Hawk Ridge Safaris

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$2,496 to $2,771 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts cannot be arranged by this operator.

Day 1

Nairobi to Masai Mara

Nairobi to Masai Mara

After an early breakfast at your city hotel, depart Nairobi at 8am and descend into the scenic Great Rift Valley, with a brief stop at the viewpoint to enjoy the breath taking views. Continue to Maasai Mara National Reserve, arriving in time for lunch at the camp.

After lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Mara, home to abundant wildlife and renowned for its lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, hippos, and crocodiles. The reserve also forms part of the Serengeti ecosystem and is a key destination for the Great Wildebeest Migration. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

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
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Mara Ntulele 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

Masai Mara full day game drive

Masai Mara full day game drive

After an early breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive through the spectacular Maasai Mara, carrying a packed lunch for the day. With the help of your experienced guide, explore the reserve in search of its diverse wildlife, including lions, elephants, zebras, giraffes, and other plains game.

Continue to the Mara River, a key crossing point during the Great Wildebeest Migration, where you may spot hippos and crocodiles along the riverbanks. Enjoy your picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing the game drive. Later, return to the camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Mara Ntulele 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

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, depart Maasai Mara and drive through the scenic Maasai plains and Mau Escarpment into the Great Rift Valley. Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch before an afternoon game drive.

Famous for its beautiful lake and abundant birdlife, Lake Nakuru is home to large numbers of flamingos and nearly 450 bird species. The park also supports diverse wildlife, including white rhinos, buffaloes, lions, and other mammals. After the game drive, return to the hotel 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
Show more
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort
  • Mid-range hotel 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 Amboseli

Lake Nakuru to Amboseli

After breakfast, depart early for Amboseli National Park, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, head out on a game drive through the park’s scenic landscapes, home to abundant wildlife.

Set at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain, Amboseli is renowned for its large herds of elephants and spectacular views of the mountain. On a clear evening, enjoy the breath taking sight of Mount Kilimanjaro as the sun sets over the Amboseli plains. Return to camp 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
Show more
HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
LeopardRare to None
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Manjaro Tented Camp
  • Budget tented camp bordering Amboseli NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park

Enjoy a full day exploring Amboseli National Park, with the option of a full-day game drive or separate morning and afternoon drives. Famous for its large herds of elephants and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli is also home to wildebeests, buffaloes, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, and many other wildlife species.

For a deeper cultural experience, you may also visit nearby local villages at an additional cost. Later, return to camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Manjaro Tented Camp
  • Budget tented camp bordering Amboseli NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Amboseli to Tsavo West National Park

Amboseli to Tsavo West National Park

After a leisurely breakfast, enjoy your final game drive in Amboseli before checking out and departing for Tsavo West National Park. Arrive at the lodge in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive.

Explore the rugged beauty of Tsavo West, from the crystal-clear waters of Mzima Springs to the dramatic Shetani Lava Flows. The park’s diverse landscapes of grasslands, acacia woodlands, and rocky ridges provide a rich habitat for elephants, rhinos, hippos, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, and a variety of bird species. Return to the lodge 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
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Tsavo West NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Tsavo west to Tsavo east

Tsavo west to Tsavo east

After breakfast, enjoy a final game-viewing drive in Tsavo West with a stop at the spectacular Mzima Springs. Later, depart for Tsavo East National Park, enjoying a packed lunch along the way as you continue your wildlife adventure.

Tsavo East is famous for its iconic dust-red elephants, which can often be seen along the Galana River. Explore the park’s vast wilderness, including the impressive Yatta Plateau, one of the world’s longest lava flows. Keep an eye out for elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, lions, leopards, hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of other wildlife and bird species. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

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
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Voi Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Tsavo East NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Tsavo east to Nairobi

Tsavo east to Nairobi

After breakfast, enjoy your final game drive in Tsavo East, taking in the last sights of Kenya’s incredible wildlife. Later, depart for Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon. You will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport for your onward flight home, marking the end of your unforgettable safari adventure.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
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 cannot be arranged by this operator.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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