Apex Felidae Expeditions

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  • 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 – Into Kenya's Legendary Wilderness

Nairobi to Masai Mara – Into Kenya's Legendary Wilderness

Your unforgettable Kenyan adventure begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi, travelling through the breathtaking Great Rift Valley. Enjoy a scenic stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint before continuing toward the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve.

Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge or camp before setting out on your first exciting afternoon game drive. Explore the Mara's golden savannahs in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, cheetahs, hyenas, and other incredible wildlife.

As the African sun begins to set over the endless plains, return to your lodge for dinner and your first overnight stay in the Mara.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and 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:
Enkorok Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Full-Day Masai Mara – Big Five & Endless Savannah

Full-Day Masai Mara – Big Five & Endless Savannah

Wake up to the sounds of the African wilderness and head out for a full-day game drive in the Masai Mara with a packed lunch. Explore vast savannahs, riverine forests, and wildlife-rich plains in search of the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—alongside cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, zebras, hyenas, wildebeests, and various antelope species. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the reserve surrounded by nature, then continue your afternoon game drive until sunset. Between July and October, you may witness the Great Wildebeest Migration as massive herds cross the Mara ecosystem. Optional activities include a hot-air balloon safari with champagne breakfast or a visit to a Maasai village (extra cost). Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Enkorok Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru – Into Rhino Country

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru – Into Rhino Country

After breakfast, bid farewell to the Masai Mara and travel through the spectacular Great Rift Valley toward Lake Nakuru National Park.

Upon arrival, check in at your camp and enjoy lunch after check-in before embarking on an exciting afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru is renowned for its black and white rhinos and is also home to Rothschild's giraffes, lions, leopards, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks, baboons, and an impressive variety of birdlife.

Explore the beautiful landscapes surrounding the lake while keeping your camera ready for unforgettable wildlife encounters. As evening approaches, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

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:
Ziwa Bush Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha – Rift Valley Lakes Experience

Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha – Rift Valley Lakes Experience

After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and travel to the tranquil shores of Lake Naivasha, another spectacular destination within Kenya's Great Rift Valley.

After checking in and enjoying lunch, embark on a relaxing boat safari on Lake Naivasha. Cruise across the calm waters alongside pods of hippos while watching African fish eagles and other beautiful bird species soaring above the lake.

Continue to Crescent Island Sanctuary for an unforgettable guided walking safari. Walk among free-roaming giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, and impalas in a peaceful natural setting.

Return to your lakeside lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Accommodation:
Osotua Luxury Resort
  • Mid-range hotel located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli – Journey to the Land of Giants

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli – Journey to the Land of Giants

After breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha and travel south through Kenya's scenic countryside toward the spectacular Amboseli National Park.

Enjoy lunch on arrival at the camp or lodge before checking in and taking a short rest. Later, embark on an exciting afternoon game drive across the park's open plains and wetlands.

Amboseli is famous for its magnificent elephant herds and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. Search for elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, and abundant birdlife.

Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

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
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HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
LeopardRare to None
Accommodation:
Penety Amboseli Resort
  • Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Full-Day Amboseli – Elephants Beneath Mount Kilimanjaro

Full-Day Amboseli – Elephants Beneath Mount Kilimanjaro

Rise early for a spectacular full-day safari in Amboseli National Park. The early morning offers beautiful light, cooler temperatures, and excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography.

Explore the park's diverse landscapes on extensive game drives, searching for large elephant families moving across the plains beneath the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro.

Keep watch for lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, hippos, and numerous bird species. Enjoy a packed picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your safari into the afternoon.

As the sun sets over the Amboseli plains, return to your lodge for dinner and your second overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
Accommodation:
Penety Amboseli Resort
  • Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Amboseli to Tsavo West – Into the Red Earth Wilderness

Amboseli to Tsavo West – Into the Red Earth Wilderness

After breakfast, depart Amboseli and journey toward Tsavo West National Park, one of Kenya's most spectacular wilderness areas.

Arrive at your camp in time for lunch and check-in before heading out for an exciting afternoon game drive. Explore the dramatic landscapes of volcanic hills, lava flows, acacia plains, and ancient baobab trees.

Keep your eyes open for elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hippos, leopards, and a variety of antelope and bird species. You may also visit the famous Mzima Springs, where crystal-clear underground waters create a lush oasis inhabited by hippos and crocodiles.

Continue your game drive until sunset before returning to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Tsavo West National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February (Best for general wildlife viewing; little rainfall)
High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)
Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tsavo West NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Show more
Black RhinoOccasional
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Ngulia Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Tsavo West NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Tsavo West to Tsavo East – Into Kenya's Vast Wilderness

Tsavo West to Tsavo East – Into Kenya's Vast Wilderness

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Tsavo West before continuing toward the expansive wilderness of Tsavo East National Park.

Enjoy lunch on arrival at the camp before entering Tsavo East, one of Kenya's largest national parks. The park is famous for its vast open landscapes, dramatic red soils, large elephant herds, and abundant wildlife.

Embark on an afternoon game drive in search of elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, antelopes, and numerous bird species. The contrast between Tsavo's red-earth landscapes and the wildlife creates spectacular photography opportunities.

Watch the African sunset across the vast wilderness before returning to your lodge for dinner and your final overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Tsavo East National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February (Best for general wildlife viewing; little rainfall)
High Season December to March and July to October (Not busy)
Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tsavo East NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
LionOccasional
Show more
CheetahOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Voi Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Tsavo East NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Tsavo East to Nairobi – A Grand Farewell to Kenya

Tsavo East to Nairobi – A Grand Farewell to Kenya

Rise early for a final morning game drive in Tsavo East, offering one last opportunity to encounter Kenya's magnificent wildlife in the golden morning light.

Return to your lodge for breakfast before checking out and beginning your journey back to Nairobi. Enjoy lunch en route as you travel through Kenya's scenic countryside.

Continue toward Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon or early evening. You will be transferred to your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, depending on your onward travel arrangements.

Your remarkable 9-Day Kenya Grand Wildlife & Safari Adventure comes to an end, leaving you with unforgettable memories of the Masai Mara's endless plains, Nakuru's rhinos, Naivasha's tranquil waters, Amboseli's elephants beneath Kilimanjaro, and the untamed wilderness of Tsavo West and Tsavo East.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other 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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