13-Day Grand Kenya Safari covers Samburu, home to Special Five. Ol Pejeta a black rhino sanctuary and Chimpanzee rescue center. Aberdare is characterized by Majestic Peaks & Moorlands. Nakuru is famous for Flamingos & Rhinos. Masai Mara for the great migration & Big Five. Naivasha’s Hell’s Gate National Park for a guided walk safari. Amboseli for breathtaking views of Mt Kilimanjaro against large herds of Elephants. Tsavo West & East for large herds of red-skinned elephants and Man-eater lions.
| Day | Main Destination | Distance / Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve | 301 Km / 5 Hr 30 Min |
| Day 2 | Full Samburu National Reserve | – |
| Day 3 | Samburu – Ol Pejeta Conservancy | 132 Km / 2 Hr 45 Min |
| Day 4 | Ol Pejeta – Aberdare National Park | 69 Km / 1 Hr 30 Min |
| Day 5 | Aberdare – Lake Nakuru National Park | 69 Km / 2 Hr 15 Min |
| Day 6 | Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve | 232 Km / 5 Hr 45 Min |
| Day 7 | Full Day Masai Mara National Reserve | – |
| Day 8 | Masai Mara – Naivasha & Hell’s Gate Np | 232 Km / 5 Hr 45 Min |
| Day 9 | Naivasha – Amboseli National Park | 335 Km / 6 Hr 15 Min |
| Day 10 | Full Day Amboseli National Park | – |
| Day 11 | Amboseli – Tsavo West National Park | 105 Km / 2 Hr 30 Min |
| Day 12 | Tsavo West – Tsavo East National Park | 55 Km / 1 Hr 15 Min |
| Day 13 | Tsavo East – Nairobi | 335 Km / 6 Hr 30 Min |
Accommodation is chosen together with you depending on budget & comfort level i.e Camping, Budget, Mid-Range, Luxury or Superior Luxury.
Your Kenyan safari starts with pickup from your Nairobi Hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 0800 hrs. After introduction and briefing drive to Samburu National Reserve arriving in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. Samburu National Reserve is one of East Africa’s popular destinations located on the banks of the Ewaso Ng’iro River. The area is gently low lying due to lava flow that resulted from volcanic activities. Acacia trees are dominant in the region while animals such as buffalo, lions, leopards and others are in large numbers.
Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner & Drinking Water
Enjoy a full day game drive with parked lunch in search of the Northern special 5. The rare species animals include the Grevy Zebra, Somali Ostrich, Gerenuk and the Besia Oryx. The rocky habitat makes it one of the most conducive environments for spotting a Leopard. Elephants are also abundant along the Ewaso Nyiro River. The famous Kamunyak lioness that adopted a baby Oryx is a resident of the reserve. Due to aridity conditions in the region, animals find water from oases within the park. The climate here is hot and semi-arid.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Drinking Water
Continue your journey to Ol Pejeta arriving at your hotel in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive. Visit the only Chimpanzee Sanctuary in Kenya providing a refuge for chimpanzees rescued from the black market. The Conservancy boasts an astounding variety of animals, including the Big Five, Grevy’s zebra, Jackson’s hartebeest, cheetah, and chimpanzee.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Drinking Water
Early morning transfer to Aberdare National Park arriving in time for a mid-morning game drive enroute to your lodge. Proceed to check in, lunch and another afternoon game drive. Aberdare is home to elephants, black rhinos, leopards, spotted hyenas, olive baboons, black and white colobus monkeys, buffalos among others. Rare sightings include those of the Giant Forest hog, bongo, golden cat, African wild cat and the African civet cat.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Drinking Water
Proceed your journey further to Lake Nakuru National Park arriving in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru is a standpoint and harbor for watching more than 400 species of birds in the rift valley. The main highlight being the flamingos forming a stunningly beautiful deep pink band around the edge of the lake shore. The park is also a rhino sanctuary harboring a population of more than 100 black and white rhinos.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Drinking Water
After breakfast depart for Masai Mara National Reserve arriving in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive. Masai Mara is popularly known for its breathtaking landscapes and plenty of wildlife making it one of Africa’s safari destinations. The park’s open grasslands provide an ideal hunting grounds for the apex predators such as lions, leopards and cheetahs.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Drinking Water
Start with an optional Hot Air Balloon Safari accompanied with champagne bush breakfast at an extra cost of $450 / person. Proceed with a full day game drive within the reserve in search of The Big Five animals (Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Rhinos and Buffalo). What amazes tourists in this reserve is the annual migration of wildebeests. The animals shift in July and return in November and are among the seven wonders of the world. Bird life is abundant as wildlife at the Mara, which boasts over 400 different bird species.
At around 1600hrs exit the park with an option of visiting the nearby Maasai Village/Community at an extra cost of $25 / person. At the village you will have the opportunity to learn and interact with the local Maasai Community. The Maasais are popular and better-known ethnic people in East Africa due to their traditional origins from areas surrounding Masai Mara Game Reserve.
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Drive further to Naivasha arriving in time for Lunch followed by an afternoon walking safari at Hell’s Gate National Park. The park is one of the places in Kenya where you can walk alongside wild animals as there are no predators. Take great pictures with an animal background as you descend down to the Hell’s Gate Gorge. At the Gorge, enjoy a guided nature walk with the local guides to spice up your Kenya safari memories. Later ascend to the gate, exit the park and return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Drinking Water
Early breakfast, checkout and embark on boat safari and guided walk at Lake Naivasha’s Crescent Island Sanctuary. Spend time on a relaxing boat ride across the lake, where you will spot pods of hippos. Disembark at Crescent Island and take a guided nature walk and stroll freely among giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and gazelles. Over 400 bird species live here, including African fish eagles, pelicans, and kingfishers. Depart Naivasha for Amboseli National Park arriving on time for lunch & checkin. At around 1600hrs head out for an introductory game drive while enjoying perfect views of Africa’s highest mountain Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Drinking Water
Full day game drive with parked lunch as you enjoy views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit. Despite its changing habitat, Amboseli is possibly the best wildlife area in Africa to experience elephants at close range. Your game drive will take you to the observation hill to have a better overall view of the park. Wildlife is abundant in this park together with pelicans and other bird species. Your game viewing will be spread to cover the open plains, acacia woodland, rocky thorn bush country, swamps and marshland.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Drinking Water
Proceed your journey to Tsavo West National Park arriving in time for mid-morning game drive while heading to your hotel. You will arrive at your hotel in time for lunch followed by an afternoon set out for another game drive. Tsavo West is the most visited section in Tsavo National Park, offering many attractions apart from its wildlife. Mzima Springs where up to 227.3 million liters of crystal-clear water flows out of the ground through porous volcanic rocks. The water is believed to originate from Chuyulu Hills, via an underground river. Shetani Lava Flow A massive 50-kilometer stretch of black, jagged volcanic rock formed only 200 years ago, creating a prehistoric landscape.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Drinking Water
After breakfast, proceed further to Tsavo East National Park arriving at the park in time for mid-morning game drive. Elephants coated in the park’s iron-rich red volcanic dust from frequent mud-bathing and Man-eaters (lions) of Tsavo define this park. One of the Park’s most recognizable features is the world’s longest lava flow, stretching over 290 kilometers along the park. Lugard’s Falls Parking a white-water rapids and scenic rock formations carved by the Galana River. A massive 1.6-kilometer Mudanda rock outcrop with a natural watering hole below that attracts large numbers of wildlife. The Park is home to a good population of Giraffe, Zebra, Impala Gazelles, and Buffalo. Large prides of Lions, Leopards and Cheetahs represent predators in the park. Head to your hotel for lunch then return to the park for another afternoon game drive.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Drinking Water
On this last day of your wildlife safari you can you can decide to extend to the coast (Mombasa, Diani or Malindi) by train with a drop off at Voi Train Station or drive back to Nairobi arriving later in the afternoon followed by a transfer to the Airport or your Nairobi Hotel.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & Drinking Water
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