Wild Portrait Safaris

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$2,464 to $3,119 pp (USD)

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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

Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

Pick up from your hotel or airport and drive to the Masai Mara Game Reserve as you enjoy the scenic views of the Great Rift Valley - Masai Mara game reserve is the northern part of the Serengeti, one of Kenya's most favored game-viewing areas. The reserve covers 700 square miles of magnificent wilderness. It is the Africa of the imagination; endless reaches of acacia-dotted grasslands studded with hazy hills. Afternoon game drive to see the sundowner as you trail the Big 5 i.e. Lions in large prides, Elephants, buffalos, zebras and numerous plain games. Dinner and overnight stay at camp. Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or 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
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Full day at Masai Mara National Reserve

Full day at Masai Mara National Reserve

Full days spent exploring the park in search of the big 5/other predators. Optional hot air balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost of US$ 450 per person. Dinner and overnight at Zebra Plain Mara Camp. The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures.

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
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Masai Mara National Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park

Masai Mara National Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park

We leave after breakfast and proceed to Lake Nakuru national park. After approximately 5hrs we arrive and start our game drive at this awe-inspiring park. We search for both the black and white rhinos, lions’ antelopes, visit the shorelines for the flamingos and pelicans.
The Lake Nakuru’s diverse ecosystem offers a spectacular introduction to the abundance of nature in East Africa.
Dinner and lunch will be at the Lake Nakuru 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
Accommodation:
Lake Nakuru Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha

Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha

We leave camp after breakfast and drive Lake Naivasha. We make a stop at the East African section of the great rift valley viewpoint. It is a geologic wonder of the world. Enjoy views of a stratovolcano, Mount Longonot, with an 8x12 km caldera is quite a sight to behold. Drive on further past the small Italian catholic church built in 1942 during the second world war, the Italians were prisoners of war and Kenya at that time was still a British colony until 1963. We arrive in time for lunch then later after a brief rest head out for the afternoon’s activities. We begin with the boat ride, about one hour in the only freshwater lake in the Kenyan rift valley that is home to hippos and over 400 bird species. Get pied kingfishers in action, the African fish eagle busy looking for the all-important protein source, the fish. Common carp is the most common fish here.

Main Destination:
Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Accommodation:
Sawela Lodges
  • Mid-range hotel located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli

We leave the lodge after breakfast and head to Amboseli via Nairobi.
After relaxing at Sentrim Amboseli lodge.
from the 6hrs hour drive we embark on our first photography game drive looking for elephants and any interesting creative setup. We end the evening with silhouette photography as the sun goes down.

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
Show more
HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
LeopardRare to None
Accommodation:
Sentrim Amboseli Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Full Day at Amboseli National Park

Full Day at Amboseli National Park

We leave the lodge with packed lunch, spend the day exploring the wonderful Amboseli national park. We search for cheetahs, lions, big herds of elephants which are the main highlights of this beautiful park. In the swamps that are fed water by the Mount Kilimanjaro there is prolific birdlife as well, hippos zebras gnus and a variety of gazelles and antelope.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
Accommodation:
Sentrim Amboseli Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Amboseli through Emali Train Station to Diani Beach

Amboseli through Emali Train Station to Diani Beach

You will leave after breakfast and your safari guide will drop you at the train station for your Mombasa Train. On arrival in Mombasa, you will get transferred to Southern palm beach hotel in Diani Beach check in for 3 nights where you will enjoy your beach holiday.

Main Destination:
Diani Beach
Accommodation:
Southern Palms Beach Resort
  • Mid-range resort located at Diani Beach
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 8

Full day at Diani Beach

Full day at Diani Beach

In Diani Beach you can Explore the coral reefs and diverse marine life with guided snorkeling and diving trips. You can also
take a boat trip to this nearby island, known for its stunning coral gardens and clear waters perfect for snorkeling and diving.
(At an extra cost).

Main Destination:
Diani Beach
Accommodation:
Southern Palms Beach Resort
  • Mid-range resort located at Diani Beach
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 9

Enjoying The Sand Beach of Diani

Enjoying The Sand Beach of Diani

In Diani, you can enjoy beach activities like swimming, snorkeling, and kite surfing. Visit Shimba Hills for a safari and see wildlife like elephants and giraffes. Discover local culture in Mombasa’s Old Town or join a Swahili cooking class. Enjoy sunset cruises, horseback riding along the beach, and unwind with spa treatments. For adventure seekers, there’s golfing, dolphin watching, and forest walks. (At an extra cost).

Main Destination:
Diani Beach
Accommodation:
Southern Palms Beach Resort
  • Mid-range resort located at Diani Beach
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 10

Checking out of the Hotel

Checking out of the Hotel

The last day of the holiday you will check out at the hotel and head back either to the airport or depending on your own arrangements.

Main Destination:
No major destination visited
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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