12 Days: Magic African Kenya Safari tour
First of all this 12 days Magic African Kenya Safari tour will take you to the best national parks and game reserves that Kenya has to offer for instance from Amboseli NP and Lake Nakuru NP to the world-renowned Masai Mara and the lesser visited but also equally incredible Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
Highlights of Kenya Safari
Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta Airport, to Amboseli N.P.
Full day game drives in Amboseli N.P.
To Nanyuki town
Visit Ol Pejeta Conservancy
To Samburu national reserve, game drives
Full day game drives in Samburu N.R.
To Lake Nakuru N.P.
Full day game drive in Lake Nakuru N.P.
To Masai Mara game reserve & bush walk
Full day game drives in Masai Mara
Full day game drives in Masai Mara
Airport transfer
Day 1: Welcome to Kenya/Magic African Kenya Safari
On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport you will surely be welcomed Paradise Adventure Vacations driver/guide will be waiting to pick you up from you flight. And then take you to your first stop on your safari journey, Amboseli National Park. While on your way, keep on a look out for views of Mt. Kilimanjaro as you make your way through some spectacular African landscapes.
Your guide will then stop along the way for some lunch before carrying on to Amboseli NP. Should you arrive to the park early you would have time to add an afternoon game drive in the park.
The park is famous for being the best place in Africa to get close to elephants and other wildlife species for example Thomson’s and Grants gazelles, buffalo, warthog, Maasai giraffe, impala, water buck and dik-dik. Finally return to the lodge and have dinner plus an overnight stay.
Destination: Amboseli National Park
Accommodation Option
Luxury: Kibo Safari Camp
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Drinking water throughout
Day 2: Full day game drives in Amboseli N.P/Magic African Kenya Safari
In the early morning hours, the view of Mt. Kilimanjaro is usually the best and that is when you will start your safari to take in breathtaking views of the landscape and animals. Then get ready for a full day of game drives in Amboseli National Park today. In the late afternoon you will certainly return to the camp where you can relax and take a refreshing dip in the swimming pool.
Destination: Amboseli National Park
Accommodation Option
Luxury: Kibo Safari Camp
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Drinking water throughout
Day 3: To Nanyuki town
You have a long but scenic drive ahead of you today, passing via Nairobi and through the fertile region of Karatina to the Laikipia Plateau. However, the highlands you pass through toward the west of Mt Kenya lie at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level. Afterwards a nice picnic lunch stop on the way. Furthermore you will arrive in the late afternoon at your hotel just outside of Nanyuki town. Nanyuki town offers gorgeous views of Mount Kenya, the tallest mountain in Kenya and the second tallest in all of Africa. The coming two nights you will spend them at Le Rustique Hotel in Nanyuki town.
Destination: Nanyuki town
Accommodation Option
Luxury: Le Rustique Hotel
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Drinking water throughout
Day 4: Visit Ol Pejeta Conservancy/Magic African Kenya Safari
After an early breakfast you will also visit Ol Pejeta Conservancy. The conservancy is a private sanctuary fanning out over 90,000 acres of natural land, which was created to help protect endangered species. It is home to not only all the members of the big 5 but also many other endangered species like the African wild dog and the reticulated giraffe.
The area also has the only Chimpanzee sanctuary in Kenya. It is also fascinating to watch these primates whose habits and mannerisms remind us so much of our own. A ranger will then take you around today, telling you about the animals that you encounter. Additionally at the Morani Rhino Information Center you will learn about how poaching has impacted the rhino population in the country over the last 30 years. You will also have the opportunity to observe, feed and touch Baraka, a blind black rhino.
Besides the Chimpanzee and Rhino sanctuaries there are several optional activities you can add to your program today for instance seeing the only 3 living southern white rhinos alive in the world today, going behind the scenes at the Chimpanzee Santuary, horseback riding, lion Tracking and wild dog tracking. Please speak to your Travel Consultant if you want to add one or more optional activities to your program today.
Destination: Nanyuki town
Accommodation Option
Luxury: Le Rustique Hotel
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Drinking water throughout
Day 5: To Samburu National Reserve
With a bit of luck you will enjoy a beautiful last sunrise over Mt Kenya this morning before you make your way to Samburu National Reserve. A long afternoon game drive in the reserve will acquaint you with the stunning landscape and its inhabitants.
Samburu National Reserve, located in the heart of Kenya is one of the country’s best kept secrets. Ewasa Ngiro River runs along the southern border of this 165 Km2 reserve and along the shoreline you will see vegetation like Dumpalms and Acacias.
Toward the northern border of the reserve the landscape turns into grassy savannah plains and dry woodland. The wildlife that you can find in Samburu National Reserve are: Reticulated Giraffes, Gravy Zebras, Beisa Oryx and Somali Ostrich, to mention but a few. The cat family is also well represented with lions, leopards and cheetahs regularly spotted.
Destination: Samburu National Reserve
Accommodation Option
Luxury: Ashnil Samburu Camp
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Drinking water throughout
Day 6: Full Day Game Drive in Samburu NR
Firstly today you will spend the full day on a game drive in the Samburu National Reserve. Traditionally game drives start straightaway early in the morning when the air is still cool and animals are more likely to be active. Keep a look out for predators finishing off a fresh kill from the previous night. You will return to the lodge for lunch and set out again in the afternoon. Keep an eye out for leopards in the trees at this time!
Destination: Samburu National Reserve
Accommodation Option
Luxury: Ashnil Samburu Camp
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Drinking water throughout
Day 7: To Lake Nakuru National Park
Today’s destination is Lake Nakuru National Park. The drive is certainly spectacular with scenic stops at Thomson Falls and Rift Valley viewpoints. Along the way your guide will find a nice place to stop for a picnic lunch, before you carry on to Lake Natron.
On the floor of the Great Rift Valley, surrounded by wooded and bushy grassland, lies the beautiful Lake Nakuru National Park. You will surely enjoy the ecological diversity and varied habitats that range from Lake Nakuru itself to the surrounding escarpment and picturesque ridges. Lake Nakuru National Park is also ideal for game drives, bird watching and hiking.
Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park
Accommodation Option
Luxury: Ziwa Bush Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Drinking water throughout
Day 8: Full Day Game Drives in Lake Nakuru NP
You will specifically have the full day to explore Lake Nakuru NP today on several game drives. We recommend having some coffee and then setting out on a sunrise safari in the early morning. The park is beautiful at this time of day and the animals will be activity in the cooler temperatures. Eventually after returning to the lodge for breakfast you can set out again to test your luck spotting lions, buffalos, antelopes, warthogs and many other inhabitants of the park.
Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park
Accommodation Option
Luxury: Ziwa Bush Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Drinking water throughout
Note:
Lake Nakuru is well known for the abundance of flamingos who come to the lake to mate and feed. In later years however, the number of lesser flamingos around the lake have decreased. This is due to water levels rising and the increase of fresh water in the lake. With the lake being less alkaline, the main food group of the flamingo, the spirulina algea, cannot survive which has surely led to the flamingos moving on to other lakes like Lake Magadi or Lake Natron and Lake Manyara in Tanzania in search of food. There is still plenty of other wildlife you are to enjoy in this national park.
Day 9: Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve/Magic African Kenya Safari
After an early breakfast you will then head to the world-renowned Masai Mara Game Reserve. Located in southwestern Kenya, on the border with Tanzania, the Masai Mara is a land of breathtaking views, endless plains and an excellent year-round concentration of wildlife.
In the months of July-October it is also home to over two million Wildebeest making their yearly trek north from the Serengeti in Tanzania. The next three nights you will spend at the sublime Amani Mara Camp. Strategically located in a remote area of the Masai Mara, this beautiful lodge promises spectacular views of the surrounding landscapes and possibilities of spotting diverse wildlife, from herds of wildebeest and zebra to majestic lions and elegant cheetahs. Additionally, in the afternoon you will have the opportunity to explore your new surroundings on foot. Led by a professional and highly knowledgeable guide, your nature walk will teach you the intricate workings of the micro ecosystems of the bush, from exotic flora to the region’s plentiful birdlife.
Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation Option
Luxury: Amani Mara Camp
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Drinking water throughout
Want to go on a Hot Air Balloon Safari?
A hot air balloon safari launches in the early morning, just in time for sunrise. For about one hour you will be floating peacefully above the ground, with a bird’s eye view of the African bush below. Meanwhile, the capacity for this activity is limited making this a very special and exclusive experience. Please note that this activity is weather dependent and may need to be rescheduled due to poor weather.
Day 10 & 11: Full day game drives in Masai Mara/Magic African Kenya Safari
Sunrise is a great time for wildlife spotting as animals tend to be the most active during the “golden hours”, when the first rays of sunshine come to rest on the savannah. Meanwhile, few predators hunt during the heat of the day, so the early morning is the best time to observe the thrill of the chase, or at least the aftermath of a hunt. For your safari adventure over the next two days you can however decide if you want to take a packed lunch for a full day game drive or come back to the camp for a hot lunch before returning to the bush in the afternoon.
Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation Option
Luxury: Amani Mara Camp
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Drinking water throughout
Day 12: Departure and Flight Back Home/Magic African Kenya Safari
Firstly enjoy your last African sunrise today and the tranquility of nature all around you, before your long drive back to Nairobi.
Before departing the Masai Mara you will be invited by the lodge in order to plant a tree. The nature around the lodge used to be dry and desert like. With sustainable practices and dedication to nature this family-owned lodge has managed to grow a whole forest, eventually bringing water and wildlife back to the area.
However planting your own tree is a nice way to give back to the land that has given you a piece of itself over the past couple of days. Lastly your driver/guide will take care of your transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Note: your international flight must be in the evening. If you need an extra night in Nairobi please let your Travel Consultant know so we can make arrangements for you at an additional cost.
Destination: Nairobi
Accommodation: No
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Drinking water throughout
Transport:
Transport is provided in an 4×4 safari van with pop-up roof for excellent game viewing.
Upgrade to land cruiser:
It is possible to upgrade your transport to an 4wd Extended Land cruiser. Contact us for more information about the upgrade prices: info@paradiseadventurevacations.com
Driver/Guide:
Your driver/guide is a professional and experienced English-speaking Kenyan guide.
Journey times:
All journey times are close approximations, as you can never quite guarantee what will happen on the African roads. You could be in for a bumpy ride on parts of the route (which adds to the excitement of being on safari!), we may encounter road works and, of course, there are the photo stops. Although you may sometimes be seated for long periods, you will be passing some spectacular countryside and there will always be something of interest to see along the way!
Things Included
Airport transfers on first and last day
Transport in a 4wd safari van with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking Kenyan driver/guide
Accommodations as listed
Meals as listed
Drinking water in the safari vehicle
National Park entrance fees as listed
All activities as listed
Things Excluded
International flights
Visa
Upgrade to Land cruiser vehicle
Personal insurance (medical/travel)
Tips and gratuities to your driver/guide, hotel staff, etc.
All activities that are not mentioned in the programme or activities that are mentioned as optional
Government Taxes and any increments in park fees
All expenses of a personal nature (e.g. laundry, drinks, souvenirs etc.).
Best of Magic African Kenya Safari
We believe in value for money. Every guest would like to have the most reliable and comfortable vehicles on safari. In response to the clients’ needs, we have a very strict vehicle replacement policy that ensures a young fleet at all times. We have a total fleet of 225 well-maintained motor vehicles, predominantly 4-wheel drives. This does away with the problem of sub-contracting vehicles and driver-guides, which may compromise the quality of services. Our safari vehicles are specifically converted for maximum space and comfort. All of them have hatched roof and sliding windows to facilitate good viewing and convenient photography during game drives and sight seeing.
