Overview
Enjoy this amazing safari taking you deep into Kenya’s diverse landscapes and variety of wildlife. You’ll experience the rugged terrain of Tsavo West, views of celebrated Mt. Kilimanjaro, the Rift Valley Lakes of Naivasha and the all-of the beautiful savannah of the great Masai Mara.
Several of the parks including the Masai Mara, feature Africa’s Big Five and you’ll be surrounded by the incredible bird life at Lake Naivasha. A visit to Amboseli Park will bring you close to the best elephant sightings anywhere. So, put on your camera ready and enjoy the drive as we take you on a personalized adventure holiday.
We’ll start off with Tsavo West Park. Step into a rich variety of landscapes – from rocky peaks to rolling plains to verdant springs. There are lions and other big game here, but first we’ll start off early, stopping at Mzima Springs. Here you’ll enjoy your first Africa sunrise welcoming in a new day in this cradle of nature. Hippo, crocodile, exotic fish and great varieties of birds are all on colourful display.
We’ll take a short drive to our next destination - Amboseli National Park. There are more opportunities to view elephants here than probably anywhere else on the continent. You’ll delight in seeing elephant families lumbering to their watering holes, the adults protective of their young offspring. The park is also an excellent spot for viewing the snowy summit of famous Mt. Kilimanjaro.
We’ll travel on to the Rift Valley Lakes, arriving at Lake Naivasha in time for an afternoon boat safari across this scenic location. You’ll see hippo, plus small game on the shore and exotic birds everywhere. This will be followed by a walking safari at nearby Crescent Island. On this private island sanctuary, you’ll stroll by giraffe, zebra, waterbuck, impala and gaze at still more birdlife.
The next morning, take your first bicycle safari! We’ll trek over to Hell’s Gate National Park, and bicycle through this small reserve past antelope, giraffe and zebra.
Then, we move on to the rolling grasslands of the Masai Mara. The Mara boasts the richest environment of the region and you’ll find all manner of wildlife grazing, hunting and thundering across its plain. Here are the countless wildebeest and zebra of the Great Migration. You’ll also be looking for the Big Five – there are plenty of lion stalking through these tall grasses. And down at the Mara River, hippo and crocodile peek out from the water’s surface, looking for prey in their natural habitat – just the perfect ending to your Kenya 6-day safari.
Highlights
- Mzima Springs – view crocodile, hippo, migratory birds & exotic fish.
- Recent volcanoes.
- Walking safari on Crescent Island amongst the giraffes, zebras & more.
- Discovery boat safari – view wildlife on the shore.
- Safari in your own comfortable 4 X 4 Land Cruiser Jeep Open Rooftop.
- An optional hot air balloon ride over Amboseli – enquire with us =$ 480 per person
- Unlimited game drives days.
Itinerary
Expand allCollapse all1: Nairobi – Tsavo West National Park
0730 am. Pick up from your Nairobi hotel or Airport in the morning for your long awaited safari trip in Kenya.
Depart Nairobi and proceed to the Tsavo West National Park.
The early morning drive is on smooth tarmac with pit-stops at intervals along the way. The scenic drive is via typical African savanna country dotted with local homesteads and sometimes some colorful Masai herdsmen and their cattle.
Enter the Tsavo West and commence game viewing drives in search of Elephant, Cheetah, Lion, Zebra, Buffalo, Ostrich and more
The Tsavo West is scenic with dramatic landscape due to its recent volcanic action.
In the mid- afternoon we visit the rhino sanctuary with more game viewing drives.
We shall try our chances to spot the rhino which is an endangered species.
Don’t be surprised if we catch a beautiful African sunset on our way back to camp. Dinner and overnight at your Tsavo safari lodge/ tented safari camp.
2: Tsavo West – Amboseli National Park
We’ll be up with the sun (or before) for an early morning breakfast and game drive to watch the light break upon the plain and the first signs of wildlife.
We start early on our morning game viewing drive with a visit to the Mzima springs. We watch the African Sunrise as the natural world unfolds amid the freshness and beauty of the morning.
We shall later head to the Mzima Springs to view hippos, crocodiles, exotic fish and a variety of bird species. The greenery surrounding the Mzima springs is a welcome contrast to the harsh terrain that forms the bulk of Tsavo West.
Then we’re off to Amboseli Park, situated at the base of majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro – the tallest mountain in Africa. The animal spotting here is almost made easy.
The Amboseli National Park is said to be perhaps the best safari destination in Africa for seeing free-ranging elephants up-close. And with the great mountain in the background, it’s hard to take a bad picture. The park is also considered best for and African photographic safari after Masai Mara.
As we get toward dinner time, look to see if the clouds covering Kilimanjaro’s snowy peak begin to part, offering a stunning vista of the famous iconic summit. Dinner and overnight at our Amboseli safari lodge/ tented safari camp.
3: Amboseli – Lake Naivasha
Good morning, its day 3 of this African holiday tour, let’s rise with the sun and the birds to relish the new day upon the fresh savannah and witness the wildlife emerging onto the plain.
We’ll breakfast and then take a final game drive enroute in the park as we exit for Lake Naivasha.
Comfortable in our African safari vehicle, we’ll head toward the floor of the Great Rift Valley with stops along the way to admire the scenic views of this dramatic landscape.
There shall be a lunch stop at a Nairobi suburb restaurant.
Arrive at the lake Naivasha in the late afternoon.
Afternoon boat safari at the Lake Naivasha to view hippos, exotic birds and small game.
This shall be followed by a guided walking safari at the Crescent Island.
Later on, dinner and overnight at your tented safari camp/ safari lodge.
4: Lake Naivasha – Masai Mara
We’ll be up early to enjoy the early morning breakfast as the light breaks over the forest and lake, listening to the birds and seeing the animals come to life.
Morning trek at Hell’s Gate.
We hire bicycle to explore this small national park with sightings of Giraffe, Zebra and other large antelopes.
Later exit the lake Naivasha and proceed to the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Arrive Masai Mara and proceed for an afternoon game viewing drive.
Dinner and overnight at our Masai Mara safari lodge/ tented safari camp.
5: Full Day - Masai Mara
Today shall be a game viewing extravaganza!
Masai Mara Game reserve remains the most exciting wildlife eco-system in the world.
It is host to the highest and most varied concentration of wild animals than any other wildlife park in the region.
The scenic appeal of the tree-studded savannah plains, the moderate climate and diversity of wild game species make it a one-stop shop for game viewing activities.
We shall traverse the Masai Mara reserve on a full day of unlimited game viewing encountering the big five and more of the lesser game.
We shall visit the Mara River where we may watch hippos & crocodiles or maybe the great migration (July – October).
6: Masai Mara – Nairobi
Wrapping up your African safari tour is a leisurely morning breakfast at your tented safari camp/ safari lodge, afterward you have an option to visit the Masai village before starting your journey back to Nairobi.
Your dedicated expert driver guide will assist you with the checkout process and proceed to Nairobi with stops along the way. We’ll depart Masai Mara with a hot lunch stop along the way, arriving in Nairobi during late afternoon hours (approximately 15:00Hrs, typically 3:00 Pm) and bring you to your Nairobi hotel, or the Nairobi airport.
Drop off at your Nairobi City hotel /Nairobi airport signaling the end of this exciting trip to Kenya.
We hope you soaked up plenty of African wildlife safari sightings on this busy tour. It’s been our pleasure to have you as our guest and from all of us at Vulture African Safaris, a big thanks!
What’s Included
- Park fees to the mentioned park.
- Transport in a 4 X 4 Land Cruiser Jeep Open Rooftop.
- Services of an experienced driver /guide.
- All meals while on safari as per itinerary.
- Accommodation as per itinerary at the camp/lodge.
- Bottled drinking water on the vehicle.
- All game drives.
- Statutory taxes and local levies.
- Guided walking safari at Crescent Island.
- Bicycle safari at Hell's Gate.
- Laundry, drinks & meals not specified.
- Passport and visa costs.
- Travel insurance.
- Accommodation pre and post the safari.
- Tips to driver guides.
- Visits to Maasai village.
- Hot air balloon rides.
- All expenses of personal nature (e.g. Activities etc.)