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8 Days Safari to Tsavo West and Amboseli National Parks, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru National Park and Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Safari Overview
This is an 8 Days Safari to Tsavo West National Park, Amboseli National Park, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru National Park and Maasai Mara Game Reserve. 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. 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. Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake. At the lake enjoy a boat ride as you see hippos up close. The lake also has hundreds of birds including the famous fish eagle. You will be able to spot some wildlife like zebras, buffalos, baboons among many others at the shores of the lake. Hell’s gate National Park offers a beautiful scenery including star rocked towers, towering cliffs, and the belching plumes of geothermal steam. You can enjoy rock climbing, hiking, bicycle riding and a natural spa while at Hells Gate. The Crescent Island Game Sanctuary is one of the most beautiful parks in Kenya and is often called Naivasha’ s best-kept secret. The game sanctuary is a perfect spot for Wildlife and Bird Watching. Lake Nakuru boasts not only of the flamingos but also approx. 400 other species of birds. Other wildlife can also be found in the park. This includes the Rothschild’s giraffe, black and white rhino, lion, buffalo, leopard, baboon, waterbuck, reedbuck, and many species. The Maasai Mara Game Reserve is home to a large amount for animals making it one of the ideal places for wildlife viewing in Africa. Game drives in the reserve take place all year round and each offers a unique experience of the park. Animals in the great Mara include zebras, lions, elephants, giraffes, baboons, warthogs, bat eared foxes, grey jackals, spotted hyena, Topis, hippos, impala, cheetahs, leopards, hartebeests. Bird lovers are not left out, the birds in Mara come in many colors and sizes with more than 400 bird species, including birds of prey. The Maasai Mara National Reserve is also famously known for the wildebeest migration which takes place from the month of July through to October. Millions of animals migrate to the Mara from Serengeti in search for fresh green pastures and water. This is the largest migration of animals in the universe. There is no experience that can be compared to seeing the mass movement of the beautiful wildlife. In Tsavo West you will be staying at Salt Lick Safari Lodge or similar, in Amboseli at Amboseli Sopa Lodge or similar, in Naivasha at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge, in Nakuru at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge or similar and in Maasai Mara at Maasai Mara Sopa Lodge or similar.
You will be picked from your Nairobi Hotel/Airport and Depart for your Tsavo West National Park safari at 7.00 am. At Emali town you will have a brief stopover for a health break. You can also opt for a train from Nairobi to Emali. Arriving at the Emali station, you will be picked by our driver guide and head to 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. Lunch, Dinner and Overnight at Salt Lick Safari Lodge.
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.
Check out from the lodge after breakfast and head to Lake Naivasha. You arrive at Lake Naivasha and proceed to Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge for check in. You depart the lodge with packed lunch boxes for Hell’s gate national park. Enjoy a bike ride and walking safari at the Hells Gate. Your guide will assist you hire a good bike for the Hells gate bike ride. The guided walking safari starts immediately from the Hells gate in the company of an experienced guide. Break for your picnic lunch at the Hells gate national park picnic site as you view the park. You will depart Hell’s gate national park and proceed to Lake Naivasha to enjoy a boat ride while seeing hippos, birds, and the views of the lake. Enjoy a 2-hour boat ride while fishing in the lake as you watch the hippos and hundreds of bird species. You will then proceed to the Crescent Island to enjoy the perfect views of Wildlife and Birds. Later in the evening, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Lunch, dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge.
After breakfast proceed to the Lake Nakuru. On arrival at Lake Nakuru, you proceed to Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge for check in. Proceed for a game drive with packed lunch boxes. You start off around the lake where there are numerous flamingos, white pelicans, ibis, plovers, storks, herons and many others. Enjoy your game driving until lunch time. You will also be able to see the hundreds of animals in the park including lion, buffalo, Rothschild’s giraffe, black and white rhino, waterbuck, reedbuck, leopard, baboon. In the evening you drive back to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Breakfast and Lunch at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge.
Head out to Maasai Mara at 7.00 am. Brief stopover at Narok. You arrive at your camp in the afternoon just in time for your check in and lunch. An evening game drive is planned in one of the top Safari destinations in East Africa, Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Later in the evening you return to your camp for dinner and overnight stay. Bonfire is organized at the camp upon request. You can also enjoy listening to fun Maasai stories. Lunch, dinner and overnight at your Camp/ Lodge.
You will wake up to an early morning game drive before returning to your camp for breakfast. After breakfast we leave the camp for a full day adventure with packed lunch boxes. Full days’ game drives take us around the reserve in search of the Big Five and plenty of other wildlife inhabiting this Kenyan game reserve. When you visit the Masai Mara you are most likely to see wildlife such as Topis, impala, hartebeests, giraffes, bat eared foxes, grey jackals, spotted hyena, baboons, warthogs, wildebeest. Hippos, elephants, buffaloes, lions and zebras are also found in great numbers. It is harder to spot Cheetahs and leopards, but reasonably common. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight at your camp/ Lodge.
This being your last day in Maasai Mara, you will wake up to a sumptuous breakfast then drive back to Nairobi. Upon arrival you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to board your flight back home. Breakfast at your Camp/ Lodge.
