"Man-Eaters" Safari
Short Description and Price
This safari to Kenya’s best safari parks takes you on the adventure of a lifetime. Starting our journey in Tsavo, the lands of the notorious “Man-Eaters’, we travel west until we reach the foot of snow-capped Kilimanjaro in Amboseli National Park. From here, we make our way to Mount Kenya, Africa’s second highest mountain range, and from there to Kenya’s most beautiful lake – Flamingo-covered Lake Nakuru. The Maasai Mara finally is the true home of Africa’s BIG FIVE. Endless plains and softly rolling grasslands teeming with wildlife lie ahead of us.
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Day 1: Nairobi – Tsavo East National Park
Our driver will comfortably pick 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
After a good night’s sleep, 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, with 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 bursting 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 traditional 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
After breakfast, we proceed to the marvelous Mount Kenya National Park. On arrival, we enjoy lunch at our lodge and marvel at the resident wildlife grazing close-by. Afterwards, we set out on a spectacular afternoon game drive in this one-of-a-kind national park. Climbing to 5,199 meters, Mount Kenya is the second tallest mountain in Africa. The scenery surrounding this designated 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 plains 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 – Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, we drive through large tea and coffee plantations, passing by the Thomson Falls and the Equator to reach Lake Nakuru National Park. We embark on a game drive en-route before checking in at our lodge, arriving in perfect time for a delicious lunch. “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 fancy colour. Sometimes the birds are present in such numbers that the lake’s surface cannot be seen!
The lake is home to 450 species of birds. There are no Elephants in the park, but in a spectacular 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. 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 and Lunch
Day 7: 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 8: Maasai Mara Game Reserve
This day of safari adventure is exclusively spent in the Maasai Mara. We look out for the park’s Big Cats, the Big Five and the abundance of wildlife and natural wonders found in Kenya’s most famous game reserve. Remember to keep a sharp lookout; you may witness a dramatic hunt, a solitary Leopard retrieving its kill from the high branches of an acacia tree, or a herd of Elephants protecting their young from predators. The Maasai Mara has one of the richest wildlife ensembles in the world, hosting over 95 species of mammals and over 400 species of birds. Game viewing is never dull here, and patience is usually rewarded with unique sightings.
Between July and October (usually best in July and August), we can witness the famous Wildebeest and Zebra migration from the Serengeti to the Maasai Mara. A massive accumulation of 1.5 million Wildebeest, 200,000 Zebras and 350,000 Gazelles stretches their legs over 2000km in an annual race to find enough water and green grass for their survival.
Overnight at the Osero Camp or Oloshaiki Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 9: Maasai Mara Game Reserve – Nairobi
After a good night’s sleep, we wake up early for a spectacular morning game drive. The Maasai Mara 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. Fueled by our impressions, we take breakfast in the mid-morning hours. After breakfast, we start our journey back to Nairobi, enjoying lunch on the way. In Nairobi, our driver safely brings you back to your hotel or the airport. In the past nine days, we have full-heartedly enjoyed our safari to Kenya’s best safari parks, and while your safari ends here, you won’t go empty-handed. Instead, you take home a big smile and a lifetime’s worth 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
- 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
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