$4,120 to $5,194 pp (USD)
2 travelers on Start dateArrival
Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi - Lake Naivasha
Nairobi - Lake Naivasha
We'll have an early morning drive to Lake Naivasha. Along the lakeshore, vineyards produce grapes for the country's fledgling wine industry. An optional boat ride can be organized at an extra cost. You will also visit Crescent Island. This is a private Island on Lake Naivasha that rose to fame after the 1985 movie “Out of Africa” that showcased the beautiful nature of Lake Naivasha and its surrounding. It can be described as a garden, an animal sanctuary or simply a little paradise. This magical space offers a number of unforgettable experiences, which you should definitely get to experience. If you enjoy nature photography then you will be overwhelmed by the beauty that the Crescent Island holds. From small to big animals, birds, the sunset hitting the water surface and the lush green vegetation that covers the space. You are sure to capture moments that are only unique to the island. Most of the animals here are herbivores such as Giraffes, Zebras, Impalas and Hippos.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Naivasha Kongoni Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Lake Naivasha- Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Naivasha- Lake Nakuru National Park
After an early breakfast, you will depart for Lake Nakuru National Park and arrive in good time for lunch. You will enjoy an afternoon game drive until evening. Covering an area of 88 sq km, the park has a unique biodiversity including wild animals and 450 species of birds. The acacia forests cover grassy parts of the park and the alkaline shallow lake which is home to thousands of lesser flamingos, pelicans and hippos.
This is also home to both white and black rhinos, Rothchild giraffes, lions, leopards and other animal species.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Flamingo Hill Camp
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Lake Nakuru - Maasai Mara
Lake Nakuru - Maasai Mara
After breakfast, drive to Masai Mara west and down the Great Rift Valley escarpment. You will then turnoff on the main road across the Great Rift Valley and head towards Narok, gateway to the Maasai Mara and district headquarters of this part of Maasai land. You'll travel across the "breakfast" of Kenya, covered with acres of wheat and barley, before you reach your destination, Mara by lunchtime. After lunch, enjoy free time till evening where you start your first game viewing drive in the reserve regarded as the most magnificent natural theatre in the world. Set in the heart of Africa's great plains and later on, you will get back to your lodge for your dinner and overnights stay.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Aa Lodge Mara
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Maasai Mara Full Day
Maasai Mara Full Day
After breakfast, enjoy a full day in the Masai Mara with game drives included. Vast herds of buffalo, zebra and wildebeests roam the plains. Impala, gazelle, giraffe and hartebeest grace the landscape, and the cautious topi may also be seen standing sentinel on earth mounds on a constant lookout for predators. The Mara River gives a remarkable site of the the great wildebeest migration; one of the most phenomenal natural spectacles in the world. It is an annual movement by millions of wildebeest, accompanied by large numbers of zebra, Grant's gazelle, Thompson's gazelle, elands and impalas across the greater Masai Mara-Serengeti ecosystem. Also at Maasai Mara are optional activities of pre-dawn hot air balloon ride high above the reserve as the morning light breaks across the golden savannah and a visit to the nearby Maasai village to explore their traditional culture and lifestyle, these are at an extra cost. Later on, you will go back to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Aa Lodge Mara
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Maasai Mara - Lake Elementaita
Maasai Mara - Lake Elementaita
Leave after breakfast and drive to L. Elementaita, located in Soysambu Conservancy to arrive in time for lunch and aafternoon game drive.
The Conservancy protects many bird species and wild animals. Rothschild giraffes have found a safe haven for breeding here, while a diverse variety of terrain shelters many species – from herds of giant elands to tiny dik-diks and cliff-dwelling klipspringers. Night game-drives also offer a unique opportunity to spot nocturnal creatures including the curious-looking aardvark and elusive leopard. Guided walks are allowed, with chances to experience the miracles of the bush close-up.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Elementaita
- Accommodation:
- Sentrim Elementaita
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Elementaita - Amboseli National Park
Elementaita - Amboseli National Park
Depart for the Amboseli National Park via the Nairobi-Mombasa Road. The morning drive is via typical African savanna country dotted with local homesteads and colourful Maasai herdsmen grazing their cattle.
Arrive in time for lunch and later venture into the park for the scheduled afternoon game viewing drive.
There is no doubt that during this tour, you will spot the free-ranging herds of elephants up close in the park – a little wonder why the park is the best place in Africa to spot such herds. It is home to many other species such as the African elephant, Cape buffalo, Impala, Lion, Cheetah, Spotted hyena, Maasai giraffe, Zebra and Blue wildebeest among other African animals. Birdlife is also abundant, both large and small species. Weather permitting, Amboseli national park offers a beautiful vista of the scenic snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro which makes it a perfect site for photography. It is the tallest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain in the world.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Oilepo Amboseli
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park
Another day to enjoy full day game viewing extravaganza in Amboseli. With its reputation for active elephant sighting, it’s easy to spot them roaming the plains in the morning and evenings. And during much of the day you can observe them splashing and foraging in Ol Okenya Swamp.
We shall also stop at the observation hill to view the sprawling breath-taking view of Amboseli.
You may opt to have the full day game drives or game drives in separate successions so that you may also have a chance to enjoy lodge facilities.
The driver guide shall be readily available to discuss your daily activities as per your preferences including an optional visit to a Maasai village at an extra cost.
Every safari is different according to your wishes, likes and expectations. Just let us know how you would like to customize your special journey.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Oilepo Amboseli
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Amboseli - Tsavo West
Amboseli - Tsavo West
Early breakfast then check-out and proceed to Tsavo West National Park commonly known as “Land of Lava, Springs, Man-Eaters & Magical Sunsets”.
From the sight of fifty million gallons of crystal-clear water gushing out from the under parched lava rock that is the Mzima Springs, to the Shetani lava flows, Tsavo West is a beautiful, rugged wilderness. The savannah ecosystem comprises of open grasslands, scrublands, and 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. The attractions include elephant, rhino, Hippos, lions, cheetah, leopards, Buffalos, diverse plant and bird species including the threatened corncrake and near threatened Basra Reed Warbler.
Arrival for lunch, followed by afternoon game drive.
- Main Destination:
- Tsavo West National Park
- Accommodation:
- Sentrim Tsavo Camp
Wildlife in Tsavo West NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Tsavo West - Tsavo East
Tsavo West - Tsavo East
After your breakfast, you depart to Tsavo East for another adventurous day of game drive. The sight of dust-red elephant wallowing, rolling and spraying each other with the midnight blue waters of palm-shaded Galana River is one of the most evocative images in Africa. This, along with the 300 kilomtere long Yatta Plateau, the longest lava flow in the world, make 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 elephant, Rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, pods of hippo, crocodile, waterbucks, lesser Kudu, gerenuk and the prolific bird life features 500 recorded species.
Dinner and 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 - Nairobi
Tsavo East - Nairobi
Early breakfast then check-out and proceed for the morning game viewing drive as you exit the park. Thereafter depart for Nairobi arriving in late afternoon. Drop off will be at the airport, your city hotel or place of choice within the city.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
