Compare 7 Days Wildlife Safari by Samson's Safaris vs 12 Days Wildlife and Beach Safari In Kenya by Dav Safaris
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Duration | 7 days | 12 days |
Price From | $ 2,999 | $ 4,570 |
Price Per Day | $ 428 | $ 381 |
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Trip Style | Private guided tour | Retreats |
Lodging Level | Luxury | Standard |
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Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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This seven day Magical Kenya luxury safari takes you to the wide plains and savanna of the rift valley, home of lions and other predators. This has being combined with a selection of luxury lodges and tented camps where you shall experience delivery of first class guest experience. You will visit Amboseli, a jewel at the foot of Mt Kilimanjaro, Masai Mara where the Spectacular wildebeest migration happens and two of the fresh water lakes in the Great Rift valley, Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru. |
This 12 days Kenya wildlife safari takes you to explore Kenya through Masai Mara national reserve to catch a glimpse with big of the best wildlife moment in Africa, here anticipate seeing lions, leopards cheetahs, elephants, rhinos, buffalos, antelopes, and many more alongside the magical Maasai cultural trail, visit Samburu game reserve which presents the best of wildlife viewings like the elephants, dik-dik, impalas, waterbucks, kudu, leopards, and gazelle among others, lake Nakuru game reserve which is the narrow rift valley soda lake and presents the epic bird watching moments with a glance to thousands of flamingos, Tsavo west national park famous for its stunning views of the snow-capped Kilimanjaro mountain accompanied by the variety of wildlife species, and later the Diani beach where you will enjoy the sand beach experience, mangrove or snookering along the Indian ocean. This 12 days adventure is a fully private safari unless upon request by our guest to join the group. It is also available throughout the year with the best months being July to October (this is the time for the great wildebeest migration from Serengeti in Tanzania through Mara River to Masai Mara game reserve Plains). Your 12 days Kenya wildlife safari will start in Nairobi and end with drop-off at Mombasa Airport. |
Day 1: Nairobi - Amboseli
On Arrival at JKIA international airport, you will be met by our representative and briefed on your safari.
After depart and drive south to Amboseli National Park via Nairobi. Game viewing en route with the
immense grandeur of Mt Kilimanjaro in the background. Lunch at the lodge Afternoon at leisure. Enjoy
an evening game drive. Amboseli National Park, at the foot of Africa's highest mountain, 5895m
Kilimanjaro, is one of the most popular of Kenya's national parks. Amboseli National Park provides the
classic Hollywood image of Africa. Set in rolling Savannah scenery it is dwarfed by the presence of the
pink-tinged, snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro which, at 5,896 meters, Against this magnificent
backdrop roam vast herds of elephant accompanied by lion, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, baboon, gazelle
hippo and wildebeest. There are also over 400 species of birds, all manner of reptilian, flora and fauna
Dinner and overnight at the lodge
Accommodation at Oltukai Lodge
Day 2: Amboseli
Another exciting day in Amboseli National Park, we recommend that you get up early morning where
one can experience excellent game viewing & an unprecedented view of the snowcapped Mount
Kilimanjaro. Return to your camp for breakfast. You may opt for an additional game drive after breakfast
to visit the swamp with its magnificent wildlife present all day long or simply relax at your camp and
take in the African wilderness. Afternoon game drives in anticipation of seeing the “BIG FIVE”.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge
Accommodation at Oltukai Lodge.
Day 3: Amboseli – Lake Naivasha
Have breakfast at the lodge. Depart and drive towards Lake Naivasha. Arrival in time for lunch and check
in at Enashipai Spa and Resort. In the afternoon you have an option to enjoy a boat ride to see the
Hippos in this fresh water lake and visit the Crescent Island. This sanctuary hosts Herbivores like the
Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe and Hippo. Dinner and overnight at the resort.
Accommodation at Enashipai Spa and resort.
Day 4: Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru
Have breakfast at the resort. Depart and drive towards the Great Rift Valley viewing scenery having a
stopover at the view point en route arriving to the pink lake often referred so due to its great masses of
flamingos. Check in at the lodge, have lunch and after lunch proceed for a game drive in lake Nakuru
National park with numerous animals. During the game drive you will see the huge numbers of
flamingos which are concentrated along the lake shore. In addition to the bird life for which Lake Nakuru
is so well known there are many different wildlife species in the park including lion, leopard, Black rhino,
White rhino, buffalo, Rothschild’s giraffe, zebra, impala and water buck. Dinner and overnight at the
Lodge
Accommodation at Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara
Have an early breakfast. Depart for Masai Mara Game Reserve, which is on the south along the floor of
the great rift valley then past Narok climb the western wall entering Hemingway's country ''Serengeti
plains''. Arrive in time for lunch at your luxury tented camp. Afternoon enjoy a game drive in this famous
reserve. Dinner and overnight at camp
Accommodation at Sarova Mara Game Camp
Day 6: Maasai Mara
Full day at this famous reserve searching for wild game with an option to enjoy a balloon safari. You can
carry picnic lunch or have lunch at the camp. Visit to Masai villages is also an option.
The Mara is the land of African legend: Lion are abundant throughout the park, as are the elephants,
giraffes, and a variety of gazelle species and zebra. Cheetah and leopard are also regularly seen and, less
commonly, rhino. The annual wildebeest migration, one of nature's few remaining wildlife spectacles,
occurs in the Mara from July to September where the big animals and their predators are to be present
in abundance during the time frame of this trip. Several species of Bee-Eater, the flying rainbow that
heads the list of the Mara's birds, occur in the reserve. As well as wildlife, the Masai Mara is also home
to many members of the colorful Masai tribe who may be seen around the borders of the park - Morans.
Return to the luxury camp in the evening. Dinner and overnight at camp
Accommodation at Sarova Mara Game Camp
Day 7: Maasai Mara – Nairobi
Have breakfast at the luxury camp. Depart for Nairobi with game drive enroute. A stop is provided at
Narok Town the Masai city where you can buy handicrafts and souvenirs.
On arrival have lunch in Nairobi at one of the city hotels later do last minute shopping at one of the
markets. After shopping transfer to the airport to arrive in time for your international final departure,
where your safari ends.
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Samburu Game Reserve
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
On this day, your safari guide will pick you up from the airport or hotel in Nairobi and welcome you for your 12 days wildlife safari in Kenya. You will start your road trip to Samburu national reserve where you anticipate seeing wildlife species like giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and many more. Upon arrival, you will head out for the sunset game drive around Samburu game reserve later in the afternoon and you will have dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Whole Day in Samburu Game Reserve
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
You will wake up early and have breakfast before you head out for the morning game drive in Samburu game reserve where you will engage in wildlife viewing as you look out for wildlife species like the elephants, impalas, waterbucks, kudu, leopards, dik-dik, and gazelle among others. Transfer back to the lodge for lunch and some relaxation before we proceed for the evening game drive. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 3: Transfer to Lake Naivasha
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After early morning breakfast at the lodge, you will embark on the drive yo to Lake Naivasha with a stopover along the way for lunch. Arrive later in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today, you will have your morning breakfast at your lodge as you prepare for the road trip to Masai Mara national reserve. Upon arrival at the park, you will check in at the lodge, then have lunch. Masai Mara national reserve is home to the big 5 which include elephants, rhinos, buffalos, lions, and leopards alongside a variety of other wildlife species. Depending on the season of travel, there is a possibility to witness the wildebeest migration. Head out for the evening game drive in Masai Mara national reserve as you look out for various wildlife species such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, zebras, elephants, buffalos, antelopes, wildebeests, and many more. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 5: Whole Day in Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After your breakfast, you will explore Masai Mara national reserve for a whole day. In the wilderness anticipate seeing big numbers of wildlife species like the zebras, topi, impalas, hyenas, antelopes, buffalos, wildebeests, giraffes, cheetahs, lions, leopards, and many more. we shall retire in the afternoon after which we shall proceed with our adventure into the Mara plains
Day 6: Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, you embark on the transfer to Lake Nakuru national park and upon arrival, you will check-in at the lodge and later have lunch before we proceed for a game drive in Lake Nakuru national park as we look out for several wildlife species such as rhinos, zebras, elands, lions, buffalos, waterbucks among others and thousands of Pink flamingos along the shores of Lake Nakuru.
Day 7: Transfer to Nairobi
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Have a relaxed breakfast, and kick start the drive to Nairobi. Today we shall have a city tour to the giraffe center before we check-in at the hotel
Day 8: To Tsavo West National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Immediately after breakfast, embark on the journey to Tsavo west national park. The park is known for the high concentration of predators such as lions and hyenas which are repetitively seen hunting down their prey. Upon arrival, you will head out for the evening game viewing experience in the wilderness of Tsavo west national park in search of game species like the elephants, kudus, rhinos, buffalos, giraffes, zebras, elands, and hartebeest among others. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 9: A Whole Day in Tsavo West National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Have breakfast, and embark on the full-day game viewing experience in Tsavo west national park. You retire in the afternoon for lunch and some relaxation. Later in the afternoon, we shall have another picturesque tour in the park looking out for the impalas, elands, gazelles, hippos, rhinos, zebras, buffalos, kudus among others. In the evening transfer back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 10: Transfer to Diani Beach
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After your early morning breakfast, check out of the lodge and kick start your road trip to Diani beach which offers beautiful views of the coastline and white sand. Have dinner and overnight stay at the coastal lodge.
Day 11: Full-Day Excursion at Diani Beach
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
You will enjoy the whole day relaxing at Diani beachside enjoying sunbathing, snorkelling, swimming, mangrove experience, and also you will appreciate the spectacular views of the Indian ocean. Dinner and overnight at Chale Island.
Day 12: Airport Transfer
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
After your breakfast check out of the hotel, and embark on the transfer to the airport.