9 days and 8 nights Kenyan Safari
Itinerary
Day 01: Nairobi – Nanyuki
Welcome to Nairobi Kenya, otherwise known as “The Green City in the sun”, after the normal immigration logistics, our driver guide will pick you up and drive you to the Northern region of Kenya. Prepare yourselves for timeless picturesque hilly and endless plains sceneries.
You may have a glimpse of the majestic Mt. Kenya en-route, a river or two, typical Kenyan villages, some green regions but as you head further North you get deeper into semi-arid areas with rugged terrains and golden short grass lands.
You will stopover for lunch at Nanyuki town, an old Kenyan town at the foothills of Mt. Kenya buzz with activities. You will be checked into your accommodation (Sarova Maiyan luxury resort). After check-in, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Alternatively, you can engage in various recreational activities available at the hotel.
Evening will be at leisure. Dinner and overnight will be at the lodge.
OVERNIGHT: SAROVA MAIYAN LUXURY RESORT- FB
Day 02: Full Day at Ol pejeta Conservancy
After breakfast at the resort, you will be picked and driven to Ol Pejeta Conservancy for an adventure filled day.
Ol Pejeta is a trailblazer in conservation, this conservancy serves as a beacon of conservation. It preserves and protects some of the critically endangered species like the last two individuals of the Northern White rhinos in the world.
Beyond the rhinos, you will find a variety of wildlife including, elephants, lions, reticulated giraffes, grevy’s zebras and even a chimpanzee sanctuary.
The reticulated giraffes only found in Northern Kenya.
The last remaining individuals of the Northern White Rhinos- Najim & Fatu
OVERNIGHT: SAROVA MAIYAN LUXURY RESORT- FB
Day 03: Nanyuki – Lake Nakuru National Park.
You will have an early morning breakfast as you bid farewell to the North. You will have an early start to your day as you are driven to the Rift via Nyeri and Nyahururu towns. Enjoy the breathtaking, uninhabited scenery along the way to Nakuru. Nakuru is 3rd largest urban area in Kenya and it is a place considered to be as old as Kenyan history. It is also the capital town of Nakuru City known for its agricultural productivity.
You will be checked into your resort in time for lunch.
You will have a late afternoon game drive and evening will be at leisure as you relax and enjoy the tranquillity and serenity of Lake Nakuru. Dinner and overnight at the resort.
Rhinos at Lake Nakuru. Lesser flamingos in the background.
OVERNIGHT: SAROVA LION HILL-FB
Day 04: Lake Nakuru National Park – Masai Mara National Reserve
You will have an early morning game drive at the Lake Nakuru National Park. Lake Nakuru is a RAMSAR Site with abundance of wildlife and species of exotic birds including the lake been a migratory lake for millions of the lesser flamingos. It is inhibited by the euphorbia forests, acacia woodlands, savannah grasslands, and rocky escarpments giving a picturesque backdrop. Keep your eyes peeled for the incredible wildlife that inhabits this National Park, including black and white rhinos, lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hippos.
You will later return back to lodge for breakfast, freshening up and checking out.
After a sumptuous breakfast, our driver guide will pick you up for the ultimate Safari destination, The Masai Mara National Reserve.
Maasai Mara National reserve is a vast golden savannah, famous for the annual great migration of the wildebeests, it is also home and not limited to all members of “The Big Five” -Lion, Leopard, elephant, hippo and rhino. It has over 500 species of birds making it a haven for birds’ enthusiasts.
You will be checked in to the Sarova Mara Game Camp, Masai Mara in time for lunch.
Afternoon and evening will be at leisure as you prepare to explore the park.
Dinner and overnight will be at the lodge.
Lions of the Mara.
OVERNIGHT: SAROVA MARA GAME CAMP- FB
Day 05: Full Day at Masai Mara National Reserve.
You will be picked by the driver guide from the lodge for a full day Safari. You will drive across the plains in search of the big five and other wild animals. Masai Mara is also home to the beautiful Topi antelope and expect to see herds of them, the gazelles, zebras and the impalas etc. Maasai Mara is an area of preserved savannah wilderness in southwestern Kenya, along the Tanzanian border. Its animals include but not limited to lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras and hippos. The bird watchers will also have an opportunity to see and name the various birds.
The landscape has grassy plains and rolling hills, and is crossed by the Mara and Talek rivers. The area nearby is dotted with villages (enkangs) of Maasai people.
You can choose an option of visiting a Maasai cultural village at own cost and get to learn their bead making art, their beautiful dances and may be have a chance to learn how to light a fire using special sticks!
Topis – highly social and exceptionally gregarious in the vast golden plains of the Mara
OVERNIGHT: SAROVA MARA GAME LODGE- FB
Day 06: Masai Mara National Reserve to Lake Naivasha & Crescent Island
Having enjoyed the untamed wilderness of the Masai Mara Ecosystem, the magnificent sunrises and the golden sunsets, on this day you will be picked from your lodge and you will be driven to Naivasha for the next phase of your adventure.
The afternoon will see you enjoy a boat ride at Lake Naivasha and an epic visit to the Crescent Island. It is one of the most beautiful parks in Kenya and is often called Naivasha’s best-kept secret. This is every lover of nature’s paradise Perfect for Wildlife Watching, Bird Enthusiasts, and all fans of the wilderness.
An aerial view of the artistically beautiful Crescent Island surrounded by Lake Naivasha waters.
Some of the residents of Crescent Island- The Masai Giraffes and water bucks.
Fancy a boat ride! Navigate through the L. Naivasha water with an up-close encounter with hippos in their natural environment.
OVERNIGHT: SAWELA LODGE- FB
Day 07: Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park
Embark on a picturesque journey from Naivasha to Amboseli National Park. Traveling through the different habitations and changes in flora, keep your eyes peeled for sightings of diverse wildlife along the way, from graceful gazelles, grants, tommie’s, giraffes etc. The journey itself is an adventure, offering glimpses of the untamed beauty of the African wilderness.
You will arrive to the views of the endless plains of Amboseli. Known for its large elephant herds and the stunning views of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro.
Afternoon and evening will be at leisure. Dinner and overnight will be at the lodge.
The Tembos of the Amboseli
OVERNIGHT: ELEWANA TORILIS CAMP AMBOSELI- FB
Day 08: Full Day at Amboseli National Park
After breakfast at the lodge, you will start your day at the Amboseli National Park. An early morning game drive is ideal as this is the best time to see predators like lions and cheetahs as they are more active during the cooler hours.
You will explore the diverse park and you will visit the Observation Hill for your picnic lunch as you enjoy panoramic views of the park and its swamps, which are a haven for birdlife.
You willenjoy a sundowner at a scenic spot before heading back to your lodge for dinner.
The Observation Hill.
OVERNIGHT: ELEWANA TORTILIS CAMP AMBOSELI
Day 09: Amboseli National Park – Nairobi
After enjoying the days in the vast plains of Amboseli. You will have your breakfast and say Kwaheri to this beautiful park. Carrying with you the memories of this endless beauty and wildlife encounters.
We say Asante for your Trust in our services and hope that you have enjoyed your stay in Kenya.
After breakfast, you will be driven back to Nairobi.
The Cost for the Above Package;
Our package for above arrangements includes:
- Pick up and Drop off in Nairobi
- Mineral water and soft drinks while on Safari
- Transport in a 4X4 vehicle throughout the safari.
- Entrance fees to all parks and reserve
- Boat ride and visit to Crescent Island in Naivasha.
- Temporary Flying doctors’ membership entitling you to air rescue to the nearest hospital in case of an emergency.
- Accommodation as specified in the itinerary on full board basis.
This Package DOES NOT include:
- Any extra activity in Parks and reserve besides activities included in the entrance fee.
- Alcoholic drinks on safari
- Personal Insurance cover, tips, cigarettes, laundry
- Any item of personal nature
- Any other item NOT mentioned above
- Any deviation from above itinerary