlife, including leopards, hippos, elephants, lions, Grevy zebras, and crocodiles in the Ewaso Nyiro River. Over 365 species of birds have been identified in the reserve.

Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Sarova Shaba Game Lodge.

Main Destination:
Samburu National Reserve
Best Time To Visit June to September and January to February
High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)
Best Weather June and December (Cool and fresh after rain)

Wildlife in Samburu NR

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
ZebraCommon
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
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HippoOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Samburu NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Samburu National Reserve

Samburu National Reserve

You'll enjoy a full day at Samburu National Reserve with morning and afternoon game drives and an optional cultural visit to the Samburu Village at an extra cost later in the day. Samburu is home to a third of Kenya's giraffe species - the rare Reticulated giraffe (only found in the Northern parks). This is also where you see the blue-legged Somali ostrich, the long-necked Gerenuk gazelles, and the straight-horned Beisa oryx antelope.

Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Sarova Shaba Game Lodge.

Main Destination:
Samburu National Reserve
Accommodation:
Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Samburu NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Samburu National Reserve to Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Samburu National Reserve to Ol Pejeta Conservancy

You'll enjoy a morning breakfast and then drive to Olpejata. Ol Pejeta is a privately owned 90,000-acre wildlife Conservancy. The conservancy sits on the equator, high on a plateau, between the foothills of the Aberdares range and Mount Kenya. It hosts various animals, including the Big Five, plus many bird species. On a clear day, and generally in the morning, you may have panoramic views of Mount Kenya and her snow-capped peaks. The conservancy has a variety of habitats, including thick scrub, marshlands, rivers, and open plains. Ol Pejeta is committed to conservation and has several projects to protect endangered species, including white and black rhinos. They also have a Jane Goodall chimpanzee sanctuary, which is home to primates who have been rescued from abusive or captive situations. You'll have the opportunity to meet the last two remaining northern white rhinos in the world(Najin and Fatu).

Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Serena Sweetwaters Camp.

Main Destination:
Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Best Time To Visit June to September (Dry season)
High Season June to October and December to March
Best Weather June to September and December to February (Less rain)

Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
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HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
WildebeestOccasional
HippoOccasional
Accommodation:
Sweetwaters Serena Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Ol Pejeta Conservancy to Lake Nakuru National Park

Ol Pejeta Conservancy to Lake Nakuru National Park

You will depart for Lake Nakuru National Park after breakfast, arriving in time for lunch at the camp and check-in. The afternoon game drive will take you to the lake to view flamingos and pelicans. Also, you'll spot white/black rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, waterbucks, and other African wildlife. The Lake Forest attracts a wide variety of birds.

Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Sarova Lionhill Lodge.

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:
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara National Reserve

Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara National Reserve

You will wake up for early morning breakfast, check out, and set off for Masai Mara National Reserve, which is approximately a drive of about 5 hours. You'll arrive in time for lunch and check-in. Later in the afternoon, you'll head out for an afternoon game drive at the famous Masai Mara National Reserve, home to the Eighth wonder of the world, the Great Wildebeest Migration. Here, you'll be looking for many animals, such as lions, leopards, Masai giraffes, lions, cape buffalos, cheetahs, elephants, and many more.

Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the Zebra Plains Mara 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
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Masai Mara National Reserve

Masai Mara National Reserve

You'll enjoy an early morning breakfast, as today will be a game-viewing extravaganza! You'll traverse the Masai Mara National Reserve on a full day of unlimited game viewing, encountering the Big Five and more of the lesser game. Masai Mara National Reserve remains the most exciting wildlife ecosystem in the natural world. It hosts the highest and most varied concentration of wild animals than any other regional wildlife park. The scenic appeal of the tree-studded savannah plains, the moderate climate, and the diversity of wild game species make it a one-stop shop for game-viewing activities.
You'll enjoy a picnic lunch by the Mara River as you watch hippos and crocodiles or maybe the great migration (July – October)

Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the Zebra Plains Mara Camp.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Masai Mara National Reserve to Lake Naivasha

Masai Mara National Reserve to Lake Naivasha

After an early breakfast, you will head to Lake Naivasha. After your relatively short drive, you’ll arrive at Lake Naivasha for lunch and check-in. You will transition from jeep to boat for a safari across the lake in the afternoon. On the water, you’ll glide past curious hippos and exotic fish and have a chance to take in the entire avian life, such as cormorants and pelicans. Then you’ll switch gears for a guided walking safari to close-by Crescent Island Sanctuary, where you can stroll by peacefully grazing antelopes, buffalos, zebras, giraffes, and more.

Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort.

Main Destination:
Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Accommodation:
Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
  • Mid-range hotel located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park

You'll enjoy breakfast and leave Lake Naivasha for Amboseli, which is a drive of approximately 4-5 hours. This is a relaxing drive through African savannah country, with local homesteads punctuating the vast plain. You'll watch for Maasai herders, draped in their colorful wraps as they tend to their flocks.

You should arrive in Amboseli National Park in the late morning. Entering the park, you can’t miss the wall of the mountain to the south this is the legendary Mount Kilimanjaro, known as the “roof of Africa,” rising to 19,000 feet. It’s the continent’s tallest peak and the highest free-standing mountain in the world. You’ll enjoy lunch at your accommodation and head out for an afternoon game drive. Amboseli is known for its relative ease in wildlife spotting. All of Africa’s Big Five are here, including zebras, giraffes, cheetahs, warthogs, ostriches, and many more.

Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the 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
LeopardRare to None
Accommodation:
Kibo Safari Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 11

Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park

We like to rise early while on safari to set an adventurous tone for the day. Right after breakfast, you will be picked up from your lodge and head to the plains of Amboseli for a day full of adventure. You'll soak in the excellent views of Mount Kilimanjaro before the clouds build up over the summit. You'll catch the big cats as they stroll through the savannah. This is the best time to spot lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Our game drive will also take you to the observation hill for a better park view. You'll gaze at the big herds of elephants crossing right near your vehicle and get the chance to spot over 80 different mammals and over 400 different bird species. You'll enjoy a picnic lunch before you continue with the game drive. In the evening, you will return to your lodge to relax, enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.

Your dinner and overnight stay will be 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)

Day 12

Amboseli National Park to Tsavo West National Park

Amboseli National Park to Tsavo West National Park

Enjoy breakfast, followed by check-out and drive to Tsavo West National Park. It’s a short drive to Tsavo West and we just may spot some wildlife on the way. We certainly will at the park itself, home to Africa’s “Big Five” plus giraffe, impala, dik-dik, baboon, and monkey. You'll arrive at the Kilanguni Serena Lodge in time for lunch and check-in.

You’ll visit the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary and look for some of these shy and endangered creatures. Some 80 black rhinos are here, and they like to forage about in the thick undergrowth.

Besides the rolling plains and natural springs, you’ll also come across ancient volcanic cones and lava beds, reminders of the park’s timelessness. One of Tsavo West’s more surprises is Mzima Springs. Mzima means “life” in Swahili and you’ll find aquatic life all about in this lush oasis. Besides being a popular watering hole for elephants and zebra, you can’t miss the rich parade of birdlife, fish, hippos, and crocodiles that make their home here.

Main Destination:
Tsavo West 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 (Busy)
Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tsavo West NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
LionOccasional
Show more
BuffaloOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Tsavo West NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 13

Tsavo West National Park to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

Tsavo West National Park to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

Enjoy an Early morning game viewing drive at the Tsavo West followed by breakfast and later head out to Taita Hills Sanctuary. This private sanctuary is located right next to Tsavo West, so it’s an easy hop to get here. The landscape in this park is more verdant than Tsavo, and the game viewing is every bit as good. The sanctuary offers good birdwatching but that isn’t Taita Hills’ main attraction.

You'll have lunch at the Saltlick Lodge followed by game drives till evening.

Dinner and Overnight stay at the Saltlick 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
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 14

Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary to Tsavo East National Park

Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary to Tsavo East National Park

Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast, check out, and embark on a 4-hour drive to Tsavo East National Park. You will enjoy a game drive en route to Tsavo East. Check-in at Ashnil Aruba Lodge early in the afternoon and have lunch. You will enjoy afternoon games at this fantastic park, famously known as the home of red elephants. Tsavo East National Park is in southeast Kenya, near the Tanzanian border and the Kenyan coast. Spanning 13,747km² (5,300mi²) of pristine wilderness, the park is also one of Kenya's most extensive protected areas. It has more biodiversity than any other park globally, marking the meeting point between northern and southern wildlife. It is 9 times bigger than the Masai Mara National Reserve and is well known for its maneless lions, big herds of red dust-covered elephants, and cheetahs. The vegetation is sparse, so wildlife spotting is generally easier than its counterpart.

You will later return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
Show more
BuffaloOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Ashnil Aruba Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Tsavo East NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 15

Tsavo East National Park to Nairobi

Tsavo East National Park to Nairobi

Enjoy an early morning game drive searching for animals and big cats that may have come out into the open in the morning. After the game drive, you will return to the lodge for breakfast.

Check out of the lodge at about 10:00 a.m. and begin the journey to Nairobi for your flight back home.

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

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End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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