8 Days in Tsavo west, Amboseli, L. Nakuru, Masai Mara

Day 1: Nairobi — Drive to Tsavo West National Park

• meeting and greeting by arkman driver guide, briefed on the safari then drive to Tsavo west.
• Awaiting us at our first stop is a sheltered oasis: Tsavo National Park, with special attractions including Mzima Springs & underwater hippo watching, Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary among others.
• Tsavo National Park is unique and its habitat include open plains alternating with Savannah bush and semi desert scrub, acacia woodlands; rocky ridges and outcrops and more extensive ranges and isolated hills; belts of riverine vegetation; palm thickets and mountain forest.

Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Hotel: Kilaguni Serena Lodge or Ngulia Lodge or similar

Day 2 : Tsavo West — Drive to Amboseli National Park

• After breakfast, depart for our adventure in the bush towards the spectacular Amboseli National Park. Romantically situated in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli is famous for its tremendous variety of big game.
• Arrive at Amboseli by road at lunch time.
• Our delightful lodge is perfectly located in the very center of the reserve. After lunch another game drive is planned until sunset.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Hotel: Amboseli Serena or Amboseli Ol Tukai Lodge or Amboseli Sopa Lodge or similar

Day 3: Amboseli National Park

• We awaken to the sights and sounds of big game country and, if we’re lucky, to a view of Kilimanjaro often unclouded in the early morning sky. In addition we can see elephant, antelope, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo and the rare black rhino.
• Amboseli is sought-after by travelers and is known for its breathtaking scenery and easily approachable wildlife.
• Just after daybreak, we venture into the crisp morning air in search of the great herds. Our game drives are sure to reveal great wonders.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Hotel: Amboseli Serena or Amboseli Ol Tukai Lodge or Amboseli Sopa Lodge or similar

Day 4: Amboseli — Drive to Nairobi

• This morning we depart for Nairobi and proceed north to The Ark forest Lodge or Serena Mountain Lodge. Nestled in the foothills between Aberdare and Mount Kenya National Park, the lodge is famous for its high perches and balconies, overlooking a salt lick and waterhole.
• Boasting a remarkable record of wildlife sightings from their floodlit waterholes and salt licks, here we will enjoy the finest in high-altitude game viewing.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Hotel: Serena Mountain Lodge or Treetops Lodge or similar

Day 5: Lake Nakuru National Park

• Today we travel to the exotic Lake Nakuru National Park located in the Great Rift Valley. After lunch an exciting game run is planned for the afternoon. The game in this park is plentiful and the magnificent bird watching will make a devotee out of even the most reluctant.
• The Park is a home to stunning flocks of lesser and Greater Flamingos, which literally turn the lake-shores in to a magnificent pink stretch. The bird life here is world renowned and over 400 bird’s species exist here, including White Pelicans, Plovers, Egrets and Marabou Stork.
• It is also one of the very few places in Africa to see the white Rhino and rare Rothschild Giraffe.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Hotel: Lake Nakuru Lodge or Sarova Lion hill Lodge or similar

Day 6: Masai Mara Game Reserve

• This morning we drive through the dramatic Great Rift Valley to the Maasai Mara National Reserve. This enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest’s migration and is home of the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino.
• Lunch at our Lodge and relax before departing for the afternoon game drive in the Mara Game Reserve—one of the greatest wildernesses of the world. Large mammals are varied and easy to see.
• Residents among the Parks are: Maasai Giraffe, Buffalo, Eland and thousands of plain game including Impala, Zebra, Topi, both Thomson’s and grants Gazelles.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Hotel: Sarova Tented Camp or Mara Simba Lodge or similar

Day 7: Discover Masai Mara Game Reserve

• The search for great predators and perhaps even cubs continues today during extensive game drives. On the plains are enormous herds of grazing animals plus the elusive cheetah and leopard hiding amidst acacia.
• During our stay we also have an optional opportunity to visit a village of the Masai people to witness the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Hotel: Sarova Tented Camp or Mara Simba Lodge or similar

Day 8: Masai Mara — Drive to Nairobi

• Start our day with an early morning game drive. After breakfast, depart back to Nairobi arriving in the early afternoon.

Meal Plan: Breakfast
Hotel: Own arrangement.

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.

SERVICES INCLUDED

• Accommodation in a Standard doubles room, hotel, camp and lodge as per the itinerary.
• All meals as per the itinerary; full board while on safari, bed and breakfast for Nairobi city accommodation.
• Transportation, transfers, sightseeing and game viewing as detailed in the itinerary.
• Local, professional English speaking driver guides that are knowledgeable, helpful and highly experienced with extensive training.
• Game drives in a 4×4 Safari Van that are custom built to provide ample leg room, large pop-up roof hatches for game viewing and photographic opportunities and fitted with two spare tires, cooler boxes, equipped toolkits, a comprehensive first aid kits, fire extinguishers, seat belts, canvas seats and VHF radios
• Each client two bottles 500ml drinking water per day.
• All park and conservancy entry fees
• Service charges, hotel taxes and government taxes as per NOW.

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED

• Any optional activities are not included.
• Extra meals and drinks are not included.
• All statutory increases beyond our control
• All items of personal nature and not mention in itinerary e.g. phone calls, shopping etc.
• International flights
• Travel Insurance.
• Visa fee.
• Tips for hotel or tour driver or tour guide.