9-Day Red Soils of Tsavo to Golden Plains of the Mara

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and after completing immigration formalities, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional guide. Following introductions and a brief overview of your travel itinerary, you will embark on your journey to Tsavo West National Park. Arriving in time for lunch, you will then enjoy an afternoon game drive. Tsavo West is famed for its abundant wildlife and unique natural attractions. A highlight of your visit will be the renowned Mzima Springs, where approximately 227 million litres of cool, crystal-clear water flow daily through porous volcanic rock, believed to originate from the Chyulu Hills via an underground river. During your game drive, you may encounter the park’s iconic red-dust elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and various antelope species. Your day concludes with dinner and an overnight stay at the camp.

After breakfast, embark on a thrilling full-day game drive with a picnic lunch. Discover the legendary Roaring Rocks, where the haunting calls of lions echo across the 98-meter summit, rewarding you with sweeping views over Tsavo. Take in more breathtaking panoramas from Poacher’s Lookout, nestled in the park’s heart. Explore the dramatic Chaimu Crater, a volcanic cone of black lava rock, perfect for spotting nimble klipspringers, locally called "mbuzi mawe". Time permitting, visit the serene Lake Jipe on the Kenya-Tanzania border. End your exciting day with dinner and a restful overnight at the camp.

After breakfast, depart Tsavo West and journey towards Amboseli National Park, famed for its stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro and large elephant herds. The drive offers scenic landscapes of the Kenyan countryside and occasional wildlife sightings. Upon arrival, check in to your lodge and enjoy lunch before heading out for an afternoon game drive. Experience Amboseli’s unique ecosystem, where you can spot elephants, lions, zebras, and vibrant birdlife against the iconic backdrop of snow-capped Kilimanjaro. Dinner and your overnight stay are at Ol Tukai Lodge.

After breakfast, begin your scenic drive to Lake Naivasha, with a short stop at the breathtaking Rift Valley viewpoint, a perfect opportunity for photography and panoramic views of the valley below. You will arrive at Lake Naivasha in time to enjoy a delicious lunch at your lodge. This serene freshwater lake offers picturesque vistas of Mount Longonot and is home to hippos, giraffes, zebras, and over 400 species of birds, including pelicans, African fish eagles, cormorants, darters, and seasonal lesser flamingos. Spend the afternoon at leisure, unwinding in nature’s tranquillity. For those seeking a bit more adventure, optional boat rides on the lake are available at an additional cost. Dinner and your overnight stay are at Enashipai Resort & Spa.

After a hearty breakfast, you will depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, a jewel in Kenya’s Rift Valley region. Famed for its alkaline lake and vast flamingo population, Lake Nakuru often shimmers with a deep-pink hue as thousands of flamingos gather along its shores, creating a breathtaking natural spectacle. You’ll arrive in time for check-in and a delightful lunch at your camp. After a short rest, head out for an afternoon game drive through the park. You can expect sightings of a wide variety of wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, buffalos, giraffes, and possibly both black and white rhinos, for which the park is also renowned. Return to your camp in the evening to enjoy a delicious dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by the peaceful sounds of nature.

After an early breakfast at the camp, you will be met by your professional driver-guide, who will provide a detailed briefing of the day’s journey to the iconic Masai Mara. As you travel, enjoy your first glimpses of wildlife, perhaps herds of graceful impalas or elegant giraffes roaming the open plains. Upon arrival at Entim Mara Camp, you’ll be warmly welcomed. After check-in and settling into your luxurious surroundings, enjoy a hearty lunch with a view overlooking the wild beauty of the Mara. Later in the afternoon, set out for your introductory game drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve, where vast plains teem with wildlife. As the sun begins to set, toast the evening with complimentary drinks and snacks at a scenic sundowner spot. Return to Entim Mara Camp for a hot shower, a delicious dinner, and a cosy evening spent around a crackling fire, sharing stories of the day’s adventures.

After an early breakfast at the camp, you will be met by your professional driver-guide, who will provide a detailed briefing of the day’s journey to the iconic Masai Mara. As you travel, enjoy your first glimpses of wildlife, perhaps herds of graceful impalas or elegant giraffes roaming the open plains. Upon arrival at Entim Mara Camp, you’ll be warmly welcomed. After check-in and settling into your luxurious surroundings, enjoy a hearty lunch with a view overlooking the wild beauty of the Mara. Later in the afternoon, set out for your introductory game drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve, where vast plains teem with wildlife. As the sun begins to set, toast the evening with complimentary drinks and snacks at a scenic sundowner spot. Return to Entim Mara Camp for a hot shower, a delicious dinner, and a cosy evening spent around a crackling fire, sharing stories of the day’s adventures.

Today, you have the option of enjoying morning and afternoon game drives with all meals served at your camp, or you may choose to venture out on a full-day game drive with a packed picnic lunch. After breakfast, set off across the vast plains of the Masai Mara, where dramatic landscapes provide a stage for some of the most spectacular wildlife encounters in Africa. The reserve’s rolling savannah is home to abundant plains game and the predators that follow them. This 1,510 km² sanctuary boasts the legendary Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. You may also encounter wildebeests, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, various antelope species, giraffes, hippos, and massive crocodiles near the Mara River. As the afternoon draws to a close, return to your camp filled with incredible memories. Enjoy a delicious dinner.

Everything that has a beginning must also have an end. After breakfast, you will check out of the camp and drive to Nairobi. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international flight. With an incredible experience and loads of memories to cherish, it’s now time to bid each other goodbye.