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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi City - Tsavo East National Park
Nairobi City - Tsavo East National Park
Nairobi – Tsavo East: (340km-Appr 5 hrs)
Meal plan: Lunch, dinner
06:00 hrs. Your driver/guide will pick you up from your Nairobi area hotel, Nairobi airport or Nairobi area residence. 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.
Accommodation: Voi Safari Lodge or Similar.
- Main Destination:
- Tsavo East National Park
- Accommodation:
- Voi Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Tsavo East NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tsavo East - Tsavo West National Park
Tsavo East - Tsavo West National Park
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Now that we’re on a safari schedule, we’ll be up with the birds to hear their song and catch the first breaking light upon the park. It’s time for an early game drive to search for the wildlife as it awakens to the new day.
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.
Accommodation: Ngulia Safari Lodge or Similar.
- Main Destination:
- Tsavo West National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngulia Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Tsavo West NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Tsavo West - Amboseli National Park
Tsavo West - Amboseli National Park
Tsavo West – Amboseli: 100kms Appr 2 hrs:
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Before our breakfast, let’s see who we can spot on the way to their breakfast with an early morning game drive.
The park and its natural features are stunning this time of day as the light is soft at this golden hour.
Some of the park’s population may be headed for Mzima Springs, a natural, fresh oasis. We’ll join them to view hippo, crocodile, fish, and birds amidst the crystal waters and green canopy of this lush spot.
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.
Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge or Similar.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Amboseli is a small but exciting park. The foliage is spare making for easier game viewing and sightings of the large animals (including the elephants) are common.
We will fill our day with game drives and see how many species we can check off our list. Keep an eye out for wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, gazelle, and lion.
But 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.
And if you desire some relaxation time, just tell your driver/guide and he’ll be happy to comply.
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.
Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge or Similar.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Amboseli Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Amboseli - Lake Naivasha National Park
Amboseli - Lake Naivasha National Park
Amboseli- Lake Naivasha – (340 km: Approx. 6 hrs)
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
We have a lot to see and experience today, so let’s be up and bid adieu 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. Say ‘hello’ to hippo and other aquatic life as we gently glide by, perhaps taking in zebra and antelope near the lakeshore.
We’ll follow this boat ride with a walking safari – a guided tour of nearby Crescent Island Game Sanctuary. This tiny park can be deceiving as it is filled with game, the peaceful type. We’ll walk by wildebeest, waterbuck, zebra, and gazelle.
We may also see giraffe, buffalo, and even some hippo. What a fun way to end the day.
Accommodation: Naivasha Kongoni Lodge or Similar.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Naivasha Kongoni Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lake Naivasha - Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Naivasha - Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru: (70km, 2 hrs)
(Alternatively, visit Lake Bogoria for larger flocks of flamingos.)
Today, we explore Hell's Gate National Park, where you can bike through the park’s scenic trails, surrounded by geothermal activity like geysers and hot springs. We’ll hike through the park’s canyons, spotting grazing wildlife like impalas and antelopes.
Afterward, enjoy a short drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its beautiful waterfalls, acacia and euphorbia trees, and vibrant birdlife, including ostriches, cormorants, pelicans, and flamingos. The park is also home to rare Rothschild’s giraffes and endangered rhinos. Keep an eye out for lions and leopards, which are occasionally spotted here.
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara National Park
Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara National Park
Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara:(300 km: 6 hrs)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
We can’t think of a better park for an early morning game drive with its exotic collection of birdlife. Watch the early light break over the lake as heron and eagle take flight. Such are the wonders of Lake Nakuru.
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.
Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp or Similar.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Masai Mara National Park
Masai Mara National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The Masai Mara offers the highest concentration of wildlife in this region, making it a prime destination for unlimited game drives. Early morning drives give you the best chance to see the abundant wildlife. If visiting during the Great Migration (July – October), you’ll witness the stunning spectacle of gazelles, wildebeests, and zebras crossing the Mara River. You’ll also enjoy lunch by the river, where you can spot hippos and crocodiles. Predators like lions wait nearby, adding to the excitement. An optional cultural visit to the Maasai villagers is available to learn about their culture. To end your safari in style, opt for a pre-dawn hot air balloon ride over the Mara, offering breathtaking views of the park as it wakes up. Your guide will assist with arrangements for this unforgettable experience.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Masai Mara - Nairobi City/NBO Drop off
Masai Mara - Nairobi City/NBO Drop off
Masai Mara – Nairobi: (265km: 5hrs)
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch.
After a leisurely breakfast at your lodge/camp, your dedicated driver guide will assist you with the checkout process and proceed to Nairobi – Kenya’s colorful capital city.
On the way, your guide will point out the Longonot extinct volcano which is a strato volcano located southeast of Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya. It is thought to have last erupted in the 1860s and its name is derived from the Maasai word Oloonong’ot, meaning “mountains of many spurs” or “steep ridges “.
You can opt to drive via Naivasha for lunch/excursions at an extra cost or drive straight to Nairobi and pass by Kiambethu farm for the tea farm tour inclusive of a three-course buffet lunch (at an extra cost) OR drive straight back to the capital and later transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International airport for your back home.
End of tour!
- Main Destination:
- No major destination visited
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
