African Wildlife & Nature - 5 Kenya national parks - 6 day Jeep Safari

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Nairobi – Tsavo West National Park
1 stop
1
0730hrs: Pick up from your Nairobi hotel or Nairobi Airport Depart Nairobi and proceed to the Tsavo West National Park. The early morning drive is on smooth tarmac with pit-stops at intervals along the way The scenic drive is via typical African savanna country dotted with local homesteads and sometimes some colorful Masai herdsmen and their cattle. Enter the Tsavo west and commence game viewing drives in search of Elephant, Cheetah, Lion, Zebra, Buffalo, Ostrich and more The Tsavo west is scenic with dramatic landscape due to its recent volcanic action In the mid- afternoon we visit the rhino sanctuary with more game viewing drives. We shall try our chances to spot the rhino which is an endangered species.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Amboseli national park
1 stop
2
Amboseli National Park
The early bird catches the worm!” We start early on our morning game viewing drive with a visit to the Mzima springs. We watch the African Sunrise as the natural world unfolds amid the freshness and beauty of the morning. We shall later head to the Mzima Springs to view hippos, crocodiles, exotic fish and a variety of bird species. The greenery surrounding the Mzima springs is a welcome contrast to the harsh terrain that forms the bulk of Tsavo West. Later the tour proceeds to the Amboseli national park. Afternoon game viewing drives at the national park. Game viewing at the Amboseli shall be a leisurely activity with animals easily seen and Mount Kilimanjaro providing a magnificent background for scenic and wildlife photography. Clouds may open up and the awesome sight of the snow peaked Mount Kilimanjaro shall leave us mesmerized-weather permitting.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Lake Naivasha (340 km: Approx. 5-6 hrs)
1 stop
3
Lake Naivasha
Early morning game and scenery viewing drive. Extra game drive after breakfast. Proceed to the Lake Naivasha at the floors of the great rift valley. There shall be a lunch stop at a Nairobi suburb restaurant. Arrive at the lake Naivasha in the late afternoon. Afternoon boat safari at the Lake Naivasha to view hippos, exotic birds and small game. This shall be followed by a guided walking safari at the Crescent Island. What to do at Naivasha… Bird watching, boat ride, guided walking safari at Crescent Island, Explore Hell’s gate on a bicycle ride.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Lake Naivasha – Masai Mara (240Km – Approx. 4-5 hours)
1 stop
4
Morning trek at Hell’s Gate. We hire bicycle to explore this small national park with sightings of Giraffe, Zebra and other large antelopes. Later exit the lake Naivasha and proceed to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Arrive Masai Mara and proceed for an afternoon game viewing drive.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Full Day – Masai Mara
1 stop
5
Today shall be a game viewing extravaganza! Masai Mara Game reserve remains the most exciting wildlife eco-system 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 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. We shall visit the Mara river where we may watch hippos & crocodiles or maybe the great migration (July – October).
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Drop Off Masai Mara – Nairobi: (265km: 6hrs)
1 stop
6
After a leisurely breakfast at your lodge/camp, your dedicated driver guide will assist you with the checkout process and proceed to Nairobi – Kenya’s colorful capital city. On the way, your guide will point out the Longonot extinct volcano which is a strato volcano located southeast of Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya. It is thought to have last erupted in the 1860s and its name is derived from the Maasai word Oloonong’ot, meaning “mountains of many spurs” or “steep ridges “. You can opt to drive via Naivasha for lunch/excursions at an extra cost or drive straight to Nairobi and pass by Kiambethu farm for the tea farm tour inclusive of a three-course buffet lunch (at an extra cost) OR drive straight back to the capital and later transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International airport for your back home.
6 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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