Safari Overview
This is a 12 Days safari to Samburu National Reserve, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Amboseli National Park, Tsavo West National Park, Tsavo East National Park and Mombasa/Diani. . Samburu National Reserve is in the Northern part of Kenya on the banks of Ewaso Nyiro river. Samburu National Reserve is home to rare animal species such as the Grevy Zebra, Gerenuk, Beisa Oryx Reticulated Giraffe, and Somali Ostrich. It is also home to Elephants, Lion, Leopard and Cheetah. Ol Pejeta Conservancy lies on the Equator and boasts of wonderful views of Mt Kenya. The Conservancy houses Kenya’s largest population of Black Rhino, large numbers of elephant, cheetah, lion, leopard, African wild dog and plentiful plains game. The conservancy also has a number of the rare Northern species such as Grevys Zebra, Jackson’s Hartebeest and Beisa Oryx. Ol Pejeta Conservancy also permits night game drives which focus on species not seen during day game drives. Amboseli National Park, crowned by the breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro. It is one of the most popular parks in Kenya. The name “Amboseli” was derived from a Maasai word meaning “salty dust”. The park is a perfect place to view large herds of elephants up close. The Mount Kilimanjaro filters thousands of meters of volcanic rock giving the park endless supply of water. Animal species found include elephant, giraffe, impala, zebra, wildebeest, and leopard. For bird lovers, birds in the park include kingfisher, African fish eagle, pelican, bee eater and pygmy falcon. You can also get to experience the authentic culture of the Maasai Community who live around the park. Tsavo West National Park is a beautiful wilderness, from the millions of gallons of crystal-clear water from the Mzima Springs not to mention the Shetani lava flows. Tsavo West offers some of the most unforgettable game viewing and wildlife include Hippos, lions, cheetah, elephant, rhino, leopards, Buffalos, diverse plant. Bird species include the threatened corncrake and near threatened Basra Reed Warbler. Tsavo East National park forms the largest protected area in Kenya and is hosts most of the larger mammals, vast herds of dust – Rhino, buffalo, lion, red elephant, leopard, waterbucks, lesser Kudu, gerenuk, pods of hippo, crocodile, and bird life with around 500 recorded species. Tsavo East also boasts of the 300-kilometer-long Yatta Plateau, the longest lava flow in the world not to mention the dust-red elephant wallowing, rolling and spraying each other with the waters of Galana River. Mombasa is a city with beautiful white sandy beaches and a deep historical and cultural heritage. Diani beach is south of Mombasa, approximately an hour drive. Diani Beach is one of the greatest water sports destinations in East Africa. It offers a variety of water sports including jet-skiing, windsurfing, kitesurfing and paddle boarding. At Diani there is always an activity for everyone.In Samburu you will stay at Samburu Sopa Lodge Camp or similar, in Ol Pejeta at Sweetwaters Serena Camp, in Amboseli at Amboseli Sopa Lodge or similar, in Tsavo West at Salt Lick Safari Lodge or similar, in Tsavo East at Ashnil Aruba Lodge or similar, in Mombasa at Voyager Beach Resort or similar and Diani Neptune Palm Beach or similar.
You will be picked up from your Nairobi Hotel/Airport and Depart for your Samburu safari at 7.00 am. You will have a brief stopover enroute to view Mount Kenya with its Snow-capped peaks. You arrive at the camp just in time for lunch. An afternoon game drive is planned in the reserve. You are likely to spot the Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk, Grevy Zebra, Beisa Oryx and Somali Ostrich, Elephants, Lion, Leopard and Cheetah. In the evening drive back to your camp for dinner and overnight stay. Lunch and dinner at Samburu Sopa Lodge.
You will wake up to an early morning game drive before returning to the camp for breakfast. After breakfast return to the reserve for a full day game drive with packed lunch boxes. You will possibly sight unique wildlife species like Oryx, Gerenuk, Gravy’s Zebra, Somali Ostrich and other wild animals’ peculiar to this semi-arid region. The game drives will be along Ewaso Nyiro river where most of the wild animals are found. Bird lovers are not left out as the reserve boasts of different species of birds. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge.
After morning breakfast, we depart for Ol Pejeta Conservancy. You arrive at the camp in the afternoon in time for lunch. Late in afternoon you visit the Ol Pejeta Conservancy for an afternoon game drive. You are likely to see chimpanzees and other wild animals in the parts of the conservancy. In the evening drive back to your camp for dinner and overnight stay. Lunch, dinner and overnight stay at Sweetwaters Serena Camp.
Head to Amboseli National Park after breakfast. Arrive at the Amboseli Camp just in time for lunch. In the afternoon you head to the park for a game drive, a park famously known for its big game and the majestic scenery of Mt Kilimanjaro. During your drive you will possibly spot giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, elephant, impala and leopard. In the evening drive back to your camp for dinner and overnight. Lunch, Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge.
Wake up to an early morning game drive before returning to your camp for breakfast After breakfast return to the park for even more adventure with packed lunch boxes. During your game drive you will possibly spot the birds like pelican, bee eater, kingfisher, African fish eagle and pygmy falcon. You can also get to experience the authentic culture of the Maasai Community who live around the park. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge.
Early morning breakfast before leaving for Tsavo West National Park. Arrive at your lodge just in time for lunch. In the afternoon drive to the park for a game drive. Tsavo West National Park is famously known for the red elephants, Oryx and Gerenuk among other mammal’s species and birdlife. During the afternoon game drive, you will encounter many animals such as elephants, giraffes, lions, hartebeests and many more. In the evening drive back to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Lunch, Dinner and Overnight at Salt Lick Safari Lodge.
Early morning breakfast before leaving for Tsavo Est National Park. Arrive at your lodge just in time for lunch. In the afternoon drive to the park for a game drive. Tsavo East National Park is famously known for its dust-covered red elephants and maneless lions. The Park offers a magical wild experience of watching different wildlife species. In the evening drive back to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Lunch, Dinner and Overnight at Ashnil Aruba Lodge.
You will wake up to a morning game drive before returning to your lodge for breakfast. After breakfast return to the park for even more adventure with packed lunch boxes. During your game drive you will possibly spot elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, leopards, zebras and many more. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Overnight at Ashnil Aruba Lodge.
Early breakfast before departing the lodge for Emali station to board a train to Mombasa. On arrival our driver guide will transfer you to your hotel. After lunch, you can opt to rest at the hotel swimming pool or at the beach. Breakfast at Ashnil Aruba Lodge, lunch and dinner at Voyager beach resort/ Neptune Palm Beach.
On this day, you will engage in fun activities of your choice at the beach. At Diani you can visit the Wasini Island. Breakfast, lunch, Dinner and Overnight Voyager beach resort/ Neptune Palm Beach.
On this day, you will engage in fun activities of your choice at the beach. Diani offers a wide range of activities like Camel Ride along the beach, Kisite Marine Park Tour, Beach gallery tour among many others. Breakfast, lunch, Dinner and Overnight Voyager beach resort/ Neptune Palm Beach.
On your last day at the Kenyan coast, wake up to a sumptuous breakfast before leaving your hotel for the airport for your flight back to Nairobi/ the SGR terminus for your train back to Nairobi. Drop off at your Nairobi hotel/at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight back home. Breakfast at Voyager beach resort/ Neptune Palm Beach.
