9-Day Tsavo, Amboseli, Rift Valley & Mara

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi to Tsavo West

Upon arrival in Nairobi, you'll be warmly greeted and drive to Tsavo West National Park, Kenya’s second-largest park, known for its dramatic lava flows, rocky hills, and diverse wildlife. Arrive at your lodge/camp in time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive to Mzima Springs, a series of natural springs teeming with hippos, crocodiles, and exotic fish, before exploring more of the park’s scenic plains. Dinner and overnight at Tsavo West.

Main Destination:

Tsavo West National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February (Best for general wildlife viewing; little rainfall)

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tsavo West NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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Black RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Ngulia Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Tsavo West NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tsavo west to Tsavo East

After breakfast, check out and drive from Tsavo West to Tsavo East National Park, famed for its vast open plains and large herds of red-dusted elephants. Arrive at your lodge/camp in time for lunch and some relaxation. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive in Tsavo East, where you may spot lions, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of bird species. Dinner and overnight at Tsavo East.

Main Destination:

Tsavo East National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February (Best for general wildlife viewing; little rainfall)

High Season December to March and July to October (Not busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tsavo East NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

LionOccasional

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CheetahOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

LeopardRare

WildebeestRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Sentrim Tsavo Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Tsavo East NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tsavo East to Amboseli

After breakfast, drive north to Amboseli National Park, famous for its iconic views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Arrive for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive across the park’s open plains. Amboseli is renowned for its large elephant herds, and you may also spot lions, cheetahs, wildebeest, zebras, and many bird species. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HippoCommon

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day Amboseli

Enjoy a full day in Amboseli National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. The park is renowned for its large herds of elephants and offers some of the best photographic opportunities in Africa, with wildlife set against the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peaks. In between game drives, relax at your lodge/camp and take in the serene wilderness. You may also encounter lions, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and a rich variety of bird species. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli to Lake Naivasha

After an early breakfast, depart Amboseli and drive via Nairobi to Lake Naivasha, a beautiful freshwater lake set in the Great Rift Valley. Arrive in time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a complementary boat safari on Lake Naivasha, where you can spot hippos, fish eagles, kingfishers, and other water birds. Later Enjoy a complementary short walking safari at Crescent Island, where giraffes, antelopes, and zebras roam freely. Dinner and overnight at Naivasha.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Avian Court Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, head to Lake Nakuru National Park, renowned for its rhino sanctuary and spectacular birdlife. Enjoy a game drive along the lake’s shores where flamingos, pelicans, and over 400 bird species can be spotted. The park also offers chances to see lions, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffalo, and leopards. Lunch at the lodge, followed by another game drive through the park’s acacia woodlands and open grasslands. Dinner and overnight at Nakuru.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ziwa Bush Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara

After breakfast, drive through the Great Rift Valley to the world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve. Arrive at your camp/lodge for lunch, then head out on your first game drive in the Mara. The reserve is home to the Big Five, large herds of herbivores, and breathtaking savannah landscapes. Dinner and overnight at your Mara camp/lodge.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Zebra Plains Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day Masai Mara

Spend the day on game drives in the Masai Mara, one of the best safari destinations in the world. The Mara is renowned for its rich wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas. If traveling between July and October, witness the Great Wildebeest Migration – one of nature’s most dramatic spectacles. In the afternoon, complementary visit to a traditional Maasai village to experience their culture and way of life. Dinner and overnight in the Mara.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Zebra Plains Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Masai Mara to Nairobi

After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely drive back to Nairobi, arriving in time for lunch. Later in the afternoon, enjoy a complimentary visit to the Giraffe Centre, where you can interact with and feed the endangered Rothschild’s giraffes. Transfer to your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your safari.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.