8-Day Kenyans Wild Heartbeat

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Nairobi & City Exploration

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be transferred to the Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport. This location is strategically chosen for its proximity to the airport, allowing for a seamless transition after international travel. Nairobi, often called the "Green City in the Sun," serves as the logistical hub for East African expeditions. Depending on your arrival time, optional excursions include the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust or the Giraffe Centre, which focus on the conservation of endangered Rothschild giraffes.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport

• Mid-range hotel located at Nairobi Airport

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve

After an early breakfast, depart Nairobi for the Masai Mara National Reserve. The drive descends the spectacular Great Rift Valley escarpment, a geological trench approximately 6,000 kilometers in length. You will arrive at Talek Bush Camp in time for lunch. The Talek area is renowned for its proximity to the Talek River, a natural boundary where wildlife activity is high. An afternoon game drive will introduce you to the "Big Five": lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino.

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

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Talek Bush Camp

• Mid-range tented bush camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day in Maasai Mara

This day is dedicated to extensive game viewing. The Masai Mara is the northern extension of the Serengeti ecosystem and hosts the Great Migration between July and October. During the January–June period, the reserve remains vibrant with resident prides of lions and cheetahs. You will traverse the rolling grasslands, characterized by the "Mara" (Maasai for "spotted") landscape of acacia trees.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Talek Bush Camp

• Mid-range tented bush camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

After an early breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru. This park is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site and serves as a vital sanctuary for the endangered Black and White Rhino. Arrive for lunch at Buraha Zenoni, followed by an afternoon game drive around the lake shores to see flamingos, pelicans, and the rare Rothschild giraffe.

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

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru & Lake Naivasha (Hells gate)

A short morning drive brings you to Lake Naivasha. Check into Chambai Hotel and proceed to Hell’s Gate National Park. This is one of the few parks where you can cycle or walk among giraffes and zebras due to the absence of large predators. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Naivasha to view hippos.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Hotel Chambai Safari

• Budget hotel located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park

Depart early for the long but scenic drive to Amboseli, located at the border of Tanzania. Arrive at Nyati Camp in time for a late lunch. As the clouds clear in the evening, you will likely see the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. Dinner and overnight at Nyati 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

Show more

HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Nyati Safari Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day in Amboseli National Park

Amboseli is famous for having some of the largest "Tusker" elephants in Africa. Spend the day exploring the Enkongo Narok swamp, where elephants and hippos bathe daily. The observation hill offers a panoramic view of the entire park and the Tanzanian border.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Nyati Safari Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli to Nairobi

After a final early morning game drive and breakfast, depart for Nairobi. You will arrive in the late afternoon for your transfer to the airport or hotel, marking the conclusion of your Kenyan journey.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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