Stay : 8-day safari in Kenya
Embark on a classic 8-day safari tour of Kenya, a fascinating adventure organized by Kiriwe Travel & Trekking Safaris Ltd. This tailor-made trip invites you to plunge into the heart of Kenya's natural wonders and wildlife diversity, visiting its most emblematic national parks and discovering the traditions of its indigenous peoples.
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KIRIWE TRAVEL & TREKKING SAFARIS
8 days
From 2805 € / person
Detail of the stay : 8-day safari in Kenya - 8 days
Day 1: Arrival at JKIA airport - Nairobi City
On arrival, you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Nairobi city (35-minute drive depending on traffic). If you arrive early enough, you'll have the chance to explore the hotel grounds, take a dip in the pool or take part in one of the extra activities on offer.
Accommodation: Hotel Panafric or similar
Day 2: Nairobi - Amboseli (240 km - approx. 4 hours)
Steps: Amboseli National Park, Mombasa
07:30h: Welcome at Nairobi airport / Nairobi hotel Departure for Kenya safari.
In the morning, we take the Nairobi-Mombasa highway.
The scenic route crosses open Africa with vast savannah plains dotted with local farms and colorful Masai tribesmen and their cattle.
You'll arrive at Amboseli National Park in time for a welcome shower, refreshments and lunch. In the afternoon, a safari is scheduled when the animals are most active.
Weather permitting, the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro will be visible during the afternoon safari.
Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge or similar
Day 3: Amboseli
Steps: Amboseli National Park
Full-day game drive. You'll have plenty of time to soak up the wildlife and magnificent scenery. We've also included time for relaxation.
There will be an early morning safari. Breakfast will be followed by a mid-morning walk. After a comfortable lunch, we'll set off on a late afternoon safari.
Between wildlife viewing sessions, you can relax in your Amboseli lodge or camp. They'll provide meals and other activities.
As always, your safari vehicle and driver/guide are at your disposal for further safaris.
Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge or similar
Day 4: Amboseli - Lac Naivasha (340km - Aprx: 6hrs)
Steps: Lac Naivasha, Amboseli National Park
Departure for Lake Naivasha, at the bottom of the Rift Valley.
Arrive at Lake Naivasha in time for lunch.
Afternoon boat safari to Lake Naivasha, where you can observe exotic birds and hippos in the serenity of this Rift Valley freshwater lake.
Later, guided walking safari to Crescent Island.
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha safari Lodge or similar
Day 5: Lac Naivasha - Lac Nakuru (70 km : 2 heures)
Steps: Lac Naivasha, Hell'S Gate National Park, Nakuru National Park, Bogoria National Reserve
(We can visit Lake Bogoria instead if you're more interested in flamingo watching).
We'll rent bikes and pedal to nearby Hells Get Np, where you'll explore this canyon on foot while spotting small game.
Later, a short one-hour drive will take us to Lake Nakuru National Park.
Birdlife here is abundant, with thousands of flamingos, pelicans and other bird species.
Lake Nakuru National Park is home to black and white rhinos, warthogs, lions, zebras, giraffes and much more.
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge or similar
Day 6: Lac Nakuru - Masai Mara (300 km : 6 heures)
Steps: Nakuru National Park
Departure from Lake Nakuru National Park for bird and game watching.
Departure for the Masai Mara reserve.
Arrive at Masai Mara and depart for an afternoon game drive.
Accommodation: Zebra Plains Camp or similar
Day 7: Full day - Masai Mara
Steps: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Today will be a veritable festival of game-viewing!
The Masai Mara Reserve remains the most exciting wildlife ecosystem in the natural world.
It is home to the highest and most varied concentration of wildlife of any park in the region. The picturesque appeal of the tree-studded savannah plains, the moderate climate and the diversity of wild game species make it a unique location for game-viewing activities. We'll cross the Masai Mara Reserve on a full day of unlimited game viewing, encountering the big five and a larger number of smaller game animals.
We'll visit the Mara River, where we may see hippos and crocodiles, or perhaps the Great Migration (July-October).
Accommodation: Zebra Plains Camp or similar
Day 8: Masai Mara - Nairobi
Departure for a safari before breakfast.
Departure from the Masai Mara for an end-of-day safari.
Departure for Nairobi around 4:30 pm.
Drop-off at hotel or Nairobi airport.
End of excursion
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