$4,730 to $4,950 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi - Meru National Park
Nairobi - Meru National Park
Our driver will pick you up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in the morning (before 7:00am) and head north to Meru National Park. The distance from Nairobi to Meru National Park is approximately 290 kilometers, which takes about five hours and 45 minutes. After a brief rest, you'll embark on your first safari game drive at 4:30pm, allowing you to observe the park's diverse wildlife. The Meru and Kora sister parks boast lush jungles, meandering rivers, green swamps, golden grasslands, and towering termite cathedrals, all beneath an expansive blue sky. The park is home to a variety of animals, including cheetah, hippo, zebra, giraffe, hartebeest, oryx, oribi, waterbuck, and over 427 recorded bird species. Meru is also renowned for providing excellent opportunities to witness rhinos in their natural habitat.
After the evening game drive, you’ll return to the camp for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Meru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ikweta Safari Camp
Wildlife in Meru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Meru National Park
Meru National Park
You will spend the full day immersed in nature. Begin your day with an early morning breakfast before setting out with a packed lunch in hand for a comprehensive tour.
Meru National Park, which is renowned for its lions, holds a special connection to Elsa the lioness and the iconic film Born Free (1966). Starring Virginia McKenna and Bill Travers as Joy and George Adamson, the film tells the real-life story of raising Elsa, an orphaned lion cub, to adulthood. Elsa's Grave, located at the southern end of the park along the southern bank of the Ura River, stands as a testament to this legacy.
The park is recognized as one of the prime locations in Kenya to encounter rhinos in their natural habitat. The enclosed 83-square-kilometer Rhino Sanctuary is currently home to 34 black and 70 white rhinos.
Enjoy your packed lunch amidst the park's natural beauty and continue your exploration through game drives. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the camp.
- Main Destination:
- Meru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ikweta Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Meru National Park - Mount Kenya
Meru National Park - Mount Kenya
Enjoy breakfast before departing from your camp, driving through agricultural terrain until you reach Chogoria town for lunch. After lunch, we’ll drive to the edge of the dense bamboo forest, marking the beginning of our 10 kilometer trek to our first camp on Mount Kenya.
Mount Kenya, which reaches a height of 5,199 meters, is the second tallest mountain in Africa. The scenery enveloping this designated World Heritage Site is truly breathtaking. It unfolds as pristine wilderness, adorned with lakes, tarns, glaciers, dense forests, mineral springs, and a habitat housing a variety of rare and endangered animal species. The area supports high-altitude adapted plains game and boasts unique montane and alpine vegetation.
Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the camp.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kenya
- Accommodation:
- Mount Kenya Bandas
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Mount Kenya
Mount Kenya
After eating breakfast and organizing the porter loads, we’ll begin our ascent up the mountain at a comfortable and unhurried pace. Opting for a slightly extended route via Lake Ellis offers captivating views of Mugi, Ithanguni, and the Giants Billiards Table. Alternatively, tracing the river near the roadhead upstream for about three kilometers provides enchanting foreground scenery and flora.
Lunch will be enjoyed on the banks of a stream, providing a moment of reprieve. Subsequently, we’ll navigate the left-hand hillside, reaching our camp at approximately 3,600 meters. This campsite is strategically located away from the more "touristy" areas.
Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the camp.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kenya
- Accommodation:
- Mount Kenya Bandas
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Mount Kenya
Mount Kenya
After another early start, we’ll venture well off the beaten track, tracing a ridge up the mountain for approximately three hours. Eventually, we merge with the tourist track on the usual Chogoria route at an altitude of about 4,100 meters. The vantage point provides breathtaking views over the Gorges Valley and back towards Ithanguni and the Northern Moorlands. Lunch will be served at a tranquil stream crossing, followed by another hour of trekking to reach the Mintos Hut area at 4,200 meters for our night's rest.
The afternoon is dedicated to relaxation at the camp, but a brief 10-minute walk to the "Temple" is highly recommended. The "Temple" is a 150-meter vertical cliff, earning its name from the position visitors often adopt when peering over the edge, which resembles a prayer-like stance. Given the summit attempt the next day, an early night is advisable.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kenya
- Accommodation:
- Mintos Hut & Campsite
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Mount Kenya
Mount Kenya
Our predawn summit attempt kicks off at 0300hrs, with a three-hour hike leading to Point Lenana at 4,985 meters—the coveted hiker's summit. You’ll arrive just in time to witness the sunrise. We’ll then descend to Shipton camp for a well-deserved breakfast.
After breakfast, you’ll begin a three-hour descent through Mackinder's valley, leading to the Liki North camp at an elevation of 3,900 meters. The descent, characterized by its gentle slope, offers ample time to appreciate the fascinating scenery, including the expansive moorlands, before reaching the campsite.
Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the camp.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kenya
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Mount Kenya
Mount Kenya
Mount Kenya is the second-highest mountain in Africa. The mountain has 12 remnant glaciers, all undergoing rapid recession, and features four secondary peaks positioned at the head of U-shaped glacial valleys.
The evolution and ecology of its afro-alpine flora provide an outstanding example of ecological and biological processes. The property encompasses not only the mountain itself but also lower lying scenic foothills and arid habitats of high biodiversity, including the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and Ngare Ndare Forest Reserve. These areas are strategically situated in the ecological transition zone between the mountain ecosystem and the semi-arid savanna grasslands. Additionally, the region intersects with the traditional migrating route of the African elephant population.
After an early morning breakfast, you’ll descend for 2-3 hours to Old Moses camp, where a vehicle awaits to transfer you to Nyeri town for an overnight stay at 5,199 meters.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kenya
- Accommodation:
-
Judmaier Campsite
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Mout Kenya - Samburu National Reserve
Mout Kenya - Samburu National Reserve
After an early breakfast, you’ll begin traversing the picturesque Kenya highlands en route to the Samburu National Reserve in the northern part of Kenya. The distance from Meru National Park to Samburu is about 2.5 hours (120kms).
Upon arrival at the camp, you'll have lunch and spend some time relaxing. An exciting game drive awaits you in the evening, providing an opportunity for your driver to showcase the best of this unique location.
Samburu National Reserve is situated on the banks of the Ewaso Ng'iro River in Kenya. It is renowned as the home of Kamunyak, a lioness famous for adopting oryx calves. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the camp.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Sentrim Camp Samburu
Wildlife in Samburu NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Samburu National Reserve
Samburu National Reserve
Today you’ll depart the lodge with a packed lunch in hand and be driven to the most interior areas of the park. Enjoy your lunch amidst the stunning natural surroundings, observing thousands of animals in their natural habitat. You’ll return to the lodge later in the evening for dinner and your overnight stay.
You may also opt to visit with a local community to learn more about their culture for an additional cost of $30USD per person.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Samburu Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Samburu National Reserve - Aberdare National Park
Samburu National Reserve - Aberdare National Park
After breakfast, you will depart for Aberdare National Park. Enjoy a game drive en route to the hotel, where you'll have a hot lunch. This unique hotel offers a captivating wildlife viewing experience as animals gather at the nearby water hole during the night.
Aberdare National Park serves as a habitat for a diverse range of wildlife, including elephants, black rhinos, leopards, spotted hyenas, olive baboons, black and white colobus monkeys, buffalos, warthogs, and bushbucks (among others). Rare sightings may include the giant forest hog, bongo, golden cat, serval cat, African wild cat, African civet cat, and the blue duiker.
Visitors to the park can engage in activities such as picnics, trout fishing in the rivers, and camping in the moorlands. The birdlife is abundant, with over 250 species, including the Jackson's francolin, sparrow hawks, goshawks, eagles, and sunbirds.
Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Aberdare National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Ark
Wildlife in Aberdare NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Aberdare National Park - Lake Nakuru National Park
Aberdare National Park - Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, you’ll transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park, which is renowned for its soda lake and the millions of flamingos on its alkaline shores. Witnessing these legions of fuchsia-pink flamingos, feeding on abundant algae in the warm and shallow waters, is truly a sight to behold.
Upon arrival, you’ll check in at your hotel for lunch and then embark on an evening game drive. Lake Nakuru has earned a reputation as a vital sanctuary for endangered species, notably the Rothschild giraffe and the black and white rhino. The park is also home to lions, waterbuck, buffalo, and baboons.
Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Lake Nakuru National Park - Masai Mara National Reserve
Lake Nakuru National Park - Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, you’ll embark on an early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, which is renowned for its soda lake and the mesmerizing sight of millions of flamingos on its alkaline shores. Witnessing these fuchsia-pink flamingos, feeding on abundant algae in the warm and shallow waters, is truly a sight to behold.
After the game drive, proceed to Masai Mara National Reserve via the Great Rift Valley. We’ll stop along the way to give you some time to enjoy the scenic view of this geological marvel.
After arriving at the lodge and eating lunch, you’ll head out for an afternoon game drive. The wildlife in the Masai Mara is most concentrated on the reserve's western escarpment. The annual wildebeest migration, involving over 1.5 million animals, is a spectacular event that takes place from July to November. Spotting the “Big Five” is almost guaranteed.
Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Aa Lodge Mara
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, we’ll dedicate a half-day to exploring Masai Mara Game Reserve with a packed lunch in hand. We’ll be searching for renowned predators and prey, including wildebeest, giraffe, lion, cheetah, elephant, and buffalo (among others).
The Masai Mara is the stage for one of the most spectacular events in the natural world—the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti in search of water and pasture.
Take the opportunity to learn about the local Maasai community and interact with the local people. An overnight stay at the Maasai village can be arranged upon request.
Following the Maasai community tour, embark on an evening game drive to further explore the diverse wildlife of the reserve.
For an additional fee of $485 USD per person, a balloon safari can be organized early in the morning today, followed by the regular program.
Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Maasai Village (Cultural Village)
- Accommodation:
- Aa Lodge Mara
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Masai Mara National Reserve - Lake Naivasha National Park
Masai Mara National Reserve - Lake Naivasha National Park
After breakfast you’ll depart for Lake Naivasha, reaching the destination in time for lunch. The afternoon can be spent at your leisure, or you can opt to engage in activities such as a boat ride on the lake (an additional $40USD per person).
Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the camp.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
-
Fisherman's Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 15
Lake Naivasha National Park - Hell's Gate National Park
Lake Naivasha National Park - Hell's Gate National Park
Today you’ll leave the hotel with a packed breakfast in hand en route to Hell's Gate National Park via the Olkaria Route and Moi South Lake Road. Hell's Gate National Park is a unique location, allowing you to partake in walking and cycling safaris, and providing you with an opportunity to get up close and personal with the animals while soaking in the breathtaking scenery.
Hell’s Gate is one of the only places in East Africa where you can hike the entire park or enjoy a biking safari.
Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the resort.
- Main Destination:
- Hell’S Gate National Park
- Accommodation:
-
Burch Resort
Wildlife in Hell’s Gate NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 16
Hell's Gate National Park - Amboseli National Park
Hell's Gate National Park - Amboseli National Park
Today you’ll transfer about 310 kilometers (approximately five hours) from Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park. Upon arrival at the park, you’ll check-in at your camp for lunch and some relaxation. Later in the afternoon, you’ll go on a game drive in the park until 6:00pm. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
For an additional fee of $30USD per person, you can opt to visit a nearby Maasai Village for a cultural exchange with the local people.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Aa Lodge Amboseli
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 17
Amboseli National Park - Tsavo West National Park
Amboseli National Park - Tsavo West National Park
Begin your day with an early breakfast and then set off for Tsavo West National Park. The distance from Amboseli National Park to Tsavo West National Park is about three hours (127kms).
This park is renowned for Mzima Springs, a natural water source. You’ll enjoy a game drive en route to the lodge, where a hot lunch will be served. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive in the park. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Tsavo West National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngulia Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Tsavo West NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 18
Tsavo West National Park
Tsavo West National Park
After breakfast, you’ll embark on a game drive, paying a special visit to the rhino sanctuary in Tsavo West National Park. Later you’ll return the lodge for lunch and afternoon relaxation.
Rhinos are massive mammals, second only to elephants in size. They are known for their aggressive nature when faced with predators or poachers. However, on ordinary days, rhinos are calm and social animals. They are also members of the “Big Five.” During your visit to the rhino sanctuary, you'll have the opportunity to observe both black rhinos in bushy areas and white rhinos in grassland areas.
Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Tsavo West National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngulia Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 19
Tsavo West National Park - Tsavo East National Park
Tsavo West National Park - Tsavo East National Park
After a hot breakfast, you’ll proceed to Tsavo East National Park. The distance from Tsavo West to Tsavo East is about two hours (100kms). You’ll continue with an en route game drive until you reach your lodge in time for lunch and check-in. You’ll go on an additional game drive in the afternoon. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Tsavo East National Park
- Accommodation:
- Voi Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Tsavo East NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 20
Tsavo East National Park
Tsavo East National Park
After breakfast, you’ll embark on a game drive until lunchtime. Later you’ll return to the lodge for a hot lunch and some leisure time.
Tourists visiting Tsavo East National Park can access the destination through Manyani gate, Voi gate, Buchuma gate, or Sala gate.
Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Tsavo East National Park
- Accommodation:
- Voi Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 21
Tsavo East National Park - Nairobi
Tsavo East National Park - Nairobi
Today marks the last day of your safari. After breakfast, we’ll depart for Nairobi, expecting to arrive late in the afternoon. The journey between Tsavo East and Nairobi takes about six hours (400km). You will have some relaxation time after lunch.
Note: In the afternoon, you will proceed directly to the Covid-19 test center. The cost of the Covid test is $80USD (not included).
Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- Hotel Troy
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 22
Nairobi
Nairobi
After breakfast, you’ll embark on a tour of the city, visiting the Nairobi National Museum, National Archives, KICC Towers, and the Village Market.
After lunch, you will visit the giraffe center and spend some time feeding them. Later you will transfer to the airport for your journey back home.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
