Trip Overview
Locations:
Nairobi City | Tsavo West National Park | Amboseli National Park | Mt. Kenya-Olpejeta Conservancy | Samburu National Reserve | Mt Kenya Lake Nakuru National Park | Masai Mara National Reserve.
Trip Overview
It’s an amazing adventure trip to the wild side of Kenya starting in Nairobi with a visit to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Giraffe Centre where you will learn about their conservation work. Get to Tsavo west national Park a picturesque park with abundant wildlife and gorgeous landscapes, making it a haven for wildlife, birdlife lovers and nature photographers. Then to Amboseli national park, World famous for the majestic views of the Mt. Kilimanjaro forming the back drop of Amboseli National Park. Then travel to the sprawling plains of Ol Pejeta Conservancy the biggest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa and discover the legendary wildlife on exclusive game-viewing drives. Further north to the semi arid and rugged terrain of Samburu Game Reserve, and explore this diverse wilderness and a haven to spot some of Africa’s unique species: the Reticulated giraffes, Grevy’s zebra, Gerenuk, Beisa oryx and the Somali ostrich. Return to the Aberdares National park to enjoy the overnight game viewing at the Ark. Down to the great rift valley is Lake Nakuru, famous for its prolific birdlife including the flamingoes and home to the Rothschild giraffe and rhino is an ideal stop as you cross the country north to south. Finally end your safari in the Masai Mara, home of the big 5 and host to the awesome spectacle known as The Great Migration, generally occurring between July and October.
Highlights to your trip experience
- David Sheldrick wildlife trust famous for the orphaned baby elephants.
- Giraffe center a re-known sanctuary for the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe.
- Karen Blixen Museum famed by the movie out of Africa.
- Mzima springs in Tsavo with its underground glass viewing deck
- Mount Kilimanjaro and the famous Amboseli elephants
- Visit the chimpanzee sanctuary.
- Olpejeta conservancy the biggest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa.
- Special Samburu five (reticulated giraffe, grevy’s zebra, Beisa Oryx, Gerenuk and the Somali Ostrich).
- The annual wildebeest migration
Optional trip experiences / activities:
- Hot air Balloon safari in maasai mara with a babbly champagne bush breakfast.
- Visit a local maasai village – for authentic intercultural interactions.
- Night game drive in olpejeta conservancy
- Lion tracking in olpejeta conservancy
- Visit the two remaining northern white rhinos.
- Meet Baraka the black rhino in olpejeta conservancy.
- Horseback safari in soysambu conservancy.
- Private evening sundowner cocktail in Elementaita Serena Camp
Itinerary details
Day 1. Nairobi, Kenya
Karibu Kenya (welcome to Kenya). On arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta international Airport and after clearing with the customs and immigration department, you will be met by a representative of the untouched wilderness trips and transfer you to Nairobi Serena hotel.
Overnight stay at Nairobi Serena Hotel. BB.
Day 2. Nairobi, Kenya
After an heartly breakfast start your vacation by departing for full day excursion in Nairobi and visit giraffe center (AFEW) well known for their conservation efforts of the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe, David Sheldrick wildlife trust is famed for the orphaned baby elephants. Lunch will be served at the Carnivore Restaurant. After lunch visit the Karen Blixen Museum before returning to your hotel for overnight stay.
Overnight stay at Nairobi Serena Hotel. BB.
Day 3. Tsavo West National Park, Kenya
Early breakfast is served, followed by check out and safari briefing by a representative of the untouched wilderness trips and thereafter the trip departs by road to Tsavo west National Park. Tsavo west National Park is famous for its large population of the red elephants, endangered wildlife that include the black rhino, the hunting dogs, hunters heartbeeste and over 500 different birds species. Arrival will be in good time for check in and lunch. Later after a short break proceed for an afternoon game drive returning to your lodge by sunset.
Dinner and overnight stay at kilanguni Serena safari Lodge. FB
Day 4. Tsavo West National Park, Kenya
The next full day is spend exploring and discovering the park with its beautiful scenery and landscapes including Mt Kilimanjaro that can be seen from a distance. Also a must to visit is the mzima springs where hippos, crocodile and fish can be seen from the glass built bunker under crystal clear water filtered from chyulu hills gashing below lava. Other places to visit is the shetani lava flows, the roaring rocks not to forget the five sister hills.
Dinner and overnight stay at kilanguni Serena safari Lodge. FB.
Day 5. Amboseli National Park, Kenya
After breakfast the trip departs for Amboseli National Park. Arrival in amboseli national park will be in good time for check in and lunch. After a short break, embark for an afternoon game drive returning to your lodge by sunset.
Dinner and overnight stay at Amboseli Serena lodge. FB.
Day 6. Amboseli National Park, Kenya
Morning tea and coffee is served followed by an early morning game drive returning for breakfast. After breakfast relax by the pool or proceed for a midmorning game drive returning for lunch and there after Siesta depart for an evening. Amboseli is famous for its swamps and the big herds of elephants together with the majestic views of Mt Kilimanjaro the highest mountain in Africa (19341 ft) and the world’s free standing mountain that form the backdrop of Amboseli national park. There is plenty of game ranging from wildebeest, zebras, gazelle, hippo, lion and cheetah and the bird life is prolific with over 360 different species. Return to your lodge by sunset.
Dinner and overnight stay at Amboseli Serena safari Lodge. FB.
Day 7. Olpejeta Conservancy, Kenya
Travelers enjoy a sumptuous breakfast, check out and depart for Ol pejeta conservancy with picnic lunches. Drive past Nairobi city heading north east with a stop along the way for lunch. Arrival at Ol pejeta conservancy will be in the late afternoon with a game drive en-route to Sweetwaters camp for check in.
The Conservancy boasts the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa; in 2013, it reached a population milestone of 100 black rhino. It also houses the two remaining northern white rhino in the world. The Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary is situated here which provides a haven for orphaned, abandoned, and rescued chimpanzees. It is the only place in Kenya where chimpanzees can be seen. The Conservancy is host to the “Big five game” animals among a large selection of other African animals, which makes it a popular safari destination.
Dinner and overnight stay at Serena sweetwaters camp. FB.
Day 8. Olpejeta conservancy, Kenya
Breakfast is served followed by a morning game drive with a visit to the chimpanzee and the rhino sanctuary returning to the camp for lunch. After lunch relax by the pool before proceeding for an evening game drive returning to the camp by sunset.
Dinner and overnight stay at Serena Sweetwaters camp. FB.
Day 9. Samburu National Reserve, Kenya
Breakfast is served followed by a departure for Samburu national reserve follows. Arrival will be in good time for check in and lunch at Elephant Bedroom Camp. Samburu national reserve is located on a semi arid area and is famous for its rugged landscape, unique wildlife i.e reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, beisa oryx, the long necked gerenuk and the Somali ostrich that are rearly found in other places.
After lunch and probably after Siesta, proceed for an afternoon game drive returning to your camp by sunset.
Dinner and overnight stay at Elephant Bedroom Camp. FB.
Day 10. Samburu National Reserve, Kenya
Early morning tea or coffee is served and thereafter proceed for an early morning game drive returning for breakfast. After breakfast proceed for a mid-morning game drive visit a local Samburu village before returning to the camp for lunch. After lunch, relax by the pool before going for an afternoon game drive returning to the lodge or camp as the sun sets.
Dinner and overnight stay at Elephant Bedroom Camp. FB.
Day 11. Aberdares National Park, Kenya
Travelers have breakfast followed by check out and the trip departs for Aberdares National Park arriving Aberdare Country club in time for lunch. After lunch, travelers are transferred to the Ark Lodge for overnight game viewing.
On this day travelers are advised to park a small hand luggage or a small overnight bag for the Ark Lodge then the big luggage can be stored at the Aberda.re Country club.
Dinner and overnight stay at The Ark Lodge. FB. / Sarova Mayian Nanyuki
Day 12. Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya
Breakfast is served, check out and drive back to Aberdare Country Club to pick your luggage and depart for Lake Nakuru national park. This is a four and half to five hours drive with a stop at equator and Thompsons falls famous for its 237ft cascade. From here drive to the floor of the Great rift Valley arriving sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge for check in and lunch. After lunch and probably siesta, proceed for an evening game drive returning to the lodge as the sun sets. This spectacular park is famous for the the flamingoes, the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe and its black rhino’s sanctuary not to mention over 450 different birds species.
Dinner and overnight stay at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge. FB.
Day 13. Masai Mara National Reserve- Kenya
Early breakfast is served, check out and drive to masai Mara national reserve, driving along the floor of the Great rift Valley. Later drive up the escarpment through the wheat and barley farms stopping in narok for a quick stop. Arrival in the masai Mara will be timely for check in, lunch and after Siesta depart for an evening game drive returning to the camp by sunset.
Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Serena Safari Lodge. FB.
Day 14. Masai Mara National Reserve – Kenya
After an early breakfast depart for a full day game drive with picnic lunches to explore the magic of the rolling plains of the masai Mara National reserve famous for the annual wildebeest migration one of the “seven wonders of the world ” it is native to the Mara River in Kenya. The masai Mara is home to the big five (lion, elephant, leopard, Buffalo and the rhino) plus plenty of other plains game not to mention of the over 400 different birds species found there.
Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Serena Safari Lodge FB.
NOTE
While in the masai Mara you can opt to do a hot air Balloon safari or visit a local masai village.
Day 15. Nairobi
Breakfast is served, check out and depart for Nairobi arriving by afternoon and check in at Nairobi Serena Hotel – Nairobi for day room. Later, you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta international Airport for your onward arrangements.
Price Includes
- Accommodations and meals as specified in the itinerary.
- Arrival and departure Airport transfers to and from hotels as specified in your itinerary.
- Full day excursion and a visit to David Sheldrick wildlife trust to visit orphaned baby elephants, giraffe center and a visit to Karen Blixen museum with lunch at the Tamarind Brasserie Restaurant.
- All applicable Game Park entrance and conservation fees.
- Excursions and game viewing drives, sightseeing as indicated in the itinerary.
- Services of a professional Private English speaking driver guide.
- Guaranteed window seats with pop up roof for easy game viewing and easy photography.
- Water for road trips.
- Membership in Flying Doctors Society – (Emergency air rescue).
- Internet access where applicable.
Price Excludes
- International airfare & flight tickets.
- Excess baggage fee.
- Kenya Visa Fee.
- Personal expenses such travel insurance, communication charges that include emails, faxes and phone calls.
- Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages during meals.
- Laundry charges.
- Optional activities provided by hotels/lodges/camps.
- Optional Hot Air Ballooning (cost per person about 450 US Dollars).
- Tips and gratuities to hotel/camp/lodge staff and driver guide.
- All statutory increase beyond our control.
Rates
| HIGH SEASON | LOW SEASON | MID SEASON | |
| PER PERSON SHARING
SRS |
USD. 8528
USD. 1475 |
USD.6783
USD. 700 |
USD. 7532
USD. 1036 |
High Season: 01st July 2025 – 31st October 2025, 23rd December 2025 – 02nd January 2026.
Low season: 01st April 2025 – 30th June 2025.
Mid season: 03rd January 2025 – 31st March 2025, 01st November 2025 – 22nd December 2025
SRS: Single Room Supplement
Best months to go: June to October & December to March. For our Private Trips, choose your own group or travelers known to you and your preferred travel dates. Prices are per person and not guaranteed until services are confirmed. Contact us for availability, requests, or to book your trip!
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TRANSPORT
All arrival, departure transfers and game drive as specified in the itinerary by our safari custom converted Toyota Landcruiser 4×4.
WEATHER
December to March is East Africa’s “summer” with daytime temperatures from 80°F-90°F and evenings from 50°F to 60°F. June, July, and August are the coolest months, with lows around 40°F and highs of 70°F-80°F. September, October, and November are warmer, with lows around 65°F and highs of 75°F-85°F. Scattered rains occur in November and early December, which help to lay the dust.
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Please Note
We make every attempt to follow this itinerary. Certain conditions (political, climatic, cultural, environmental, or wildlife migration) may require changes. We reserve the right to alter any itinerary at any time, if necessary. We will notify participants of changes as far in advance as possible