$4,620 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi-Tsavo East
Nairobi-Tsavo East
Your guide will pick you up from Nairobi. We’ll take the Mombasa/Nairobi Highway in our private 4 x 4 Jeep for Tsavo East.
Along the way, we’ll make stops to stretch and enjoy the scenery.
Arriving at Tsavo East you’ll know you’ve come to a large and legendary park, home to folklore tales of ferocious lions. Notice the oxide-red soil – the elephants like to roll in it and give themselves a unique rosy coat.
We’ll begin our first game drive of your 9-day safari looking for the big animals like lion, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, and more, over this vast and rugged terrain.
Your guide will point out the special sites and of course, all the wildlife you’ll be tracking.
Overnight at the Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Tsavo East National Park
- Accommodation:
- Satao Camp
Wildlife in Tsavo East NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tsavo East-Tsavo West
Tsavo East-Tsavo West
We’ll breakfast and then enjoy another game drive as we exit the park for the short trip to Tsavo West.
The look is different here with more colours to the landscape and the inclusion of all the Big Five. That means Tsavo West features rhinos and we’ll head over to the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary to track these fascinating but sometimes elusive creatures.
Some of the park’s population may be headed for Mzima Springs, a natural, fresh oasis. We’ll view the hippo, crocodile, fish, and birds amidst the crystal waters and green canopy of this lush spot.
We’ll spend our second safari night at Tsavo West at your choice of lodge or tented camp.
- Main Destination:
- Tsavo West National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Tsavo West NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Tsavo West-Amboseli National Park
Tsavo West-Amboseli National Park
Breakfast with an early morning checkout. The park and its natural features are stunning this time of day as the light is soft at this golden hour.
It’s soon time for the short drive to Amboseli National Park and we’ll have lunch, relax and head out for an afternoon game drive. Amboseli’s signature landmark is the grand form of Mt. Kilimanjaro soaking up the south view of the park. With the great herds of elephants and other wildlife, it all combines to create postcard views throughout the reserve.
We’ll spend the first of two nights at Amboseli at your safari lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli is an exciting park with game viewing and sightings of the large animals, including the elephants are common.
Keep an eye out for wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, gazelle, and lion. There is plenty of small wildlife as well – hyena, fox, monkey, and baboon have been frequently spotted.
The park is also known for its active birdlife so look for pelican, kingfisher, crake and, egret.
Toward evening look toward Kilimanjaro’s snowy peak which may emerge through the clouds as they sometimes disperse. You may be rewarded with a stunning view of Africa’s grandest summit.
Our second night in Amboseli at the park at your lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Amboseli-Lake Naivasha
Amboseli-Lake Naivasha
We have a lot to see and experience today, so let’s be up and enroute to the mighty mountain as we head out to the Great Rift Valley to view its dramatic towers and gorges.
We’re on our way to Lake Naivasha and will arrive in time for a fun sailing safari across the lake. The
hippo and other aquatic life as we gently glide by, perhaps taking in zebra and antelope near the lakeshore.
We’ll enjoy boat rides with a walking safari – a guided tour of nearby Crescent Island Game Sanctuary. This tiny park is filled with game, the peaceful type. We’ll walk by wildebeest, waterbuck, zebra, and gazelles, giraffes, buffalos, and even some hippo. You can opt for an easy bike ride to the nearby national park. There’s lots of geothermal activity – geysers and hot springs. Enjoy the Hells gate escape too. What a fun way to end the day.
We’ll spend the evening at your Lake Naivasha lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Naivasha Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lake Naivasha-Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Naivasha-Lake Nakuru National Park
Then it’s a quick one-hour drive to Lake Nakuru National Park to view waterfalls, acacia and euphorbia trees accenting the park. This pretty spot boasts fascinating birdlife, and we’ll look for ostriches, cormorants, pelicans, and pink flamingoes!
The park’s wildlife is just as unique, showing off rare Rothschild’s giraffe and a great population of endangered rhinos.
But keep an eye out for lion and leopard as they’ve been seen here as well.
Overnight here at your safari lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Lake Nakuru-Masai Mara National Reserve
Lake Nakuru-Masai Mara National Reserve
But now it’s time to buckle up and head out for the mighty Masai Mara National Reserve. The Masai Mara may well be the world’s most famous wildlife park. It’s certainly one of the most popular. There is a dense concentration of wildlife on these rolling hills and golden savannahs, with a special emphasis on lions and other big cats.
We’ll get here in time for an afternoon game drive to get you familiarized with the park’s beautiful terrain, complete with Africa’s iconic acacia trees. The sunsets here are also spectacular.
We’ll enjoy the first of two nights in the park at your safari lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
The Masai Mara boasts the greatest concentration of wildlife of any park in this region of Africa. We’ll get started early to take advantage of this natural wealth on the first of unlimited game drives throughout the day.
Another signature feature of the Masai Mara is the occurrence of the Great Migration (July – October) – simply the greatest procession of wildlife animals on the planet. During the season you’ll see uncountable hordes of gazelle, wildebeest, and zebra fording the Mara River in a timeless cycle as they search for more vegetation.
We’ll take our lunch down at the Mara River perhaps viewing the migration but also looking for hippo and crocodile who make the river their home. You may also want to make some time for an optional cultural encounter with the tribespeople of the area. Arrange a visit with with your guide to the local Maasai villagers to observe and learn about their lives and culture.
Dinner and Overnight at your Mara accommodation.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Mara Serena Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Masai Mara- Nairobi
Masai Mara- Nairobi
After a leisurely breakfast at your lodge your guide will assist you with the checkout process and proceed to Nairobi. We will have a stop over for breaks and to purchase souvenir's on the way.
We will bring you to your residence or the airport.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
