Prime National Parks Of Kenya
12 days—Adventure Kenya Safari 11 days
$2500-6000 USD
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Safari summary
Masai Mara National Reserve is truly a mesmerizing park, with its open space and rolling plains it offers easy access to view animals and bird life. This is where you can also have a cultural experience by visiting a Maasai Village (Manyatta) to see first-hand how these Kenyans have preserved their yesteryears traditions right into the 21st Century. One morning you can opt to do your game viewing up in the air in a hot-air balloon. While you are still in the Rift Valley you will venture into Lake Nakuru National Park famous for mostly its 450 species of birds but also some most sought-after mammals like the rhinoceros and leopard. And before you know it you are further up in the arid northern part of Kenya in the twin reserves of Samburu and Buffalo Springs. These are hosts to their own endemic species of Somali Ostrich, Grevy's Zebra, gerenuks, beisa oryx and Reticulated Giraffe. You will retrace your track back south as you drive in the early morning with fantastic views of Mount Kenya the second-highest mountain in Africa. Cross the Equator once again at Nayuki as you head on to Mweiga for lunch. Spend the night on a tree lodge deep inside The Aberdare National Park forest. After here you head to where the safaris originated as far back in the 15th century as you head on to Amboseli National Park, Tsavo West and Tsavo East National Parks which are characterised by a frontage or backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro the highest mountain in Africa and only free-standing in the world. This side of Kenya is famous for its large herds of elephants many with very impressive long tusks. The end of the safari will be either at Voi Railways Station or by road back to Nairobi or by rail or road to Mombasa either north or south coast as per your choice of beach hotel or simply fly out of Moi International Airport if not going to the beach. Welcome on board, we will never limit your exploration!
You will go through the central highlands of Kenya, The Aberdare National Park and Mount Kenya with a scheduled overnight stay in the former. The scenery is amazing and so different from the Rift Valley, giving our visitors a diverse photography opportunity. The safari reaches its climax with two nights at the iconic Tsavo Parks made famous by stories of man eating lions during the construction of the Kenya-Uganda Railway line in the early parts of the 19th century. With several different habitats you can rest assured of not being disappointed as you may see what other reserves were not "willing" to offer.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools
- Night game drives
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Private vehicle and driver
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Day 1
Masai Mara
NAIROBI TO MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE Morning collection from Jomo be Kenyatta International Airport or a hotel in downtown Nairobi and drive to Masai Mara via the eastern escarpment descending into the Great Rift Valley at Mai Mahiu and on to Narok town. Arrive for lunch in Masai Mara. Afternoon game drive in the park. Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge.
Mara Sopa Lodge or similar
Day 2
Masai Mara
MASAI MARA Full day in Masi Mara with morning and afternoon game drives or an optional full-day game drive with packed lunch. Early morning there is also the option of taking the hot-air balloon safari and viewing game from the air. Later in the afternoon, there is an option of a visit to a Maasai Village(Manyatta) for a cultural experience.
Mara Sopa Lodge or similar
Day 3
Lake Nakuru
MASAI MARA TO LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK Morning drive to Lake Nakuru via Narok town, Mount Longonot, Lake Naivasha and Lake Elmentaita arriving for lunch. Afternoon game drive in the park which is a Ramsar site, home to over 450 species of birds of which from time to time majority are lesser and greater Flamingo. The park is also a designated sanctuary for the endangered Rhinocerous both black and white.
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge or similar
Day 4
Samburu
LAKE NAKURU TO SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE Early start and drive up north crossing the Equator at Nyahururu Area and Nanyuki Municipality as you target arrival for lunch. Afternoon in the reserve which is home to unique species only found north of the equator like gerenuks, beisa oryx, Grevy's zebras, Somali ostrich and reticulated giraffes.
Samburu Sopa Lodge or similar
Day 5
Samburu
SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE Full day in Samburu with morning and afternoon game drives. All meals included.
Samburu Sopa Lodge or similar
Day 6
SAMBURU TO ABERDARE NATIONAL PARK Morning scenic drive as the sun rises in the east and offers fantastic views of Mount Kenya ahead. Arrive for lunch in Mweiga at a lodge. Afternoon transfer to Aberdare National Park deep up in the forest area for overnight game viewing from a tree lodge.
The Ark or similar
Day 7
Amboseli
ABERDARE TO AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK Descend from the mountain, rejoin your driver guide and proceed to Amboseli National Park with packed lunch. Arrive late afternoon for a short game drive.
Amboseli Sopa Lodge or similar
Day 8
Amboseli
AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK Full day in Amboseli with morning and afternoon game drives. with views of Mount Kilimanjaro in every photo backdrop. All meals included. Late afternoon optional visit to a Masai Village (Manyatta) for a cultural experience.
Amboseli Sopa Lodge or similar
Day 9
Tsavo
AMBOSELI TO TSAVO WEST NATIONAL PARK After breakfast drive to Tsavo West arriving for lunch. Afternoon game drive which will include touring the Shaitani lava flow (200 years old), Mzima Springs and poacher's outlook. Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance is bound to grace every photograph on a clear day.
Severin Safari Camp or similar
Day 10
Tsavo
TSAVO WEST NATIONAL PARK Full day in Tsavo West with morning and afternoon game drives with an optional visit to the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary. All meals included.
Severin Safari Camp or similar
Day 11
Tsavo
TSAVO WEST TO TSAVO WEST NATIONAL PARK Morning drive to Tsavo East with game drives en route, arriving for lunch. Afternoon one last game drive in this red elephant country..
Ashnil Aruba Lodge or similar
Day 12
After breakfast, it is departure to the next destination either to Mombasa (for a beach holiday or fly out from Moin International Airporty) or Nairobi which is either by road or railway from Voi or Miasenyi Stations. NB: This safari can be modified to other shorter safaris starting from Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu cities, with combinations of other attractions in Western Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
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