$2,816 to $3,414 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi- Tsavo West National Park
Nairobi- Tsavo West National Park
Your safari adventure begins with an early departure from Nairobi, as you head southeast toward the wild frontier of Tsavo West National Park. The journey takes you through scenic countryside dotted with small towns, rolling hills, and stretches of open savannah, offering glimpses of rural Kenyan life along the way. As you approach Tsavo, the landscape transforms dramatically vast plains give way to rugged volcanic terrain, ancient lava flows, and acacia woodlands. By midday, you’ll arrive at your lodge, perfectly set against the park’s breathtaking backdrop. After lunch, venture out on your first game drive, where you may encounter elephants, lions, giraffes, and the park’s famous, red-dusted herds. Highlights include the crystal-clear waters of Mzima Springs, home to hippos and crocodiles, and panoramic views from the Shetani Lava Flow. As the sun dips below the horizon, painting the sky in fiery hues, return to your lodge for dinner and a night surrounded by the sounds of the wild.
- Main Destination:
- Tsavo West National Park
- Accommodation:
- Severin Safari Camp
Wildlife in Tsavo West NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tsavo West National Park-Amboseli National Park
Tsavo West National Park-Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, set out from Tsavo West on a scenic drive toward the world-famous Amboseli National Park. The journey takes you across striking landscapes, from rugged volcanic terrain to open savannahs dotted with acacia trees, offering occasional glimpses of wildlife along the way. Arriving in Amboseli by midday, you’ll check into your lodge with sweeping views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak and the park’s dramatic backdrop. After lunch, embark on an afternoon game drive, where Amboseli’s vast plains reveal large herds of elephants, often seen marching in family groups, alongside lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and an incredible variety of birdlife. As the sun sets behind Kilimanjaro, casting golden light across the park, return to your lodge for dinner and a restful evening immersed in the sounds of the African wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Experience Amboseli National Park
Experience Amboseli National Park
Wake up to the golden glow of dawn over Mount Kilimanjaro, its snow-capped peak towering above the plains of Amboseli National Park. After breakfast, set out on a morning game drive, when wildlife is most active. Watch herds of elephants moving gracefully across the savannah, often with Kilimanjaro as their dramatic backdrop—a photographer’s dream. Keep your eyes peeled for lions lounging in the grass, cheetahs scanning the horizon, giraffes browsing acacia trees, and an astonishing variety of birdlife, from vibrant kingfishers to majestic eagles.
The cooler hours bring fresh energy to the park, and you may encounter hippos wallowing in swamps, wildebeest grazing, and zebras mingling in dazzling patterns. As the sun begins to set, Amboseli transforms into a canvas of fiery reds and golds, casting long shadows across the plains. Your day concludes with a return to the lodge, where dinner is served under the stars, accompanied by the distant calls of the wild.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Amboseli Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Amboseli National Park- Lake Naivasha
Amboseli National Park- Lake Naivasha
After an early breakfast in Amboseli, enjoy a final glimpse of elephants marching across the plains with Mount Kilimanjaro rising majestically in the background. Then set out on a scenic drive toward the lush landscapes of the Great Rift Valley. The journey takes you through ever-changing terrain—rolling hills, bustling market towns, and sweeping escarpments that open up to breathtaking views of the valley floor. By afternoon, you’ll arrive at the tranquil shores of Lake Naivasha, a freshwater haven surrounded by acacia forests and alive with birdlife. After checking into your lodge, you can take a leisurely optional boat ride (comes with an additional cost of $30 pp) across the lake, where you may spot hippos wallowing in the shallows and colorful kingfishers darting above the water. The day concludes with a peaceful evening by the lakeside, as the setting sun casts golden reflections across the water, offering a serene contrast to the wild savannahs you’ve left behind.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Osotua Luxury Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Naivasha NP-Lake Nakuru NP
Lake Naivasha NP-Lake Nakuru NP
After breakfast by the tranquil shores of Lake Naivasha, enjoy a final a leisurely stroll among the acacia woodlands before setting out on your journey to Lake Nakuru National Park. The drive takes you deeper into the Great Rift Valley, with sweeping escarpments and fertile farmlands unfolding along the way. By midday, you’ll arrive at Lake Nakuru, a shimmering alkaline lake renowned for its spectacular birdlife. Once settled into your lodge, head out on an afternoon game drive across the park’s diverse habitats—woodlands, grasslands, and rocky cliffs. Here, you’ll encounter flocks of flamingos painting the shoreline pink, alongside pelicans, storks, and countless other bird species. The park is also a sanctuary for endangered black and white rhinos, and sightings of lions, leopards, and buffalo add to the excitement. As the sun sets over the lake, casting golden reflections across the water, return to your lodge for dinner and a restful evening.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
-
Ziwa Bush Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lake Nakuru NP-Masai Mara National Reserve
Lake Nakuru NP-Masai Mara National Reserve
Today, you will go on an early morning game drive and depart for Masai Mara National Reserve. This reserve is one of the few places left on earth where wildlife still lives comparatively undisturbed in the numbers that were once common across all the plains and forests of Africa. You will arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive.
The Mara is home to the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—as well as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and countless antelope species. Depending on the season, you may witness the awe-inspiring Great Migration, as millions of wildebeest and zebras thunder across the plains in search of greener pastures. As the sun sets, painting the sky in shades of orange and crimson, return to your lodge for dinner and an evening surrounded by the sounds of the wild, preparing for more thrilling adventures in the days ahead.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Enkorok Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Experience Masai Mara
Experience Masai Mara
After breakfast, you will have a full-day game drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve—lunch will be a picnic. The reserve is well known for its black-maned lions and abundant wildlife. This is one of the few places where it is possible to see the Big Five during a morning game drive. Many cheetahs are so tame they seek shelter from the hot sun under vehicles. Several even climb onto the roof to get a better view of prospective prey!
For bird enthusiasts, there are almost 500 species recorded here. Among these include 16 species of eagle, many hawks and falcons, six species of vultures, eight species of storks, four species of bustard (including the kori bustard, the world's heaviest flying bird), and nine species of sunbirds.
Dinner and your overnight stay will be at a campsite or lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Enkorok Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Masai Mara National Reserve-Nairobi
Masai Mara National Reserve-Nairobi
You will have an early morning sunrise game drive before you head back to the camp for breakfast. You will check out and take your trip back to Nairobi with a picnic lunch en route. You will be dropped off at your city hotel or at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. End of your tour.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
