Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi – Tsavo East
Nairobi – Tsavo East
Pick up from your Nairobi hotel/Nairobi airport or Nairobi residence in the early morning.
Proceed along the Nairobi -Mombasa highway with pitstops. Enter the Tsavo and commence game viewing drives. The Game viewing drive takes us on the trails of the big five with magnificent views of the African sunset before returning to our accommodation.
- Main Destination:
- Tsavo East National Park
- Accommodation:
- Sentrim Tsavo Camp
Wildlife in Tsavo East NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tsavo East- Tsavo West
Tsavo East- Tsavo West
We shall be ready before sunrise in our anticipation of the morning game drive! All ingredients for a wonderful day are in place. …the splendor of an African sunrise dominates the natural world as we traverse the vast park in search of the early grazers and predators. A final game viewing drive at the Tsavo east shall follow as we leave the park. We shall proceed to the Tsavo West where we continue on game viewing drives. This afternoon we visit the Rhino Sanctuary where the endangered species are protected.
- Main Destination:
- Tsavo West National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngulia Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Tsavo West NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Tsavo West – Amboseli
Tsavo West – Amboseli
“The early bird catches the worm!” we embark on an early morning game and scenery viewing drive. Sunrise catches us as we explore the Tsavo West national park. The natural world unfolds amid the freshness and beauty of the morning. We drink in the scenic beauty of this awesome park. We head to Mzima Springs to view hippos, crocodiles, exotic fish and a variety of bird species. The greenery surrounding the underground springs is a welcome contrast to the dry terrain that form Tsavo West national park. Later proceed to Amboseli national park to arrive during late morning Relax until late afternoon when we set out to explore the Amboseli national park in a game viewing drive. This is a leisurely game viewing drive with animals easily seen and with the bulk of mount. Kilimanjaro providing an awesome back-drop for wildlife photography. Clouds may open up and the sight of snow peaked mount Kilimanjaro shall mesmerize.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Aa Lodge Amboseli
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Explore Amboseli National Park
Explore Amboseli National Park
Wake before the dawn for an unforgettable sunrise game drive within the park. Kilimanjaro never looks quite as beautiful as she does first thing in the morning, and you'll also get to see predators such as leopards, lions, and cheetahs out on the prowl in the cooler morning air.
After your morning game drive and a late breakfast, relax at the lodge for a few hours before heading out into the park again in the afternoon. With the animals largely inactive during the warm midday hours, you can get some rest before catching them out and about in the cooling afternoon air.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Aa Lodge Amboseli
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Amboseli- Lake Naivasha
Amboseli- Lake Naivasha
Early morning game and scenery viewing drive as you exit the Amboseli national park. Proceed to the Lake Naivasha at the floors of the Great Rift Valley. Arrive at the Lake Naivasha in time for lunch Afternoon boat ride at the Lake Naivasha where you view exotic birdlife and hippos amid the serenity of this freshwater rift valley lake. Later proceed for a guided walking safari at the Crescent Island.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Sawela Lodges
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru
Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru
We shall hire bikes and cycle to the nearby Hell's gate national park where you explore on foot this canyon as you spot small game. Later a short 1 hour drive will take us to the Lake Nakuru national park. Birdlife abounds with flamingoes seen in their thousands together with pelicans and other bird species. The lake Nakuru national park is home to the black and white rhino species, warthogs, lions, zebras, giraffe and many more.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara
Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara
Today welcomes you to an iconic Kenyan experience: Maasai Mara. After breakfast, we'll motor through the Great Rift Valley to end the day in the homeland of the Maasai. The Masai Mara National Reserve is one of the world's most famous safari destinations, and for good reason: incredible wildlife live here and the region is cradle to a rich and colourful culture.
Late afternoon finds your hands latched to the vehicle's safety bar, as we bump out onto our first expedition into the Maasai bush lands. And we've arrived just in time: if the timing is right, you'll have the chance at a front-row seat to the Eighth Wonder of the World: the Great Wildebeest Migration. For two months a year, millions of hulking gnu abandon the Tanzanian Serengeti to thunder over the plains of Maasai Mara, in search of shelter and sustenance. Thomson gazelles and zebra accompany the migration, infusing the region with big predators including cheetahs, lions, wild dogs, jackals, hyenas and vultures.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- PrideInn Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Explore Maasai Mara
Explore Maasai Mara
Rise and shine for an early-morning game drive through the Maasai Mara Reserve, named for its hospitable people and their description of the land, "Mara:" "spotted" with a scrub brush, trees, and cottony clouds. The reserve is the perfect place to test your photography skills: focus your lens on the picturesque savannah, grasslands, winding rivers, and sloping hills that give shelter to hippopotami, zebra, topi, antelopes, and Africa's incredible "Big Five:" African elephants, lions, leopards, black rhinos, and African buffalo.
Retreat from the mid-day heat just in time for a late breakfast and a day of relaxation. A late afternoon game drive rounds out your day's adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- PrideInn Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Maasai Mara to Nairobi
Maasai Mara to Nairobi
On your final morning in Kenya, can you imagine a better farewell than a fantastical ascent into the skies aboard a balloon safari (optional)? Drift above the savannah, and enjoy an entirely new view of grazing giraffes, charging elephants and stealthy lions.
(If You do not choose Hot Air Ballon Safari)After breakfast, you'll return to Nairobi. Arrive mid-day for drop-off at your Nairobi hotel or the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
