This incredible safari blends Kenya’s diverse ecosystems and vibrant cities. Begin in Nairobi, the bustling capital, before journeying to the wildlife-rich plains of the Masai Mara. Explore the serene waters of Lake Naivasha, followed by stunning vistas and elephants at Amboseli, with Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop. Discover the rugged beauty of Tsavo West before unwinding on the pristine beaches of Mombasa or Malindi. A perfect mix of adventure, relaxation, and cultural exploration.
Arrival at JKIA international airport. After customs and immigration formalities, you will be met by our Safaris representative for briefing and transfer to your hotel.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Accommodation: Panafric Hotel / Similar
At your Hotel, you will be met by the safari director for briefing. You will be introduced to your driver/guide, later you will proceed north of Nairobi into the Great Rift Valley with a brief stopover at the rift valley view point.
The Great Rift Valley is one of the wonders of the world, stretching from the Syria, down through Africa, stretching as far as Mozambique. The mesmerizing view, as you approach from Nairobi, Kenya is breathtaking. The ground suddenly disappears from under you to show the huge expanse of the great rift, stretching into the horizon in either direction. Whilst this stunning introduction to the Rift valley is amazing in itself, actually descending and exploring the Lakes of the Rift in Kenya is a “not to be missed” opportunity. Proceed via the Masai town of Narok through endless savannah plains dotted with acacias and finally into the Masai Mara reserve in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive.
Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation: Mara Sarova Safari Camp/Similar
Depending on the wildlife migration patterns and the weather, early morning breakfast followed by a full day of game drives within the reserve. The Masai Mara is famous for its black mane lions and the annual wildebeest migration.
This is probably one of Kenya’s most visited national reserve with an extraordinary density of animals including the Big five and many other varieties of plains game. The Mara River cuts through the Mara and Serengeti Eco-system giving life to the both reserves before finally pouring out into the Lake Victoria.
Impressive and most notable is the wildebeest, zebra and gazelle instinct led migration from the Serengeti in Tanzania to the Masai Mara in Kenya. This journey is coupled by numerous obstacles which makes it even more magnificent. You will have a picnic lunch and continue with the game drives arriving at the lodge in the evening for a well-deserved rest and hot relaxing shower.
Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation: Mara Sarova Safari Camp / Similar
Depart Masai Mara national reserve after an early breakfast. You will have a brief stopover at the Masai town of Narok after which you will proceed towards Lake Naivasha. On the way you will pass the Mount Longonot before arriving at the fresh water Lake Naivasha for lunch and an overnight stay.
The waters of the lake draw a great range of game to the shores. Giraffes wander among the acacia, Buffalo wallow in the swamps and Colobus monkeys call from the treetops while the Lakes large hippo population sleep the day out in the shallow lake shores. The region surrounding the Lake is well worth exploring. There are two smaller lakes nearby, Oloidien, and Sonachi, a bright green cater lake. Hell’s Gate National Park lies beside the lake. Walking is permitted, making it ideal for hiking, biking, and rock climbing. Boat trips on the lake are widely available, and are a great way to spend the afternoon.
Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Enashipai Resort / Similar
Early breakfast at the lodge and depart Lake Naivasha heading for the Amboseli National park. You will pass by Nairobi city and proceed south through the Kapiti and Konza plains. You will arrive at Amboseli in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive.
Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
You will have two game drives on this day. An early morning and evening game drive. You will have the remainder of the day at leisure and open for any optional activities you may be interested in i.e. visiting a Masai Village.
The park is famous for being the best place in Africa to get close to free-ranging elephants among other wildlife species including Lions, Cheetahs, Zebras, and Wildebeest among others. Other attractions of the park include opportunities to meet the Maasai and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
After breakfast you will depart Amboseli National Park and head for the Tsavo West national Park. You will trace the foot of the Kilimanjaro passing the Chuylu Hills and into the Shetani Lava Flow. ‘Shetani’ meaning Devil, is a stretch of solid a black lava flow which were the remains of volcanic eruptions after it spewed from the earth some 240 years ago.
The Tsavo West ecosystem comprises of open grasslands, scrub lands, and Acacia woodlands, belts of riverine vegetation and rocky ridges.
Major wildlife attractions include elephant, rhino, Hippos, lions, cheetah, leopards, Buffaloes, diverse plant and bird species including the threatened corncrake and near threatened Basra Reed Warbler.
Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation: Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
After breakfast, you leave the hotel and head for the Tsavo river gate where you will exit the Tsavo. We enter the Tsavo East stopping briefly at the Mudanda Rock. Located near Voi and Manyani gates, the Mudanda rock is one of the great spectacles of Tsavo East Safari park. This massive rock, which emerges from the plain, is a water catchments area which supplies a natural dam at its base. It is a vital watering point during the dry seasons. Famous for it’s photo opportunities. At 1.6 km long, 20 m high, the rock offers unique panoramic views across Tsavo East and Tsavo National Parks. You will arrive at the hotel in time for lunch.
The Joint mass of Tsavo West and Tsavo East National Parks forms one of the largest National parks in the world and covers a massive 4% of Kenya’s total land area. Tsavo East the larger of the two, lies to the east of the Nairobi Mombasa road, equidistant between Nairobi and Mombasa, and offers a vast and untapped arena of arid bush which is washed by azure and emerald meandering of Galana River. Guarded by the limitless lava reaches of Yatta plateau and patrolled by some of the largest elephant herds in Kenya.
Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation: Ashnil Aruba Camp Tsavo East/ Similar
After breakfast, you will leave your hotel as you exit the park. You will exit through the Bachuma gate which is approximately 120 kilometres from Mombasa Town. You will arrive in Mombasa in time for lunch. Drop off will be at your hotel of choice in Mombasa / Malindi / Diani where the Safari ends.
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Airport transfers
Full board accommodation (B, L, D) while on safari
Bed and Breakfast in City Hotel
PRIVATE transport
Game drives on a safari customized Land Cruiser
Park entrance fees to all quoted Game Reserves
Services of a professional English speaking safari driver guide
Applicable Government taxes
International flights
Additional sightseeing or deviation from the itinerary
Items of a personal nature such as; laundry, phone calls
Tip for driver guides and porters
Drinks/beverages during meals
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Working with him could not be easier. He listened carefully to my long “wish list” and my budget considerations; then prepared an itinerary that met every wish with thoughtful care. His communication was always professional, prompt, concise, and friendly.
He met us upon arrival bearing gifts, and provided an orientation of our three weeks in detail. It included Kenya, Amboseli National Park, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge, Serengeti, Masai Mara, and finally Zanzibar. Every single aspect of this trip exceeded our expectations: friendly, charming, and informative guides, lodgings that frankly blew me away, food, and the hot air balloon ride. Every day was so exciting and yet, every following day was better than the last.
Our guides knew just where to take us so that we had encounters with four of the Big Five- with the black rhino as the hold out, and we were moved by the experience of being in the wild with all the magnificent animals. At times, we were alone with lions, cubs, cheetahs, leopards, giraffe, baboons, elephants, hippos, and birds we have never seen before! Being there in Africa’s spring meant that we not only saw babies, but it was also not crowded, the temperature was moderate, and there were no mosquitos!
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Nairobi National Park - Wonderful experience! We went for a safari in Nairobi National Park. Professional and friendly driver, nothing was too much trouble for him. We were picked up from our accommodation, spent... read more day in national park, had a late lunch and came back to our accommodation. From the start to the end it was a fantastic experience.
Beautiful Samburu, our African Savannah Adventure - We have travelled previously on safari with African Savannah Holidays and this year we chose to visit the semi arid Samburu Region in northern Kenya. We stayed at Ashnil Samburu... read more Camp and at Samburu Intrepids Camp chosing to fly from Wilson Airport in Nairobi in order to avoid a 6 hour road trip into the bush, the flight was just 45 minutes. Camps were very good with a preference for Ashnil and wildlife in Samburu was excellent. Paul Mgubwa is Director, his service was first class, our guide James Maina was excellent, he was a patient driver and had respect for the animals we saw. Our safari overall was a good one, quite hot 32 degrees at times but its a dry heat so was not uncomfortable.
All of our arrangements from meet and greet in Nairobi through to departure was extremely well organised, we had a fabulous safari and felt we were in really good hands throughout. Sincere thanks Paul we would certainly recommend you to friends wishing to try a safari, it was all that we wanted, just perfect.
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