The amazing 2-weeks true adventure safari in Kenya, the safari in Kenya defines a lot of the African exciting moments for tourists. The trip will include visiting the capital of Nairobi, diving into the bird hub of Lake Nakuru, watching the great migration of Masai Mara, recording the largest herds of elephants at Amboseli, reaching Kenya’s largest national park Tsavo, and enjoying that unique beach life. All these encounters will be facilitated with the ground transportation using the customized 4×4 safari vehicle.
Day 1: Arrival at Nairobi airport
Arrival at Nairobi, make it a day to stay and relax within the capital of Nairobi. Upon being received by your driver guide, you will transfer to your lodge.
Dinner and overnight at 67 Airport Hotel
Day 2: Nairobi National park
Today will transfer to the nearest Nairobi National Park, the park is only about 20 minute drive from the capital. It’s almost that unique parks which can be easily accessed within the capital city. Here will do a game drive to view countless of wildlife including lions, herds of elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, among others and very many bird species. Then, in the afternoon hours will visit the Giraffe Manor Sanctuary to watch several giraffes who even come close to share eats with you.
Dinner and overnight at 67 Airport Hotel
Day 3: Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park
Today, will take up a drive northwards of Nairobi city to Lake Nakuru National Park in central Kenya. Lake Nakuru National Park is one fabulous tourist destinations with stunning nature rewards. This park is home has a rich biodiversity encompassed of wetlands, lakes, savannahs which accommodate several of wildlife including animals like warthogs, antelope species, buffalos leopards, white and black rhinos, crocodiles, hippos, and many bird species and the flamingo are the prime of the bird species to at the park. Upon reaching you will do an afternoon game drive around the park, and will rest for dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Accommodation and dinner at Ziwa Bush Lodge
Day 4: Boat at Nakuru and Transfer to Abardere National Park
This morning will take a morning boat ride, the boat ride on Lake Nakuru is very rewarding with a lot of scenic of the wild. The banks of the lake are always closed with many land animals which come here to draw water and birds mainly the flamingos which at times they turn the waters pinky due to their larger numbers at the lake. Expect to watch to aquatic life like the hippos, crocodiles, and monitor lizards among other exciting encounters.
Afterwards will take a drive to Abardere National Park, with lunch en-route, will reach in the later afternoon hours and take a game drive watching some animals of the park. Then dinner and overnight at your selected lodge.
Dinner and Overnight at Aberdare Cottage
Day 5: Transfer to Lake Naivasha National Park
This day will enjoy a drive through the forested Abardere ranges an exciting scenic view of the park. The park being known as the rhino sanctuary expect to watch as many, and other species. The will have to transfer to Lake Naivasha National Park southwards reaching the park in the afternoon hours and here will take an afternoon warm nature walk watching as many animals and birds. In the evening drive to your lodge for dinner and overnight
Dinner and Overnight at Lake NaivashaSopa Resort
Day 6: Lake Naivasha and Transfer to Masai Mara Reserve
This morning enjoy start with a nature walk getting close to nature and watching some greater animals and birds particularly on foot under the lead of an armed ranger guide. Then, you can book a late morning boat ride on the lake giving you a chance to watch hippo, crocodiles and many birds in close range.
Afterwards, will have a drive southwards to Masai Mara Reserve. The drive will come alongside lunch en-route, reaching the reserve in the afternoon hours. It’s one of the amazing move, but this evening enjoy a scenic view at your lodge.
Dinner and overnight at Enchoro Wildlife Camp
Day 7&8: Masai Maara National Park
On this sevens and 8th days enjoy all about Masai Mara National Reserve. Will start with a morning game drive exploring the reserve’s magnificent plains and see several animals such as lions, leopards, gazelles, wildebeests, elephants among others. Maasai Mara national reserve is a 1510 square kilometers protected area with incredible wide-open landscapes and fertile riverine woodland and abundance of wildlife living in the savannah plains. In Maasai Mara national reserve, you will be able to see several animals such as Masai giraffe, baboons, and warthogs, bat eared foxes, grey jackals, spotted hyena, topis, impala, hartebeests, and wildebeest. Elephants, buffaloes, zebras and hippos among others. On your stay will have a moment to visit the local communities of the Masai people, these are pride African who display their tradition to the global through story tales, songs and dances as well selling some of their handmade crafts.
The will transfer back to Nairobi city for overnight at 67 Airport Hotel
Day 9 Amboseli National park
Today, the start off is from Nairobi and drive to Amboseli National Park arriving the park in time for lunch at the lodge. Situated 4 hours and half drive from Nairobi, Amboseli national Park is popular for its breath-taking views of Kilimanjaro Mountains. The is also home to a large population of elephants, leopard, Wild dogs, Buffalo, Cheetah, Giraffe, Crocodile, Zebra, Lion, and 420 bird species of birds among others you will be seeing on your game drive. You will have an evening game drive in the park.
Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Eco Camp
Day 10: Amboseli NP/ Tsavo West NP
Today will enjoy the morning boat launch on Lake Amboseli, this is a golden opportunity to have another experience of the park on the waves of the lake, it’s rewarding with a lot of wildlife species all land mammals, aquatic life and many bird species. Then in the afternoon hours alongside your lunch en-route will drive past Amboseli to the Neighboring Tsavo West National Park.
Dinner and overnight at Finch Hatton’s Camp, Tsavo West
Day 11 & 12 Tsavo National Park
This morning will drive to largest national park in the magical Kenya on its western arm. Reaching the park will have to enjoy the rest of the park with the abundance of wildlife. Larger numbers of elephants, buffaloes, reedbucks, duikers, fox, wild dogs, giraffes among many others. Reaching the park by afternoon hours will take the savannah game drive for wildlife viewing. Will explore on game drives, nature walks and relaxing after these long days of driving.
Dinner and Overnight at Finch Hatton’s Camp, Tsavo West
Day 13 & 14: Explore the riches of Mombasa Port
On the 13th day transfer from Tsavo and drive eastwards to Mombasa at the shores of the Indian Ocean. These days will have an ample time to enjoy the beach life, relaxing at the white sand beaches, will drive and explore the city, getting and interacting with the beach Kiswahili lifestyle.
Accommodation at Southern Palm Beach Resort
Day 15: fly back home
According to your home destination, can either use Mombasa airport for your next flight, or can drive back to Nairobi city for your next flight back home.
4×4 Car Hire FAQ
When is best month for Self drive Safari in East Africa?
For the best game viewing self-drive safari, mid -June, July, August, September October are ideal months.
April to May (the ‘long rains’) and November to December (the ‘short rains’).
How much does a self drive safari cost in East Africa?
A budget 4×4 self drive safari is from USD 1000 to USD 2000.
Is it safe to drive in East Africa?
Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania are more Safer. With taking standard precautions Uganda too is safe.
What comes with my camping gear?
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- Camping Stove
- Cookware and Utensils
- Storage box / Cooler
- Lanterns/Flashlights
- Portable Chairs and Table
- Camping Lights/Headlamps
- First Aid Kit
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