Long Safari #007

8 Days Amboseli, Tsavo West, Tsavo East, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari Kenya

An epic Kenyan adventure visiting five of the country’s most spectacular parks – the elephant herds beneath Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, the volcanic wonders and Mzima Springs of Tsavo West, the legendary man-eater territory of Tsavo East, the flamingo-fringed shores of Lake Nakuru, and the iconic savannahs of the Masai Mara.

Day By Day

Your Safari Itinerary

A spectacular circuit from the shadow of Kilimanjaro through the volcanic landscapes of Tsavo, the pink lakes of the Rift Valley, and finally to the endless plains of the Masai Mara – Kenya’s ultimate safari experience.

Nairobi – Amboseli National Park

Nairobi → Amboseli

Upon arrival at JKIA International Airport or pick-up from a central point in Nairobi, meet our representative for a safari briefing.
Depart Nairobi and drive south to Amboseli National Park, with game viewing en route.
Arrive at the lodge/camp in time for lunch, with the immense grandeur of Mount Kilimanjaro towering in the background.
Spend the afternoon at leisure, relaxing and soaking in the classic African scenery.
Enjoy an evening game drive – Amboseli is famous for its vast elephant herds, lion, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, baboon, gazelle, hippo, and wildebeest.
With over 400 bird species and soul-searing views of Kilimanjaro, Amboseli delivers the classic Hollywood image of Africa.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp.

Lodge/Camp

Lunch, Dinner

Amboseli National Park – Full Day

Amboseli

Rise early for an unforgettable morning game drive – the best time to experience excellent wildlife viewing and catch the sunrise over snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro.
Return to the lodge/camp for a hearty breakfast.
Opt for an additional game drive after breakfast to visit the famous Amboseli swamps, where magnificent wildlife gathers throughout the day.
Alternatively, simply relax at the lodge/camp and take in the African wilderness from your veranda.
In the afternoon, head out on another game drive in anticipation of spotting the "Big Five" – elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, and rhino.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp.

Lodge/Camp

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Amboseli – Tsavo West National Park

Amboseli → Tsavo West

After an early breakfast, check out and depart for Tsavo West National Park, located roughly halfway between Nairobi and the coast.
Arrive and visit the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary – a 70-square-kilometer fenced area protecting Tsavo's growing population of endangered black rhino, which were brought back from the brink of extinction after rampant poaching in the 1960s.
Explore the park's mountainous terrain, swamps, and diverse habitats on a game drive.
Look out for black rhino, Cape buffalo, elephant, leopard, hippo, Masai lion, bush baby, hartebeest, lesser kudu, and Maasai giraffe.
Tsavo West is also known for its rich bird life and dramatic volcanic landscapes.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp.

Lodge/Camp

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tsavo West – Tsavo East National Park

Tsavo West → Tsavo East

Enjoy breakfast at the lodge, then set out for a morning game drive in Tsavo West.
Visit the famous Mzima Springs – fed daily by 250 million liters of water gushing from the Chyulu Hills, creating an oasis of green with an underwater hippo viewing chamber, two nature trails, and unique picnic spots.
After exploring the springs, proceed to Tsavo East National Park, arriving in time for lunch.
Tsavo East is famous for the legendary "Man-eaters" – in 1898, as many as 135 railway workers were attacked and killed by man-eating lions, eventually shot by Lt. Col. John Henry Patterson.
A variety of migratory and native birds are also seen throughout the park.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp.

Lodge/Camp

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tsavo East – Nairobi – Lake Nakuru

Enjoy breakfast at the lodge, then check out and depart for Nairobi.
Stop for lunch en route, arriving in Nairobi in the late afternoon.
Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park via the Great Rift Valley, arriving at the lodge/camp in the evening.
This shallow soda lake is famous for its flamingos and has retained its reputation as an ornithologist's delight with more than 400 bird species.
The park covers 180 sq km and is home to warthogs, waterbuck, buffaloes, reedbucks, occasional leopard, and white and black rhinos introduced some years ago.
Enjoy an en route game drive – the sight of flamingos at Lake Nakuru is unforgettable.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp.

Lodge/Camp

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve

Lake Nakuru → Masai Mara (Approx. 345 km / 7.5 hrs)

Enjoy breakfast at the lodge, then check out and depart for the world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve.
Drive south along the floor of the Great Rift Valley, passing through Narok before climbing the western wall into Hemingway's "Serengeti Plains".
Arrive at the lodge/camp in time for lunch and check-in.
In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive in this legendary reserve – home to abundant lion, elephant, giraffe, zebra, cheetah, leopard, and a variety of gazelle species.
The Mara is the land of African legend, where the annual wildebeest migration (July–September) brings predators and prey together in one of nature's greatest spectacles.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp.
Return to the lodge/camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Lodge/Camp

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Masai Mara National Reserve – Full Day

Masai Mara

Early morning balloon safari available as an option (USD 450 per person) – the balloon launches at 6:00 am for a one-hour flight, followed by a champagne bush breakfast upon landing.
Depart after breakfast with a packed picnic lunch for a full day of game viewing across the Mara's vast plains.
Spot the abundant lion, elephant, giraffe, zebra, cheetah, leopard, and rhino – the Mara is legendary for its Big Five sightings.
From July to September, witness the spectacular wildebeest migration – one of nature's few remaining wildlife spectacles, with predators in abundance.
Enjoy the colourful birdlife, including several species of bee-eaters – the "flying rainbows" of the Mara.
The reserve is also home to the Maasai people – watch for Morans (warriors) loping across the plains, young boys herding goats, or elders grouped under a tree discussing the day's matters.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp.

Lodge/Camp

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Masai Mara – Nairobi (Departure)

Masai Mara → Nairobi (Approx. 250 km / 5 hrs)

Enjoy an early morning game drive, making the most of your final hours in the Mara.
Return to the lodge/camp for breakfast, then check out and depart for Nairobi.
Stop at Narok Town to browse in the bustling, vibrant Masai markets – perfect for buying curios and handicrafts.
Continue to Nairobi, arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight, or transfer to a city hotel.
End of services – safe travels home.

Departure

Breakfast

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Transport in a safari tour van with a pop-up roof for easy game viewing and photography
Accommodation on Full Board basis at the lodges/camps
Park entry fees to the national parks
Mineral water while on safari
Professional English-speaking driver/guide
Game drives as per the itinerary

NOT INCLUDED

International Flights / Domestic flights
Personal items
Laundry Services
Visit to Masai Villages ($25)
Balloon safari ($450)
Excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
Tips to drivers & Porters
Personal drinks
Accommodation in Nairobi before and after the safari
Kenya visas

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