$3,710 to $3,950 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi – Tsavo West National Park
Nairobi – Tsavo West National Park
Your safari begins with an early morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel. Drive southeast toward Tsavo West National Park, one of Kenya's most scenic wildlife destinations. The journey takes you through changing landscapes and local communities before entering the park. After lunch, preferably at the hotel or as a picnic lunch in the park where appropriate, embark on your first game drive. Explore the park's volcanic scenery while looking for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, impalas and predators. Tsavo West is also known for its dramatic lava flows, rocky hills and spectacular viewpoints. Visit Mzima Springs, where crystal-clear underground waters create a lush oasis inhabited by hippos, crocodiles and abundant birdlife. Continue your afternoon game drive before returning to your camp for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Tsavo West National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngulia Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Tsavo West NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Full-Day Tsavo West Exploration
Full-Day Tsavo West Exploration
Rise early for a sunrise game drive, when the cooler temperatures provide excellent wildlife-viewing opportunities. Explore different sections of Tsavo West in search of elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and antelopes. The park's famous red-dust elephants are particularly impressive against the volcanic landscape. Return to camp for breakfast before continuing your exploration. Alternatively, enjoy a picnic breakfast or lunch in a designated area, allowing more time inside the park. In the afternoon, visit scenic viewpoints and continue game viewing along the park's diverse habitats. As the sun begins to set, enjoy a final game drive before returning to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and a relaxing evening surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Tsavo West National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngulia Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Tsavo West – Amboseli National Park
Tsavo West – Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, check out and depart Tsavo West for Amboseli National Park, renowned for its enormous elephant herds and magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The relatively short transfer allows you to arrive with sufficient time for an afternoon safari. After checking in and having lunch, relax briefly before setting out for your first Amboseli game drive. Explore the park's open plains and seasonal wetlands, which attract large concentrations of wildlife. Look for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, hippos and various bird species, with chances of encountering lions and cheetahs. Keep your camera ready for the spectacular possibility of elephants photographed against Mount Kilimanjaro. Return to your accommodation before sunset for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ol Tukai Lodge
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Full-Day Amboseli National Park
Full-Day Amboseli National Park
Enjoy a full day dedicated to exploring Amboseli. Begin with an early morning game drive, when wildlife is most active and the morning light can provide excellent photography conditions. Explore the park's plains and wetlands while searching for its famous elephant herds, often seen moving across the landscape with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background. Return for breakfast and some relaxation before continuing your safari. A picnic lunch in the park can be arranged where appropriate, allowing you to maximize your wildlife-viewing time rather than returning to camp. Continue with an afternoon game drive through different habitats before enjoying the spectacular African sunset. This is an ideal day for wildlife photography, birdwatching and appreciating the unique scenery of Amboseli.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ol Tukai Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Amboseli – Lake Naivasha
Amboseli – Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, depart Amboseli and begin your journey toward Lake Naivasha, travelling through the spectacular landscapes of the Great Rift Valley. The drive provides an opportunity to observe rural Kenya, agricultural areas and changing scenery along the way. Arrive at your lakeside accommodation and enjoy lunch followed by time to relax. In the afternoon, you may choose to experience one of Naivasha's highlights: an optional boat ride at extra cost. Cruise across the freshwater lake while observing hippos and numerous waterbirds, including pelicans, cormorants, fish eagles and other species. Depending on the timing, you may also visit Crescent Island for an optional guided walking safari at extra cost, subject to conditions. Return to your resort for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Naivasha Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru National Park
Enjoy breakfast before departing Lake Naivasha for nearby Lake Nakuru National Park. Enter the park and begin a game drive as you explore the lake and surrounding woodland and grassland habitats. Lake Nakuru is renowned for its rhino population and offers opportunities to see both black and white rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, waterbuck and, with luck, lions or leopards. Continue toward scenic viewpoints overlooking the lake and its surrounding landscape. A picnic lunch in the park can be arranged where appropriate to maximize your time on safari. Spend the afternoon exploring additional sections of the park before proceeding to your accommodation. Enjoy dinner and relax after an exciting day of wildlife viewing.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara National Reserve
Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara National Reserve
After an early breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and drive toward the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve. The journey takes you through the Great Rift Valley and across Kenya's scenic countryside. Upon arrival, enter the reserve and begin your first Mara game drive, with the possibility of encountering large herds of wildebeest and zebras, especially during the migration season. Depending on arrival time, enjoy lunch at camp or arrange a picnic lunch in the reserve to maximize game-viewing hours. Spend the afternoon exploring the Mara's open grasslands in search of elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hippos, lions, cheetahs and other wildlife. As evening approaches, enjoy the changing colors across the savannah before returning to your tented camp or lodge for dinner and overnight.
Optional extra-cost activity: Maasai village/cultural visit.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Maasai Mara – Nairobi
Maasai Mara – Nairobi
Wake before sunrise for your final and potentially most rewarding game drive in the Maasai Mara. The early morning hours offer excellent opportunities to observe predators returning from their nocturnal activities and large herbivores beginning their day. Follow the wildlife along the savannah while enjoying the beautiful morning light. Return to camp for breakfast and check out. If you wish to maximize your final game-viewing opportunity, a picnic lunch can be arranged, allowing you to spend additional time inside the reserve before departing. Begin your drive toward Nairobi, enjoying the changing scenery as you leave the Mara behind. Arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon or evening, where you will be dropped at your preferred hotel or airport, marking the end of your 8-day Kenyan safari.
Optional extra-cost activity: Hot-air balloon safari in Maasai Mara.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
