$1,800 to $2,563 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to Maasai Mara
Nairobi to Maasai Mara
Pack your travel gear as the day breaks ready for an early drive from Nairobi towards Maasai-mara with a short stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint along the route to enjoy the sweeping escarpment before continuing across the valley floor towards Narok town. As you get closer to the Mara you will come across grass-thatched houses with Maasai herdsmen tending cattle and possibly spot a few zebras along the way welcoming you to the wild. Arrive at the lodge in time for lunch and check in before taking a short rest. Later set out for your first evening game drive as the park comes alive with movement after the hot savannah sun dips down allowing wildlife to come out of hiding. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the savannah with cameras ready for action as lions meticoulously hunt for an evening meal. Capture beautiful sunset moments as the sun sinks behind the acacia-dotted horizon before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight surrounded by the calls of the African night.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Sentrim Mara Lodge
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Maasai Mara
Maasai Mara
Take early breakfast as dawn paints the Maasai-mara in soft gold and set out across the awakening plains as the wilderness stirs to life. The air is crisp and filled with movement as herds of wildebeest, zebra, and buffalo graze across the shimmering grasslands. Predators still linger from the night’s hunt — lions resting beside their kills, cheetahs scanning the plains for movement, and hyenas trotting in search of scraps. Return to your lodge for lunch and a short rest before setting out again in the late afternoon when the heat eases and the plains awaken once more. Watch elephants move in tight family herds, giraffes feeding gracefully among acacias, and perhaps glimpse a leopard draped over a branch. As the sun melts into the horizon, pause to watch silhouettes of elephants, antelope, and Maasai herdsmen crossing the glowing plains before returning for dinner, campfire, and overnight as lions roar deep into the African night.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Sentrim Mara Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Maasai Mara - Naivasha
Maasai Mara - Naivasha
Pack up your bags ready to leave the Maasai-mara after a hearty breakfast cherishing your final glimpses of wildlife scattered across the sunlit plains. Spot herds of zebra and antelope move lazily through the grass as you exit the reserve marking the end of your adventure in the mara. Upon exit stop at a nearby Maasai village for an authentic cultural visit where warriors welcome you with rhythmic dances and stories that celebrate their life beside the wilderness. Continue north through the Great Rift Valley with various stops along the way to stretch or shop for handcrafted souvenirs. The scenic journey reveals shifting landscapes from open plains to lush farmlands dotted with acacias and lively local markets. Arrive at Lake Naivasha by midday and check in at your lodge overlooking the serene waters. After lunch unwind or take a tranquil boat ride to spot hippos and birds before returning for dinner and overnight stay by the lake.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Naivasha - Amboseli
Naivasha - Amboseli
Enjoy breakfast by the lake as the morning light shimmers across Naivasha’s calm waters before checking out and starting your journey to Amboseli. The drive unfolds through lush farmlands and lively roadside markets before giving way to open country-side dotted with acacias. As you continue, the scenery transforms into the vast Kilimanjaro ecosystem where dry plains stretch endlessly beneath Africa’s highest peak with sightings of Maasai Manyattas scattered across the landscape and random wildlife encounters signalling a return to yet another wildlife territoty. Arrive at Amboseli by midday and check in at your lodge with stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. After lunch set out for an afternoon game drive in the dusty wilderness which makes it perfect breeding zone for huge families of wild elephants. Capture incredible shots of wildlife against the mountain as your guide sweeps the swamps for hippos and birdlife. Return to lodge for overnight stay in the heart of elephant paradise.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Amboseli - Tsavo West National Park
Amboseli - Tsavo West National Park
Set out before sunrise for an early morning game drive across Amboseli’s misty plains capturing the morning sight of Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peak. Watch the park awaken with life as elephants move in family herds, lions prowl through tall grass and hyenas retreat to their dens after a night of hunting. Return to Serena Amboseli for a hearty breakfast while enjoying panoramic views of the mountain from the lodge terrace. After check-out drive towards Tsavo West passing scattered Maasai manyattas and stretches of volcanic terrain that signal the park’s unique geology. Enter Tsavo West through the Chyulu Gate making a stop by the mysterious Shetani lava flows. Afterwards proceed to Kilaguni Serena Lodge set against rugged hills overlooking a waterhole where animals drink. Arrive in time for lunch and relaxation before enjoying an evening game drive later to explore diverse wildlife as well as the crystal clear calm waters of Mzima springs before returning for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Tsavo West National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Tsavo West NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Tsavo West - Tsavo East
Tsavo West - Tsavo East
Wake up to the sounds of the wild and enjoy hearty full breakfast at Kilaguni Serena Lodge before checking out for your journey towards Tsavo East. Drive through the rugged terrain of Tsavo West keeping watch for wildlife along the way as elephants, giraffes and zebras roam across the volcanic plains. Pass the historic Tsavo River bridge where tales of the infamous man-eaters of Tsavo still linger adding mystery to the landscape. Enter Tsavo East Kenya’s largest park known for its striking red elephants that dust themselves with the park’s crimson soil. Enjoy game viewing en route to Aruba Lodge spotting graceful gerenuks, ostriches and the rare fringe-eared oryx standing tall on the open plains. Arrive in time for lunch and take a short rest as the midday heat fades. Later head out for an evening game drive when the golden light softens over the savannah capturing the beauty of Tsavo’s wilderness before returning for dinner and overnight by the waterhole.
- Main Destination:
- Tsavo East National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ashnil Aruba Lodge
Wildlife in Tsavo East NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Tsavo East
Tsavo East
After breakfast set out on a morning game drive across Tsavo East’s vast red-earth plains where herds of elephants, zebras, and giraffes roam freely under the open sky. The park’s beauty lies in its raw wilderness stretching endlessly with scattered baobab trees and shimmering heat waves rising from the horizon. Continue deeper into the park for a full-day adventure carrying packed lunch to enjoy at a scenic spot along the way. Traverse varied landscapes in search of lions resting under acacias, cheetahs scanning the plains and graceful oryx standing tall against the rugged backdrop. Stop at Mudanda Rock a massive natural viewpoint that overlooks a waterhole often visited by elephants and other wildlife seeking relief from the afternoon sun. After capturing the sweeping views begin your slow return game drive toward the lodge as the day cools. Watch the plains glow in the sunset before arriving for dinner and overnight by the waterhole.
- Main Destination:
- Tsavo East National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ashnil Aruba Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Tsavo East - Nairobi
Tsavo East - Nairobi
After breakfast at Aruba Lodge enjoy the calm of your final morning in Tsavo East enjoying the last encounters of your adventure across African wilderness as herds of red elephants graze across the plains. Check out and drive leisurely towards Nairobi passing through Voi and small trading towns where the rhythm of life changes from the coastal Swahili culture to the bustling blend of Hindu and Muslim influences further in-land. The drive offers distant views of the Chyulu Hills rising through the haze and roadside stalls where travelers stop for snacks and souvenirs. Continue your journey as the open wilderness gives way to busy highways lined with farms, shops and growing towns. Stop briefly along the route to stretch before proceeding toward Nairobi. As the Nairobi city skyline emerges the air fills with the energy of traffic, people and movement. Your guide will drop you off at your hotel or the airport bidding you farewell with memories of Kenya’s wild beauty and diverse cultures.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
