8-Day Peaks & Savannah

Trip Summary

This Safari also known as the Footsteps of the Elephants will take you close to the peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro through the great Rift Valley and into the plains of Masai Mara. The Wildlife residing on these varied ecosystems is diverse and unique. The Land formation varies from Mountains to water masses and ends with the expansive plains shared by Mara and Serengeti

Day 1: Tsavo East National Park

Met on arrival ex Jomo Kenyatta International airport ex your fight or pick up from Nairobi hotel and transfer to SGR for your train experience to Voi train station. On arrival our driver guide will pick you and drive to Tsavo East National Park with a game drive enroute arriving at your lodge/camp in time for lunch.  Later in the afternoon proceed for another game drive till sunset. Dinner and overnight at your camp/lodge

Day 2: Tsavo West National Park

After breakfast drive to Tsavo West and proceed to Kilaguni Serena Lodge, Tsavo West, arriving in time for lunch. Long game drive in the afternoon, which includes a visit to Mzima Springs. Dinner and overnight at Kilaguni Serena Lodge OR Similar. (Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner). https://www.serenahotels.com/kilaguni

Tsavo West National Park is located in the former Coast Province of Kenya. The Park covers an area of 9,065 square kilometers. The A109 road Nairobi-Mombasa and a railway divides it from the adjoining Tsavo East National Park. Together with adjoining ranches and protected areas, they comprise the Tsavo Conservation Area

Day 3: Amboseli National Park

After breakfast drive to Amboseli National Park arriving in time for lunch at your camp/lodge. Amboseli National Park lies below the most famous symbol of Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain standing at 5896 metres high.  The waters of the mountain feed the seasonal swamps and marshes on which the game and birds rely on. It is here that photographers will hope to shoot the classic picture of the elephant or giraffe standing against the backdrop of the snow-capped mountain. After lunch proceed on an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the Camp/lodge

Day 4: Amboseli  National Park

Today we shall have an early morning call for our pre-dawn game drive. Breakfast will be at the camp with the rest of the morning at leisure. After lunch proceed on another game drive. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge

Day 5: Lake Naivasha

After breakfast at leisure drive to Lake Naivasha which is a freshwater Lake. Lake Naivasha is on the floor of the East African Rift Valley. Birdlife is particularly abundant (over 460 species). It is a breeding ground for cormorants all year round. You might see pelicans and spoonbills perched on the dead trees and almost certainly the fish eagle. Lunch will be at the resort.  In the afternoon embark on a boat ride at the lake that will take you closer to the hippos and cap the afternoon with a tour of the crescent island along the banks of Lake Naivasha. Dinner and Overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Camp or similar – FB 

Day 6: Masai Mara Reserve

After breakfast at approximately 0800hrs drive to the world-famous Masai Mara conservation area via the Great Rift Valley. Enroute enjoy the beautiful scenery. Arrive at your lodge/camp in time for lunch and check in. In the afternoon, enjoy an enthralling game-viewing drive inside the Mara reserve, home to lions, cheetahs and other spectacular predators.  In the evening enjoy   dinner and overnight at your camp or similar – FB 

Day 7: Masai Mara Reserve

After breakfast proceed on a full-day game-viewing drive-in search of the myriad species of game that are resident here. If you are lucky, you can witness the kill in action, moment by moment, right in front of your unbelieving eyes! Later drive back to the camp for lunch before proceeding on another exciting game drive where you can expect to see the famous ‘Big 5’if lucky. Dinner and overnight at your camp or similar 

Alternatively

Rise before dawn for a spectacular Hot Air Balloon ride followed by a bubbly bush breakfast (optional at extra cost) with an evening game drive scheduled for the day. Balloon flights typically take off at 6.30am. Passengers arrive in time to watch the balloon inflation as the pilots torch the colored fabric to life. The flight duration is usually one hour following the days prevailing winds. A Balloon flight allows passengers to float over the world’s most spectacular game reserve, and offers a magical bird’s eye view of the wildlife the Mara is famous for. On landing, the balloon crew sets up a full champagne breakfast complete with “Bloody Mary’s” on the Mara plains. Each passenger then receives a certificate from their pilot as a special memoir of their flight. (all this is extra)

All meals and overnight at your camp

Day 8: End of itinerary

After breakfast drive back to Nairobi – Kenya’s colourful capital city.  On arrival proceed on last minute shopping and lunch at the serenity of Karen Blixen Coffee Gardens. Later transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International airport for your onward flight back home or proceed with an optional extension to Diani/Zanzibar/Uganda/Rwanda/Tanzania – Please consult your planner for further information