9 DAYS KENYA CLASSIC SAFARI.

Day 1: Kenya Coast – Tsavo East: (120 km – Approx. 3 hrs)

Early pick up from your Holiday beach resort (pick up time depends on the location of your beach resort) Proceed to the Tsavo East National Park.

The safari drive is via the famous “explorers” route – Mombasa – Nairobi highway. The 120km – 3hrs dawn drive is to the southern entry point of the Tsavo East where we stop briefly for refreshments ( optional). We commence game viewing drives on entry at the Tsavo East National Park. You shall be on the lookout for elephants, giraffes, lions, cheetahs, buffalo, and many more……. An afternoon game viewing drive is scheduled for later in the day. The relaxed game-viewing drive takes us on the trails of the Big Five with magnificent views of the African sunset

Main Destination: Tsavo East

Accommodation: Sentrim Tsavo

Meals & Drinks: Lunch and Dinner

Included Drinking Water (Other Drinks not included)

Day 2: Tsavo East – Tsavo West

We shall be ready before sunrise in anticipation of the morning game drive! All the ingredients for a wonderful day are in place. …the splendor of an African sunrise dominates the natural world as we traverse the vast park in search of the early grazers and predators. A final game-viewing drive at the Tsavo East shall follow as we leave the park. We shall proceed to the Tsavo West where we continue on game-viewing drives. This afternoon we visit the Rhino Sanctuary where the endangered species are protected.

Main Destination: Tsavo West

Accommodation: Ngulia Safari Lodge

Meals & Drinks: Lunch and Dinner

Included Drinking Water (Other Drinks not included)

Day 3: Tsavo West – Amboseli (100 kms: Approx. 2 hrs)

We embark on an early morning game and scenery viewing drive. Sunrise catches us as we explore the Tsavo West National Park. The natural world unfolds amid the freshness and beauty of the morning. We drink in the scenic beauty of this awesome park. We head to Mzima Springs to view hippos, crocodiles, exotic fish, and a variety of bird species. The greenery surrounding the underground springs is a welcome contrast to the dry terrain that forms Tsavo West National Park. Later proceeded to Amboseli National Park to arrive late morning Relax until late afternoon when we set out to explore the Amboseli National Park in a game viewing drive. This is a leisurely game viewing drive with animals easily seen and with the bulk of the mount. Kilimanjaro provides an awesome backdrop for wildlife photography. Clouds may open up and the sight of snow-peaked Mount Kilimanjaro shall mesmerize.

Main Destination: Amboseli

Accommodation: Kibo Safari Camp

Meals & Drinks: Lunch and Dinner

Included Drinking Water (Other Drinks not included)

Day 4: Amboseli National Park

This will be a full day of game-viewing drives. Plenty of time to soak up the wildlife and the magnificent scenery. And we’ve allowed time for relaxation as well. There will be an early morning game drive. Then breakfast will be followed by a mid-morning drive. After a comfortable lunch, we’ll set out on a later afternoon game drive. Between the wildlife viewing sessions, relax at your Amboseli lodge or camp. They will provide meals and other activities. As always, your safari vehicle and driver/ guide are at your disposal for even more game-viewing drives. There shall be an early morning, followed by a mid-morning and a later afternoon game viewing drive Between the wildlife viewing sessions, your Amboseli lodge/camp provides relaxation, meals, and other activities Your safari vehicle and driver/guide are at your disposal for unlimited game viewing drives.

Main Destination: Amboseli

Accommodation: Kibo Safari Camp

Meals & Drinks: Lunch and Dinner

Included Drinking Water (Other Drinks not included)

Day 5: Amboseli- Lake Naivasha – (340 km: Approx. 6 hrs)

Early morning game and scenery viewing drive as you exit the Amboseli National Park. Proceed to Lake Naivasha on the floors of the Great Rift Valley. Arrive at Lake Naivasha in time for lunch Afternoon boat ride at Lake Naivasha where you view exotic birdlife and hippos amid the serenity of this freshwater rift valley lake. Later proceed for a guided walking safari at Crescent Island.

Main Destination: Lake Naivasha

Accommodation: Sawela Lodge

Meals & Drinks: Lunch and Dinner

Included Drinking Water (Other Drinks not included)

Day 6: Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru: (80 km:1.5 hrs)

(we may visit Lake Bogoria instead if you are more keen on flamingo viewing)

We shall hire bikes and cycle to the nearby Hell’ls Gate National Park where you explore on foot this canyon as you spot small game. Later a short 1 hour drive will take us to the Lake Nakuru National Park. Birdlife abounds with flamingoes seen in their thousands together with pelicans and other bird species.

Main Destination: Lake Nakuru

Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill

Meals & Drinks: Lunch and Dinner

Included Drinking Water (Other Drinks not included)

Day 7: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara:(285 km: 5.5 hrs)

An early bird and game viewing drive as you exit the Lake Nakuru National Park. Proceed to the Masai Mara game reserve. Arrive at Masai Mara and proceed for an afternoon game-viewing drive.

Overnight at your Loyk Mara Camp or tented camp.

Main Destination: Masai Mara

Accommodation: Zebra Plains

Meals & Drinks: Lunch and Dinner

Included Drinking Water (Other Drinks not included)

Day 8: Full Day – Masai Mara

Today shall be a game-viewing extravaganza! Masai Mara Game Reserve remains the most exciting wildlife ecosystem in the Natural world. It is host to the highest and most varied concentration of wild animals than any other wildlife park in the region. The scenic appeal of the tree-studded savannah plains, the moderate climate, and the diversity of wild game species make it a one-stop shop for game-viewing activities. We shall traverse the Masai Mara reserve on a full day of unlimited game viewing encountering the big five and more of the lesser game. Picnic lunch shall be by the Mara River as we watch hippos & crocodiles or maybe the great migration (July – October)

Main Destination: Masai Mara

Accommodation: Zebra Plains

Meals & Drinks: Lunch and Dinner

Included Drinking Water (Other Drinks not included)

Day 9: Masai Mara – Nairobi: (265 km: 5 hrs)

Early pre-breakfast game viewing drive. Depart Masai Mara with an exit game viewing drive. Later depart for Nairobi to arrive approximately 4:30 pm.

Drop off at your Nairobi hotel if extending your stay in Nairobi. Drop off at Nairobi airport where you may extend your beach holiday at Mombasa -Kenya coast or Zanzibar.

Main Destination: N airobi

Meals & Drinks: Lunch and Dinner

Included Drinking Water (Other Drinks not included)