13 Days Best of Kenya Safari

Touch down at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport early and meet the representative from Alba Wonders Africa Ltd. You will be transferred to one of the boutique hotels in the heart of Nairobi City. Venture to the outskirts of Nairobi for a heartwarming city tour and explore the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, an ideal spot to find the orphaned elephants and rhinos.

Accommodation

• Radisson Blu Hotel or,
• Nairobi Serena Hotel

Enjoy a tasty breakfast and after, start your journey from Nairobi to the Tsavo East National Park, which is known for its abundant mammal species, including the dust-red elephants. Tsavo East is among the oldest parks in Kenya, located in the southeastern part of the country, and extends about 13,747 sq. km.

Arrive early to check in to your luxury lodge in Tsavo East. You will embark on the unforgettable game drive starting in the afternoon. During the guided game drive through the plains of Tsavo East, expect to get wildlife such as the red elephants, leopards, lions, buffaloes, Oryx, zebras, cheetahs, wild dogs, Kudus, gerenuks, and many birds.

Luxury Accommodation

• Salt Lick Safari Lodge
• Ashnil Aruba Lodge

Enjoy an early morning breakfast and drive through the Tsavo East plains once again. Today, you have a full day dedicated to exploring Tsavo East's wonders. Expect to locate a myriad of wildlife, including African wild dogs, lesser Kudus, zebras, black rhinos, leopards, lions, elephants, cape buffaloes, and more. In between your extensive day game drive will be a lunch break in the wilderness or at the lodge. After lunch, your afternoon game drive in Tsavo East will resume.

Luxury Accommodation

• Salt Lick Safari Lodge
• Ashnil Aruba Lodge

Have an early morning breakfast, and after, connect to the Tsavo West. Start your wildlife expedition in Tsavo East National Park, which includes spotting a range of wildlife such as buffaloes, zebras, gerenuks, birds, lions, rhinos, and cheetahs. After the morning game drive session, proceed to the lodge for lunch in lodge in Tsavo West. Later, return for the afternoon game drive till evening, then you connect to the luxury lodge for relaxation in Tsavo West.

Luxury Accommodation

• Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Laikipia, about 8 hours’ drive. Laikipia National Reserve/Park is most famous for offering a real sense of adventure and unparalleled experiences, including abseiling, rock climbing, canoeing, camel treks, game drives, nature walks, and mountain biking. Laikipia supports a range of wildlife including the Grevy’s zebras, black rhinos, leopards, lions, elephants, Beisa Oryx, giraffes, and more.

Luxury Accommodation

• Loisaba Lodo Springs
• Sweetwaters Serena Camp/Loisaba Tented Camp by Elewana

Loisaba Conservancy offers a safe haven to over 260 bird species, 50 mammal species and today during the game viewing session, expect to explore a wide range of amazing species. They include reticulated giraffes, Grevy’s zebras, elephants, and lots of the big cats and birds. These will be explored during the guided game drive.

Luxury Lodge to Stay

• Loisaba Lodo Springs
• Sweetwaters Serena Camp/Loisaba Tented Camp by Elewana

Connect from Laikipia to Samburu National Reserve, about a 4 -5 hours’ drive. At Samburu, expect to explore a wide range of animals including the special 5; the reticulated giraffes, gerenuks, Grevy’s zebras, Beisa Oryx, and Somali Ostriches. The reserve also supports a total of about 450 bird species.

Luxury Accommodation

• Ashnil Samburu Camp
• Sasaab or Samburu Sopa Lodge

Embark on the morning game drive which introduces you the stunning plains of the Samburu National Reserve. Enjoy sights of diverse animals including the reticulated giraffes, Beisa Oryx, Grevy’s zebras, leopards, buffaloes, lions, cheetahs, and gerenuks, etc. In the middle of your game viewing expedition, there will be a chance to enjoy a lunch break.

Luxury Accommodation

• Ashnil Samburu Camp
• Sasaab or Samburu Sopa Lodge

Have an early morning breakfast, and after, you will head off to Lake Nakuru National Park, which is a 5-6 hours’ drive. Lake Nakuru is most popular for its abundant wildlife, including cape buffaloes, impalas, waterbucks, leopards, Rothschild giraffes, gazelles, spotted hyenas, and more. Today, you will begin your exploration in Lake Nakuru National Park with a guided game drive in the afternoon.

Luxury Accommodation

• Sarova Lion Hill Lodge or Sarova Woodlands Hotel

Enjoy a delicious breakfast and later, embark on a guided game drive with an expert. Enjoy the morning game drive and explore the diversity of wildlife, including the Rothschild giraffes, leopards, lions, buffaloes, hippos, and more. After the game drive, proceed to the Masai Mara National Reserve, about a 4-5-hour’ drive.

Luxury Accommodation

• Sarova Mara Game Camp or Serena Safari Lodge, Masai Mara

Leave your boutique lodge for  full day game drive session. This day begins with the sunrise game viewing session and later the afternoon but in between, you can have a picnic lunch under some tree shade. The abundant animals to see during the game drive in the Masai Mara include the Big 5 plus multiple Big cats, small mammals, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and birds. If you get to the Masai Mara during the peak migration season, then be rest assured of mesmerizing encounters of the wildebeest migration or focus on the Mara River crossing experience.

Luxury Accommodation

• Sarova Mara Game Camp or Serena Safari Lodge, Masai Mara

Spend another full day in the Masai Mara on a guided game drive and sunset hot air balloon tour. More wildlife will be spotted during today’s guided game viewing tours in a 4x4 safari vehicle and using a hot air balloon.

Luxury Lodge to Stay

• Sarova Mara Game Camp or Serena Safari Lodge Masai Mara.

Have breakfast at leisure and after, get your luggage set for packing in the safari vehicle. Today, you will bid farewell to the magical Masai Mara National Reserve. Transfer back to Nairobi for you to be dropped off to the hotel or Jomo Kenyatta Airport for departure.

End of safari