Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve
Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve
Our driver will comfortably pick you up at your hotel or at Nairobi airport early in the morning at 7.00 am. We'll then travel along the Great Rift Valley, passing by the extinct volcano of Mount Longonot en-route to the marvellous Masai Mara National Reserve. You might notice a Maasai moran (=warrior) standing on one foot while herding hundreds of cows, goats and sheep. His only defence against the dangerous wildlife surrounding him to all sides is a single stick or spear!
We will arrive at our safari camp in perfect time for lunch. Find time to relax and freshen up a bit, then head for more adventures. In the late afternoon hours, we have good chances of a close encounter with the Big Five (lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard). You can easily spot herds of wildebeest (gnus), zebras, gazelles, impalas and Maasai giraffes. In the Masai Mara, we will find the old Africa of the movies. You will love it!
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Osero Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
This day of safari adventure is exclusively spent in the Masai Mara. We'll lookout for the park's big cats, the Big Five and the abundance of wildlife and natural wonders found in Kenya's most famous game reserve. Remember to keep a sharp lookout; you may witness a dramatic hunt, a solitary leopard retrieving its kill from the high branches of an acacia tree, or a herd of elephants protecting their young from predators. The Masai Mara has one of the richest wildlife ensembles in the world, hosting over 95 species of mammals and over 400 species of birds. Game viewing is never dull here, and patience is usually rewarded with unique sightings.
Between July and October (usually best in July and August), we can witness the famous wildebeest and zebra migration from the Serengeti to the Masai Mara. A massive accumulation of 1.5 million wildebeest, 200,000 zebras and 350,000 gazelles stretch their legs over 2000km in an annual race to find enough water and green grass for their survival.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Osero Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Masai Mara National Reserve - Lake Nakuru National Park
Masai Mara National Reserve - Lake Nakuru National Park
Breakfast is served at our camp, then we'll board the safari vehicle and enjoy our last game drive in the Masai Mara. The Mara has been the setting of the well-known movie ‘Out of Africa’. Its rich wildlife is the star of the show, providing drama and beauty against the backdrop of spectacular scenery. Excited from our sightings, we'll head off towards Nakuru. A lake in pink, that’s probably the best way to describe Lake Nakuru. Up to two million flamingos nest around its shores, giving the lake its unique colour. Sometimes the birds are present in such numbers that the surface can hardly be seen.
We'll arrive at Lake Nakuru in perfect time for lunch and a siesta, then depart for some fabulous afternoon game viewing. The lake is home to more than 450 species of birds. There are no elephants in the park, but we can spot the other members of the Big Five, including tree-climbing lions. Large animals live around the lake’s shores, such as giraffes, buffaloes, leopards and primates.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Nakuru National Park - Amboseli National Park
Lake Nakuru National Park - Amboseli National Park
After an early breakfast, we'll depart Lake Nakuru for the stunning Amboseli National Park. On a clear day, we marvel at majestic Mount Kilimanjaro as we approach the park. Upon entering, we enjoy a game drive en-route to our accommodation, arriving in perfect time for lunch. We have time to relax and dip into the inviting swimming pool, then we set out for a game drive. Amboseli is best known for its great herds of Elephants – you’ll often find plenty of them standing knee-deep in the water, spraying water, eating and bathing in the swamps to cool off. Predators stalk the herds of grazing animals, recreating the age-old drama of life and death under the African sun, in a setting so lushly beautiful.
Cheetahs, Buffaloes, Giraffes, different types of Gazelle and rich plain's game are but a few examples of the stunning wildlife found here. As the sun goes down on Amboseli National Park, we return to our accommodation for dinner and a comfortable night.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park
We spend a whole day in Amboseli National Park, embarking on marvelous morning and afternoon game drives. This park is a genuine paradise for all sorts of stunning wildlife. Amboseli is Big Game Country. With a bit of luck, we come face-to-face with all of the BIG Five here. Mount Kilimanjaro provides the background scenery for our adventures in Amboseli. Anyone will agree it’s a one-of-a-kind experience to witness the exact moment in which the mountain emerges from the cloud layers into bright sunshine. Kilimanjaro dominates the landscape from every perspective, dwarfing even the park's huge Elephants. Amboseli is a must-see and even experienced safari adventurers enjoy returning here - stunningly beautiful wildlife against the background of Africa's highest mountain is a picture no one gets ever tired of.
We can also decide to visit a Maasai Village close-by and learn about the proud tribe's rich culture and practices (optional, at an extra cost).
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Amboseli National Park - Tsavo East National Park
Amboseli National Park - Tsavo East National Park
We start our sixth day of safari adventure with an early morning game drive and breakfast, then depart Amboseli in direction of Tsavo East National Park. We arrive in good time for lunch, then head off to more adventures in an afternoon game drive. Tsavo East is known for excellent game viewing which includes Lions, Leopards, Cheetahs, Zebras, Giraffes, Antelopes, Kudus, Oryx, Klipspringers, Impalas, Stripped Hyenas, Ostriches, Gazelles, Buffaloes, Tsavo’s famous “Red Elephants” and many more. We can also marvel at a variety of migratory and native birds. These birds are present between late October and early January, and come from as far as Eastern- and Western Europe. Tsavo East's landscape is mostly open savannah and wide plains, making game spotting easy and rewarding.
Excited from our sightings and the day's impressions, we return to our camp for a delicious dinner and a comfortable night.
- Main Destination:
- Tsavo East National Park
- Accommodation:
- Sentrim Tsavo Camp
Wildlife in Tsavo East NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Tsavo East National Park - Mombasa/Diani
Tsavo East National Park - Mombasa/Diani
On our seventh and final day of safari adventures, we wake up early for a magnificent game drive before breakfast. We check out of the accommodation, then be on our way with a game drive en-route to Voi Town for lunch. Later we depart for Mombasa/Diani, where we safely arrive in the early evening at your respective hotel. Your safari ends here, but you won't go empty-handed. Instead, you return home with a big smile right across your face and filled with the strong spirit of wild African adventure!
- Main Destination:
- Tsavo East National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
