6 Days, 5 Nights - Tsavo West/ Amboseli National Park/ Lake Naivasha & Masai Mara Safari
5 GREAT KENYA PARKS WITNESS NATURE’S BOUNTY ON THIS GRAND TOUR
This travel safari is a deep dive into Kenya’s diverse landscapes and variety of wildlife. You’ll experience the rugged terrain of Tsavo West, views of celebrated Mt. Kilimanjaro, the Rift Valley lakes at Naivasha and the all-encompassing savannah of the great Masai Mara. You’ll also have a field day – in fact, 6 exciting field days discovering the awesome variety of Kenya’s wildlife. Several of the parks including the Masai Mara, feature Africa’s Big Five and you’ll be surrounded by the incredible bird life at Lake Naivasha. A visit to Amboseli Park will bring you the best elephant sightings anywhere. So, put on your expedition outfit and let Hadven-Tours Kenya take you on a personalized adventure holiday.
SAFARI PLAN
Nairobi – Tsavo West National Park ( 250 kms – Approx. 4 hrs)
Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner.
0730hrs: Pick up from your Nairobi hotel or Nairobi Airport
Depart Nairobi and proceed to the Tsavo West National Park.
The early morning drive is on smooth tarmac with pit-stops at intervals along the way
The scenic drive is via typical African savanna country dotted with local homesteads and sometimes some colorful Masai herdsmen and their cattle.
Enter the Tsavo west and commence game viewing drives in search of Elephant, Cheetah, Lion, Zebra, Buffalo, Ostrich and more
The Tsavo west is scenic with dramatic landscape due to its recent volcanic action
In the mid- afternoon we visit the rhino sanctuary with more game viewing drives.
We shall try our chances to spot the rhino which is an endangered species.
OVERNIGHT – Overnight shall be at your Tsavo West safari lodge/ tented camp
Choose from Economy, Comfort, or luxury accommodations, depending on your budget, style, and taste.
Tsavo West – Amboseli National Park (100 km. Appr 2 hrs)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
“The early bird catches the worm!”
We start early on our morning game viewing drive with a visit to the Mzima springs.
We watch the African Sunrise as the natural world unfolds amid the freshness and beauty of the morning.
We shall later head to the Mzima Springs to view hippos, crocodiles, exotic fish and a variety of bird species.
The greenery surrounding the Mzima springs is a welcome contrast to the harsh terrain that forms the bulk of Tsavo West.
Later, the tour proceeds to the Amboseli national park where we will get to our accommodation in good time for lunch
Afternoon game viewing drives at the Amboseli National Park.
Game viewing at the Amboseli shall be a leisurely activity with animals easily seen and Mount Kilimanjaro providing a magnificent background for scenic and wildlife photography.
Clouds may open up and the awesome sight of the snow peaked Mount Kilimanjaro shall leave us mesmerized-weather permitting.
OVERNIGHT – Overnight at your Amboseli safari lodge/ tented camp
Choose from Economy, Comfort, or Luxury accommodations, depending on your budget, style, and taste.
Amboseli – Lake Naivasha (340 km: Approx. 5-6 hrs)
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Early morning game and scenery viewing drive.
Extra game drive after breakfast.
Proceed to the Lake Naivasha at the floors of the great rift valley.
There shall be a lunch stop at a Nairobi suburb restaurant.
Arrive at the lake Naivasha in the late afternoon.
Afternoon boat safari at the Lake Naivasha to view hippos, exotic birds and small game.
This shall be followed by a guided walking safari at the Crescent Island.
OVERNIGHT – Overnight at your Lake Naivasha safari lodge / tented camp.
Choose from Economy, Comfort, or Luxury accommodations, depending on your budget, style, and taste.
Lake Naivasha – Masai Mara (240Km – Approx. 4-5 hours)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
We will have morning breakfast at our accommodation then leave lake Naivasha and proceed to the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Arrive Masai Mara in time for hot lunch and proceed for an afternoon game viewing drive.
OVERNIGHT – Overnight at your Masai Mara safari lodge or tented camp.
Choose from Economy, Comfort, or Luxury accommodations, depending on your budget, style, and taste.
Full Day – Masai Mara
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Today shall be a game viewing extravaganza!
Masai Mara Game reserve remains the most exciting wildlife eco-system in the Natural world.
It is host to the highest and most varied concentration of wild animals than any other wildlife park in the region.
The scenic appeal of the tree-studded savannah plains, the moderate climate and diversity of wild game species make it a one-stop shop for game viewing activities.
We shall traverse the Masai Mara reserve on a full day of unlimited game viewing encountering the big five and more of the lesser game.
We shall visit the Mara river where we may watch hippos & crocodiles or maybe the great migration (July – October).
DROP-OFF – Our final safari night will be spent here at your Mara accommodation.
On behalf of the entire team at Homeland Adventures Kenya, a big thanks for letting us host your safari. Hope to see you soon!
MASAI MARA – NAIROBI (265 km – Approx. 5-6 hrs)
We’ll enjoy a final safari breakfast at our lodge or tented camp and then exit the park on our way back to Nairobi.
We will stop for lunch along the way and should arrive at about 16:30 hrs. (4:30 pm).
DROP-OFF – We should arrive back in Nairobi toward the early evening and will bring you to your hotel, residence, or the airport
We will bring you to your hotel, residence or the airport.
It’s been six days of exotic birds and wildlife and wonderful landscapes, not to mention some dazzling sunrises and sunsets. We hope you’ve stored up plenty of photos and memories to go with them.
On behalf of the team at Hadven-Tours Kenya, a big thank you for choosing us as your safari professionals. We hope to see you again when you next get the desire to visit our beautiful natural world.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- 1 Night at Tsavo West National Park
– Dramatic landscape
– Big game viewing
– Mzima Springs – view crocodile, hippo, migratory birds & exotic fish
– Lava flows
– Recent volcanoes - 1 night Amboseli National park
– Views of snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro – highest peak in Africa
– Observation Hill – view marshes with herds of elephants, buffalo, hippo & many waterfowl such as pelicans and Egyptian goose
– Possible lion, cheetah and hyena sightings
-Experience local villages and culture - 1 night Lake Naivasha
– Discovery boat safari – view wildlife on the shore
– Glide by hippos
– Walking safari on Crescent Island amongst the giraffes, zebras & more
– Extensive bird species - 2 nights Masai Mara Game Reserve
– Iconic world-famous game park – unlimited game viewing drives
– The Big Five
– Immense herds of wildlife
– Unforgettable savannah vistas
– Maasai people and culture - Masai village visit at the Masai Mara (Optional) = $ 20 per person (arrange with your driver / guide)
- Hot air balloon excursion at the Masai Mara (Optional) =$ 420 per person (enquire with us)
- 1 Night at Tsavo West National Park
SAFARI COST IS DETERMINED BY SEASON, NUMBER OF PERSONS & ACCOMODATION OPTION
- Tour in our Standard Customized Pop-top roofed Safari Vehicle.
- Services of an experienced driver/ guide
- Stay in your preffered accommodation choice
- Game viewing drives
- Park entrance fees
- All meals on safari
- Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle.
- Pick up/drop off at Nairobi hotel or residence.
- Government taxes and local levies
- International flights.
- Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).
- Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.
- Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.)
- Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Bottled & Soft Drinks.
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Tips and Gratuities.