Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Your driver will pick you up from your Nairobi hotel or airport, brief you about the safari program, and embark on a journey of about 4—5 hours to Masai Mara National Reserve, the most popular wildlife destination in Kenya. Along the way, you will stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint to enjoy views of the Rift Valley Escarpments before proceeding to the reserve, arriving in time for lunch. After lunch at the lodge, you will head to the reserve for an afternoon game drive, searching for the Big Five (lions, leopards, rhinos, Cape buffaloes, and elephants). You will spot other animals, such as cheetahs, African wild dogs, gazelles, and Masai giraffes.
After the African sunset, you will return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
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Mara Engai Lodge
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Unlimited Game Drive in Masai Mara National Reserve
Unlimited Game Drive in Masai Mara National Reserve
Have breakfast and head to the reserve with your packed lunch for a full day of game viewing. You will have a chance to explore the reserve and spot abundant wildlife. If you visit between July and August, you can witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, spotting thousands of wildebeest, gazelle, and zebras making their way toward the Serengeti. You will have a picnic lunch along the Mara River and proceed with another game drive.
Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Mara Engai Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Masai Mara National Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park
Masai Mara National Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park
Have an early morning breakfast, check out, and enjoy a game drive as you exit the reserve. After leaving the reserve, there will be a 1-hour visit to the Masai village, which will allow you to interact with the Masai, get a glimpse into their culture and unique way of life, and see some of their customs and practices. Afterward, leave Masai Mara for Lake Nakuru National Park, where you will arrive in time for lunch and check-in. Later in the afternoon, enjoy game drives in Lake Nakuru National Park. The park boasts an abundance of wildlife and spectacular landscapes. Think of black and white rhinos, lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hippos occupying euphorbia forests, acacia woodlands, savannah grasslands, and rocky escarpments around the alkaline lake.
After an eventful day, return to the lodge for a delicious dinner. As the day winds down, take the opportunity to relax and reflect on your safari experiences. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay, preparing for another exciting day ahead.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha
Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha
Have an early morning breakfast and a game drive en route. Leave Lake Nakuru National Park for Lake Naivasha, a 2-hour drive, and arrive in time for lunch. Later in the afternoon, cruise through the sparkling waters of Lake Naivasha on a boat safari that promises to unveil a plethora of the region's spectacular birdlife. You will travel in the company of a resident birding expert who will help you identify some of the region's 400 bird species. Keep your binoculars ready to see pink-backed pelicans, the goliath heron, and the saddle-billed stork. After the boat ride, you will proceed to the Crescent Island Game Sanctuary, one of the scenic and breathtaking wildlife sanctuaries along the lake. Crescent Island is the only place to walk with animals as they roam freely.
Finally, return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park
Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park
Have an early morning breakfast, check out, and leave Lake Naivasha for Amboseli National Park, a 5-hour drive. There will be a stop to view the incredible Rift Valley scenery as you proceed to Amboseli. You will arrive in time for lunch and check-in at the hotel. After relaxation, proceed for an afternoon game drive. Amboseli is famous for its scenery with a backdrop of the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, which dominates the landscape above the open plains. Amboseli is also one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close. Nature lovers can explore 5 different habitats here, ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli to wetlands with sulfur springs, the savannah, and woodlands.
Return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Amboseli National Park to Taita Hills Game Sanctuary via Tsavo West National Park
Amboseli National Park to Taita Hills Game Sanctuary via Tsavo West National Park
Start the day with an early morning game drive and return to the lodge for breakfast. Later, check out and embark on a 4-hour drive to Tsavo West National Park. You will enjoy game drives en route to the lodge. Check in at the lodge early in the afternoon and have lunch. You will enjoy afternoon games at this amazing park, home to red elephants. The Mzima Springs and the Shetani Lava Flows are unique attractions at Tsavo Park. Tsavo West National Park is wetter than Tsavo East National Park and one of Kenya's oldest parks. You will enjoy night game drives that allow guests to see animals not usually encountered on a daytime game drive, such as spotted and striped hyenas, mongoose, jackals, civets, genets, porcupines, and bush babies. Most predators are more active at night, so night drives also provide the opportunity to experience the Circle of Life.
You will later return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
- Accommodation:
- Salt Lick Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Taita Hills Game Sanctuary to Tsavo East National Park
Taita Hills Game Sanctuary to Tsavo East National Park
Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast, check out, and embark on a 4-hour drive to Tsavo East National Park. You will enjoy a game drive en route to Tsavo East. Check in at Ashnil Aruba Lodge early in the afternoon and have lunch. You will enjoy afternoon games at this fantastic park, famously known as the home of red elephants. Tsavo East National Park is in southeast Kenya, near the Tanzanian border and the Kenyan coast. Spanning 13,747km² (5,300mi²) of pristine wilderness, the park is also one of Kenya's most extensive protected areas. It has more biodiversity than any other park globally, marking the meeting point between northern and southern wildlife. It is 9 times bigger than the Masai Mara National Reserve and is well known for its maneless lions, big herds of red dust-covered elephants, and cheetahs. The vegetation is sparse, so wildlife spotting is generally easier than its counterpart.
You will later return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Tsavo East National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ashnil Aruba Lodge
Wildlife in Tsavo East NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Tsavo East National Park to Mombasa City
Tsavo East National Park to Mombasa City
Enjoy an early morning game drive in search of animals and big cats that may have come out into the open at night. After the game drive, you will return to the lodge for a full breakfast.
Check out of the lodge at about 10:00am and begin the return journey to Mombasa via train, which takes approximately 2 hours to get there. The train tickets booked are first-class tickets.
Please note that you can book flights back home from Moi International Airport. We are flexible and can drop you off at a hotel in Diani Beach, Mombasa Beach, or Nairobi International Airport.
- Main Destination:
- Mombasa (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
