Discovering the Big Five and the Indian Ocean’s shores Superb safari with the visit of wonderful parks. The magnificent Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha and the fabulous Crescent Island Amboseli with a splendid view of Kilimanjaro and the most spacious park of Tsavo East Kenya. An extraordinary sight awaits … The diversity of the program is exceptional, ending with one of the Indian Ocean the most beautiful beaches.
Day 1 : Out-bound International Flight / Nairobi
Departure of your international flight and arrival in Nairobi. Warm welcome by your driver / guide. Then transfer to your hotel, comfortable and well equipped, ideal place to rest before beginning your fantastic Kenyan adventure . Nairobi is Kenya’s capital city. In addition to its urban core, the city has Nairobi National Park, a large game reserve known for breeding endangered black rhinos and home to giraffes, zebras and lions. Next to it is a well-regarded elephant orphanage operated by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, the Karen Blixen Museum and the Giraffe Center. Nairobi is also often used as a jumping-off point for safari trips elsewhere in Kenya.
Overnight at Pendana Guesthouse or at The Golden Tulip Hotel .
Day 2 : Nairobi / Lake Nakuru
Early breakfast then departure for Lake Nakuru for a safari to discover the pink flamingos, lesser flamingos, egrets, pelicans and rhinos. Check-in and Lunch at the camp. In the afternoon game-drive in the park. Nakuru national park includes the lake, cliffs and forests on the bank. Lake Nakuru is among Kenya’s finest national parks. Flanked by rocky escarpments, pockets of forest and at least one waterfall, the park is pretty year-round. You can also expect to see both black and white rhinos; look past the hordes of horny baboons and you’ll see hippos, or perhaps a lucky leopard or two. There are also about 50 rare tree-climbing lions in the park, spotted several times per week. The usual zebras, buffaloes and Rothschild’s giraffes seal the deal.
Dinner and overnight at Flamingo Hill Tented Camp.
Day 3 : Lake Nakuru / Masai Mara
Breakfast and drive to the Masai Mara reserve, one of the most famous reserves in the world. Instead of shooting the film “Out of Africa” ??and cartoonists inspired the “Lion King”, the Masai Mara is arguably the most famous national reserve of Kenya and rightly so. Must for its landscapes of breathtaking beauty with its hills out of sight, its savannah dotted with acacia trees and many rivers and abundant wildlife it covers nearly 1,700 km² and is located in the border with Tanzania, extension of the Tanzanian Serengeti park. The reserve is home to the highest concentration of wildlife in the country. You have the opportunity to meet with the famous Big Five: buffalo, rhinos, elephants, lions and leopards. These beautiful green or golden landscapes depending on the season, the unavoidable hunting scenes of lions and cheetahs and the migration will show you back with beautiful memories filled eyes. Check-in and lunch at Oloshaiki Camp **** . Afternoon dedicated to the safari and meeting with the animals: lions, cheetahs, hyenas, leopards all predators are easily seen in the heart of the savannah of the park. Return to the lodge at dusk.
Dinner and overnight at Oloshaiki Camp.
Day 4 : Masai Mara
Breakfast in the bush at the edge of a river, an unforgettable moment … then a day devoted entirely to safari to allow you to fully enjoy the impressive spectacle of vast herds of wildebeest, zebras, lions, hippos, elephants, giraffes and antelopes found in the reserve. From August to October you can witness the great wildebeest migration and zebras. More than a million wildebeest then leave the Serengeti plains to reach the plains of the Masai Mara: an unforgettable show!
Lunch at the lodge or picnic in the bush. Optional possibility of a balloon safari (€ 395 / pers.) For a magical flight over the Masai Mara.
Dinner and overnight at Oloshaiki Camp.
Day 5 : Masai Mara / Lake Naivasha
Breakfast and morning departure towards Lake Naivasha freshwater lake in the heart of the Rift Valley, at 2000 meters altitude. Installation in the late morning and lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, departure for the discovery of Lake Naivasha, territory hippos and birds. You will board a motor canoe to the island to Crescent Island peninsula crescent, where you will have the opportunity to observe important fisheries scenes with fish eagles. The lake and the island is a bird sanctuary and home to hundreds of species, including ibis, herons and weavers. The lake is surrounded by rich vegetation – acacia forests – where many species of birds come to nest. unique experience not to be missed, you can make an incredible hiking on the island where you will see safely wildebeest, gazelles, zebras, giraffes, warthogs, thousands of birds and discover hundreds hippos in the lake .After a day filled with memories, back to the lodge where you will have the only opportunity to see many hippos approach the camp to come and eat the grass nearby.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Sawela Lodge or Naivasha Sopa Lodge.
Day 6 : Lake Naivasha / Amboseli
Breakfast and morning departure for Amboseli park. Located at the foot of Kilimanjaro is one of the most beautiful parks of Kenya. Made famous by Hemingway and his novel “snows of the Kilimanjaro”, the park offers beautiful scenery with its vast marshy plains fed by the snows of Kilimanjaro and exceptional wildlife, easily visible: elephants, lions, wildebeests, zebras, antelopes and buffaloes. Check-in and lunch at Sentrim Amboseli Camp which has a swimming pool where you will have the pleasure of lounging listening to the sounds of the savannah: a magical moment! Crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, the Amboseli National Parks is one of Kenya’s most popular parks. The name “Amboseli” comes from a Maasai word meaning “salty dust”, and it is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close. Nature lovers can explore five different habitats here ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli, wetlands with Sulphur springs, the savannah and woodlands. They can also visit the local Maasai community who live around the park and experience their authentic culture. Safari to meet the animals until nightfall.
Dinner and overnight at Sentrim Amboseli Camp.
Day 7 : Amboseli / Tsavo East
Breakfast and morning departure for a safari in Amboseli park. Enjoy the dawn of a breathtaking view of the legendary Kilimanjaro and imposing icecap. Meet the animals of the park: elephants, wildebeest, zebras and gazelles. Then, drive to Tsavo East punctuated by magnificent views. The Tsavo Park, the largest park in the country, is famous for its ocher landscapes and abundant wildlife. Buffaloes, giraffes, antelopes, and especially to huge herds of elephants covered the land of the park, giving them the red color characteristic. Check-in and lunch at Manyatta Camp on the banks of the VOI river. You have the chance to watch animals coming to drink from the river during lunch or while enjoying a swim in the pool at the lodge. Then pleasant change of atmosphere with a safari in the park until nightfall.
Dinner and overnight at Manyatta Camp.
Day 8 : Tsavo East / Diani Beach
Early start to your morning safari, animals outgoing usually the first light of day. Return to camp for your breakfast and then drive to Diani Beach. Arrival at the hotel. Free lunch. You can spend your afternoon with superb white sand beaches shaded by coconut palms and conducive to relaxation, the hotel pool or the many optional activities on offer for your enjoyment: Jacuzzi, Gym, Petanque, Games balls, diving, sailing or fishing.
Dinner and overnight stay at your preferred hotel.
Day 9 : Diani Beach
Breakfast and free day at the hotel with plenty of activities to do such as;
Wasini Island Tour – to watch dolphins and snorkeling by the coral reef of the marine park.
Funzi Island Tour – to spot the crocodiles in their natural habitat and different bird species.
Mombasa Tour– to explore the city of Mombasa’s daily life, spice market, wooden handcraft workshop and Hindu temple.
Quad Excursion – to actively participate in racing in the country side and visit local villages and schools.
Bush Village Tour– to explore and learn the daily life of the coastal people.
Fishing Trip– to explore the fishing experience of the Kenyan Coast.
Deep Sea Diving – to explore the Kenyan coast underwater world.
Dinner and overnight stay at your preferred hotel.
Day 10 : Diani Beach
Breakfast and free day at the hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay at your preferred hotel.
Day 11 : Diani / Mombasa / Departure
Breakfast and free day dedicated to relaxation at the hotel or on the beach before transfer to Mombasa airport. Takeoff of flight to your destination. Overnight in flight.
