Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve
Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve
You will be received by our representative and the driver at the airport or picked up from your hotel in Nairobi and driven to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley arriving at the camp for lunch. After lunch and relaxation, you will set off for an afternoon game drive at the famous Masai Mara National Reserve until the African sunset.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Ilkeliani Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2-3
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
For these two days, you will be here, you will be having early morning breakfast, and then proceed for a full-day game drive in the Masai Mara savannah in search of the Big Five. Other than the game drives, some remarkable activities to undertake for the two days include a drive towards the Mara River. There is a particularly dramatic spectacle, the annual migration of huge herds of gnus and zebras, that takes place between July and November. The famous Mara is renowned for its great herds of plain game, black-manned lions, leopards, and cheetahs but also contains numerous elephants and virtually every type of wildlife to be found in Kenya.
At an extra cost, you can visit the nearby Maasai village to explore their traditional culture and lifestyle. There is also an optional event of taking a pre-dawn hot air balloon ride high above the reserve as the morning light breaks across the golden savannah and witnessing the herds of wildlife emerging into the day.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Ilkeliani Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru National Park
Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru National Park
You will have an early breakfast at the lodge and drive to Lake Nakuru which is approximately a 5-hour drive. You will have lunch en route. After check-in, you will have game drives at Lake Nakuru National Park until sunset by the lakeside enjoying sightings of the rhinos. The lake's abundance of algae attracts a vast quantity of flamingos that famously line the shore. Other bird species, warthogs, baboons, and large mammals are also present at the lake, some of the mammals you can expect to see include Rothschild giraffes, Cape buffaloes, impalas, waterbucks, hippos, Colobus monkeys, spotted hyenas, zebras, gazelles, leopards, lion and pythons among others.
You will drive to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Nakuru National Park - Lake Naivasha
Lake Nakuru National Park - Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, you will drive to Lake Naivasha. On arrival, you will check into the hotel, have lunch, and spend the afternoon at your leisure with a boat ride paid on the ground at Lake Naivasha at an extra cost. Much of the lake is surrounded by forests of the yellow-barked acacia xanthophyll, known as the yellow fever tree. These forests abound with birdlife, and Naivasha is known as a world-class birding destination. The waters of the lake draw a great range of game to these shores. Giraffes wander among the acacia, buffalos wallow in the swamps and Colobus monkeys call from the treetops while the lake's large hippo population sleeps the day out in the shallows. Zebras, impala, caracals, leopards, and waterbucks can also be sighted near Lake Naivasha, around Crescent Island. In the evening, you will return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Enashipai Resort & Spa
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lake Naivasha - Amboseli National Park
Lake Naivasha - Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, you will drive to Amboseli National Park. On arrival, you will check into the hotel, have lunch, and rest briefly before you begin your afternoon drive. The park is famous for its herds of elephants, the Big Five, and the famous Africa's highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. You will spend time in the park in search of its popular residents like the well-known predators and their opponents like the zebras, giraffes, hippos, and big elephants. Amboseli is the home to great herds of elephants and with the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, it is a favorite spot for photographers. Also to be found in the Amboseli are herds of wildebeests, buffaloes, gazelles, and many other wildlife. Lions and cheetahs can also be seen here. During clear days, you may also view the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro. There is also a chance to visit the local communities in their nearby villages.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ol Tukai Lodge
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Explore Amboseli National Park
Explore Amboseli National Park
After an early morning breakfast, you will set off for a stimulating morning game drive. If the weather permits, you will enjoy the breathtaking views of the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro. Amboseli is an excellent place to view a multitude of wildlife, including wildebeest, giraffes, baboons, lions, hyenas, and herds of elephants. It is from Amboseli where some of the most captivating wildlife photos of Mount Kilimanjaro in the background have been taken. You will return to your hotel/lodge for lunch. Later, you will enjoy the late afternoon/evening game drive. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ol Tukai Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Amboseli National Park - Tsavo West National Park
Amboseli National Park - Tsavo West National Park
You'll have an early morning game drive and later come back to the lodge for breakfast then depart from Amboseli to Tsavo West. On arrival at the park, you will check in and have lunch. Then, you'll proceed to an afternoon game drive. From the sight of fifty million gallons of crystal clear water gushing out of the under-parched lava rock that is the Mzima Springs to the Shetani lava flows, Tsavo West is a beautiful wilderness. The savannah ecosystem comprises open grasslands, scrublands, acacia woodlands, belts of riverine vegetation, and rocky ridges including the Poacher's Lookout where visitors can see the teeming herds in the plains below. Tsavo West offers some of the most magnificent game viewing in the world and attractions include elephants, rhinos, hippos, lions, cheetahs, leopards, buffalos, diverse plant and bird species including the threatened corncrake and near threatened Basra Reed Warbler. You'll later drive back to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Tsavo West National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Tsavo West NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Tsavo West- Tsavo East National Park
Tsavo West- Tsavo East National Park
After your breakfast, you will depart to Tsavo East for another adventurous day of game drive. The sight of dust-red elephants wallowing, rolling, and spraying each other with the midnight blue waters of the palm-shaded Galana River is one of the most evocative images in Africa. This, along with the 300-kilometer-long Yatta Plateau, the longest lava flow in the world, makes for an adventure unlike any other in the Tsavo East. The park forms the largest protected area in Kenya and is home to most of the larger mammals, vast herds of dust–red elephants, rhinos, buffalos, lions, leopards, pods of hippos, crocodiles, waterbucks, lesser kudu, gerenuks, and the prolific bird life features 500 recorded species.
You will have dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Tsavo East National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ashnil Aruba Lodge
Wildlife in Tsavo East NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Tsavo East - Diani Beach
Tsavo East - Diani Beach
You will have an early breakfast and by 7:00 am transfer to Emali Railway Station for the Madaraka Express train to Mombasa departing at 9:34 am. You will arrive in Mombasa at 2:00 pm, be received by your driver, and transferred to Diani Beach which is 1 hour and 15 minutes away. On arrival, you will transfer to your hotel for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Diani Beach
- Accommodation:
- Swahili Beach Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11-12
Diani Beach
Diani Beach
For the days you will be at the beach, you will spend your time at leisure enjoying the hotel's facilities. Diani has a population of around 100,000 inhabitants and is famous for its white sand beaches and blue ocean. The beach is popular for relaxing resorts which are popular with honeymooners, backpackers, and families on holiday. You can try a camel ride for the tourist experience or book a bike tour inland for a glimpse of life in local villages. Inland from the beach, there is extensive vegetation including numerous palm trees which cover the coastal areas. The general area is known for its coral reefs, black-and-white Colobus monkeys, and the closely located Shimba Hills National Reserve, a wildlife reserve that looks out over the Indian Ocean. Diani Beach has restaurants, hotels, supermarkets, and several shopping centers. The beach is also a popular kitesurfing, jet skiing, and snorkeling location. All meals will be served at the hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Diani Beach
- Accommodation:
- Swahili Beach Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Departure to Nairobi
Departure to Nairobi
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Ukunda Airport, where you will make a domestic connecting flight to Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
Suppose your outbound flight only departs late evening, we can arrange for a late check-out from the hotel. You will fly to JKIA with enough time for check-in (usually leave around 3-4 hours for this activity).
Today marks the last day of your epic and leisurely-paced Kenyan safari. We hope we have exceeded your safari expectations and look forward to positive reviews!
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
