Kenya Escapes Safari
Journey Highlight:
- Experience the wild beauty of Tsavo West National Park, home to the legendary “Man-Eaters of Tsavo” and a breathtaking mix of mountains, savannah, and river forests.
- Explore Amboseli National Park, where the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro serves as a stunning backdrop to vast herds of elephants and other iconic wildlife.
- Witness the vibrant ecosystem of Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its thousands of flamingos, rhinos, and diverse birdlife.
- Venture into the heart of the Maasai Mara, where you’ll embark on game drives and guided nature walks, immersing yourself in one of Africa’s most renowned wildlife reserves.
- Enjoy up-close encounters with Africa’s Big Five, alongside cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and a myriad of other species in their natural habitat.
Day 1: Arrival & Tsavo West National Park Exploration
Your adventure begins as you are greeted by our guide at the SGR train station and transferred to Tsavo West National Park, Kenya’s largest and most legendary park. Explore its rugged landscapes, river forests, and lava flows, famous for the “Man-Eaters of Tsavo”—the legendary lions that preyed on railway workers during the construction of the Uganda Railway.
🛏 Accommodation: Lodge/Camp Camp (Full Board)
Day 2: Discovering the Wonders of Tsavo West
Spend the day exploring Tsavo West’s diverse habitats, from rolling savannahs to volcanic formations. Visit Shetani Lava Flows, Chaimu Crater, and Mzima Springs, where crystal-clear waters attract hippos and crocodiles. Stop at Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary, dedicated to the conservation of endangered black rhinos.
🛏 Accommodation: Lodge/Camp (Full Board)
Day 3: Journey to Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, set off for Amboseli National Park, where the towering Mount Kilimanjaro provides a breathtaking backdrop. Arrive in time for lunch and embark on an afternoon game drive, spotting large elephant herds, lions, cheetahs, and more.
🛏 Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge (Full Board)
Day 4: Amboseli to Lake Nakuru National Park
Depart after breakfast and drive through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park, renowned for its flamingo-covered lake and thriving rhino population. Enjoy an afternoon game drive, where you may spot leopards, buffaloes, and Rothschild’s giraffes.
🛏 Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge (Full Board)
Day 5: Maasai Mara Bound & Evening Nature Walk
After breakfast, journey to Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya’s most celebrated safari destination. Check into your luxury tented camp, followed by a guided nature walk, where local guides introduce you to the region’s flora, fauna, and Maasai culture.
🛏 Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp (Full Board)
Day 6 & 7: Ultimate Maasai Mara Safari Experience
Spend two full days in the Maasai Mara, exploring its vast landscapes on morning and afternoon game drives. This world-famous reserve is home to lions, cheetahs, leopards, and the Great Migration (seasonal). Optional activities include a hot air balloon safari (at extra cost).
🛏 Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp (Full Board)
Day 8: Return to Nairobi & Departure
After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi for your onward journey. Transfer to JKIA for your international flight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
What’s Included?
- Accommodation and meals as stipulated in the itinerary.
- Transport in a chauffeur-driven Land cruiser with a pop-up roof for easy game viewing & photography.
- Services of an English-speaking driver-guide.
- Game viewing drives and park entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.
- All Government taxes and levies.
- Mineral water during drives only.
- All meet and greet services.
- All arrival and departure transfers.
- 24-hour stand-by contact number.
What’s Excluded?
- Visa fees and travel insurance.
- All items of personal nature e.g., telephone call bills, fax/email bills, etc.
- Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff, and driver-guide (s)
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
- Any local or international flight and departure taxes.
- Laundry services.
- Holiday supplement over Easter, Christmas, and New Year.
- Any other item(s) not included in our itinerary.