8 Days Best of safari bookings Kenya on a private from Nairobi
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Description
This Safari will start with the Wildlife parks of Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara National Reserve before visiting the Southern Kenya Safari Circuit Parks of Tsavo East, West and Amboseli. This safari will start with Masai Mara National Reserve a home of big five and many other wild animals. elephant, Black Rhino, buffalo, plains zebra, roan antelope in small numbers, white-bearded gnu, Oribi, warthog, Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelle, hartebeest and the big cats; the rivers are home to hippo and crocodiles. The reserve it is also have many different species of birds found inside. Masai Mara is the only reserve shared same nature and adventure with Tanzania Side Park, Serengeti national park.
Proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park is a very shallow strongly alkaline lake 62 km2 in extent. It is set in a picturesque landscape of surrounding woodland and grassland next to Nakuru town. The lake has become world famous for these birds, who visit the lake to feed on algae that forms on the lake bed. They move back and forth, feeding and occasionally and spectacularly taking to flight, filling the sky over the lake with color. Another important is a sanctuary for Rhino, both Black and White Rhino are found here, and are often seen resting under acacias by the Lake shore likewise there are huge herds of waterbuck, zebra, buffalo, the endangered Rothschild Giraffe and a variety of other herbivores.
After Nakuru visit Amboseli National Park which is famous to view the best peak of Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Part of the Big five Members Especially, Lion, Elephants, Buffaloes, Leopard. Observation hill which allows an overall view of the whole park especially the swamps and elephants, swamps below observation hill hosts many elephants, buffaloes, hippos and variety of water fowls like pelican, Egyptian goose contemporary Masai culture and indigenous lifestyle. Next destination Tsavo West National Park a beautiful, rugged wilderness with beautiful landscape. The savannah ecosystem comprises of open grasslands, scrublands, and Acacia woodlands, belts of riverine vegetation and rocky ridges including the Poacher’s Lookout where visitors can see the teeming herds in the plains below. Tsavo West is famous for Rhino sanctuary and Mzima spring whereby is possible to see crocodiles and fish while you are inside glasshouse inside the water. End with Tsavo East National Park it has many different species of wildlife animals and attractive nature. Tsavo East is one of the Largest National Park famous for big red Elephant and is located along Mombasa Nairobi highway. The park is dry Savannah grassland and is very easy to view wild animals from a distance. Some of main animals can be found there are, Leopard, Cheetah, Wild dogs, Buffalo, Elephant, Giraffe, Zebra, Lion, Mongoose, Hyrax, Dik- dik, Lesser Kudu, and Nocturnal Porcupine.
This 8 Days Kenya Safari will be more suitable to start and end in Nairobi or start Mombasa and end inNairobi.
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Itinerary
Visit Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, Tsavo West and East parks
NB: This safari can also start Mombasa and end Nairobi
Day 1:Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve
Pick up from the Hotel / Airport and leave for Masai Mara National Reserve to arrive at Masai Mara in good time for lunch and rest. In the afternoon; head for a game drive: The Mara is one of the few places on earth where wildlife still live comparatively undisturbed where you will find mass numbers that roam the plains and forests of Africa. Track down the big cats and may antelopes until sunset. Dinner and Overnight at the tented camp or Lodge.
Day 2: Masai Mara National Reserve full day game drive
Early morning game drive then breakfast at the lodge. Thereafter, go for a full day game drive with picnic lunch at Mara River. The reserve is well known for its black-manned lion and is one of the few places where you have the chance to view the “Big 5”. Cheetah is so tame, they seek shelter from the hot sun under the safari vehicles and several even climb onto the roof to get a better view of prospective prey. For the bird enthusiast, almost 500 species have been recorded. Dinner and overnight at the tented camp or lodge.
Day 3: Masai Mara National Reserve – Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, leave for Lake Nakuru National Park to arrive in good time for lunch and rest. In the afternoon: get close range of Lake Nakuru birdlife and white rhino on the savannah plains. Encounter other animals at the shoe lake with a visit at the Makalia waterfalls.
Day 4:Lake Nakuru – Amboseli National Park
After breakfast; leave for Amboseli National Park with a stopover at Nairobi for lunch and rest. Thereafter; proceed to Amboseli arriving in good time for an afternoon game drive and clear view of Mount Kilimanjaro. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel or Lodge.
Day 5: Amboseli National Park full day game drive
After breakfast; leave for a day game drive in the park. You will be in the Park and picnic lunch will be served at the viewpoint. Amboseli Park has become one of the most visited Parks in Kenya for its serenity as well as the view of the peak of Kilimanjaro during the sunrise and sunset in the evening. Here to be spotted are the big cats as well as the herds of the African Elephants. Explore this amazing Kenya pride for the whole day. Dinner and overnight at thetented camp or Lodge.
Day 6: Amboseli National Park – Tsavo West NPK
Breakfast is followed by an extensive game drive in Amboseli National Park before exiting for Tsavo West National Park which has a variety of wildlife, such as eastern black rhinoceros, hippopotamus, Cape buffalo, elephant, leopard, and lion. There are also other smaller animals that can be spotted in the park, such as the bush baby, hartebeest, lesser kudu, and Masai giraffe.
Apart from wildlife, you will visit the Mzima Springs which is one of Tsavo’s most popular wildlife attractions owing to its resident populations of hippos and Nile crocodiles. Mzima’s isolation makes both species dependent on its waters: other sources are too distant for them to reach by overland travel. The hippos also sustain an entire food chain. They browse the surrounding savannah by night and return to Mzima’s pools by day, where their dung fertilizes the water. Fruiting trees such as the date, raffia palms, water berries, and figs grow beside the water. Dinner and overnight in Ngulia safari lodge or similar.
Day 7: Tsavo West – Tsavo East NPK
After breakfast, depart for Tsavo East National Park, renowned for its vast landscapes and diverse wildlife. Check into Voi Safari Lodge or similar and head out for a full day of exploration. Marvel at the sight of dust-red elephants browsing gracefully against the backdrop of the savannah. Visit the Aruba Dam, a popular watering hole for wildlife, and Mudanda Rock, a towering rock formation that attracts elephants and offers panoramic views of the park. Explore the Yatta Plateau, the world’s longest lava flow, and enjoy bird-watching opportunities as you traverse the park. In the late afternoon, return to Voi Safari Lodge or similar for dinner and overnight.
Day 8: Tsavo East to Nairobi hotel/Airport
Enjoy an early morning game drive in Tsavo East National Park. Then, return for breakfast before departing for Nairobi. It is now your time to share your experiences with your driver, and in return, the driver will ask that you complete our feedback from rating our service and your overall safari experience. Our driver guide drops you at Nairobi airport or in your Nairobi hotel. That’s the end of your 8 days, 7 nights safari Kenya.
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