10 Days Best of Kenya Wildlife Adventure Safari.
This 10 Days Best of Kenya Wildlife Adventure Safari is a comprise of wildlife, culture and the cradle of mankind – a natural paradise and land of contrasts with world famous national parks like the Maasai Mara, Samburu, Ambos Eli, Tsavo and Mount Kenya well as the possibilities of enjoying Kenya as a vacation destination, a hospitable and friendly country are endless. While, in the course of this safari you will be able to view pride of lions, herds of elephants, buffaloes, leopards and a variety of wildlife.
Here’s what you can expect from each destination:
Maasai Mara National Reserve:
- Key Attraction: The Great Wildebeest Migration is the most famous event in Maasai Mara. Witnessing the vast herds of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles crossing the Mara River is a breathtaking experience.
- Wildlife: Maasai Mara is home to the “Big Five” and offers excellent opportunities to spot lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos, and rhinos. It also boasts an impressive diversity of other wildlife, including cheetahs, giraffes, hippos, and various antelope species.
- Maasai Culture: Interact with the Maasai people and learn about their traditional way of life and unique customs.
Lake Nakuru National Park:
- Key Attraction: Lake Nakuru is famous for its large population of pink flamingos that gather along its shores, creating a breathtaking pink spectacle. The park is also home to both black and white rhinos.
- Wildlife: Besides flamingos and rhinos, you can spot various other bird species and wildlife, including lions, leopards, buffalos, and giraffes.
Amboseli National Park:
- Key Attraction: Amboseli is renowned for its stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa. The backdrop of the snow-capped mountain provides an incredible setting for wildlife photography.
- Wildlife: Amboseli is famous for its large herds of elephants, and you can also see lions, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, and numerous bird species.
Tsavo East National Park:
- Landscape: Tsavo East is characterized by vast savannah plains, open grasslands, and iconic red soil, creating a picturesque African wilderness setting.
- Wildlife: The park is home to an array of wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalos, leopards, and various antelope species. It is also a renowned destination for birdwatchers due to its abundant birdlife.
- Galana River: The Galana River is the largest river in the park, attracting wildlife, especially during the dry season when it becomes a vital water source.
- Mudanda Rock: This prominent rock outcrop offers excellent panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and is a popular spot for wildlife sightings, particularly elephants.
Tsavo West National Park:
- Landscape: Tsavo West is characterized by rugged terrain, volcanic hills, and diverse landscapes, including open plains, lava fields, and acacia woodlands.
- Wildlife: The park is known for its diverse wildlife, including the “Big Five,” as well as hippos, crocodiles, gazelles, zebras, and a rich variety of birdlife.
- Mzima Springs: This oasis in the park provides a unique opportunity to see underwater life through an underwater observatory. Hippos and crocodiles can often be seen in the crystal-clear waters.
- Shetani Lava Flows: These black lava flows are remnants of ancient volcanic activity and offer a striking contrast to the surrounding landscapes.
- Chaimu Crater: The Chaimu Crater is a volcanic crater with steep sides, offering a challenging but rewarding hike to the summit, where you can enjoy stunning views of the park.
Lake Naivasha:
- Key Attraction: Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake known for its abundant birdlife and scenic beauty. Take a boat ride to see hippos, waterfowls, and other bird species up close.
- Activities: Apart from bird watching, you can also explore nearby Hell’s Gate National Park, go on nature walks, or enjoy biking safaris in the area.
Full Guide for 10 Days Best of Kenya Wildlife.
Day 1: Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport:
Furthermore, on your arrival at the Airport, you will be met by a representative from Bonobos African Safari Holidays who will welcome you to this friendly and hospitable county. You will then transfer to your hotel.
Day 2: Nairobi-Tsavo East NP:
Meanwhile you will then leave Nairobi for Tsavo National Park. While, the trip will be by train leaving from Nairobi train station to Voi train station which is about 5 hours. You will arrive in time for Lunch. Later on, you will have the afternoon game drive in Tsavo East National park ending with sundowner.
Day 3: Tsavo East National Park:
However, this day you will explore Tsavo East National Park the “Theatre of the Wild”. Similarly, the park forms the largest protected area in Kenya and is also a home to most of the larger mammals, vast herds of dust –red elephant, Rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, pods of hippo, crocodile, waterbucks, lesser Kudu, gerenuk and the prolific bird life features with 500 recorded types.
While, the sight of dust-red elephant wallowing, rolling and spraying each other with the midnight blue waters of palm-shaded Galena River is one of the most evocative images in Africa. This, along with the 300 kilometer long Yatter Plateau, the longest lava flow in the world, make for an adventure unlike any other in the Tsavo East.
Day 4: Tsavo East, Tsavo West-Amboseli NP:
Furthermore, Tsavo west the “Land of Lava, springs, Man-Eaters & Magical Sunsets” is a beautiful, rugged and wilderness. However, it has got fifty million gallons of crystal clear water gushing out of from the under parched lava rock that is the Mzima Springs to the Shetani lava flows.
Meanwhile, 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. In addition to, Tsavo West offers some of the most magnificent game viewing in the world and attractions which include the elephant, rhino, Hippos, lions, cheetah, leopards, Buffalos, varied plant and bird types including the threatened corncrake and near threatened Basra Reed Warbler. Afterwards, you will then proceed to Ambos Eli National park.
Day 5: Amboseli National Park:
However, it’s known as the “Home of the African Elephant”. And crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro the Africa’s highest peak and it’s also one of Kenya’s most popular parks. Meanwhile, the name “Ambos Eli” comes from a Maasai word meaning “salty dust”. It is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close. While, nature lovers can explore five different homes here ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Ambos Eli, wetlands with sulphur springs, the savannah and woodlands. Lastly, they can also visit the local Maasai people who live around the park and experience their authentic culture.
Day 6: Amboseli National Park-Lake Naivasha:
Afterward your breakfast, you will move to Lake Naivasha via Nairobi. Meanwhile, you will arrive in time for lunch in addition you may either relax at the swimming pool or enjoy boat ride in the lake (Optional).
Day 7: Lake Naivasha-Masaai Mara:
Afterward your breakfast, you will then drive past the extinct volcano of Mount Longonot and Suswa into the homelands of the Maasai. Meanwhile, the Maasai Mara is located on Kenya’s southern border with Tanzania and forms the northern stretch of the Serengeti and has the richest mass of animals in Kenya. Therefore, after lunch you will have the chance to observe the special world of the Maasai Mara.
Day 8: Maasai Mara:
However, you will have a whole day of game drives searching for the “Big Five” like Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, Lion and Leopard. While, with the kind of vegetation Maasai Mara has it’s usually easy to see the wildlife. In addition to that, for lunch you will then return to the Mara Sopa Lodge.
Day 9: Masaai Mara – Lake Nakuru:
You will later move to Lake Nakuru, which is known for its notorious flocks of flamingos and pelicans. The park also boasts over 30 rhinos as well as a large number of leopards.
Day 10: Lake Nakuru National Park-Nairobi:
Meanwhile, your day will start with an early morning game drive through Lake Nakuru National Park and then have breakfast at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge. Afterwards, you will then drive to Nairobi thus end of Safari.
Price Includes:
Transportation in a 4×4 WD safari Land Cruiser
Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary
Park entrance fees.
Gorilla trekking permit in Uganda
Game drive
Ranger guide
Services on an English speaking guide
Community walk Bwindi
Enroot lunches
Price Excludes:
International flights
Hire / purchase of Hiking Gear
Personal Travel insurance
Visa Fees, Drinks, Cigarettes
Tips, Souvenirs
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