Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi - Hell's Gate National Park
Nairobi - Hell's Gate National Park
You'll be picked up from the airport or your city hotel and drive to Lake Naivasha with a stop at Hell's Gate National Park. The park is mainly comprised of the savannah ecosystem and harbors a wide variety of wildlife. There are over 100 species of birds in the park, including vultures, Verreaux’s eagles, augur buzzards and swifts. African buffalo, zebra, eland, hartebeest, Thomson's gazelle, and baboon are also common. The park is also home to the klipspringer antelope.
Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake that is a popular tourist spot in Kenya. You will spend the rest of the day at leisure. You may also choose to book a 1-hour boat safari on the lake (at an extra cost). Here, you get to see some of the lake's wildlife such as hippos as well as enjoy the picturesque views of the lake and surrounding highland landscapes.
- Main Destination:
- Hell’S Gate National Park
- Accommodation:
- Enashipai Resort & Spa
Wildlife in Hell’s Gate NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Lake Naivasha - Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Naivasha - Lake Nakuru National Park
You'll have an early morning pick-up and then drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Across the equator, southwards of Bogoria, lies the Rift Valley's most famous lake, Lake Nakuru. Known all over the world for its flamingos, it is alkaline and recognized as being one of the Natural Wonders of the World. Lake Nakuru is now a rhino sanctuary, harboring a population of over 40 black and over 60 white rhinos, but the flamingoes, of course, have always been the main attraction. At times, there may be almost 2 million flamingoes in residence, forming a stunningly beautiful deep-pink band around the edge of the lakeshore. You'll arrive in time for lunch and then have an afternoon game drive.
You will have dinner and an overnight stay at your booked accommodation. There are possibilities to upgrade to more luxurious accommodation (at an extra cost) or downgrade to more economic options (price reduction).
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara National Reserve
Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, you'll leave for Masai Mara where you'll have a full-day game drive with a packed lunch provided. The reserve is well known for its black-maned lions, as well as its abundant resident wildlife. It is one of the few places where it is possible to see the Big Five during a morning game drive. Many of the cheetahs seek shelter from the hot sun under one's vehicle and several even climb onto the roof to get a better view of prospective prey.
For the bird enthusiast, almost 500 species have been recorded. These include 16 species of eagles, many hawks and falcons, 6 species of vultures, 8 species of storks, 4 bustard species (including the kori bustard - the world's heaviest flying bird), and 9 species of sunbirds.
You will have dinner and an overnight stay at your booked accommodation. It is possible to upgrade to more luxurious accommodation (at an extra cost) or downgrade to more economical options (price reduction).
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Full-day game drives and wildlife viewing
Full-day game drives and wildlife viewing
These will be a day of unlimited game drives. You’ll enjoy full day exploring this reserve-one of the most iconic wildlife regions in Africa as much as you want. You’ll have excellent opportunities to spot some of Africa's most notable species such as lions, elephants, giraffes, leopards, cheetahs and many more. To get some of the best game viewing of the day, an early start is needed to beat the heat of the sun. This is the time that the big cats are most active and can provide some of the most dramatic photography, thanks to the beautiful lighting.
Your will also have an opportunity to drive down to the Mara River, site of the Great Migration when in season –July through October. The immense herds of wildebeest and zebra are a magnificent sight, matched only by the drama of the predators who lie in wait for them. At the river, we’ll see hippos but also camouflaged in their natural habitat we’ll spot the many crocodiles awaiting the wildlife traversing the river.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Mara Serena Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Masai Mara - Diani Beach
Masai Mara - Diani Beach
You will wake up at 6:00 am for a sunrise game drive. At 9:00 am, you will drive back to your accommodation for brunch and then depart to Mombasa for a few days of relaxation and memorable experiences. You'll have a fun vacation with amazing landscapes. Your lunch will be en route as you'll continue to Nairobi where you will take your flight to Mombasa. You will then be transferred to your beach hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Diani Beach
- Accommodation:
- Baobab Beach Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6-7
Diani Beach
Diani Beach
You will take a deep breath and pamper yourself with a relaxing stay at the beach. You will enjoy a quiet place of crystalline turquoise water, white sand and a huge seashore with only the noise of the sea and the gulls in the background. This place has become popular for its exotic beaches, diverse marine life, world-class hotels and friendly people. The nightlife is always exciting, and the city offers many dance clubs and casinos that cater to a variety of entertainment tastes.
- Main Destination:
- Diani Beach
- Accommodation:
- Baobab Beach Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Diani - Nairobi
Diani - Nairobi
You can spend the last hours of your journey relaxing. Afterward, you will transfer to Ukunda Airport for a domestic flight back to Nairobi. Upon arrival in Nairobi, our representative will either transfer you to your city hotel or JKIA for your flight back home.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
