10 days Kenya Safari Experience
Overview
One of the best packages for a Kenya wildlife safari, 10 Days Best Kenya Wildlife Safari brings you to some of the best wildlife destinations in Kenya, including Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara, Amboseli, and Tsavo National Park.
Situated on the floor of the Great Rift Valley, Lake Nakuru National Park boasts a diverse range of habitats, including adjacent escarpments and scenic ridges, and is characterized by a vast assortment of wildlife. Picnics and game drives are great activities in the Nakuru National Park.
One of the freshwater lakes, Lake Naivasha is 13 kilometres in width, five metres deep, and surrounded by shallow waters bordered by thick papyrus. One of the greatest places in the world for birdwatching is Lake Naivasha. Large creatures like hippos slumber in the shallows, but the lake waters also bring a wide variety of wildlife to the beaches, including buffaloes in marshes, giraffes roaming among the acacia, and colobus monkeys.
In Kenya and throughout Africa, the most well-known and visited safari location is Masai Mara National Reserve. The best wildlife national park in Africa, the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, borders the Masai Mara National Reserve in southwest Kenya. The acacia bush, open grasslands, and rolling hills that make up Masai Mara are home to an astounding array and diversity of animals. The renowned wildebeest migration, which brings the most breathtaking animals in the world to Kenya from Tanzania, takes place between August and October, when the reserve truly blooms.
Situated near Kenya’s southern border with Tanzania, Amboseli National Park spans an approximate area of 392 square kilometres. Situated northwest of Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park boasts the most iconic and breathtaking view of Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. The renowned Big 5 game (Lions, Leopards, Buffaloes, Rhinos, and Elephants) may be found in Amboseli National Park. With more than 100 individuals ranging in size from tiny calves to sage matriarchs, the elephants in this park are the primary draw for tourists. There are also hyenas, crocodiles, plain zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, and cheetahs to be found. Within the park’s borders reside an astounding variety of bird species. Other attractions include Amboseli Observation Hill, the park’s only high point and a volcanic hill with a breathtaking view of the surrounding area that stretches from the dry, dusty prairie to the verdant springs and swamps that are home to elephants, hippos, and buffalos. On clear days, especially at dawn and dusk, visitors can also see the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro.
A stunning park with a rough wildness made up of broad savannahs, scrublands, Acacia woods, belts of riverine vegetation, and rocky slopes is Tsavo West National Park. The park provides beautiful morning and sunset views of Mount Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peaks on clear days. Despite having the Big Five animals, Tsavo West national park can be more difficult to see wildlife than any other national park in Kenya due to its taller, deeper vegetation. The majority of Kenya’s elephants are found in Tsavo West Park. Giraffes, Impalas, Buffaloes, Burchell’s Zebra, Hartebeest, Lesser Kudu, Eland, Waterbuck, Grant’s gazelle, and other creatures are among those that can be spotted in Tsavo West. There are at least eight hornbill species known to exist in the park, which boasts an exceptional wildlife. The species known as the white-headed buffalo weaver stands out because to its striking bright red rump. Mzima Springs and the Shetani lava flows are two more Tsavo West attractions.
At 11,747 square kilometres, or 40% of the total size of Kenya’s national parks, Tsavo East National Park is the largest national park in the country. Compared to Tsavo West National Park, Tsavo East National Park offers superior chances for easy animal observation due to its flatter and drier terrain, which includes wide savannah grasslands, semi-acacia woodland, and scrub. Most people know Tsavo East for being the home of the red elephants. Elephants massage mud or dust onto their thick hides. Because of the rich soil containing iron oxide, which shields them from severe sun exposure and parasites, their skins maintain a brilliant red colour. The remaining members of the Big 5, Waterbucks, Kudus, Gerenuks, Zebras, and the uncommon Hunter antelope are among the other creatures that can be seen. Hippopotamuses and crocodiles can be found hiding in the waterways. About 600 different bird species may be found in the park, many of which are waterfowl that adorn the grasslands, trees, and skies above. The Yatta Plateau, Lugards Falls, and Aruba Dam are a few more sites worth seeing.
Safari Highlights
Day 1: Transfer to Lake Nakuru national park.
Day 2: Game drive and transfer to Lake Naivasha – Crescent Island visit.
Day 3: Transfer to Masai Mara national reserve
Day 4: Full day safari in Masai Mara.
Day 5: Another day in Masai Mara national reserve.
Day 6: Transfer to Amboseli National Park.
Day 7: Full Day Amboseli national park.
Day 8: Transfer to Tsavo West National Park for full day game viewing.
Day 9: Game drives in Tsavo East National Park.
Day 10: Transfer to Nairobi and departure.
Day 1: Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park.
Depending on your location in Nairobi city, connect to Lake Nakuru National Park with your packaged lunch. After arriving at the park, arrange to go on an afternoon game drive and then have a stroll along the shoreline, which will allow us to see more of the area’s many exotic creatures, particularly the Rothschild giraffe, white rhino, and black rhino. Here, you can get a close-up look at a few common species, including Great White and Pink-backed Pelicans, Cliff Chat, African Fish Eagle, Tawny Eagle, Lesser and Greater Flamingos, and other intra-African migrants. Dinner and Overnight stay today will be at your lodge.
Day 2: Morning game drive/birdwatching and transfer to Lake Naivasha.
Get up early, have breakfast, and head to Lake Naivasha with views of the Great Rift Valley for an early game drive and birdwatching experience. Arrive at Lake Naivasha by mid-morning for a bird walk, and have lunch at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge before heading out for lunch. Near Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake that was designated as a bird sanctuary in 1967. It also sustains the pastoral industries of wine and flowers. You will observe local birds on your drive to Lake Naivasha, including black crakes, herons, fish eagles, ospreys, and lily-trotters. Naivasha is one of the world’s most imposing and magnificent lakes, dominated by the shadow of Mt. Longonot. Additionally, you’ll go on an excursion to the Elsa mere Centre. Because Lake Naivasha is located on the Rift floor, it is home to a staggering array of animals. Here, more than 450 species have been identified. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.
Day 3: Crescent Island visit and Transfer to Masai Mara national reserve.
Visit Crescent Island Game Sanctuary, an island or peninsula on Lake Naivasha’s eastern shore, after breakfast. You may visit the unusual Crescent Island Wildlife Sanctuary, home to giraffes, waterbucks, elands, wildebeests, zebras, and impalas, with a quick boat ride from the mainland out into Lake Naivasha. In addition, about 200 different species of birds call it home. Hippos abound in the lake, and you can see enough of them from the island. Fish eagles, ospreys, lily-trotters, black crakes, and various herons are some of the local avian inhabitants.
The pristine Savannah is then reached by travelling across the Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara Game Reserve. The northern section of the Great Plains habitat in Tanzania’s adjoining Serengeti National Park is really known as Masai Mara. The big five the lion, buffalo, rhino, leopard, and elephant as well as cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, large herds of plain antelope, and a variety of other wildlife call it home. After lunch upon arrival, head out for a game drive in the afternoon to try and spot the big five. The gorgeous rolling plains of Mara will be the ideal subject for photos as the sun begins to set. Remember that now is the ideal moment to see the shy leopard. Dinner and overnight stay at your booked lodge.
Day 4: Masai Mara full day game viewing.
After breakfast, spend the whole day exploring the park with a packed lunch to find its well-known inhabitants. From early July until the end of September, when the wildebeest migrate, the Masai Mara plains are teeming with wildlife. Notable sightings include Thomson’s gazelle, zebra, impala, topi, giraffe, and lions, as well as leopards, lions, hyenas, cheetahs, jackals, and bat-eared foxes. Although they might be elusive and reticent, black rhinos can frequently be observed from a distance if you’re lucky. Large Nile crocodiles and hippos abound in the Mara River, where the wildebeest come annually in search of fresh pastures. The crocodiles wait for their prey. Later Meals and overnight at lodge as above.
Day 5: Another day in Masai Mara national reserve.
Get up early, eat breakfast, and get ready for a full day of game viewing that includes an evening drive on the plains with a packed lunch.
An optional activity is to go on a hot air balloon safari early in the morning, right before sunrise. You will be calmly floating above the ground for around an hour, enjoying a bird’s eye view of the African bush beneath you. Due to the activity’s restricted capacity, this is a truly unique and distinctive experience. Please be aware that the weather can affect this activity and that it may need to be rescheduled in the event of bad weather.
Day 6: Transfer to Amboseli National Park.
After breakfast, you will go for Amboseli National Park, which is situated in the southern region of Kenya, as instructed by your guide. After lunch, the drive from Masai Mara to Amboseli National Park takes about seven or eight hours.
When you arrive, head to the observation hill for a general overview of the park, with a focus on the swamp and a few animals. The highest free-standing peak in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro, often has a snow-capped dome that is visible in the sunset when the clouds are most colourful. Take a game drive in the evening once you get back to the lodge. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.
Day 7: Full Day Amboseli national park.
Have breakfast and explore Amboseli national park. The best spot in Africa to get up close and personal with savannah elephants is this park, which is home to the famed. The families of monkeys, uncommon bird species, buffalo, wildebeests, cheetahs, leopards, and lions are among the various wildlife species. Take game drives in the morning and afternoon, and don’t forget to stop at the marsh behind Observation Hill, home to numerous hippos, elephants, and waterfowl, including pelicans and Egyptian geese. Dinner and overnight stay at Lodge as above
Day 8: Transfer to Tsavo West National Park for full day game viewing
Drive to Tsavo West National Park in the early morning after breakfast. It takes one to two hours to get there from Amboseli National Park. Make plans to go on a morning game drive. The majority of the nation’s elephants are found in Tsavo West. Other prevalent species in this area are buffalo, giraffe, impala, and Burchell’s zebra. The following are examples of mammals: Grant’s gazelle, eland, waterbuck, lesser kudu, and hartebeest. After the game drive, connect for lunch and later afternoon visit the rhino sanctuary and the Mzima Springs depending on the time before you return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay
Day 9: Game drives in Tsavo East National Park.
After breakfast, you can catch up on any missed activities from the previous section or, if you’re interested in visiting Tsavo West, head across to Tsavo East, the largest national park in Kenya and home to the Big Five, including the renowned red huge herds of elephants. Your reserved lodge will serve lunch. Take a second afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.
Day 10: Return to Nairobi after an early game drive and Departure.
Get up early, make plans to go on a picnic breakfast and an early game viewing drive in the Tsavo East National Park to see the predators. After that, according on your individual plans, you will either be driven to Diani Beach in Mombasa, which is around a seven- to eight-hour journey away, or you will drive back to Nairobi to be dropped off at the airport for your next destination.
End of safari.
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