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Overview
This 8-day luxury safari in a 4x4 Toyota Landcruiser offers an extensive and memorable journey through Kenya's most renowned wildlife parks: Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli, Taita Hills, and Tsavo East. It is designed for discerning travelers seeking a comprehensive wildlife experience with high-quality accommodations, exceptional Big Five viewing, iconic landscapes, and the comfort and capability of a private 4x4 vehicle with an expert local guide.
Tour Suitability:
- Traveler Profile: Ideal for families, couples, and individuals desiring a premium, all-encompassing Kenyan safari that covers a wide array of ecosystems and wildlife.
- Pace of Travel: Moderate to Action-Packed, covering six major wildlife areas, which involves significant travel but ensures a rich diversity of experiences.
- Interests: Big Five encounters in Masai Mara, rhino sightings at Lake Nakuru, boat safaris at Lake Naivasha, elephant herds and Kilimanjaro views in Amboseli, unique lodge experiences at Taita Hills (Salt Lick), and exploring Tsavo East's vastness.
- Comfort Level: Luxury/Upper Mid-Range, featuring stays at reputable lodges and camps like Mara Maisha, Sarova Lion Hill, Lake Naivasha Sopa, Amboseli Serena, Salt Lick, and Ashnil Aruba, with the added comfort of a 4x4 Landcruiser.
- Focus: A grand Kenyan circuit safari blending iconic wildlife, diverse landscapes, comfortable 4x4 travel, and quality lodging for a memorable adventure.
Key Tour Highlights
- Private 4x4 Landcruiser: Enjoy enhanced comfort, viewing, and accessibility with your dedicated 4x4 vehicle and driver-guide.
- Masai Mara Immersion: Full-day game drives in the world-famous Masai Mara, home to abundant predators and the Great Migration.
- Rift Valley Lakes: Explore Lake Nakuru (rhinos, flamingos) and Lake Naivasha (boat rides, Crescent Island).
- Amboseli's Elephants & Kilimanjaro: Witness large elephant herds with the stunning Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop.
- Taita Hills & Salt Lick Lodge: Experience the unique Salt Lick Safari Lodge and its surrounding wildlife sanctuary.
- Tsavo East's Red Elephants: Discover the vast wilderness of Tsavo East and its famous 'red elephants'.
- Quality Accommodations: Stays at well-selected lodges and camps offering a blend of luxury and authentic safari charm.
Accommodation Style
Experience superior comfort and service at a selection of Kenya’s fine safari lodges and tented camps. This itinerary includes stays at Mara Maisha Camp, Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort, Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, Salt Lick Safari Lodge, and Ashnil Aruba Lodge, or establishments of similar high mid-range to luxury standards, ensuring excellent amenities and memorable stays, complemented by travel in a robust 4x4 Landcruiser.
Featured Destinations & Attractions
- Masai Mara National Reserve: Premier destination for Big Five viewing and the Great Wildebeest Migration.
- Lake Nakuru National Park: Rhino sanctuary, famous for flamingos and Rothschild's giraffes.
- Lake Naivasha & Crescent Island: Offers boat trips and walking safaris.
- Amboseli National Park: Known for large elephant herds and views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary: Features the iconic Salt Lick Safari Lodge and good wildlife density.
- Tsavo East National Park: Kenya's largest park, famous for 'red elephants' and diverse landscapes.
Itinerary
Your private local driver will pick you up from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), provide a safari briefing, and then embark on the 5-6 hour journey in your 4x4 Landcruiser to Masai Mara National Reserve. Stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint. Arrive for lunch at your camp. In the afternoon, head out for a game drive searching for the Big Five and other wildlife. (Meals: Lunch & Dinner, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Mara Maisha Camp or similar mid-range to luxury tented camp.
After breakfast, head to the reserve with your packed lunch for a full day of game viewing. Explore the Mara and spot abundant wildlife. If visiting between July and August, witness the Great Wildebeest Migration. Enjoy a picnic lunch along the Mara River. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Mara Maisha Camp or similar mid-range to luxury tented camp.
Enjoy an early morning breakfast, check out, and have a game drive en route. After exiting the park, an optional one-hour visit to a Maasai village can be arranged. Leave Masai Mara for Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving for lunch and check-in. Later, enjoy game drives in Lake Nakuru, looking for rhinos, lions, leopards, and flamingos. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge or similar luxury lodge.
Have an early morning breakfast and a game drive en route as you leave Lake Nakuru. Drive to Lake Naivasha (approx. 2 hours), arriving for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari on Lake Naivasha, identifying some of its 400 bird species. Proceed to Crescent Island Game Sanctuary for a walking safari among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort or similar mid-range hotel.
After an early breakfast, check out and leave Lake Naivasha for Amboseli National Park (approx. 5-hour drive). Stop to view Rift Valley scenery. Arrive for lunch and check-in. After relaxation, proceed for an afternoon game drive. Amboseli is famous for elephants and views of Mount Kilimanjaro. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge or similar luxury lodge.
Start with an early morning game drive and return to the lodge for breakfast. Later, check out and drive to Saltlick Lodge in Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary (approx. 4-hour drive). Check in for lunch. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in this sanctuary, which is a crucial wildlife corridor. Night game drives might be an option (lodge dependent, extra cost). (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Salt Lick Safari Lodge.
After a sumptuous breakfast, check out and drive to Tsavo East National Park (approx. 4-hour drive), with a game drive en route. Check in at your lodge for lunch. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in this vast park, known for 'red elephants' and maneless lions. The sparse vegetation often makes wildlife spotting easier. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Ashnil Aruba Lodge or similar mid-range lodge.
Enjoy an early morning game drive. After breakfast, check out around 10:00 AM and proceed to Voi Train Station for your first-class train journey to Mombasa (approx. 2 hours), arriving around 2:15 PM. Alternatively, arrangements can be made for a road transfer back to Nairobi or a flight from a local Tsavo airstrip (options and costs vary). (Meals: All meals included until breakfast/lunch depending on transfer arrangements, 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