Are you after Kenya’s highlights? This 10 day best of Kenya Safari is a must. It takes you to over seven National Parks in the country for wildlife encounters. Some of these parks include Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo East and West National Park.
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi – Drive to Samburu.
On arrival, you will be welcomed by our driver at the airport. Meet and greet and later transfer straight to Samburu National Park. This 5-6 hours journey leads you to this protected area that protects a number of Wildlife species including animals like giraffes, gazelle, wild dogs, leopards, black Rhinos to name but a few. Once you arrive, you will lunch and an afternoon game drive. Dinner and Overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge, Samburu game lodge or Serova Shaba lodge.
Day 2: Game Drive- Transfer to Aberdare
After a morning game drive in Samburu, you will drive straight to Aberdare National Park for another remarkable game drive in the late afternoon. You will be delighted by endless views of different Wild animals. Diner and Overnight at Ark Safari Lodge, The Fishing lodge guest house or Tusk Camp Bandas.
Day 3: Game Drive – Drive to Lake Nakuru
Have morning game drive and later join the road for a drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, a protected area known most for its vast numbers of flamingo bird species. Before checking in you will have an evening game drive on the base of the Rift valley. Overnight stay at Lake Nakuru Lodge, Langa Guest house or Nakuru backpacker hostel.
Day 4: Full day in Lake Nakuru National Park
You will spend the all-day appreciating the Park’s beauty that include lush vegetation, wild animals and picture perfect landscapes. It includes a morning game drive, afternoon boat ride along Lake Nakuru and evening relaxations.
Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara game reserve.
After beautiful moments, then the journey to the great Masai Mara National Reserve starts early in the morning. Situated in Southwestern Kenya, this reserve play hosts a number of wild animals including elephants, wildebeest, gazelles, buffaloes to name but a few. Overnight stay at Mara Serena Safari Lodge, David Livingstone lodge or Mara Sadai camp.
Day 6: Masai Mara Game Reserve
A full day spent here is rewarding and exceptional. It starts with a morning game drive that introduces you to Mara area. Expect to see animals like lions, rhinos, hyenas, warthogs, buffaloes, elephants, antelopes, wildebeests, giraffes and more.
Day 7: Full Day spent in Masai Village
Have morning breakfast and later visit the Masai Land for a glimpse of the Masai culture. The Masai are semi nomadic people who lived under a communal land management system. Their population is approximated to one and half millions, their society consists of twelve sections. After a great interaction with the Masai, you will return to the lodge for your overnight stay.
Day 8: Masai Mara – Transfer to Amboseli
After magical encounters in Masai Mara, you transfer to Amboseli National Park at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro. It is home to a wealth of Wild animals including elephants, buffaloes, zebras and more. Overnight at Amboseli Serena Safari lodge, Sentrim Amboseli lodge or Kibo Guest house.
Day 9: From Amboseli – Drive to Tsavo East
Have morning breakfast and later embark the jeep for your last game drive in Amboseli. After you will connect to Tsavo East National Park, the largest protected area in Kenya. It is home to a plethora of wildlife species including wild animals, birds, insects and reptiles.
Day 10: Tsavo East – Drive to Nairobi.
This is the last day of this remarkable trip to Kenya. Check out and drive back to Nairobi for your return flight.
The Package includes:
- Airport Pick & Drop
- Full board accommodation
- Park Entrance fees
- Experienced drive guide
- Ground transportation in 4×4 mini van
- Cultural encounters
- Game drives.
It excludes:
- Tourist Visa
- Tipping & Porter fees
- Luxury drinks
- Personal expenses like laundry, travel insurance and excess baggage fee.
Day 1: Kampala – Transfer to Bwindi
Early in the morning after breakfast, check out at the hotel and meet our driver guide. The journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park starts via Kampala – Masaka – Mbarara highway including en route stopover at the equator for some information about it, photos, cup of coffee and snacks.
The journey continues for another stopover in Mbarara town to have lunch. After lunch, continue to Bwindi where you will arrive in the evening. Check in at the lodge and accommodation options to stay include:
Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Camp/ Buhoma Community
Mid-range: Gorilla Mist Camp/ Silver back lodge
Luxury: Mahogany springs/ Buhoma lodge
Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Early in the morning, transfer to the Park offices for the short briefing conducted by the available officials to highlight trekkers on how to behave while in the jungle. After briefing, the journey to the jungle starts in a group following the permanently established routes searching for these apes.
Only one hour is allowed to stay in the presence of these apes after discovering their location. The one hour session includes sighting of these apes while feeding, laughing, playing plus taking photos and videos of them.
After the close encounter with these apes in the jungle return to the park offices for certificate award and then see your way to the lodge for relaxation.
Later in the evening you will do a community walk visiting the Batwa people in their local communities for different experiences including cultural performances, way of living and more.
Day 3: Bwindi – Transfer to Queen – Afternoon Boat Cruise.
After morning breakfast, check out and start the journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the southern Ishasha sector route. Chance are high that you will sight the famous tree climbing lions resting up in the fig tree branches on your way.
Continue with the journey straight to Mweya canteen for lunch as you get prepared for the afternoon launch trip cruise along the Kazinga Channel.
Launch trip cruise along Kazinga Channel offers several panoramic views of areas around and aquatic species like Hippos, crocodiles, water bird species and wild animals which come closer to the banks in need of water.
After boat cruise, check in at the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay. Accommodation options to stay include:
Budget: Bush Lodge/ Mweya Hostel/ Simba Safari Camp
Mid-range: Simba Safari Lodge/ Katara Lodge.
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge/ Kyambura game lodge/ Ishasha Wilderness Camp.
Day 4: Game Drive in Kasenyi Plains – Transfer to Kampala
Have your delicious morning breakfast, Check out at the lodge and meet our driver for the morning game drive through the Kasenyi plains to catch the early risers like Kobs, Elephants, Buffaloes, spotted hyenas, reed bucks, different bird species and more.
After 2-3 hours game drive, the stirring journey back to Kampala starts accompanied with stunning views of areas around, rolling hills and terraces. En route stopover is included in Mbarara for lunch and after continue up to Kampala.
Our driver will drop you at the airport for your return flight or Hotel of residence if you are to stay for the night. End of four day amazing Safari in Uganda.
Package includes:
- Gorilla Permit
- Batwa Cultural entertainment
- Park Ranger Fees
- Full Board Accommodation
- Full time English speaking Driver
- Ground Transportation
- Airport Pick & Drop.
Excludes:
- Airfares
- Visa Fees
- Personal Insurance
- Expenses of personal nature like luxury drinks, tips, laundry, cigarettes.
