"Kenya's Jewels" Safari
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Road+Flight combination safaris bring together the best of both worlds. By flying some parts of the journey, we can cover greater distances in less time and avoid stretches of rugged terrain.
This exclusive 12-Days Safari in Kenya takes you on the adventure of a lifetime. Setting out in Tsavo East National Park, home to Kenya’s fancy “Red Elephants”, we travel on to Tsavo West, famous for its ruthless “Man-Eaters”. The next stop on this trip of a lifetime is Amboseli National Park, where we marvel at Mount Kilimanjaro and an incredible wildlife ensemble. Our journey then leads us on to Mount Kenya, UNESCO World Heritage Site and with 5199 meters Africa’s second-highest mountain. Far from the touristic tracks we enter the Samburu National Reserve, where we marvel at particularly exotic species, the so called “Samburu Five”. Finally, after a stop on the shores of flamingo-covered Lake Nakuru, we reach the highlight of our safari: Kenya’s famous Maasai Mara. Here, we come face-to-face with Africa’s BIG FIVE.
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Day 1: Mombasa/Diani – Tsavo East National Park
Our exclusive 12-Days Safari in Kenya starts with our driver comfortably picking you up from your hotel at 6:30am in the early morning. We then start of together to Tsavo East National Park, where we arrive in time for a spectacular morning game drive with chances to spot Red Elephants, Lions, Buffaloes, Hippos, Giraffes, Gazelles, Waterbucks, Leopards, Zebras and an abundance of bird species. Game spotting in Tsavo East is usually fast and easy. After the morning game drive, we check in at our accommodation for lunch. We have time to relax and dip into the inviting swimming pool, then head for an exciting game viewing trip in the late afternoon.
There are many fascinating aspects to observe in the open areas of Tsavo East, such as the Yatta Plateau, one of the world’s longest lava flows. An additional attraction is the Athi River flanked by stately Doum palms which, near the Manyani gate, forms the Lugard Falls, a long stretch of rippling white-water cataracts and a favorite haunt for sunbathing Crocodiles.
Overnight at the Sentrim Tsavo Tarhi Camp
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Tsavo East National Park – Tsavo West National Park
After an exciting early morning game drive, we enjoy a full breakfast at our accommodation before we head to Tsavo West National Park. When we travel west, Tsavo shows us a different face. The landscape is much more hilly; numerous volcanic craters rise from the plains. Fields of lava remind us of long-ago eruptions. The fauna of Tsavo West is very rich, besides the Big Five the park is home to further numerous species. Given the rich vegetation, the animals can be tricky to spot at times. This should not discourage you, but in fact can make your safari experience even more exciting. The reward is worth the extra patience!
After a delicious lunch, we visit the park’s Rhino Sanctuary where Tsavo’s growing population of endangered Black Rhino is inching its way back from the chasm of extinction. Later, we start out on a game drive where we see Buffaloes, Elephants, Lions, Cheetahs, Giraffes and many more species. As the sun sets, we head back to our lodge for dinner and overnight.
Overnight at the Rhino Valley Lodge, Ngulia Safari Lodge or Severin Safari Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Tsavo West National Park – Amboseli National Park
On the third day of our adventurous 12-Days Safari in Kenya, we enjoy a comfortable breakfast and continue our journey towards magical Amboseli National Park. On our way to Mzima Springs, where Hippos and Crocodiles can be watched from the safety of an underwater hide, we pass the impressive Shetani Lava Flow (“Shetani” means “devil” in Swahili). When the lava erupted some few hundred years ago, the locals thought that the devil himself was emerging from the earth.
On a clear we marvel at majestic Mount Kilimanjaro as we approach Amboseli, arriving at our lodge in perfect time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. Amboseli is best known for its great herds of Elephants – you’ll often find plenty of them standing knee-deep in the water, spraying water, eating and bathing in the swamps to cool off. Predators stalk the herds of grazing animals, recreating the age-old drama of life and death under the African sun, in a setting so lushly beautiful.
Overnight at the Sentrim Amboseli Lodge or Kibo Safari Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Amboseli National Park
We spend a whole day in Amboseli National Park, embarking on marvelous morning and afternoon game drives. This park is a genuine paradise for all sorts of stunning wildlife. Amboseli is Big Game Country. With a bit of luck, we come face-to-face with all of the BIG Five here. Mount Kilimanjaro provides the background scenery for our adventures in Amboseli. Anyone will agree it’s a one-of-a-kind experience to witness the exact moment in which the mountain emerges from the cloud layers into bright sunshine. Kilimanjaro dominates the landscape from every perspective, dwarfing even the park’s huge Elephants. Amboseli is a must-see and even experienced Safari adventurers enjoy returning here – stunningly beautiful wildlife against the background of Africa’s highest mountain is a picture no one gets ever tired of. We can also decide to visit a Maasai Village close-by and learn about the proud tribe’s rich culture and practices.
Overnight at the Sentrim Amboseli Lodge or Kibo Safari Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Amboseli National Park – Mount Kenya National Park
We have reached the fifth day of our excklusive 12-Days Safari in Kenya, and after breakfast, we proceed to the marvelous Mount Kenya National Park. On arrival, we check in at our lodge for lunch and observe the resident wildlife grazing in close vicinity. Among others, we can spot Cape Buffaloes, Forest Hogs and different bird species. After lunch, we set out on a spectacular afternoon game drive in this one-of-a-kind national park. Climbing to 5199 meters, Mount Kenya is the second tallest mountain in Africa. The scenery surrounding this World Heritage site is breathtaking: pristine wilderness with lakes, tarns, glaciers, dense forest, mineral springs, and unique montane and alpine vegetation. Rare species of animals are found here, we encounter high-altitude adapted plain’s game, Forest Hogs, Cape Buffaloes and a myriad of astonishing bird species. All against the stunning backdrop of the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya.
Overnight at the Serena Mountain Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Mount Kenya National Park – Samburu National Reserve
After breakfast, we depart Mount Kenya in direction of the beautiful Samburu National Reserve. After entering the reserve, we enjoy a game drive en-route to our lodge, where we are served a delicious lunch. Filled with food, but hungry for more adventures, we embark on an afternoon game drive. A safari through Samburu will show you the strange and out-of-the-ordinary species of northern Kenya. It is ideal for people who are not just after the Big Cats and the Great Migration, but love remote areas and unique landscapes. If you are looking for a tour off the beaten tracks, Samburu is a wonderful choice. Samburu is home to a number of very unique animals. You can marvel at beautiful Reticulated Giraffes, Grevy’s Zebras, Beisa Oryx, Blue Legged Somali Ostriches and Gerenuks (especially beautiful long-necked antelopes). Those stunning animals are referred to as the “Samburu Five”.
Overnight at the Samburu Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: Samburu National Reserve
On the seventh day of our adventurous 12-Days Safari in Kenya, we spend a full day in the Samburu National Reserve, looking out the Big Five, the Samburu Five, and observing the vast unspoiled scenery during morning and afternoon game viewing drives. Kenya’s north is characterized by hot and dry climates. Yellow grass, red earth and huge old trees paint a romantic picture of African beauty. But the environment within Samburu National Reserve is as challenging for its inhabitants, as it is beautiful. Water is scarce here, and the Ewaso Ng’iro, the gently flowing river in Samburu, is the reserve’s only lifeline. Buffaloes, Elephants, Giraffes, Gazelles and occasionally Wild Dogs are indulging in the refreshing wet. Leopards and Lions are waiting for the heat of the day to wear off, as they patiently gaze at their evening prey. But they are not the only predators at the scene. Huge Nile Crocodiles await everyone who is all too impatient to get to the river’s shores…
Overnight at the Samburu Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8: Samburu National Reserve – Lake Nakuru National Park
We enjoy an energizing early morning breakfast, then depart Samburu for marvelous Lake Nakuru National Park. Taking lunch on the way, we arrive in the early afternoon hours. “Lake in pink” is probably the best way to describe Lake Nakuru. Up to two million Flamingos nest around its shores, giving the lake its unique colour. Sometimes the birds are present in such numbers that the lake’s surface cannot be seen! The lake is home to more than 450 species of birds. There are no Elephants in the park, but in a afternoon game drive we can spot the other members of the Big Five, including tree-climbing Lions. Special attention is paid to a conservation area for White and Black Rhino. In one of Kenya’s largest Rhino sanctuaries, rangers protect the endangered species from poaching. Towards the east of the lake, we take a look at Africa’s biggest Euphorbia forest, tall, cactus-like trees which are not only visually appealing, but are also providing a unique habitat for the park’s wildlife
Overnight at the Lake Nakuru Lodge or Flamingo Hill Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 9: Lake Nakuru National Park – Maasai Mara Game Reserve
After a comfortable breakfast, we depart stunning Lake Nakuru for the famous Maasai Mara Game Reserve, the jewel among Kenya’s game reserves. The enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains and is well-known for its spectacular wildebeest migration. It is the true home of the BIG FIVE: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Rhino and Cape Buffalo. Its name derives from the Maasai people, the ancestral inhabitants of the area, who still call the wide plains of Kenya and northern Tanzania home. As we travel through Maasai land, we occasionally come across a solitary Maasai Moran (=Warrior) standing on one foot while herding hundreds of cows, goats and sheep. His only defense against the dangerous wildlife surrounding him to all sides is a single stick or spear!
Upon arrival in the Maasai Mara, we comfortably take lunch at our camp before exploring the huge reserve on a late afternoon game drive. In the evening, we relax around the campfire and enjoy an excellent dinner.
Overnight at the Osero Camp or Oloshaiki Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10: Maasai Mara Game Reserve
The whole tenth day of our adventurous 12-Days Safari in Kenya will be a spent in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. The famous reserve has been the setting of the well-known movie ‘Out of Africa’. Its astonishing wildlife is the star of the show, providing drama and intrigue against the backdrop of a spectacular scenery. We definitely have good chances of encountering the “BIG FIVE” face-to-face: Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard. Wildebeest (Gnus), Zebras, Cheetahs and Gazelles can also be easily spotted. We also look out for the great migration, a massive accumulation of 1.5 million Wildebeest, 200,000 Zebras and 350,000 Gazelles stretching their legs over 2000km in an annual race to find enough water and green grass for their survival. A trip to the Maasai Mara during the time of the great migration is surely an impression nobody can ever forget.
Overnight at the Osero Camp or Oloshaiki Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 11: Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Another day in paradise! We enjoy an early breakfast, then head off for more spectacular game viewing. You have the option of visiting the Hippo Point at the nearby Mara River and view countless Hippopotamus and Crocodiles. Throughout the whole park, we have good chances of meeting the Big Five. After our morning game drive, we head back towards our camp, where we take lunch and find time for a comfortable siesta. Well-rested and hungry for more adventures, we embark on a late afternoon game drive. Animals spotted here include Giraffes, Impalas, Monkeys, Gazelles and a myriad of bird species. We can also opt to visit one of the close-by Maasai Villages and learn more about their cultural traits, their traditions, songs and dances. The Maasai are a proud tribe well-known for their capabilities in war and for their fearlessness in close encounter with wild and dangerous animals.
Overnight at the Osero Camp or Oloshaiki Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 12: Maasai Mara Game Reserve – Mombasa/Diani
After breakfast, we head to Nairobi for lunch. Our driver then safely transfers you to Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport where you board a flight back to Mombasa/Diani. In Mombasa/Diani, our driver already waits for you and brings you back to your hotel safely. Our wonderful 12-Days Safari in Kenya ends here, but you will take home a big bright smile and a lifetime of memories, that much is certain!
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Program includes:
- Drive in a Private Safari Van with English speaking tour driver/guide
- Flight back to Mombasa/Diani
- All transfers
- All park entry fees
- Accommodation and meals as mentioned in program
- Government taxes
- Mineral water on the van
Not included:
- Tips and gratuities
- Laundry
- Drinks and beverages and any other item of personal nature
- International Flights
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