Spot the Big 5 as you visit 5 major parks, encounter the local communities in the Cultural tours, Visit the Queens Tree hotel at the Aberdare National Park, a walking safari at the “Out of Africa” Crescent Island and the Coastal town of Mombasa where you relax at the white sandy beach.
The Summarized, 15 Days Big 5 Kenya Safari in the 5 major National parks
Day 1: Arrive Nairobi
Day 2: Nairobi – Aberdare
Day 3: Aberdare – Samburu
Day 4: Samburu
Day 5: Samburu – Nakuru
Day 6: Nakuru – Maasai Mara
Day 7: Maasai Mara
Day 8: Maasai Mara – Naivasha
Day 9: Naivasha – Amboseli
Day 10: Amboseli
Day 11: Amboseli – Taita Hills
Day 12: Taita Hills – Mombasa
Day 13: Mombasa
Day 14: Mombasa
Day 15: Mombasa – Nairobi – Home.
Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi
Arrive Nairobi JKIA early morning and after a briefing from our guide head to your hotel for check in. Begin your tour by visiting Elephant Orphanage, head for a city tour with visits to the giraffe center, kazuri beads and a City Center Walking tour. Dinner at carnivore restaurant for a Game Meat Experience. Drop off at your hotel for Overnight.
Hotel: The Boma Hotel Nairobi.
Meals: Bed & Breakfast & Carnivore Dinner
Day 2: Aberdare National Park
After morning breakfast check out and drive to Aberdare National Park. After check in head out for an afternoon game viewing drive. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Hotel: Tree Tops Hotel.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast
Day 3: Samburu National Park
Early morning check out and proceed to Samburu National Park. On arrival enjoy an en route game viewing. Arrive at your camp for lunch and check in. Spend the afternoon relaxing. Evening game drive where you spot the cheetahs, leopard, lions, elephants among other animals. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Hotel: Ashnil Samburu Camp or Similar
Meals: Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast
Day 4: Full Day at Samburu National park
Experience a morning and evening game viewing drives with afternoon spent relaxing at the camps pool. Entertainment at the camp during dinner.
Hotel: Ashnil Samburu Camp or Similar
Day 5: Lake Nakuru National Park
We depart Samburu and head to Lake Nakuru. Arrive in time for lunch and spend afternoon relaxing. Evening game viewing drive where you get to see the rhinos, pink flamingos and other game. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Hotel: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Meals: Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast
Day 6: Nakuru to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Early morning we drive to Maasai Mara with a stopover in Narok. Proceed with your drive and after check in at the park gate, have an Enroute game viewing drive to your hotel located at the heart of the Mara. Evening drive in search for the Big 5. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Hotel: Ashnil Mara Camp
Meals: Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast
Day 7: Full day at the Mara
Experience a full day game viewing drive with stopovers to view animals not previously seen. If you are lucky see the lions hunt in the savannah as you record this amazing moment. Had to the Mara River main bridge for a chance to see the migration routes, the hippo families and crocodiles at the bank. Proceed with a drive into the Mara Triangle for a chance to view animals not spotted earlier. After a picnic lunch drive back to the lodge. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.
Hotel: Ashnil Mara Camp
Meals: Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast
Day 8: Maasai Cultural Tour
Early morning game drive. After check out and enjoy an enroute game drive as you head out of the park. Stopover at the Maasai Village for a cultural Tour where you get to learn about the local community and their way of life. Drive to Naivasha and arrive for lunch. Late afternoon head out for a boat ride plus Walking Safari at Crescent Island. Transfer back to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Hotel: Lake Naivasha Resort
Meals: Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast
Day 9: Naivasha to Amboseli National Park
Early morning after breakfast, check out and transfer to Amboseli National Park. Arrive for a late lunch and evening game viewing drive in search for the Elephant herds and Mt Kilimanjaro sighting. Head back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Hotel: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Meals: Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast
Day 10: Full at the Amboseli National Park
Enjoy morning and evening game drives at the Park. Search for the lions hunting, the pink flamingos and other wild. Relaxation at the pool after lunch is a must to soak off the dust.
Hotel: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Meals: Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast
Day 11: Amboseli to Taita Hills
Bid goodbye to Amboseli and drive south to Taita Hills. Here you arrive for lunch. Evening game drive to see the Big 5 or optional just relax at the restaurant next to the water hole where the animals come to you. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Hotel: Saltlick Game Lodge.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast
Day 12: Taita Hills to the coastal town of Mombasa
Today enjoy your last game drive by going out early before sunrise. Drive back to the hotel for breakfast and check out. Bid goodbye to the bush and proceed to Mombasa for a beach experience after a wonderful safari. Arrive in the afternoon and spend the rest of the day by the beach
Hotel: Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort
Meals: Dinner & Breakfast
Day 13 & 14: Beach Holiday in Mombasa
Spend this days at leisure by the pool and beach. Enjoy a City Tour of Mombasa and a Lunch / Dinner Cruise at Tamarind plus entertainment.
Hotel: Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort
Meals: Dinner & Breakfast
Day 15: Bye Kenya
After a lovely beach getaway, bid goodbye to Mombasa and transfer to the airport for your flight back home.
INCLUDED
- Government imposed park fees and/or taxes
- Entry Park fees (for non-residents)
- All Meals (as specified in the full itinerary section)
- 14 Nights’ accommodation
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- Arrival meet and Greet at the airports
- Arrival Transfers to Hotels
- A professional driver/guide
- Transportation in open roof tour vehicle
- Bottled water on Safari
- A professional driver/guides
- All transportation
NOT INCLUDED
- Accommodation on the day before the tour Start
- Accommodation on the last day of tour
- International flights (from/to home)
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Additional Drinks and beverages
- Laundry
Extra Activities & Rates per Person:
Nairobi
- Nairobi National Park Tour
- African Shopping Tour – $ 30
- Urban Forest Walking Tour – $ 30
Maasai Mara
- Balloon Safari – $ 450
- Bush Dinner – $ 60
- Sundowner – $ 50
- Overnight at a Maasai Village – $ 20
Naivasha
- Hells Gate Game Drive & Gauge Tour – $ 80
Mombasa
- Wasini Full Day + Dolphin Tour – $ 140