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9-Day Unforgettable Kenya's Grand Wildlife Circuit

Amboseli National Park(2N) → Lake Naivasha(1N) → Lake Nakuru National Park(1N) → Masai Mara National Reserve(2N) → Tsavo National Park(2N)

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Nairobi City to Tsavo East National Park

Leave Kenya’s capital city early in the morning and drive towards the Kenyan coast. We arrive at the camp/lodge later in the afternoon, take lunch and relax a little bit. We later head out for an evening game drive and explore this semi-arid conservation area that is covered in beautiful iron rich red soils. The famous huge red elephants of Tsavo are to be found here as well as lions’ cheetahs and leopards. We later return to the lodge for dinner and overnight after chasing the ever-magical sunset in Africa.

Our flexible safari itinerary gives you the option of doing morning and evening game drives or crafting an ideal day program with our professional safari guide. Tsavo is the biggest conservation area in Kenya and offers not only the red covered elephants but also the rare hirola antelope. Zebras Dik Diks and a good variety of Antelopes call this magnificent Tsavo East their home. These dry plains have the Galana river snaking its way seeking out its way to the Indian ocean, its water roars over the rocks at the Lugard’s falls as the sneak between the creeks. Tsavo East, was once haunted by the infamous Man-Eaters of Tsavo—a pair of legendary lions that terrorized railway workers in 1898. A stop worth visiting. The 1.6 km inselberg of stratified rock acts as a water catchment that supplies a natural dam below is locally called the Mudanda rock. A refuge for animals during the dry season. After a day of exploration, we return to the camp/ lodge for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast we head to Amboseli National reserve. Shetani lava flow as its locally referred to is an eight-kilometers lava flow that is 1.6 kilometers wide. Emerging from the Chyulu cones the flow is such a sight with the rock habitat adapted klipspringer hoping occasionally We further proceed to Amboseli National Park arriving in time for lunch. This is the best place to observe the behavior and enjoy watching the magnificent creatures, in fact most of what we know today has been researched in this conservation area by Dr. Cynthia Moss of Amboseli elephant trust. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Its day two at the royal court of Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. Our itinerary is flexible, and we have the option of doing half day game drives and later again in the afternoon after a lunch break. Amboseli National Park is the best place to see big herds of elephant. The swamps attract this magnificent creature. The dusty plains also play host to cheetahs and lions amongst the big cats. On early morning game drives, you have a higher chance of seeing the rarer mammals like the honey badger, African wildcat, African civet amongst others. Thus, we always recommend our guests leave camp or lodge at the earliest legal times with packed breakfast to catch the morning serenity. The thought of the beautiful African sunrise in the open plains and breakfast in the wild with enchanting views should be motivation enough to make you jump out of bed early. In Amboseli conservation area we also have the dry lake Amboseli that offers quit good elephant photography opportunities.

We Leave Amboseli early in the morning and head to Lake Naivasha. We make a stop at the East African section of the great rift valley viewpoint. Enjoy views of a stratovolcano, Mount Longonot, with an 8x12 km caldera is quite a sight to behold. Drive on further past the small Italian catholic church built in 1942 during the second world war, the Italians were prisoners of war and Kenya at that time was still a British colony until 1963. We arrive in time for lunch then later after a brief rest head out for the afternoon’s activities. We begin with the boat ride, about one hour in the only freshwater lake in the Kenyan rift valley that is home to hippos and over 400 bird species. Get pied kingfishers in action, the African fish eagle busy looking for the all-important protein source, the fish. Common carp is the most common fish here. Later we go out for a nature walk at the crescent island. Later on, return to the relaxing ambience of the resort/ lodge.

We leave after breakfast and proceed to Lake Nakuru national park. After approximately 2hrs we arrive and start our game drive at this awe-inspiring park. We search for both the black and white rhinos, lions, antelopes, buffaloes, visit the shorelines for the flamingos and pelicans.
The Lake Nakuru’s diverse ecosystem offers a spectacular introduction to the abundance of nature in East Africa.
Dinner and lunch will be at the lodge.

Leave Nakuru early in the morning and head to the Masai Mara with several stops enroute, Reach the Mara in perfect time for lunch and later leave for the evening game drive in search of the big cats of Masai mara, the lions, leopards cheetahs elephants’ rhinos and other species of elephants. The Masai mara national reserve offer unrivalled opportunities for big cat sightings. Check back to the camp /lodge for dinner and overnight.

A Full day spent exploring the park in search of the big 5/other predators. Optional hot air balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost of US$ 450 per person. The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures’ dinner and overnight at the Camp.

After breakfast, we will head back to Nairobi arriving by early evening. You will either be dropped at a Nairobi hotel or at the airport.

Accommodation Details

Package Policies

  • Guaranteed safari confirmations
  • Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser for game viewing and photography
  • Full board accommodation whilst on safari
  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • All park entrance fees, including government taxes
  • Services of an English-speaking professional driver/guide
  • Extensive game drives
  • All game drives as detailed in the itinerary
  • Bottled water during safari
  • Start and end in Nairobi
  • Personalized service
  • Boat ride
  • Nature walk
  • Tips
  • Laundry
  • Beverages/Drinks
  • International flights
  • Visas
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Any other extras not mentioned above
  • Hotel accommodation in Nairobi before and after the safari
  • Optional activities
  • The safari will be a private guided tour.
  • Bottled water will be provided during game drives.
  • Charging ports will be available in safari vehicles.
  • Safari Land Cruisers are custom-made for game viewing, and all guests are guaranteed a window seat.
  • Knowledgeable and passionate safari guides will accompany you, ready to highlight interesting facts and ensure a memorable experience.

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9-Day Unforgettable Kenya's Grand Wildlife Circuit

Amboseli National Park(2N) → Lake Naivasha(1N) → Lake Nakuru National Park(1N) → Masai Mara National Reserve(2N) → Tsavo National Park(2N)

Sold By: Wild Portraits Safaris

5.0 (15 reviews)

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