7-DAY NAIROBI NP, MASAI MARA, LAKE NAIVASHA, AMBOSELI
DAY01 NAIROBI NP TOUR
Morning at 630am, you will be picked up from the hotel and driven to Nairobi National Park, and with your lucky day during game drive, A short drive out of Nairobi’s central business district is Nairobi National Park. Wide open grass plains and the backdrop of the city scrapers and scattered acacia bush play host to a wide variety of wildlife, including the endangered black rhino, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, buffaloes, giraffes, and diverse birdlife with over 400 species recorded. Visitors can enjoy the park’s picnic sites, three campsites, and walking trails for hikers. At 10 a.m., you will exit the park and drive to David Sheldrick.
The David & Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
The David and Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and Animal Orphanage play a significant role in both local and international conservation efforts. Established in 1977, the trust is entirely supported by donations and memorializes the work of David Sheldrick, a renowned naturalist who served as the founder warden of the Tsavo East National Park in south-eastern Kenya from 1948 to 1976. When you visit the orphanage, you will see orphan elephants and rhinos being nurtured and learn about the trust’s two major programs: the Orphan’s Project and the Fostering Program. The Orphan’s Project is a globally recognized program that rescues and rehabilitates elephants and rhinos that have been orphaned due to poaching and habitat loss, and hundreds of infant elephants have been hand-raised and reintroduced to the wild at Tsavo East. The Fostering Program, in partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Service, supports an elephant nursery in Nairobi National Park that is overseen by Dr. Dame Daphne Sheldrick, who is credited with developing a complex milk formula as well as an in-depth understanding of husbandry. Since 1999, the trust has been involved in anti-poaching efforts by operating and funding many successful de-snaring teams and aerial support personnel who work with wildlife authorities deep within the boundaries of protected areas to stop the activities of illegal meat hunters. At noon, you will drive to the Giraffe Center.
GIRAFFE CENTER. THE GIRAFFE CENTER TOUR
Morning, after breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel at 900 a.m., then drive to Giraffe Center. THE GIRAFFE CENTER Giraffe Center is a place where you get closer to Rothschild giraffes and feed them as well. And enjoy the natural environment as you spend time with the giraffe for about 1-2 The Giraffe Center was first opened in response to the endangered status of the Rothschild giraffe, whose population had declined, reaching a low of 130 animals in the wild as a result of agricultural practices in their native habitat. At 1:00 pm, you will have a lunch break, and after lunch, you will go to Bomas, Kenya.
KENYA BOMAS FOR CULTURAL TOUR
When at BOMAS in Kenya Experience the rich diversity of Kenyan traditional music and dance in daily cultural performances. The dancers are the country’s national dance company par excellence, proudly representing the beauty and diversity of Kenya’s music and dance traditions since 1973. Local and international visitors can experience the delightful sounds and movements of Kenya in our daily cultural performances and/or add a note of culture to their experience. The troupe’s repertoire consists of over 50 dances from different ethnic communities. With live percussion, string and wind instruments, and diverse, authentic, and energetic dancing. At 600 p.m., you will exit BOMAS OF KENYA and drive to Canivore Restaurant for dinner.
SPECIAL DINNER AT CANIVORE RESTAURANT
Here at the Carnivore Restaurant, you will have a special dinner and experience the best Kenyan meat roasted, which is known as Nyama Choma. After dinner, you will be driven back to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay in Nairob.
Day 02: Nairobi/Masai Mara SERENA LODGE 7hrs
Morning at 600am, you will be picked up from your hotel in Nairobi and drive to Masai Mara with 2 stopovers for washrooms on the way. The first stopover for washrooms is 1 hour drive from Nairobi, and the second stop for washrooms is 2 hours from the previous stop. Then, proceed to Masai Mara and arrive in time for lunch at Mara Serena Lodge. After lunch, you can enjoy the lodge facilities like a swimming pool or gym up to 4pm, followed by an afternoon game drive from 4pm. afternoon game drive from 4 p.m. to 600 p.m.game drive Masai Mara National Reserve.
Afternoon game drive Masai 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 to the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo, and Rhino. On arrival, you will enjoy an introductory evening game drive. This enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti Plains, famously known for its spectacular Great Wildebeest’s migration, and is home to the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo, and Rhino. Dinner and overnight at Mara Serena Lodge This is the image of Mara Serena Lodge.
DAY 03: DISCOVER MAASAI MARA GAME RESERVE FULL DAY GAME DRIVE
Morning game drive from 730 a.m. to 100 a.m.This game drive will be in search of great predators and perhaps even cubs. On the plains are enormous herds of grazing animals, plus the elusive cheetah and leopard hiding amidst Acacia boughs. Return to the lodge for breakfast and enjoy the lodge facilities. After lunch, there is time to relax in your room or continue enjoying the facilities of this beautiful lodge, and at 4 p.m., return for the afternoon game drive. It will further take you to the famous Mara River, where you will explore the hippos and the crocodiles. The river is the gateway to the annual migration of wildebeest from Serengeti to Maasai Mara.
The endless plains of East Africa are the setting of the world’s greatest spectacle—the pounding of over 6 million hooves! From the vast Serengeti plains to the Champagne-colored hills of Kenya’s Masai Mara Over 1 million wildebeest, 300,000 Thompson gazelles, and some 200,000 zebras relentlessly tracked by Africa’s greatest predators migrate in a clockwise fashion over 1,800 miles each year in search of green pastures. This continual perilous trek in search of nature’s big green carpet involves no beginning or end to a wildebeest journey. Its life is an endless pilgrimage, a continual search for food, water, and pasture. The only beginning is at birth. Estimated 400,000 wildebeest calves are born during a six-week period early each year, usually between late January and mid-March. As for when to see this annual event, consider July to August as the best time to witness crossing the Mara River.
The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopards, many kinds of antelopes, and elephants. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event in the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna: lions, cheetahs, wild dogs, jackals, hyenas, and vultures. Dinner and overnight at Serena Luxury Lodge
DAY 04: Masai Mara/LAKE NAIVASHA
Morning, after breakfast, cultural tour at Masai village for 1, then drive to Lake Naivasha and arrive at Lake Naivasha Sawela Lodge. And lunch, followed by afternoon activities at Lake Naivasha
LAKE NAIVASHA BOAD TOUR AND CRESCENT ISLAND WALKING SAFARI $20 USD
Lake Naivasha is part of the Great Rift Valley located northwest at 1890 meters and is bordered by acacia woodlands, papyrus swamps, forest, and spectacular geological features that are reminiscent of the area’s volcanic past. Lake Naivasha is home to over 450 distinct avian species, all of which depend on the lake for survival. The lake is also a drinking hole for zebras, buffaloes, waterbucks, impalas, and other grazers. You can also spot a sizeable population of hip
OPTIONAL Crescent Island Walking Safari exra at 33 usdpp
Crescent Island is a game sanctuary located on the eastern side of Lake Naivasha. The island was formed in 1988 after Lake Naivasha’s water level dropped significantly, allowing Crescent Island to be part of the mainland. The terrain of the island is flat, allowing for easy hiking. A private boat club is also located on the eastern side of the island. On Crescent Island, game viewing is pretty easy. You can spot a variety of animals, including giraffes, eagles, wildebeests, zebras, impalas, etc.
There are also several avian species and aquatic habitats. The lake is home to lots of hippos, which can be spotted easily from the island. Some of the birdlife residents at Crescent Island are the fish eagle, herons, ospreys, black crakes, and lily-trotters. A good number of herbivores and mammals can be found grazing the surrounding areas of the lake. Some of the grazers include zebras, impalas, buffalo, and giraffes. At 600 p.m., you will cross back at the main land via boat and drive back to your hotel for dinners and over at Sawela Lodge.
Day 05: Lake Lake Naivasah-Hells Gate Park to AMBOSELI NP
Morning after breakfast, follow by drive to Hell’s Gate Park. You will experience the beauty and landscape of this park from 700 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
This is a beautiful park with gorges and friendly wildlife like gazelles, antelopes, and zebras. The park is also home to a variety of birds; there are no predators or dangerous large game in the park. At the park, you will rent a bicycle for your journey to the park. Exit Hells Gate Park at 10:00 a.m. and drive to Amboseli amboseli with lunch en route. You will arrive in Amboseli late afternoon hours at your camp or lodge arranged by you.
Day 6: Discover Amboseli National Park
Full-day game drive in search of the Big Five family of animals. Against this magnificent backdrop roam vast herds of elephants, accompanied by a kaleidoscope of other fabulous beasts—lion, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, baboon, gazelle hippo, and wildebeest, to name but a few.
There are also over 400 species of birds, all manner of reptilian flora and fauna, and some of the most soul-searing views in Africa. Arriving with the afternoon game drive up to 4:00 p.m. in search of the African elephant and other big five animal families During the game drive, you see the snowcapped Mt. Kilimanjaro, and before sunset, the park has a perfect view of Africa’s highest mountain, Kilimanjaro, in the backdrop! Dinner and overnight at Manjaro Camp
DAY07: Amboseli NP/Nairobi City
Early morning game drive from 630am to 830am, return to your camp for breakfast, follow by drive back to Nairobi, drop off at the airport, and take a flight to Kisumu.