Kenya Luxury Safari Trip
Kenya, renowned for its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife, offers some of the most unforgettable safari experiences in Africa. From the iconic savannahs to lush wetlands, each destination presents unique opportunities to witness the splendor of nature. Whether you’re tracking the Big Five, marveling at vast bird migrations, or simply soaking in breathtaking vistas, Kenya’s safari parks promise an adventure of a lifetime.
Samburu National Reserve
Nestled in the arid northern region of Kenya, Samburu National Reserve is a captivating gem. Known for its rugged beauty and distinctive wildlife, Samburu is a haven for species rarely seen elsewhere, such as the Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, and the reticulated giraffe.
The Ewaso Ng’iro River runs through the reserve, drawing a vibrant array of animals including elephants and lions. The reserve’s landscapes are both stark and stunning, with its dramatic hills and acacia-dotted plains providing a striking backdrop for a safari adventure.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Located in the Laikipia Plateau, Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a leading example of successful conservation efforts. It is home to the largest population of black rhinos in East Africa and is also known for its pioneering work with the northern white rhinos. The conservancy offers a blend of classic safari experiences and innovative conservation initiatives. Its diverse habitats support a wide range of wildlife, including lions, giraffes, and cheetahs, making it a must-visit for wildlife enthusiasts.
Lake Nakuru National Park
Famous for its shimmering waters and abundant birdlife, Lake Nakuru National Park is a birdwatcher’s paradise. The lake itself is often filled with thousands of flamingos, creating a breathtaking spectacle.
The park’s diverse ecosystem includes forested areas, savannahs, and rocky outcrops, providing habitats for a wide range of wildlife, including rhinos, lions, and leopards. The park is also renowned for its beautiful scenery, with panoramic views from the surrounding hills.
Lake Naivasha
Unlike the other parks, Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake surrounded by lush vegetation and diverse birdlife. It is an excellent location for boat safaris, where you can spot hippos and a variety of bird species, including fish eagles and herons.
The lake’s surrounding area includes the Hell’s Gate National Park, which offers opportunities for hiking and biking amidst dramatic landscapes. The combination of water and land-based experiences makes Lake Naivasha a unique and refreshing destination.
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park stands as a testament to Africa’s breathtaking beauty and biodiversity. Its iconic landscape is dominated by the majestic presence of Mount Kilimanjaro, whose snowcapped peak provides a stunning backdrop to the park’s diverse wildlife and rich ecosystems.
Nature mates can investigate five unique territories here running from the went away bed of Lake Amboseli, wetlands with sulfur springs, the savannah and forests. They can likewise visit neighborhood Maasai groups who live around the recreation center and experience their bona fide society.
Tsavo West National Park
One of Kenya’s largest and oldest parks, Tsavo West National Park is celebrated for its rugged beauty and rich biodiversity. The park features diverse landscapes, including volcanic hills, savannahs, and lush river valleys. It is home to a wide array of wildlife, from elephants and lions to rare species like the black rhino. The park’s dramatic features, including the Mzima Springs, add to its allure, providing a unique safari experience.
Each of these destinations offers a unique and immersive safari experience, showcasing Kenya’s remarkable natural beauty and diverse wildlife.
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Nairobi, Kenya | ||||||||
DEPARTURE TIME | Please arrive by 6:30 AM for a prompt departure at 7:00 AM. | ||||||||
RETURN TIME | Approximately 4:30 PM. | ||||||||
WEAR | Comfortable safari clothing, comfortable safari shoes , warm and light clothes | ||||||||
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Additional information
Location | Amboseli Kenya |
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Destination | amboseli, Kenya |
Groupsize | 2 |
Month | April, August, December, February, January, July, June, March, May, November, October, September |
Day 1: Drive from Nairobi to Samburu
Your driver guide will pick you up at the airport or your hotel in Nairobi. After meet and greet, he will escort you to your car and commence drive to Samburu National Reserve arriving for lunch at Samburu Sopa Lodge. After check in and lunch, you will go for an afternoon game drive or an optional visit to a local Samburu village at 16:00hrs and return to the lodge before dusk for dinner and overnight stay at Samburu Sopa Lodge.
Day 2: Full day Game drives in Samburu National Reserve
After early breakfast at the lodge at 07:00 am, join your safari driver guide and depart for full day game viewing drive with picnic lunch boxes to Samburu National Reserve, famous for its truly wild semi-arid landscape, and the large concentration of wild animals and bird-life. Together with the adjoining Shaba and Buffalo Springs national reserves, Samburu is popular for hosting the rare Northern-Kenya animal species (Gerenuk, Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Beisa Oryx and Somali Ostrich) which are not found in the other popular parks and reserves in Kenya. It is also home to all the African big cats (lion, cheetah and leopard), alongside other big game including elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, hippos, impala, water-buck and many others. Samburu is also a renowned bird watching haven, with hundreds of bird species resident here. These include kingfisher, bee-eaters, tawny eagle, guinea-fowl, yellow throated spur-fowl, lilac-breasted roller, red-billed hornbill, secretary bird, Verreaux’s eagle, superb starling, yellow-billed hornbill and vultures. Dinner and overnight stay at Samburu Sopa Lodge.
Day 3: Samburu to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
After breakfast, drive to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in time for lunch and relax with the beautiful scenery as your backdrop. After check in and lunch embark on an afaternoon game drive in the conservancy. The conservancy is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including the big five (elephant, rhino, lion, leopard, and buffalo) as well as smaller species. In fact, Sweet waters has the highest ratio of game to the acreage of any Kenyan park or reserve, making for outstanding game-watching. Dinner and accommodation at Comfort Gardens Sweet Waters.
Day 4: Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru National Park
Depart Ol pejeta after breakfast and head to Nakuru arriving for check in and lunch. Relax after lunch and settle in before joining your safari driver guide for an afternoon game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park. The park is famous for the flocks of the greater and lesser Flamingo that gather around the lake numbering around 2 million, which turns the lake pink. This has given the lake a nickname; the pink lake. The endangered rhino and Rothschild giraffe are found in the park. Other animals found in the park include African buffalos, zebras, impalas, olive baboons, vervet monkeys, waterbucks, hyenas, jackals, and hippopotamus among many others. Exit the park for dinner and overnight stay at Sarova Woodlands Hotel and Spa.
Day 5: Lake Nakuru to Naivasha
After early breakfast at the hotel at 07:00 am, join your safari driver guide and depart for for hells gate visit and here you also enjoy bike rides. You can also opt to-do boat ride at 40 USD per person in Lake Naivasha. Dinner and overnight stay at Eseriani Resort.
Day 6: Naivasha to Amboseli
Early breakfast at the resort, followed by check out in the morning then drive to Amboseli. Amboseli National Park is renowned for its abundant wildlife, ranging from large herds of elephants to lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and numerous bird species. It is also famous for its scenery with a backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, which dominates the landscape, and open plains. Arrive at the Lodge for lunch and check in. Later on, enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of its popular residents like the well-known predators and their opponents like the Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Hippo with a view of Mt Kilimanjaro. Dinner and overnight stay at Amboseli Sopa Lodge.
Day 7: Full Day in Amboseli
You will wake up to amazing views of Mount Kilimanjaro if the weather permits. On this day, you will embark on a full day game drive in this wonderful park where Mount Kilimanjaro’s background offers good photographic scenery. It is coupled with animals on the ground, the Big Five, herds of elephants and the prolific birdlife in this African wilderness park. Return for dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge.
Day 8: Amboseli to Tsavo West
After breakfast, check out and drive to Tsavo west national park. Tsavo West is a more popular destination on account of its magnificent scenery, Mzima Springs, rich and varied wildlife and rhino reserve. Arrive in time for lunch and check in at Ngulia Safari Lodge. You will have lunch and a short rest before you go for the afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Ngulia Safari Lodge.
Day 9: Tsavo West to Nairobi
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Emali for your train to Mombasa or to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi) for your flight home.