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12-Day Safari Through Africa's Major National Parks From Nairobi
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Safari, Wildlife

  • Duration

    12 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, French, Italian, Spanish

Description

Sign up for this 12-day Safari through major National Parks, including the Samburu, Tsavo West and Amboseli National parks and Maasai Mara Reserve area to get sightings of the varied wildlife and bird species. Spot famed Tsavo lions, the Big Five, cheetahs, zebras and wildebeests on daily game drives, and marvel at scenic sights like Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Thomson's Falls.

Highlights
  • Go on exciting game drives in Africa's major National Parks
  • Spot a number of animals, including the Big Five, Tsavo lions & Thomson's gazelles
  • Visit popular attractions like Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha & Thomson's Falls
  • Explore Africa's notable Reserve areas like the Maasai Mara
  • Day 1- Nairobi - Samburu National Reserve expand_more
    • Begin with a morning departure from your Nairobi Hotel and drive to the north rugged, semi-desert region of Samburu Reserve area for lunch at a local lodge here.

    • Go for an afternoon game drive followed by dinner and overnight stay at Samburu Sopa lodge/ Simba lodge.

  • Day 2- Samburu Game Reserve expand_more
    • Go for an early morning and late afternoon game drive inside the park. In between meals, you can also do an optional visit to Samburu villages.

    • Spend your evening with a fun game ride. 

    Overnight stay at Samburu Sopa lodge/ Simba lodge.

  • Day 3- Aberdare Ranges expand_more
    • After breakfast, you will depart towards Aberdares Range near Mount Kenya.

    • Have lunch on the way at Outspan Golf & Country club followed by afternoon transfers to the Treetops Lodge/The Ark for dinner and overnight stay. Enjoy rocky landscapes this mountain ranges.

  • Day 4- Lake Nakuru expand_more
    • After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru, a Rift Valley soda lake, located in the Rift Valley. On the way, you can stop at Thomson Falls for some waterfall views.  

    • Arrive at Nakuru town for lunch followed by rest and an afternoon game drive. 

    • Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Sopa Lodge.

  • Day 5- Lake Naivasha expand_more
    • Begin with an early morning game viewing in this Lake to see thousands of birds feeding in the alkaline water. Look out for waterbucks and warthogs as you leave for the Hell's Gate National Park. 

    • Spend a leisurely afternoon with a boat ride or a bike ride around the lake area (optional).

    • Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa lodge/Simba lodge.

  • Day 6- Maasai Mara expand_more
    • After breakfast, begin your safari tour at Maasai Mara Reserve. Spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, Thomson's gazelles and wildebeests at this game reserve through fun game rides. 

    • Overnight stay will be at a lodge here. 

     

  • Day 7- Maasai Mara expand_more
    • Spend your second day at the Masai Mara reserve area. Today, you will go for game rides to spot the Big Five. Rest and relax with picnic lunch boxes and spend an entire day in the park.

    • If interested, you can also go for early morning and late afternoon game drives. You will also have the option of visiting a local Masai village (at a cost of US$20 per person).

    • Dinner and overnight stay at the Mara Simba lodge/Sopa lodge.



  • Day 8- Amboseli National Park expand_more
    • In the morning, we will depart from the Maasai Mara Reserve area and drive south through Maasai country to the plains below Mt. Kilimanjaro, where Amboseli is situated. 

    • After a stopover lunch at Nairobi, you will reach the scenic Amboseli National Park.

    • Enjoy a fun game drive here before returning to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

  • Day 9- Amboseli National Park expand_more
    • After a leisurely breakfast, we will explore this National Park through morning and afternoon game drives.

    • We have sufficient time for relaxation at the lodge, which promises panoramic views of the majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro in the background. At 329 sq km, Amboseli is a small park and lacks the profusion of animal species found in the Mara, but the landscape provides limited cover so we have better chances of seeing some of the larger predators.

    Dinner and overnight stay at the Mara Simba lodge/Sopa lodge (Lunch, dinner, bed and breakfast).

  • Day 10- Tsavo West National Park expand_more
    •  After breakfast, you will leave for Tsavo West with an en-route game viewing option at the Chyulu gate. Then, this drive will continue to the Mzima Springs.

    • Continue to your lodge for check-in and lunch and rest, followed by an afternoon game ride. Spoteastern black rhinoceros, hippopotamus, Cape buffaloes, elephants, leopards and giraffes. Other attractions in this extensive park are the Shetani Lava Flows and the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary.

    Dinner and overnight stay at the Kilaguni Serena Lodge.

  • Day 11- Tvaso East National Park expand_more
    • After breakfast, you will depart for Tsavo East National Park, one of Kenya's oldest and largest national parks. Go for game drives and spot a variety of bird species and animals, including the famed Tsavo lions, bats, buffaloes, monkeys, mongoose, elephants, foxes, gazelles, oryx, leopards and many more.

    • Rest and have lunch at your safari lodge, followed by an evening game drive too.

    Dinner and overnight stay at the Ashnil Aruba Lodge/SentrimLodge (Lunch, dinner, bed and breakfast).

  • Day 12- Nairobi expand_more
    • Go on an early morning game viewing, then return to your lodge for breakfast at 9.00 am and check out.

    • Leave with picnic lunch boxes back to Nairobi, arriving late in the afternoon.

What's Included
  • Transport in a customized tour van with open roof for excellent game viewing

  • 11 nights’ accommodation

  • Meals as per itinerary on full board

  • Services of a Professional  Kenyan Tour guide

  • All game drives as detailed in the itinerary

  • 1 bottle of mineral water per person during game drives

  • Government taxes

What's Excluded
  • Local and International flights

  • Travel insurance- can be organized upon request

  • All Visa fees

  • All items of a personal nature

  • Gratuities for safari guide & hotel staff

  • Laundry

  • Drinks

  • Optional activities not included in the itinerary (cultural village and balloon safaris)

  • All Park entry fees payable at the park entry points

What to bring
  • Passport/ID
  • Camera
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Torch
  • Clothes
Know before you go
  • A minimum number of 2 people is required to book this tour.

  • Please Note: The hotels and lodges mentioned in this itinerary are only indicative. Alternative accommodation of similar standards can be booked based on individual requests and availability.

  • Rates change during the peak season of July- September, March and Festive seasons.

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Standard
2 To 3 USD 2750 Per Person
4 To 5 USD 2350 Per Person
6 To 10 USD 1985 Per Person
1 To 1 USD 5500 Per Person

This is a private tour

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USD 2750 / person