Nairobi – Masai Mara game reserve ( 265 km – Approx 5-6 hrs)
0730hrs: You shall be collected from your Nairobi hotel or Nairobi airport (Nairobi airport pick up depends on your arrival time)
Proceed to the Masai Mara game reserve -Kenya’s and Africa’s finest wildlife reserve.
The drive to the Mara is via Kenya rural settings that contrast dramatically as you progress towards the Great rift valley escarpment.
Most of the drive shall be at the floor of the great rift valley and through Masai country.
During the afternoon, explore the Masai Mara on your first game viewing drive of safari.
Overnight at Mara Sopa lodge or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Masai Mara game reserve – full day
Today shall be a game viewing extravaganza!
Masai Mara Game reserve remains the most exciting wildlife eco-system in the Natural world.
The reserve hosts the highest and most varied concentration of wild animals than any other wildlife park in the region.
The scenic appeal of the tree studded savannah plains, the moderate climate and diversity of wild game species makes it a one stop shop for game viewing activities.
We shall traverse the Masai Mara reserve on a full day of unlimited game viewing encountering the big five and more of the lesser game.
We shall visit the Mara river as we watch hippos & crocodiles or maybe the great migration (July – October)
Other options at the Masai mara
Balloon excursion =$ 420 per person (enquire with us)
Masai village visit =$ 20 per person payable to village (arrange with your safari driver / guide)
Overnight shall be at your Masai Mara safari lodge / tented camp.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Masai Mara to lake Nakuru (290 km – Approximately 6-7 Hrs)
A short morning game viewing drive may be scheduled for the early morning.
Later depart Masai Mara for the lake Nakuru national park.
There shall be stops at scenic places along the route
Afternoon bird and game viewing drives around the Lake Nakuru-with an opportunity to visit the rhino sanctuary.
Overnight at your lake Nakuru safari lodge / tented camp.
What you may see at Lake Nakuru National Park:
Flamingo ( Greater and Lesser ), White Rhino, Black Rhino, Waterbucks, unique vegetation about 550 species waterfalls: Makalia.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha & Hell’s gate
Bird watching and game viewing drives at Lake Nakuru.
We head to the nearby Lake Naivasha on a relaxed drive.
Early afternoon shall be spent enjoying a boat ride where we spot hippos, birdlife and small game in idyllic settings.
We shall further enjoy a guided walking safari at the Crescent Island.
Optional visit to Hell’s gate national park where we hire bicycles and ride or trek as you watch small game.
Overnight at your Lake Naivasha resort
What you may do at Lake Naivasha:
Boat ride, bicycle tour, Hell’s gate national park tour.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Lake Naivasha – Amboseli (350 km – Approximately 5-6 Hrs)
A long and easy drive to the Amboseli national park.
There shall be stops to view the great rift valley escarpment along the highway as you proceed towards Nairobi
A short game viewing drive with possible views of the Mount Kilimanjaro peaks at Amboseli -Weather permitting
Overnight at your Amboseli national park safari lodge or tented camp.
What you may see at the Amboseli national Park:
Elephant Cheetah, Wild dog, Buffalo, Giraffe, Zebra, Lion, Mongoose, Hyrax, Dik-dik, Lesser Kudu and nocturnal porcupine etc.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Amboseli Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Amboseli National Park
This will be a full day of game viewing drives. Plenty of time to soak up the wildlife and the magnificent scenery. And we’ve allowed time for relaxation as well.
There will be an early morning game drive. Then breakfast will be followed by a mid-morning drive. After a comfortable lunch we’ll set out on a later afternoon game drive.
Between the wildlife viewing sessions, relax at your Amboseli lodge or camp. They will provide meals and other activities.
As always, your safari vehicle and driver/ guide are at your disposal for even more game viewing drives.
Overnight shall be at your safari lodge/ tented camp.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Amboseli Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Amboseli – Tsavo west (100 km – approx 2 Hrs)
Short morning game viewing drive is scheduled at the Amboseli this morning.
The park is open and relatively small.
Game viewing drives are concentrated and wildlife easy to spot.
The Mount Kilimanjaro mountain mass provides wonderful back ground for photographic moments.
Later the safari tour proceeds to Tsavo West National Park.
Tsavo West is hilly and with scenic terrain for wonderful game viewing backgrounds.
Overnight shall be at Ziwani Voyager Camp
What you may do / see at Tsavo west National Park:
Leopard, Rhino, Wild dogs, Buffalo, Elephants, Giraffe, Lesser Kudu, Mzima springs hippo and exotic fish watching, volcanoes, lava flows.
- Main Destination:
- Tsavo West National Park
- Accommodation:
- Voyager Ziwani Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Tsavo West – Tsavo East National Park
Game viewing drives at the Tsavo West with a stop at the Mzima springs.
Later proceed to Tsavo East national park with game spotting and scenery viewing en – route.
Game viewing drives at the open savanna plains of the Tsavo East.
Overnight shall be at your Tsavo east safari lodge or tented camp.
What you may see at Tsavo East National Park:
Vast herds of dust-red elephant, Black Rhino, Buffalo, Lion, Leopard, pods of hippo, Waterbucks, Lesser kudu, Gerenuk and Hirola.
- Main Destination:
- Tsavo East National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ashnil Aruba
- Meals & Drinks:
Tsavo East National Park to Mombasa beach areas
Approximately 1145AM arrive at the train station.
1233AM: Depart for Mombasa on the Madaraka Express Train with elevated country views via parts of Tsavo East national park
1418PM: Arrive Mombasa train station where you shall be met by your transfer vehicle and transfer to your Mombasa & beach areas hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Mombasa Beaches
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks: