8 Days Kenya Safari: Masai Mara to Tsavo’s Red Elephants

Day 01: Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve

• Early morning departure and drive to Maasai Mara National Reserve.
• Check-in at your accommodation and enjoy lunch.
• Afternoon game drive to spot elephants, wildebeests, zebras, impalas, buffalos, gazelles, rhinos, lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
• Optional activities include night game drives, black rhino tracking, guided bush walks, horse riding, cultural visits, or hot air balloon flights.
• Dinner and overnight stay at Zebra Plains Mara.

Day 02: Masai Mara National Reserve

• Two game drives today: morning and late afternoon.
• Early mornings and late afternoons are ideal for spotting active animals.
• Opportunity to witness lions during their rare daytime activities.
• Dinner and overnight stay at Zebra Plains Mara.

Day 03: Masai Mara National Reserve – Lake Naivasha National Park

• Early morning drive to Lake Naivasha, a beautiful Rift Valley lake.
• Bird watching (over 400 species) and optional boat ride.
• Visit Crescent Island for wildlife viewing and nature photography.
• Dinner and overnight stay at Naivasha Kongoni Lodge.

Day 04: Lake Naivasha – Tsavo West National Park

• Early morning breakfast before departing for Tsavo West National Park.
• Check-in and lunch at the lodge.
• Afternoon game drive in this park known for its red elephants.
• Dinner and overnight stay at Severin Safari Camp.

Day 05: Tsavo West National Park

• Full-day game drive to visit Mzima Springs and Shetani Lava Flow.
• Picnic lunch and game viewing until sunset.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

Day 06: Tsavo West – Tsavo East National Park

• Breakfast and check-out.
• Game drives en route to Tsavo East National Park.
• Check-in and lunch at the lodge.
• Afternoon game drive in this park known for its mane-less lions, red elephants, and cheetahs.
• Dinner and overnight stay at Ashnil Aruba.

Day 07: Tsavo East

• Morning game drive to see various animal species.
• Lunch and relaxation at the lodge.
• Afternoon game drive and sundowner.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

Day 08: Nairobi

• Breakfast and check-out.
• Depart for Nairobi via road transport or SGR (at an extra cost).
• Drop-off at your hotel, pick-up location, or airport.

Rates Inclusive of:

• Accommodations
• Return transport
• Park fees
• Full board meals
• Professional tour guide driver
• Drinking water

Rates Exclusive of:

• International flight tickets
• Personal items
• Tips and gratuities
• Self-sponsored activities