Overview
DAY | LOCATION | HOTEL | MEAL PLAN |
1 | Nairobi | Kilaguni Serena | B&B |
2 | Tsavo National Park | Kilaguni Serena | FB |
3& 4 | Amboseli National Park | Kilima Safari Camp | FB |
5 | Nairobi | Tamarind Tree Hotel | FB |
6 & 7 | Masai Mara National Reserve | Loyk Mara Camp | FB |
6 & 7 | Departure |
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi to Tsavo National Park, Kenya
On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi you will be met by our professional guides who will be at the helm during the duration of our tour and transferred to a hotel.
We will travel in 4×4 custom built safari vehicles to a lodge inside Tsavo West National Park which will take us about three and a half hours. The Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge overlooks the open plains of Nairobi and a waterhole with Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop.
We will have lunch and some to rest before heading off on our first game drive adventure in the bush.
Accommodation: Kilaguni Serena
Day 2: Tsavo National Park, Kenya
We start the day early to enjoy the best time in the bush on a 4×4 safari for a full day safari in the Kenyan wilderness in Tsavo National Park. The park is one of the largest reserves in the world covering 13 747km. The wildlife is diverse and you will hopefully be able to spot the Big 5 as well as kudus, giraffes, hippos, hyenas and cheetahs.
Lunch will be held at the lodge where you can view animals drinking from the waterhole or take a dip in the pool, after which we will head back into the park.
We will have optional activities such as bush walks with a naturalist, sundowner in the bush, excursions to Mzima Springs or the Rhino Sanctuary and traditional dance performances.
Accommodation: Kilaguni Serena
Day 3: Tsavo National Park to Amboseli National Park, Kenya
After the morning breakfast at the lodge we leave to the great wildlife destination of Amboseli National Park which should takes us about 4 hours to the park and our lodge.
Arriving for lunch we will settle in amongst the cool of the acacia trees. Enjoy sweeping vistas over the savannah and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Unwind at the pool or take a nap before we embark on our afternoon drive in Amboseli Park.
Accommodation: Kilima Safari Camp
Day 4: Amboseli National Park, Kenya
A full day game drives exploring the park in morning and afternoon game drives. In between the drives you can enjoy lunch, relax by the pool or take a nap. In Amboseli National Park we are almost sure to get up close to big herds of elephants amongst other animals found in the lush swamps and arid grasslands of this untouched area. Mount Kilimanjaro makes for stunning photographs that you can add to your safari collection
Accommodation: Kilima Safari Camp
Day 5: Amboseli National Park to Nairobi Kenya
We head back to Nairobi after breakfast which will be a three hour drive to the Giraffe Centre, a wildlife sanctuary and educational centre. Here you can have close encounters with the giraffes that are being bred in captivity for the protection of the Rothschild giraffe.
After that we will go to the famous Carnivore Restaurant for a feast.
Tonight you can choose to stay in for a meal at the hotel or go out for a night on the town and try out one of the restaurants.
Night : Tamarind Tree Hotel
Day 6: Nairobi to Masai Mara National Game Reserve, Kenya
We take our breakfast at the hotel and embark to our next destination the famous Maasai Mara game reserve in our safari vehicle.
Masai Mara National Reserve is one of the most amazing wildlife reserves in the world. We will drive through the beautiful Great Rift Valley. We will meet the Masai tribe of Kenya who are a proud semi-nomadic tribe known for their fierce warriors, ceremonies and unique dances.
We reach Loyk Mara Camp in time for lunch before we embark on our first 4×4 game drive in this epic East African game reserve. Wide open plains await us in this incredibly beautiful untamed Masai Mara.
Accommodation: Loyk Mara Camp
Day 7: Masai Mara National Game Reserve, Kenya
We prepare for a full-day game drive, the wilderness is rife with animals like the Big 5 and many more so keep your cameras ready!
Depending on the movements of the wildebeest you may be able to see them storming across the plains, splashing through the rivers and being chased by hungry predators. You can also look out for foxes, jackals, giraffes, baboons, hippos, zebras and herds of antelopes, eland, gazelles, hartebeest, impalas and topi.
Dinner will be held at Loyk Mara Camp where you will can rest and have dinner.
Accommodation: Loyk Mara Camp
Day 8: Masai Mara National Game Reserve to Nairobi Kenya
After breakfast at Loyk Mara Camp we will drive back to the city and dropped off at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or post-tour accommodation in Nairobi at about 13:30 for 14:00, bringing our wildlife adventure to a close.
Inclusions / Exclusions
Includes:
•Accommodation as stipulated in the itinerary.
•Transportation in a chauffeur driven minivan with a pop up roof for game viewing & photography. Upgrade to 4 x 4 land cruiser available on request at a supplement cost
•Services of a professional driver-guide
•All game viewing drives
•All parks entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.
•All Government taxes and levies.
•Complimentary 500 ml mineral water per person per game drive in the safari vehicle.
•All meet and greet services.
•All arrival and departure transfers.
•24 hours stand-by contact number.
•Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
•Two-way long range high frequency radio communication in each vehicle.
•On safari accessories in each vehicle: – First-aid kit, wildlife books, a pair of binoculars, cool box and fire extinguisher.
Excludes:
•All items of personal nature e.g. telephone call bills, fax/email bills etc.
•Tipping
•Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks,
•International flight and departure taxes.
•Laundry services.
•Any other item(s) not included in our itinerary.
•Visa fees