Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Kenya Coast – Tsavo East
Kenya Coast – Tsavo East
Early pick up from your Holiday beach resort (pick up time depends on the location of your beach resort) Proceed to the Tsavo East National Park.
The safari drive is via the famous “explorers” route – Mombasa – Nairobi highway. The 120km – 3hrs dawn drive is to the southern entry point of the Tsavo East where we stop briefly for refreshments ( optional). We commence game viewing drives on entry at the Tsavo East National Park. You shall be on the lookout for elephants, giraffes, lions, cheetahs, buffalo, and many more……. An afternoon game viewing drive is scheduled for later in the day. The relaxed game-viewing drive takes us on the trails of the Big Five with magnificent views of the African sunset.
- 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 anticipation of the morning game drive! All the 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:
- Sentrim Tsavo Camp
Wildlife in Tsavo West NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Tsavo West – Amboseli
Tsavo West – Amboseli
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 forms Tsavo West National Park. Later proceed to Amboseli National Park to arrive 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 the mount. Kilimanjaro provides an awesome backdrop for wildlife photography. Clouds may open up and the sight of snow-peaked Mount Kilimanjaro shall mesmerize.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park
This will be a full day of game-viewing drives. Plenty of time to soak up the wildlife and the magnificent scenery. And we’ve allowed time for relaxation as well. There will be an early morning game drive. Then breakfast will be followed by a mid-morning drive. After a comfortable lunch, we’ll set out on a later afternoon game drive. Between the wildlife viewing sessions, relax at your Amboseli lodge or camp. They will provide meals and other activities. As always, your safari vehicle and driver/ guide are at your disposal for even more game-viewing drives. There shall be an early morning, followed by a mid-morning and a later afternoon game viewing drive Between the wildlife viewing sessions, your Amboseli lodge/camp provides relaxation, meals, and other activities Your safari vehicle and driver/guide are at your disposal for unlimited game viewing drives.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
- 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 Lake Naivasha on the floors of the Great Rift Valley. Arrive at Lake Naivasha in time for lunch Afternoon boat ride at 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 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 Hel’ls 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.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara
Lake Nakuru – Masai 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 colorful culture.
Late afternoon finds your hands latched to the vehicle's safety bar, as we bump out onto our first expedition into the Maasai bushlands. 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:
- Loyk Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Full Day – Masai Mara
Full Day – Masai Mara
Today shall be a game-viewing extravaganza! Masai Mara Game Reserve remains the most exciting wildlife ecosystem in the Natural world. It is host to the highest and most varied concentration of wild animals than any other wildlife park in the region. The scenic appeal of the tree-studded savannah plains, the moderate climate, and the diversity of wild game species make it a one-stop shop for game-viewing activities. We shall traverse the Masai Mara reserve on a full day of unlimited game viewing encountering the big five and more of the lesser game. Picnic lunch shall be by the Mara River as we watch hippos & crocodiles or maybe the great migration (July – October).
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Loyk Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Masai Mara – Nairobi
Masai Mara – Nairobi
Early pre-breakfast game viewing drive. Depart Masai Mara with an exit game viewing drive. Later depart for Nairobi to arrive approximately 4:30 pm.
Drop off at your Nairobi hotel if extending your stay in Nairobi. Drop off at Nairobi airport where you may extend your beach holiday at Mombasa -Kenya coast or Zanzibar.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
