Overview
Start in the Maasai Mara for the Big Five, then travel through the Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha and on to Tsavo West and Tsavo East, home of the famous red elephants and maneless lions. An 8-day journey that covers Kenya's best-known reserves and its wilder southeast.
Activities
- Game Drive
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1: 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 2: 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 3: 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 4: 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 5: 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 6: 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 7: 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 8: 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.
Nairobi, Kenya
What's included?
Included in Your Trip Cost
- Accommodation
- Return transport
- Park fees
- Full board meals
- Professional tour guide driver
- Drinking water
Not Included in Your Trip Cost
- International flight tickets
- Personal items
- Tips and gratuities
- Self-sponsored activities
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