This tour gives you an opportunity to explore the best parks in Kenya. You’ll visit Amboseli NP at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, which is famous for its large herds of elephants. You’ll proceed to the vast Tsavo National Parks and visit the Mzima Springs. We’ll conclude our trip with a visit to Mombasa and enjoy the bliss of the white sandy beaches and waving palms of Diani. Finally, we transfer to Nairobi for your flight back home.
Day 1: Arrive at JKIA & Transfer to Amboseli National Park
Just in case you arrive at JKIA in the morning, you will be met and welcomed by a Maraka Tours & Safaris driver guide. After the brifing, you’ll proceed to Amboseli NP and check in at your accommodation upon arrival. Amboseli NP is situated south of Nairobi. Most of the park consists of a dry, ancient lakebed and fragile grasslands with patches of acacia woodland, while the southern area, there are a number of small, rocky, volcanic hills. This park is the best place to view large herds of elephants up close. Mt. Kilimanjaro the highest mountain in East Africa, compliments your visit with its immense view across the border of Kenya and Tanzania. There are more than 600 species of birds in the park.
Day 2: Full Day exploration of Amboseli National Park2:
You’ll rise early and have your breakfast and carry your lunch. You’ll capture good views of Mt. Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the peak. An optional visit to a Maasai village can be planned after breakfast (at an extra cost). The visit reveals the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a moving unique experience.
Animals expected include, Elephants, Giraffe, Wildebeest, Hippos and numerous birds spp. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
Day 3: Transfer to Tsavo West NP
Rise early for an exciting morning game drive with magnificent views of the snowcapped Mt. Kilimanjaro in the background. Return to the lodge for breakfast. After, you’ll proceed on a journey to Tsavo West, arriving for just in time for lunch. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including the famed Tsavo elephants, rhinos, leopards, cheetahs and lions. In the afternoon, go for a game drive. If time allows, visit the Mzima Springs, a series of natural springs with large populations of hippos and crocodiles. Then, return to the lodge in the evening for rest, dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 4: Transfer to Taita Hills Sanctuary
After an early breakfast, depart for a game drive in the protected area. In the morning, sightings of animals are more likely because animals graze and hunt before the sun gets too hot. Leave for Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, where you will arrive in time for lunch. After your hot delicious lunch, proceed on an afternoon game drive to witness all that the wild will offer. You’ll have dinner and your overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 5: Transfer from Taita Hills WS to Tsavo East NP
After an early morning game drive, return to the lodge for breakfast. Thereafter, leave the lodge for Tsavo East National Park and enjoy a short en-route game drive as you travel. You’ll have lunch at your accommodation. This park is the extension of Tsavo West. It is home to the larger mammals, including the “red elephants”, so called due to them wetting their skin and rolling around in the red soil to protect their skin from the sun and the bugs. The park has rhinos, lions, leopards, hippos, crocodiles, waterbucks and very few kudus. Birds are there about 500 spp have been recorded. The park is also famous for the Lugard Falls, which spills into rapids and crocodile-filled pools.
You can opt to relax at the lodge or go for an evening game drive until sunset. Dinner and overnight will be at the camp.
Day 6: Transfer to Diani Beach – Mombasa
After an early breakfast at your lodge, you’ll check out and enjoy a scenic drive through the countryside as you head to Mombasa. Relax and enjoy the comfortable journey as the landscape transitions from savannah to coastal plains. Upon arrival at your beach hotel in Diani, crossing the Likoni Ferry and continuing along the palm-lined coastal road. The rest of the day is free to unwind and soak in the stunning views of the Indian Ocean.
Day 7: Full Day Relaxation in Diani Beach
Spend your final full day in Diani Beach immersed in the beauty of Kenya’s coastal paradise. Start your morning with a leisurely nature walk along the shoreline, exploring the soft white sands, coral formations, and vibrant coastal flora. After the walk, swim in the warm, turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean or relax by your hotel’s pool. The rest of the day is dedicated to pure beachside relaxation, whether sunbathing under a palm tree, enjoying fresh seafood and tropical drinks, or taking a final stroll as the sun sets over the ocean. It’s the perfect way to unwind and reflect on the unforgettable memorable safari experience and beach adventure.
Day 8: Transfer from Diani Beach to Nairobi city
You’ll spend your morning with some final relaxation or exploring any last-minute attractions in Diani, then check out of your accommodation. We will either arrange for transportation to take you back to the Mombasa Terminus or drive back to Nairobi. You’ll board the SGR train back to Nairobi. You’ll arrive at the Nairobi SGR Terminus in the evening, concluding your trip, after which we will organize your transfer to the JKIA Airport.
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