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Overview
This 6-day luxury safari offers an extensive journey through Kenya's prime wildlife circuit, encompassing Tsavo West, Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, and the Masai Mara. Tailored for discerning travelers, this tour combines thrilling wildlife encounters, including the Big Five and views of Mount Kilimanjaro, with stays in high-end lodges and camps, all experienced with expert local guides in a private 4x4 vehicle.
Tour Suitability:
- Traveler Profile: Perfect for couples, families, and individuals seeking a comprehensive and luxurious Kenyan safari experience covering diverse ecosystems.
- Pace of Travel: Moderate to Action-Packed, covering four major wildlife areas, ensuring a rich and varied adventure.
- Interests: Rhino tracking in Tsavo West, viewing Amboseli's elephants against Kilimanjaro, boat safaris and walking on Crescent Island at Lake Naivasha, and witnessing the Masai Mara's predator action and the Great Migration.
- Comfort Level: Luxury, featuring stays at prestigious lodges like Kilaguni Serena, Amboseli Serena, Lake Naivasha Resort, and Zebra Plains Mara Camp.
- Focus: A classic grand Kenyan safari, blending iconic wildlife viewing with superior comfort, diverse activities, and personalized service.
Key Tour Highlights
- Tsavo West's Rhino Sanctuary & Springs: Explore Tsavo West, including its rhino sanctuary and the unique Mzima Springs.
- Amboseli's Elephants & Kilimanjaro Views: Experience close encounters with large elephant herds with the stunning Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop.
- Lake Naivasha's Serene Beauty: Enjoy boat safaris and guided walks on Crescent Island Sanctuary among gentle plains game.
- Masai Mara's Wildlife Spectacle: Immerse yourself in the Masai Mara, world-famous for its Big Five, numerous predators, and the Great Migration.
- Luxury Lodge & Camp Stays: Indulge in superior comfort and service at Kilaguni Serena, Amboseli Serena, Lake Naivasha Resort, and Zebra Plains Mara Camp or similar.
Accommodation Style
Experience exceptional comfort and service at a selection of Kenya’s finest safari lodges and camps. This itinerary includes stays at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge (Tsavo West), Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, Lake Naivasha Resort (or Sopa Lodge), and Zebra Plains Mara Camp, or establishments of similar high luxury/upper mid-range standards, promising excellent amenities and memorable experiences.
Featured Destinations & Attractions
- Tsavo West National Park: Known for its rhino sanctuary, Mzima Springs, Shetani lava flows, and diverse wildlife.
- Amboseli National Park: Celebrated for its large elephant herds and iconic views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Lake Naivasha & Crescent Island: Offers boat trips, bird watching, hippo sightings, and unique walking safaris among wildlife.
- Masai Mara National Reserve: Kenya’s premier wildlife park for Big Five sightings and the Great Wildebeest Migration.
Itinerary
Your private local driver-guide will pick you up from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Board your 4x4 for the journey along the Nairobi-Mombasa Road to Tsavo West National Park (approx. 3-4 hours). Arrive at your luxury lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon, head out for game drives, possibly visiting the rhino sanctuary to track these immense creatures as the park cools down. (Meals: Lunch & Dinner, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge or similar luxury lodge.
Enjoy an early morning game drive. After breakfast and check-out, drive to Amboseli National Park (approx. 2 hours). The appearance of Mount Kilimanjaro signals your arrival. Take an easy game drive en route to your lodge. This park is known for its immense elephant herds. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge or similar luxury lodge.
Start with an early morning game drive to see the sunlight over Amboseli and its wildlife. After breakfast at the camp and check-out, drive to Lake Naivasha. Arrive for lunch and check-in. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari across the lake, viewing hippos and birdlife, followed by a guided walking safari on Crescent Island Sanctuary among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Resort (or Sopa Lodge) or similar mid-range to luxury resort.
After an early breakfast, check out and set off for Masai Mara National Reserve (approx. 4-5 hours drive). Arrive in time for lunch and check-in at your camp. In the late afternoon, head out for your first game drive in the famous Masai Mara, home to the Big Five and the Great Migration. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp or similar mid-range to luxury tented camp.
Enjoy an early morning breakfast as today will be a game-viewing extravaganza! Traverse the Masai Mara National Reserve on a full day of unlimited wildlife viewing, encountering the Big Five and more. The Mara hosts the highest and most varied concentration of wild animals in the region. A picnic lunch will be served by the Mara River, a prime spot for hippos, crocodiles, and migration crossings (July – October). (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp or similar mid-range to luxury tented camp.
After a leisurely breakfast at your camp, your driver-guide will assist with check-out. Proceed to Nairobi, Kenya’s capital city. En route, your guide might point out features like the Mount Longonot volcano. Arrive in Nairobi in time for lunch. Later, you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) for your flight back home. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch, Drinking water)
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour).
Inclusions and Exclusions
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Activities (as written in the itinerary)
- Entry fee
- Taxes
- A bottle of drinking water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas