10 DAYS NOTHERN AND SOUTHERN MID-RANGE SAFARI KENYA
Explore Tour
ARRIVAL
- Upon arrival, our representative will be waiting to pick you up from the airport. Note that airport pickup and drop off on the last day is covered in the tour package.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged at an extra cost.
Things to do (optional)
- Balloon safari $450
- Maasai village visit $30
- Back Riding $30
Included/Exclude
- Park fees
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Tour Plan
You will depart from Nairobi via Thika superhighway and drive north of Nairobi covering a distance of approximately 310km. This shall be a scenic journey, a 6-hours journey to Archer’s gate through the tea, coffee and sisal plantations of Nyeri and Karatina. There will be an en-route stopover (if need be) to view Mount Kenya with its snow-capped peaks.
Your drive shall proceed past the equator crossing to the semi-arid county of Samburu. Embark on your first game drive en route to our lodge or tented camp for check-in and lunch. Another game drive is scheduled in the afternoon before dinner and your overnight stay.
Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All meals and drinking water included (other drinks not included)
This shall be a full day of unlimited game viewing. Possible sightings include unique wildlife species like oryx, gerenuk, Somali ostrich, Gravy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe and other wild animals peculiar to this semi-arid region.
Your game drives will be along the Ewaso Nyiro River where most of the wild animals are found. All meals and overnight stay will be in the same tented camp, the Umoja Campsite.
Accommodation: Samburu Sopa lodge
Meals & Drinks: All Meals and Drinking water included (other drinks not included)
You will have an optional game drive before breakfast. After breakfast, you will depart and drive back to Nairobi. Lunch will be provided en route. You'll arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon.
Hit the road as you head back to Nairobi for an overnight stay at your hotel. On arrival in Nairobi, you will have dinner and rest for the night at Nairobi Serena Hotel.
Accommodation: Sarova Stanley Hotel
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner & Drinking water included (lunch &other drinks not included)
After breakfast from your hotel in Nairobi, our driver will pick you up and depart for Masai Mara National Reserve. You will drive through the Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara National Reserve. This enormous reserve is part of the Serengeti vast plains famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest migration and is home to the Big Five: lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo and rhino. You will have lunch at our camp and relax before departing for the afternoon game drive. Other animals in the park include Masai giraffes, buffalos, elands and thousands of plain game including impalas, zebras, Topis, and both Thompsons and Grant gazelles.
Accommodation: Masai Mara Sopa lodge
Meals & Drinks: All meals and drinking water included (other Drinks not included)
After having breakfast at 6:30 am, you will embark on a full-day game drive accompanied by a packed lunch. The objective is to continue the search for magnificent wild animals. The vast plains are home to numerous herds of herbivores peacefully grazing, while cheetahs and leopards remain concealed in their respective habitats. The Masai Mara is widely renowned as Kenya's premier destination for wildlife observation. The reserve boasts an impressive variety of wildlife, with approximately 95 species of mammals, amphibians, and reptiles, as well as over 400 bird species documented within its boundaries. Nowhere else in Africa will you find such an abundance of wildlife, which is why visitors rarely miss the opportunity to encounter the Big Five (buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, and rhino). A midday picnic will be enjoyed at the Mara River migration point, followed by a return to the camp in the evening for dinner.
Accommodation: Masai Mara Sopa lodge
Meals & Drinks: All meals and Drinking water included (other drinks not included)
The morning will kick off with an early game drive, lasting until approximately 9:30 am, as you venture out in search of wildlife. Following the drive, you will return to the camp or lodge to enjoy a hearty breakfast. After breakfast, there will be an opportunity to visit a Maasai village, immersing yourself in their rich culture at an extra cost. Subsequently, you will depart for Naivasha, with a stop for lunch at Narok. Once lunch is finished, the journey will continue towards Lake Naivasha, where you will arrive in the late afternoon. An exciting boat trip awaits, offering splendid views of various bird species and aquatic animals, such as hippos. Don't forget to capture some stunning photographs during this memorable experience.
Accommodation: Naivasha Kongoni lodge
Meals & Drinks: All meals and drinking water (other drinks not included)
An early morning game drive will be scheduled to explore the wildlife and search for animals. Following the game drive, you will return to the lodge for a fulfilling breakfast. Once breakfast is finished, it will be time to depart for Amboseli National Park, with a hot lunch arranged in Nairobi. In the evening, you will arrive at Amboseli National Park, and if time permits, there may be an opportunity for a game drive to further observe the wildlife. Amboseli National Park is renowned for its picturesque landscapes, featuring the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro as a breathtaking backdrop. The open plains of Amboseli create a captivating setting for encounters with wildlife.
Accommodation: Amboseli Sentrim Camp
Meals & Drinks: All meals and Drinking water included (other drinks not included)
After enjoying an early morning breakfast at 6:30 am, you will depart for a full-day game drive, equipped with a packed lunch. The primary objective of this adventure is to explore the park and its iconic predators, as well as the fascinating herbivores such as zebras, giraffes, hippos, and elephants. Throughout the day, you will have ample time to observe these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat, all while enjoying the breathtaking view of Mount Kilimanjaro as a stunning backdrop.
Accommodation: Amboseli Sentrim Camp
Meals & Drinks: All meal and drinking water included (other drinks not included)
After having breakfast at Amboseli National Reserve, we will embark on a journey to Tsavo West National Park. Along the way, we will enjoy game viewing, giving us the opportunity to spot wildlife in their natural habitat. Our destination within Tsavo West will be the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary, where we will spend the day on exhilarating game drives. One of the highlights of the game drive will be a visit to Mzima Springs, a crystal-clear water source inhabited by hippos, crocodiles, and various species of fish. The abundance of bird species in the area will also captivate your attention. Continuing our game drive, we will explore the unique landscape of the Shetani Lava Flow, which offers a distant glimpse of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest snow-capped peak. As the day comes to an end, we will return to our accommodation for a delightful dinner and a restful overnight stay.
Accommodation: Ngulia Safari Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All meals and Drinking water included (other drinks not included)
Following an early breakfast, you will embark on an extended morning game viewing drive in Tsavo West National Park, allowing you to appreciate the breathtaking scenery and witness the captivating sight of the Shetani lava. The park's landscapes evoke the iconic imagery of Africa often depicted in Hollywood films. After the game drive, we will exit the park and commence the return journey back to Nairobi. Upon reaching Nairobi, you will have the option to be dropped off at either the airport or your hotel. If you desire, there is also the possibility to spend additional time in a hotel within Nairobi City at an extra cost.
Accommodation: No accommodation (end of the tour). Any additional accommodation can be arranged at an extra cost
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch and Drinking water (Dinner and other drinks not included)