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9 days · Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Tsavo West
9 days
Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Tsavo West
From $2755 per person
Luxury
Immerse yourself in the ultimate nine day private Kenyan expedition, tracking an incredible route from the dramatic landscapes of the south to the wildlife-packed plains of the west. Your grand journey begins with two nights in the raw, volcanic wilderness of Tsavo West National Park, Kenya’s largest protected sanctuary, before moving to Amboseli National Park for another two nights. Here, you will witness the breathtaking spectacle of massive, big-tusked elephants grazing peacefully beneath the snow-capped majesty of Mount Kilimanjaro. This beautifully balanced itinerary seamlessly blends diverse natural environments, offering travelers premier bird-watching opportunities, immersive wildlife encounters, and serene lake-land scenery.
As your private safari heads westward, enjoy a refreshing change of pace with relaxing stops along the Great Rift Valley’s most vibrant lakes. Discover the freshwater paradise of Lake Naivasha, home to dense resident pods of hippos and lush acacia woodlands, followed by the striking landscapes of Lake Nakuru National Park, celebrated for its rich avifauna and thriving rhino populations. The adventure culminates with a spectacular three-night finale in the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. These dedicated days in the Mara grant you ample time to forge unforgettable memories as you track Africa’s iconic Big Five across the golden savannah, delivering the definitive African safari experience.
You will be picked up by our driver guide at your hotel early morning after breakfast and head to Tsavo West National Park. Arrive in time for lunch and after a short rest and lunch, you will go for the afternoon game drive. Tsavo West is the most visited section in Tsavo national park offering many attractions apart from its wildlife. The foremost is the popular Mzima springs where up to 227.3 million liters of cool crystal clear water flows out of the ground through porous volcanic rocks. The water is believed to originate from the Chyulu hills via an underground river.
Dinner and overnight at Salt Lick Safari Lodge.
After breakfast, we have a full day game drive, packed lunch is provided. Other interesting places to visit are the rolling rocks which get their name from the wind that hurtles through them, from here there are wonderful views that can be experienced from the poachers’ lookout. The volcanic Chaimu creator less than 200 years old and composed of black coke is worth visiting and can be climbed if one is interested. The area is a good place to look out for klipspringer a small antelope that is adderall as its Swahili name Mbuzi Mawe mountain goat. In the southwest is lake jipe which has the Kenya Tanzania border running through it.
After breakfast, you will check out and head to Amboseli National Park, check-in at your accommodation there spend time at your leisure. This park is situated due south of Nairobi most of the park consists of a dry ancient lake bed and fragile grassland with patches of acacia woodland while in the southern area there is a number of small rocky volcanic hills around the swamps Ol Kenya, Oltakal and Enkongo Narok. The vegetation is lush with yellow-backed acacias and Phoenix palms.
Dinner and overnight at the Kibo Safari Lodge.
Rising early for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit with packed lunch provided. You can also choose to visit the Maasai village but for an extra cost, after breakfast, the visit reveals the singing and dancing that are part of the daily life and sacred rituals.
A glimpse into their home and social structure is a poignant experience despite its changing habitat. Amboseli national park is possibly the best wildlife area in the whole of Africa to experience elephants at close range left unharassed by poachers elephant feedings and bathing in the swamps must form the highlights of any safari.
Dinner and overnight at Kibo Safari Lodge
After the morning breakfast depart toward lake Nakuru national Park well known for its beautiful flamingos and its alkaline and is recognized as being one of the natural wonders of the world.
Lake Nakuru is now a sanctuary harboring a population of over 40 black and over 60 white rhinos but, the flamingoes of course have always been the main attraction at times there may be almost 2 million flamingos in the residents forming a stunningly beautiful deep pink band around the edge of the lakeshore. Arrive at lunchtime and prepare for the afternoon game drive.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge
After early morning breakfast, drive to lake Naivasha it’s the highest and the most beautiful of the Rift Valley lakes at 1910 m (6200 f) the water is fresh and the lake is fringed with dense clumps of papyrus (ancient Egyptian once used this make paper) kingfishers uses the papyrus as a patch herons hide in it while searching for food Naivasha is also another area popular for bird-watching over 400 species have been recorded, it also has a favorite weekend retreat for Nairobi resident.
Along the lake shore vineyard produces grapes for the country’s fledging wine industry.
You will also head to Hellsgate National park where you will have an option to cycle alongside wildlife like giraffe, zebras, gazelles among others. You can also visit the gorges hike for an extra cost.
Dinner and overnight at the Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
An early morning drive to Masai Mara after breakfast it holds on as one of the few places left on Earth where wildlife still lives comparatively undisturbed in the numbers that once roamed the plains and forest of Africa the northern tip of the vast Serengeti ecosystem. The Mara hosts the spectacular seasonal migration of many thousands of wild beasts, zebras and attended predators. Arrive in time for lunch then have an afternoon game drive.
Dinner and composite at the Ashnil camp
After breakfast, we have a full day game drive with packed lunch provided. The reserve is well-known for its black manned lion as well as its abundant resident wildlife and it’s one of the few places where it’s possible to see the big 5 during the morning game drive. Many of the cheetahs are so tame as they seek shelter from the Sun under one’s vehicles and several even climbed onto the roof to get hot sun under one’s vehicles and several even climb onto the roof to get a better view of prospective prey. we also have over 500 different species of bird recorded here.
You will also have an option to visit Masai Mara village and also hot air balloon but for extra costs.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
After an early breakfast depart to Nairobi and arrive during lunchtime for your lunch at carnivore restaurant, and thereafter, the driver guide will drop you at your city hotel or at the airport for the departure.
| Season | 1 PAX | 2 PAX | 3 – 4 PAX | 5 – 6 PAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *All Year | USD 4585 | USD 3205 | USD 2870 | USD 2755 |
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