Day 01: Nairobi - Tsavo West National Park
Depart Nairobi at 0700 hrs and proceed to West National Park. Visit the Chyulu Hills and the Mzima Springs, which are favorite haunts of both the hippo and crocodile that can be seen from an underwater observation chamber. Dinner and overnight at chosen accommodation
Day 02: Tsavo West National Park
Two game drives are scheduled for this day. The extensive diverse habitats offer ideal area to search for pride of Lions, Buffaloes, Cheetahs, Giraffe, Zebras, Hippos and Wildebeests. Mzima Spring, underground water seepage from Chyulu hills is a good place to watch the Hippos. There is also a wealth and diversity of birds’ species. Meals and overnight stay at chosen accommodation
Day 03: Tsavo West - Amboseli National Park
Morning game drives then proceed to Amboseli National park we view game as we proceed towards the campsite for dinner and overnight. Amboseli Park (at 392 sq km) is the second most popular park in Kenya after Masai Mara, mainly due to the spectacular backdrop of Mt. Kilimanjaro on the southern boundary. Dinner and overnight stay at chosen accommodation
Day 04: Amboseli National Park
Spend the full day in Amboseli with early morning and evening game drives. Whilst in the park, you will have the opportunity to photograph the animals against the wonderful backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. All meals and overnight at chosen accommodation
Amboseli National park is one of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries in Kenya. It is situated close to Kenya. It is situated close to Kenya- Tanzania border, The Park lies at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa (5,896m) whose snow-capped summit presents a splendid view on clear days. Amboseli National Park is often referred to as “The home of Elephants’ some of the largest Elephant herds are found here. The Game Park also contains vast groups of Zebras, Wildebeests, Giraffes, Buffalos, Hippos and Antelopes. Also to be found in Amboseli are lions, leopards, Cheetahs, Rhinos and many species of plain game
Day 05: Amboseli - Mt. Kenya(Sweetwaters)
Early morning departure and proceed to slopes of Africa's second largest mountain at 5199m - Mt Kenya. Afternoon game drives at Sweetwater's game ranch to see the wildlife including rehabilitated chimpanzees. We spend the night at chosen accommodation
The private ranch at Sweetwater's is the only sanctuary for rehabilitation in Kenya of these widely abused chimpanzees with two groups living in an environment as close to their natural habitat as possible. The site is also a dedicated black rhino breeding area.
Day 06: Mt Kenya - Samburu Game Reserve
Depart for Samburu soon after breakfast game is viewed as we proceed to the lodge for lunch. After lunch embark on a game drive to sight resident wildlife species like the Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy's Zebra, Beisa Oryx and the Blue-necked Somali Ostrich that are rare elsewhere in the country. Dinner and overnight will be at chosen accommodation
Day 07: Samburu Game Reserve
Full Day spent exploring the park. Dinner and overnight stay at chosen accommodation
The highlights of Samburu game reserve is the spectacular scenic beauty, rivers and forests. It is an area where the local people have a rich and colorful heritage. The reserves have numerous permanent springs and a wealth of wildlife which includes leopard, hippo, elephant, lion, reticulated giraffe, grevy's zebra and crocodile in the Ewaso Nyiro River. Over 365 species of birds have been identified in the sanctuaries.
Day 08: Samburu - Lake Nakuru National Park
We break the camp soon after breakfast and proceed to Lake Nakuru National park. Game is viewed as we exit the park. Lunch enroute followed by an afternoon game drives. Dinner and overnight at chosen accommodation
Lake Nakuru, a shallow alkaline lake in the Rift Valley, renowned for its spectacular flamingo population as one of the world’s greatest ornithological spectacles. Although Lake Nakuru is primarily a bird sanctuary, there are a considerable number of animals to be encountered, such as many large game animals such as zebras, elephants and gazelles, this is one of our best chances of seeing rhinos. Lake Nakuru National Park was the first place in Kenya selected as a rhino reserve. Here is one of the few places where we can see Rothschild’s giraffes.
Day 09: Lake Nakuru - Maasai Mara
We leave the camp soon after breakfast and travel south through the beautiful savannahs and plains of the Rift Valley and reach our base camp site, where we enjoy another evening out bush under the far-reaching African sky. Game is viewed as we proceed to our campsite for Dinner and overnight stay at chosen accommodation
Day 10/11: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Spend the next two days on game drives exploring the Masai Mara. The open grasslands are home to incredibly rich and varied wildlife and the awesome, annual migration of millions of wildebeest and antelope is the highlight of any visit to Africa from July to October. Dinner and overnight stay at chosen accommodation
The Maasai Mara Game Reserve is arguably Kenya’s most popular game sanctuary. It is the most famous and most visited game reserve in Kenya. The film ‘Out of Africa’ was made to a great extent in this reserve. Virtually every type of wildlife can be seen at the Mara. A spectacle worth seeing is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle from Serengeti plains across the Tanzania border and the Mara River to reach Maasai Mara grazing fields from late June. The dramatic crossing of the river and the preying on the migrants by predators can be viewed from early July to August. The reserve abounds with birdlife since dose to about 452 species have been recorded. Hot air balloon safaris are readily available in this park
Day 12: Maasai Mara- Nairobi
Breakfast then check out of the camp and then proceed to Nairobi to arrive by 1400hrs. where the safari ends. Drop off point to be advised
Tour Includes
- Transport on safari vehicles ideal for game viewing and photography.
- Full board accommodation whilst on safari.
- Accommodation in camps/Lodge
- Park entrance fees include government taxes.
- Service of an English speaking professional driver/guide.
- Game drives as detailed in the itinerary.
- Amref flying Doctors evacuation cover.
- Airport transfer
- Bottled water whilst on safari
- Drinking water
Safari excludes
- Drinks
- Tipping
- Cultural visits to Maasai villages – costs US$ 30
- Personal effects
- Kenya Visas
- Nairobi airport transfers
- Holiday supplements
- Hotel accommodation in Nairobi before and after the safari