8 Days, 5 National Parks, Discover Kenya Safari
Kenya Coast – Amboseli – Lake Naivasha/Crescent Island/Hell’s Gate – Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara – Nairobi
From Mombasa to Nairobi – Kenya, in pop up top 4 x 4 Land Cruiser Jeep
Kenya safari on the exciting 8 days Discover Kenya tour of Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara.
Safari tour package is easy paced and well staggered with concentrated wildlife viewing drives,activities,birds and possible cultural interactions
Safari leaves from Mombasa/Kenya beach on the Madaraka Express Train to spend 2 nights at Amboseli which is located at the floor of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Tour progresses to Lake Naivasha in the great rift valley where you spend a night and enjoy a discovery boat ride to view hippos, birds and small game.
We shall also enjoy a guided walking safari at the Crescent Island.
The Discover Kenya safari shall also visit the Hell’s gate national park on a short hike and bicycle ride that brings you closer to Nature.
Lake Nakuru national park and world famous bird haven is our next stop.
Here we view few flamingos, pelicans and other bird species-we may modify tour to visit Lake Bogoria if you are keen on flamingo viewing
There shall be guaranteed encounters of the endangered Black & White Rhino species at the Lake Nakuru national park.
The World famous Masai Mara game reserve is the last stop with 3 nights and days of extensive wildlife viewing on rewarding game drives in search of Big five and more.
Tour accommodation is in a choice of economy, standard or luxury safari lodges & tented camps depending on your budget & style.
This tour transport is in private pop up top 4 x 4 Land Cruiser jeep.
Just so that you may know… (please read carefully)
You can request detour to Lake Bogoria for Flamingo viewing = $ 50 extra per person
Tour can be customized to suit your specific preferences
You can suggest omitting some national parks and adding days on others
Driving time indicated for each tour section on safari are estimate and may vary depending on narrow roads,density of traffic and general road conditions
You can include local flights to cut on driving time if you prefer (extra price)
Safari is private per booking in own 4 x 4 pop up top jeep and your own dedicated driver / guide-no group sharing tour
If you choose to stay at The Pelican Lodge, Sarova Woodlands or Sentrim Elementaita, note that there shall be no re-entry at Lake Nakuru National Park on the following day.
You may choose specific preferred lodges / tented camps for each night from our list-we shall reserve as per request and or advise other choice when not available
Animals/wildlife distribution is not even in all national parks,however,each national park is unique in its natural endowments
Tour Highlights:
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Amboseli National park
- Mount Kilimanjaro, highest mountain in Africa
- Swamps below observation hill hosting large herds of elephants, buffalo, hippo and a variety of water fowls like pelican, Egyptian goose.
- A glimpse of African homesteads & cultures Lake Naivasha
- Boat ride
- Guided walking safari at Crescent Island
- Bird watching (A few flamingoes, pelicans and other bird species -season permitting)
Hell's Gate National Park visit for bicycle hire / ride / walking safari-
Lake Nakuru National Park
- Hundreds of bird species including few flamingos, pelicans and others
- Rhino sanctuary
- The Great Rift valley escarpment - Awesome scenery Masai Mara Game Reserve
- Unlimited game viewing drives
- Tree studded typical savannah terrain and a multitude of Wild animal species.
- Colorful Masai tribesmen-
Masai village visit at Masai Mara (arrange with your driver guide) = $ 20 per person - Optional
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Hot air balloon ride at Masai Mara = $ 420 per person - Optional
8 Days, 5 National Parks, Discover Kenya Safari
Day 1: Mombasa – Emali Train Station – Amboseli: (100 km – Approx. 1.5 hrs drive)
Mombasa – Emali Train Station – Amboseli: (100 km – Approx. 1.5 hrs drive)
Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner
Early morning collection from your Kenya Coast beach hotel for transfer to the Mombasa Railway Station.
0800 hrs : Depart Mombasa Train Station for Emali (near Amboseli) on the Madaraka Train.
You shall enjoy country views and maybe spot wildlife as you transit Tsavo East & West national parks.
1052 hrs : Arrive at Emali Train Station where you shall be met by your safari driver/guide and proceed to Amboseli National Park.
The scenic drive is through the expansive savannah plains dotted with local homesteads and colorful Masai tribes men and their cattle to Amboseli National Park.
An afternoon game viewing drive is scheduled.
Weather permitting the mount Kilimanjaro snow-capped peaks shall be visible during the afternoon game viewing drive.
Overnight at your Amboseli safari lodge or tented camp.
What you may see at Amboseli National Park …
Elephant herds, Cheetah, Bufallo, Giraffe, Zebra, Lion, Plains Game, Crocodile, Mongoose, Hyrax, Dik-dik, Lesser Kudu and Nocturnal Porcupine
Day 2:Amboseli National Park
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
This shall be a day of Game viewing drives, scenery viewing, relaxation.
Day shall be spent at the Amboseli with maximum game viewing drives spotting game and wallowing in the scenery.
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.
Overnight at Amboseli safari lodge / tented camp.
Day 3: Amboseli – Lake Naivasha (340 km – Approx. 6 hrs)
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early morning game viewing drive as you exit the Amboseli national park.
Proceed to Lake Naivasha in the rift valley.
Afternoon boat ride viewing small game,exotic birdlife and hippos amid the serenity of this freshwater rift valley lake.
This shall be followed by a guided walking safari at the Crescent Island.
Overnight at your Lake Naivasha lodge / tented camp resort
What you may do at Lake Naivasha …….
Boat ride, bird watching, nature walks, visit to hells gate
Day 4: Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru (80km – approx. 1.5 hrs)
Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru (80km – approx. 1.5 hrs)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
This morning we take a bicycle and cycle to the nearby Hell’s gate national park where you explore on foot this canyon as you spot small game.
Later a short 1 hour drive takes us to the lake Nakuru national park.
Birdlife abounds with flamingoes seen in their thousands together with pelicans and other bird species.
The lake is host to the black and white rhino species, warthogs, lions, zebras, giraffe and many more.
Overnight at a lake Nakuru safari lodge / tented camp.
What you may see at Lake Nakuru Nationa Park ……….
Flamingo , Makalia water falls, Unique vegetation, Lion. White rhino, Black Rhino, Giraffe, about 450 species of terrestial birds, waterbuck
Overnight at a lake Nakuru safari lodge / tented camp.
What you may see at Lake Nakuru Nationa Park ……….
Flamingo , Makalia water falls, Unique vegetation, Lion. White rhino, Black Rhino, Giraffe, about 450 species of terrestial birds, waterbuck
Day 5:Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara (285 km – approx. 6-7 hrs.)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
An early bird and game viewing drive as you exit the Lake Nakuru national park.
Proceed to the Masai mara game reserve.
Arrive Masai Mara in the mid -afternoon.
Proceed on an afternoon game viewing drive
Overnight at a Masai Mara safari lodge or tented camp.
Day 6:Masai Mara – Full day
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today shall be a game viewing extravaganza!
Masai Mara Game reserve remains the most exciting wildlife eco-system in the wild.
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 diversity of wild game species makes 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.
We shall visit the Mara river as we watch hippos & crocodiles or maybe the great migration (July – October).
Overnight at your Masai Mara safari lodge/ Tented camp
Day 7:Full day at the Masai Mara
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Extra day at the Masai Mara with scheduled game viewing drives.
Overnight at your Masai Mara safari lodge / tented camp.
Day 8:Masai Mara – Nairobi (265km – Approx. 6 hrs)
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Early pre-breakfast game viewing drive.
Depart Masai Mara with an exit game viewing drive.
Proceed to Nairobi to arrive in the late afternoon.
Safari finishes at approximately 4:30pm.
What you could see on 8 Day Discover Kenya Safari...
Lion
Buffalo
Giraffe
Warthog
Cheetah
Gazelle
Black-backed Jackal
Spotted Hyena
Leopard
Hippopotamus
Crocodile
Gerenuk
Flamingos
Accomodation
Safari accommodation options for each location
Kenya
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
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Transport in a customized pop up top safari mini-van.
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Services of an experienced English/ other language speaking driver/ guide.
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Stay in your economy, standard or luxury safari lodge / camp
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Game viewing drives
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Park entrance fees
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All meals on safari
Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle
The flying doctors medical, emergency and rescue cover
Pick up from Mombasa, Diani, Bamburi, Kilifi beach resorts. Drop off at your Nairobi airport/hotel/residence
Government taxes and local levies
Not Included In the Tour Price: Items and Services of a personal nature.
Not Included In the Tour Price: All bottled drinks, items and services of a personal nature and tips & gratuities.