Transtrek Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Sight seeing in Nairobi

Sight seeing in Nairobi

Your first day in Kenya will be a nice, easy one spent sightseeing in Nairobi, starting at the Giraffe Centre to meet and feed the Rothschild giraffes, part of a breeding programme for this now rare species. Next, you'll lunch at the historic Karen Blixen Coffee House, built in 1906. Afterwards, visit the Karen Blixen Museum on her former 4,500-acre farm, made famous by the 1985 film ‘Out of Africa’. Then, see local artisans at Kazuri Beads workshop. Finally, you’ll stay overnight the Wildebeest Eco Camp which has luxury tents, a swimming pool, games room, and souvenir shop in a scenic setting with abundant trees and birdlife.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
Wildebeest Eco Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located in Nairobi (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2-3

Head to the wilderness of Tsavo East

Head to the wilderness of Tsavo East

After breakfast, depart Nairobi for Tsavo East (6 hours), a plateau of open grassland dotted with giant baobab trees. It is the largest protected area in Kenya, covering over 13,500 sq km. You'll gain a true sense of wilderness in this expansive park, which is home to many of the larger mammals and over 500 recorded bird species! The park is one of Kenya’s most biodiverse regions, featuring bushy grasslands, open plains, semi-arid acacia scrub, woodlands, and riverine habitats. You’ll arrive in time for lunch at Satao Camp, renowned for its unique setting overlooking a watering hole that draws numerous animals for their daily drink and offers excellent opportunities to see large herds of elephants. After lunch, you’ll have some time to relax in your spacious en suite tent before setting out on an afternoon game drive. You will return to camp at sunset for a sundowner and dinner. The following day will be spent on game drives exploring this rich biodiversity stronghold!

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
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Satao Camp
  • Luxury tented bush camp located inside Tsavo East NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Game drives in the scenic Taita Hills

Game drives in the scenic Taita Hills

After breakfast, you’ll depart Tsavo East for the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, a very scenic area teeming with wildlife. There are over fifty species of large mammals and three hundred species of birds here, and it’s common to spot two dozen species during a morning game drive. You may see lions, cheetahs, large herds of elephants and buffalo, and many other fascinating species. You’ll arrive in time for lunch at Salt Lick Lodge, an unusual game-viewing lodge built on stilts overlooking a water source that attracts abundant wildlife, viewable from the comfort of the lodge, your room, or the excellent ground-level hide. Later, your guide will take you on a game drive through this very scenic park, which covers over 28,000 acres of protected area. At the end of the day, you’ll return to the lodge for dinner and an evening watching the wildlife at the watering hole.

Main Destination:
Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
Best Time To Go June to October (Wildlife), November to April (Birding)
High Season June to September
Best Weather
Accommodation:
Salt Lick Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Taita Hills WS
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5-6

Explore the rolling hills of Tsavo West

Explore the rolling hills of Tsavo West

After breakfast, you’ll continue your safari to Tsavo West, where you’ll be staying at the stunning Serena Kilaguni Safari Lodge, situated inside the park. It is a game-viewing lodge overlooking a watering hole that often attracts elephants and many other plains mammals. Each room is en-suite with a balcony, either overlooking the rolling hills or the watering hole. The lodge has a pool, small shop, restaurant, and bar, and there is also a spa if you fancy a massage after your game drives. You’ll arrive in time for lunch, then be taken on a late afternoon game drive and a visit to the Mzima Springs, where you may see hippos, Nile crocodiles, and many different bird species. You’ll return to Kilaguni for dinner and spend your evening relaxing and watching the wildlife arrive at the watering hole, overlooked by the lodge’s restaurant. The next day will be spent on morning and afternoon game drives exploring the park, with all meals at the lodge.

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
HippoCommon
Show more
Black RhinoOccasional
LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Tsavo West NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7-8

Amazing views of Kilimanjaro in the iconic Amboseli

Amazing views of Kilimanjaro in the iconic Amboseli

Depart Tsavo for Amboseli, a remarkable park offering stunning views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and one of Africa’s best places to see large herds of elephants! Amboseli features diverse habitats, from savannahs and woodlands to swamps and wetlands, with the western side dominated by a lake that often dries up during the dry season. This rich environment makes Amboseli home to over 600 bird species, big cats, and many other mammals, including all the Big Five! You’ll arrive in time for lunch at Elerai Camp, set within a 5,000-acre private conservation area adjacent to the park. The camp consists of just 17 luxury tents and cottages, and offers a cosy lounge and bar area, restaurant, swimming pool, and views of a watering hole. You can enjoy bush walks and night game drives within the conservancy, and you’ll also venture into Amboseli park for early morning and late afternoon game drives.

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
Show more
HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
LeopardRare to None
Accommodation:
Elerai Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Amboseli to Nairobi

Amboseli to Nairobi

After breakfast, you’ll depart from camp for Nairobi, stopping for lunch along the way. Upon arrival in Nairobi, you’ll be dropped off at your preferred location.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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