Kenya Lodge Safari (12 Days)

Day 1: Nairobi to Tsavo National Park, Kenya

You will be met at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and transferred to your hotel. From there we will take you to a lovely lodge inside Tsavo West National Park which will take us about three and a half hours. The Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge overlooks the open plains of Nairobi and a waterhole with Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop.

We will have lunch and some to rest before heading off on our first African adventure in the bush. Back at camp where we return for dinner you can view animals and birds flocking to the waterhole from the decks at the dining room and bar.

Accommodation: Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge

Day 2: Tsavo National Park, Kenya

We will rise early for a full day safari in the Kenyan wilderness in Tsavo National Park. The park is one of the largest reserves in the world covering 13 747km. The wildlife is diverse and you will hopefully be able to spot the Big 5 as well as kudus, giraffes, hippos, hyenas and cheetahs. Lunch will be held at the lodge where you can view animals drinking from the waterhole or take a dip in the pool, after which we will head back into the park.

Dinner will be back at the lodge for a night of relaxation around the terrace before you fall asleep to the calming sounds of the bush.

There are a wide range of optional activities such as bush walks with a naturalist, sundowners in the bush, excursions to Mzima Springs or the Rhino Sanctuary and traditional dance performances.

Accommodation: Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge

Day 3: Tsavo National Park to Amboseli National Park, Kenya

After breakfast we are off to the great wildlife destination of Amboseli National Park which should takes us about 4 hours to the park and our lodge for the following two nights. Arriving for lunch we will settle in amongst the cool of the acacia trees. Enjoy sweeping vistas over the savannah and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Unwind at the pool or take a nap before we embark on our afternoon drive in Amboseli Park.

Accommodation: Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge

Day 4: Amboseli National Park, Kenya

A full day will be spent exploring the park in morning and afternoon game drives in an open-topped vehicle. In between the drives you can enjoy lunch, relax by the pool or take a nap.

Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

Day 5: Amboseli National Park to Nairobi, Kenya

We head back to Nairobi after breakfast which will be a three hour drive to the Giraffe Centre, a wildlife sanctuary and educational centre. Here you can have close encounters with the giraffes who are being bred in captivity for the protection of the Rothschild giraffe. After that we will go to the famous Carnivore Restaurant for a feast.

Tonight you can choose to stay in for a meal at the hotel or go out for a night on the town and try out one of the restaurants.

Accommodation: The Tribe Hotel in Nairobi

Day 6: Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve, Kenya

We are travelling north today to the Samburu National Reserve which provides ample opportunity to see the best wildlife Nairobi has to offer. Our lodge is situated in the north – Samburu Sopa Lodge. We will arrive in time for lunch and a chance to relax and swim. A game drive is set up for the afternoon.

Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge

Day 7: Samburu National Reserve, Kenya

We have plenty of game drives planned for today so you can look forward to experiencing a lot of wildlife. We will have an early morning game drive as well as a mid-morning drive. Lunch will be held back at the lodge followed by another game drive in the afternoon.

Samburu National Reserve offers outstanding game viewing with opportunities to see Grevy’s zebras, oryx, buffalos, strange-looking gerenuks and an array of interesting herbivores. This is an arid area made up of bush, savannah plains and surrounded by mountains. You will also have the opportunity to discover the birdlife here with over 350 species. The traditional Samburu people also make this area their home and you can experience their customs, rituals and ceremonies during your time here.

Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge

Day 8: Samburu National Reserve to Aberdare National Park, Kenya

After a good breakfast we will go on a 4×4 safari to Aberdare National Park in Kenya. The National Park is situated in the Aberdare Mountains of Kenya’s central highlands which is cooler then the stark plains of Samburu. Leopards, buffalos Colobus and skyes monkeys, giant forest hogs, rhinos, and baboons are often seen in the forested ravines and mountains. Gushing waterfalls, and rivers make up the habitat of the area if there has been a good rainy season.

We can enjoy lunch at Aberdare Country Club on a hillside in the Aberdare Highlands before we drive to our next overnight lodge – The Ark Tree Lodge. Dinner will be at the lodge after which you can view the elephants and other animals wallowing at the floodlit waterhole from the hide or viewing deck. There is a bar you can unwind at, or a library you can use to learn more about the animals.

Breakfast: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Lunch: Aberdare Country Club
Dinner & Accommodation: The Ark Tree Lodge

Day 9: Aberdare National Park to Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya

We will enjoy a cup of tea or coffee at the Ark and then head to the Country Club for breakfast. We will board our 4×4 vehicle and descend into the Great Rift Valley of East Africa where you can view fascinating geological features. We will then drive to Lake Nakuru National Park for more wildlife experiences and on to Sarova Lion Hill game Lodge inside the game park. We will arrive in time for lunch after which you can cool off in the pool.

In the afternoon we will take a drive through the park which is home to white rhinos, hippos, leopards, tree-climbing lions and depending on the time of year – flocks of greater and lesser flamingos which creates a spectacular hue of pink. Lake Nakuru National Park is known as a Ramsar Wetland area which attracts a wide variety of birds, especially water birds.

After our game drive we have dinner and enjoy a traditional dance performance back at the lodge.

Breakfast: Aberdare Country Club
Lunch, Dinner & Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

Day 10: Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Today we make our way to Kenya’s most famous safari destination, the Masai Mara in our safari vehicle which has a pop-up roof for great game viewing. We will arrive at the lodge in time for lunch and then head off on a safari in the reserve.

Entering the legendary Masai Mara we drive to Keekorok Lodge in our 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof. Have lunch and a rest at the lodge, before our game viewing drive in Masai Mara Game Reserve. The Masai Mara is the ultimate safari destination at 1510 km² of preserved savannah along the Tanzanian border. Rolling grasslands dotted with acacia trees create a quintessential African bush scene. The park is world famous because of the wildebeest migration that takes place here at various times of the year along the ancient path between the Mara and the Serengeti. As the wildebeest and zebra storm through the plains they are hotly pursued by predators in search of a kill. The Mara is also home to the Big 5 who roam the plains and the Masai Mara tribe who still practise their traditional ways.

Breakfast: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Lunch, Dinner & Accommodation: Keekorok Lodge

Day 11: Masai Mara National Game Reserve, Kenya

Today is our last day on safari and we can look forward to a whole day of game viewing in the Masai Mara. We will have an early morning and mid-morning drive before lunch back at the lodge. An afternoon safari will give you the last chance to see as many of the Big 5 as possible.

It’s our last full day on safari and we spend the whole day game viewing in Masai Mara National Reserve in early morning and mid-morning drives before taking a lunch break at the lodge.

All Meals & Accommodation: Keekorok Lodge

Day 12: Masai Mara National Game Reserve to Nairobi, Kenya

After breakfast we will drive back to Nairobi arriving in the mid afternoon. Drop off in Nairobi or at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

You have the option (extra cost) of visiting the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and having lunch there on request.

Breakfast: Keekorok Lodge

Onward Travel Plans

Due to on the road variable beyond our control (such as border crossings, traffic, delays, etc) on the tours. The end time on the last day can’t be guaranteed and therefore we strongly recommend you stay the night and fly out the next day. Please consult with your booking consultant.