6 Days South Bound Kenya Safari
KESAF009 : 6 Days :Masai Mara, Amboseli and Tsavo West.
Tour Summary/ Features: This safari takes you to the most famous reserve in Kenya. This safari takes you to three of Kenya’s game sanctuaries- with a different experience at each. You start off with Maasai Mara, Kenya’s most Lionesses stroll in the Mara famous and finest game sanctuary. The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here.
Day 1: NAIROBI – MASAI MARA. 0800 hrs- Drive to via the Great Rift Valley to arrive at Maasai Mara in time for lunch. Along the way we will have a distant view of Mt. Longonot, Mt. Margaret and the pyrethrum plantations. 1530 hrs- go for an afternoon game drive till dusk. Dinner and overnight at campsite / lodge
Day 2: MASAI MARA. 0630 hrs - early morning game drive in the Mara. Return to the lodge for breakfast. You spend the rest of the morning at leisure. After lunch at the lodge you proceed at 1530 hrs for an afternoon game drive till dusk. Dinner and overnight at campsite / lodge
Day 3: MASAI MARA - NAIROBI - AMBOSELI
0630 hrs- early morning game drive - if you still want to go for more. This is followed by breakfast.
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Take the opportunity to fly over the Mara in a Hot air Balloon provided at extra cost. The balloon package includes a champagne breakfast in the wild! If you can spare the money, viewing abundant game afloat a balloon is an unforgettable experience.
0830 hrs- check out and commence drive to Nairobi. You will have lunch in Nairobi. Then drive via Namanga at the Kenya- Tanzania border to Amboseli National Park.
Eying a hunt, a cheetah on the lookout Dinner and overnight at the Campsite / Lodge
Day 4: AMBOSELI. 0630 hrs - early morning game drive in the Amboseli National Park. Return to the lodge for breakfast. You spend the rest of the morning at leisure. After lunch at the l Campsite / Lodge, proceed at 1600 hrs for an afternoon game drive till dusk.
Amboseli sits on the lower slopes of mighty Mount Kilimanjaro - Africa’s highest - whose peak lies across the border in Tanzania. It is quite an experience to see Kilimanjaro hovering above the clouds in an early morning. The animal pictures arising against the dramatic backdrop of the mountain will thrill the photography enthusiast. Amboseli is renowned for its huge elephant herds. You will also see buffalo, black rhino, zebra, wildebeest and other plain animals.
Dinner and overnight at Campsite / Lodge
Day 5: AMBOSELI - TSAVO WEST. 0630 hrs- early morning game. After breakfast, depart via the Sheitani lava flow for Tsavo West National Park to arrive in time for lunch. At 1530 hrs, you proceed for an afternoon game drive within the park until dusk.
At Tsavo West you will see elephants, crocodiles, vervet monkeys, antelope, baboons, giraffes, hippos and lions. The park is a marvel in terms of geo-physical character and plant diversity. You may also be able to view hippo and crocodiles from the underwater glass tank. Dinner and overnight at Campsite / Lodge.
Day 6: TSAVO WEST - NAIROBI. 0630 hrs - early morning game drive. Return to the campsite / lodge for breakfast. 0930 hrs- check out and commence drive to Nairobi with game drive en route. Lunch enroute. You arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon. Transfer to airport for homebound flight.
Safari Inclusive:
Free airport transfers in Nairobi
Transport while on safari - with open roof safari van
All park entrance fees and government levies
Full board accommodation in campsites/lodges -double room sharing
3 Meals per day while on safari- vegetarian & non vegetarian
English speaking professional driver guides
Bottled mineral water - 1 litre per person per day
Exclusive / Extras:
Expenses of personal a nature,
Sodas and alcoholic drinks
Laundry services, sleeping bags
Gratuities/tips
Optional travel insurance
Entry visa,
Health requirements (you are entering a Malaria area).
Also excluded is accommodation in Nairobi - can be arranged on request.
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