Day 1

Nairobi – Tsavo East: (210 miles -Appr 5 hrs)

Meal plan: Lunch, dinner

• 06:00 hrs.  Your driver/guide will pick you up from your Nairobi area hotel, Nairobi airport or Nairobi area residence. We’ll take the Mombasa/Nairobi Highway in our private 4 x 4 Jeep for Tsavo East.
• Along the way, we’ll make stops to stretch and enjoy the scenery.

 Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner, overnight at your pre-booked camp/Lodge

Day 2

SAMBURU

Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Tsavo East- Tsavo West

• Now that we’re on a safari schedule, we’ll be up with the birds to hear their song and catch the first breaking light upon the park. It’s time for an early game drive to search for the wildlife as it awakens to the new day.
• We’ll breakfast and then enjoy another game drive as we exit the park for the short trip to Tsavo West.
• The look is different here with more colours to the landscape and the inclusion of all the Big Five. That means Tsavo West features rhinos and we’ll head over to the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary to track these fascinating but sometimes elusive creatures.

Dinner, overnight at your pre-booked camp/Lodge

Day 3

Tsavo West – Amboseli: 65 miles  Appr 2 hrs:

Meal plan:Breakfast,lunch,dinner

• Before our breakfast, let’s see who we can spot on the way to their breakfast with an early morning game drive.
• The park and its natural features are stunning this time of day as the light is soft at this golden hour.
• Some of the park’s population may be headed for Mzima Springs, a natural, fresh oasis. We’ll join them to view hippo, crocodile, fish, and birds amidst the crystal waters and green canopy of this lush spot.
• It’s soon time for the short drive to Amboseli National Park and we’ll have lunch, relax and head out for an afternoon game drive.
• Amboseli’s signature landmark is the grand form of Mt. Kilimanjaro soaking up the south view of the park. With the great herds of elephants and other wildlife, it all combines to create postcard views throughout the reserve.

 Dinner, overnight at your pre-booked camp/Lodge

 Day 4:

Amboseli National Park

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

• Amboseli is a small but exciting park. The foliage is spare making for easier game viewing and sightings of the large animals (including the elephants) are common.
• We will fill our day with game drives and see how many species we can check off our list. Keep an eye out for wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, gazelle, and lion.
• But there is plenty of small wildlife as well – hyena, fox, monkey, and baboon have been frequently spotted.
• The park is also known for its active birdlife so look for pelican, kingfisher, crake and, egret.
• And if you desire some relaxation time, just tell your driver/guide and he’ll be happy to comply.
• Toward evening look toward Kilimanjaro’s snowy peak which may emerge through the clouds as they sometimes disperse. You may be rewarded with a stunning view of Africa’s grandest summit.

Dinner, overnight at your pre-booked camp/Lodge

Day 5:

Amboseli- Lake Naivasha – (210 miles: Approx. 6  hrs)

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

• We have a lot to see and experience today, so let’s be up and bid adieu to the mighty mountain as we head out to the Great Rift Valley to view its dramatic towers and gorges.
• We’re on our way to Lake Naivasha and will arrive in time for a fun sailing safari across the lake. Say ‘hello’ to hippo and other aquatic life as we gently glide by, perhaps taking in zebra and antelope near the lakeshore.
• We’ll follow this boat ride with a walking safari – a guided tour of nearby Crescent Island Game Sanctuary. This tiny park can be deceiving as it is filled with game, the peaceful type. We’ll walk by wildebeest, waterbuck, zebra, and gazelle.
• We may also see giraffe, buffalo, and even some hippo. What a fun way to end the day.

Dinner, overnight at your pre-booked camp/Lodge

Day 6:

Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru:  (50 miles :1.5 hrs)

• (You can choose to go to Lake Bogoria instead of Lake Nakuru if you’d like to view larger flocks of flamingoes.)
• Ever been to a park called Hell’s Gate? Ever safari on a bicycle?  Today we’ll do both as we take an easy bike ride to the nearby national park. There’s lots of geothermal activity – geysers and hot springs – hence the park’s curious name.
• We’ll take a hike through the canyons here looking for peacefully grazing wildlife such as impala and antelope.
• Then it’s a quick one-hour drive to Lake Nakuru National Park to view waterfalls, acacia and euphorbia trees accenting the park. This pretty spot boasts fascinating birdlife, and we’ll look for ostriches, cormorants, pelicans, and pink flamingoes!
• The park’s wildlife is just as unique, showing off rare Rothschild’s giraffe and a great population of endangered rhinos. But keep an eye out for lion and leopard as they’ve been seen here as well.

 Dinner, overnight at your pre-booked camp/Lodge

Day 7:

Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara:(180 miles : 6-7 hrs)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

• We can’t think of a better park for an early morning game drive with its exotic collection of birdlife. Watch the early light break over the lake as heron and eagle take flight. Such are the wonders of Lake Nakuru.
• But now it’s time to buckle up and head out for the mighty Masai Mara National Reserve.
• The Masai Mara may well be the world’s most famous wildlife park. It’s certainly one of the most popular. There is a dense concentration of wildlife on these rolling hills and golden savannahs, with a special emphasis on lions and other big cats.
• We’ll get here in time for an afternoon game drive to get you familiarized with the park’s beautiful terrain, complete with Africa’s iconic acacia trees.The sunsets here are also spectacular.

Dinner, overnight at your pre-booked camp/Lodge

Day 8:

Full day – Masai Mara

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Today we will traverse the savannahs, hills, and rivers, searching for all the big game. The Masai Mara is famous for its many sightings of lion, cheetah, hyena and other predators. We’ll also see if we can spot topi, eland, and birds like stork, kingfisher, and hornbills in this fertile ecosystem.
• If you’re seeing great processions of wildebeests and zebra marching through the reserve, you’re most likely here during the migrating season – July through October. That’s when vast herds invade the park, crossing the Mara River in a never-ending search for sustenance. We’ll picnic by the Mara River, site of the crossing and look for hippos and crocodiles plying the muddy waters.
• For an up-close cultural encounter, we offer an optional visit to the local Maasai tribespeople in their nearby village. You’ll be able to learn about their lifestyle and perhaps purchase some colorful beaded souvenirs. For a truly unforgettable experience take advantage of our optional pre-dawn balloon safari over the park. You’ll get an eagle’s eye view of the park coming to life as the animals below awake to a fresh, new day. Just ask your driver/guide to make the arrangements.

Day 9:

Masai Mara – Nairobi (165 miles  – Approx. 5-6 hrs)

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch.

• Let’s go for one more early game drive to round out our checklist.
• We’ll breakfast and perhaps some see more wildlife as we exit the park.
• Heading back to Nairobi, we should arrive at about 16:30 hrs. (4:30 pm).

• Personal inoculations & insurance
• Extra meals not mentioned in the itinerary
• Extra activities not mentioned in the itinerary
• Lunch on last day
• Beverages like alcoholic drinks etc
• Driver/porters gratuity/tips
• Crescent island walk