12 days 4 National parks Nature Wildlife & Beach adventure

Today you will arrive at NBO Airport. You will be met and transferred to the hotel. Nairobi is the largest city between Cairo and Johannesburg. Being located just south of the equator, it enjoys a spring like climate. Although Nairobi can be quite hectic, there are charming hidden places, surrounded by tall lush trees and blooming exotic flowers. Today enjoy a relaxing time at the hotel in the city hotel plus some dining experience overlooking the Nairobi national park.

There are some fascinating attractions that you can visit around the city. The cafe culture, the National Museum, the snake park, the Bomas of kenya, the Karen Blixen Museum and the world’s only urban game reserve- Nairobi national park. If time allows make sure you pay a visit to the Sheldrick elephant orphanage center operated by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust for a once in a lifetime experience. Here orphaned elephants and rhinos are raised and later reintroduced into the wild. Watch the animals being fed and put to bed. This is a pre booked visit. Kindly let us know when we are arranging your safari to ensure you don’t miss out! Depending on time & preference, in the afternoon head to the Giraffe Centre, where you can hand-feed the giraffes and watch them at eye level from a raised platform and drive back to the hotel.  Meals & Overnight stay in Nairobi.

After an early breakfast, depart to Amboseli National Park. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. This park sits on the border of Kenya and Tanzania in the shadow of Africa’s tallest mountain, the snow peaked Kilimanjaro. Amboseli is home to huge herds of elephants and Kenya’s most spectacular displays of wildlife – lion, leopard, rhino, cheetah, buffalo and a host of plains game. Enjoy a spectacular view of the surroundings and exciting wildlife. At night observe the starry skies and listen to the sounds of nature.

Dinner & Overnight at Amboseli

As your Amboseli safari is private, your game drive timings will be flexible, useful if you are travelling with children, or are on a honeymoon. You may choose to have:

[Option 1] A full day game drive [ one for the whole day] with a packed picnic lunch at no extra cost. Return in the evening for dinner and overnight at the lodge.

 [Option 2] Proceed for an early morning pre-breakfast game drive, return to the camp for breakfast, then after breakfast relax in the hotel enjoying the facilities, have lunch at lodge and later in the afternoon, you can opt for an optional visit a local Maasai village to learn about the nomadic lifestyle. The Maasai people are famous for their bravery, as they have co-existed with the region’s wild animals for centuries. Or go for an afternoon game drive returning to the camp for dinner and overnight stay.  [Option 3] You could also do a very early morning Hot Air Balloon safari flight with some champagne breakfast then proceed for a full day game drive with packed lunch. Exit the park gate by 6 PM and return to your lodge by 6.30pm for dinner and overnight stay.

Meals & overnight at Amboseli

After breakfast, check out with an en-route game drive towards Tsavo West National Park – home to Kenya’s red elephants’. On the way, visit the Shetani Lava Flows, areminder about the volcanic activity in the area. Arrive at the lodge in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. Tsavo is split in two, the Western part and the Eastern part, divided by the highway connecting Nairobi to Mombasa. Together, they form the biggest national park in Kenya and one of the largest wildlife conservation areas in the world. There is great wildlife viewing opportunity here, as well as several unique sights.

Dinner and overnight at Tsavo west

Tsavo West has a huge variety of habitats from the lush forests that wrap the shoulders of the Chyulu Hills, to arid desert plains and the lava flows at Shetani. This is definitely not an all-flat park. In the morning, you will set on another wildlife experience and will see the lonely giant baobab. After the game drive, visit the crystal clear Mzima Springs, an oasis fed by Kilimanjaro’s snows. An underwater observation post offers the chance to watch crocodiles, pods of hippos and schools of fish this is must do experience. After the afternoon game drive, finish the day with a sundowner picnic at Poachers Lookout with a view to the giant Kilimanjaro.

Meals & Overnight at Tsavo

After breakfast, check out and drive towards Taita Hills sanctuary, through beautiful hills and valleys, arriving on time for lunch. The water holes located below the lodge attract many animals and provide a wonderful opportunity to view wildlife at close proximity within the comfort and confines of the lodges. In the afternoon you will have an opportunity to explore the savannah on a 4×4 safari and view a diverse array of wildlife within the sanctuary. Later in the evening return for dinner. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Tsavo plains and a waterhole directly from your room and the giant elephants up close from a unique underground tunnel.

Meals & overnight at Salt Lick Safari Lodge.

After breakfast, check out and drive towards Tsavo East National Park. This park is dominated by the Galana River. Arrive in time for Lunch at the camp before exploring the park on an afternoon game drive. Tsavo East is very different to Tsavo West; it hosts quite different ecosystems and bear entirely different faces: Tsavo East is flatter and much drier than Tsavo West. Along the sandy banks of Galana River, beneath the shade of doum palms, you’ll witness huge herds of elephant slaking their thirst and slapping mud to their skin. The river is buffered by the huge Yatta Plateau, 300 Km of platter-flat lava flow that stretches across the river’s east and north bank.

Dinner & Overnight at Tsavo East

After breakfast and check out, Yaay.. Its beach time! For the next three days we give you an opportunity to unwind away from 4x 4 vehicles as you sink your feet into the soft white sands of Kenya’s Coast. You have an opportunity to relax on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, dipping into the turquoise waters of the warm Indian Ocean, watching the ancient dhows sailing past, and being pampered with spa treatments or do some active sea activities.

Lunch dinner & Overnight stay in Diani

Diani beach is one of the longest, whitest and most impressive beaches on the East Africa’s coast. The beach is made of pearly white sand against the turquoise water of the Indian Ocean. Take the time to relax on the beach and do nothing at all or spend the day enjoying something more active. Diani can offer a myriad of activities, including diving, snorkeling, canoeing, kitesurfing or camel riding. You can also venture out on a day trip to the impressive Wasini Island in the south to see dolphins at the Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park & reserve.

Meals & Overnight in Diani.

Today is the time for one last beachfront breakfast before you’re transferred to the airport or the train station in Mombasa, depending on your further travel plans. If your international flight is from Nairobi, you can choose to travel back to Nairobi in several ways. One of them is taking the Madaraka Express train from Mombasa. There are three departures per day and you can choose to have a city tour in Mombasa old town before taking the train. Another way of getting to Nairobi is to fly from Ukunda Airstrip, which is very close to Diani Beach or from Mombasa Airport. There are also international flights leaving from Mombasa Airport directly. Choose the most convenient way.

• Accommodation as specified in the itinerary on Full board basis in the lodge/camp
• The accommodation often gets full during the peak season and is only confirmed upon making a deposit. Kindly book early to ensure you don’t miss your preferred accommodation.
• Exclusive transport in a Safari Tour vehicle with a Game viewing roof hatch and UHF radio
• Private Safari game drives for the tour
• Services of a certified Professional, English-speaking Driver Guide including all his expenses & allowances
• Fuel, driver and car park fees, driver’s allowance
• All Park entry fees for clients, driver guide and vehicle
• 24-hour Back Up support if required

• International flight tickets and visa costs.
• Tips, drinks, laundry, calls, and all such costs of a personal nature.
• Personal Insurance cover
• Attractions, and events not included in your itinerary
• Credit Card Surcharge of 5 to 7% will apply or Bank Transfer Fees of USD 50.