10 day safari from Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve, the Aberdares, Lake Nakuru, then on to the Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli National Park, Tsavo West National Park, and arriving on the 10. day at Diani Beach.

Day 1: Nairobi – Aberdare’s (Ca 154km)
We pick you up from your hotel in Nairobi or at the airport and drive to Aberdares National Park a 3.5 hours drive , arriving for check-in and lunch at Aberdares Country Club, then be transferred in the afternoon to Ark Hotel, which has four viewing decks with balconies and lounges to allow excellent game viewing from the comfort of the lodge. The animals come to you!…. Late dinner and overnight at Ark Lodge. www.marasa.net

Day 2: Aberdare’s – Samburu National Reserve (Ca 334 Km)
Early morning game drive before breakfast. After breakfast check out and drive to Samburu National Reserve, a 7-hour drive with a stop at the equator line near Nanyuki Town, then drive to the Camp , arriving in time for check-in and lunch. Afternoon game drives through the reserve in search of reticulated giraffes, Grevy’s zebra, Beisa oryx and blue-billed Somali ostrich. Dinner and overnight Elephant Bedroom Camp. www.atua-enkop.com

Day 3: Samburu National Reserve
Early morning game drive before breakfast. After breakfast game viewing with packed lunch boxes . The game reserve is known for its rare species that are unique. Animals include the long-necked gerenuk, Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe and Beisa oryx. The elusive Kenyan Leopard is often known to visit the park, especially in the evening hours. Other animals found in the park include, Elephants, buffalo, cheetahs, lions, leopards and hippos. Birdlife is as abundant as the wildlife and includes over 350 different species of birds including vultures, kingfishers, rabbit hens, guinea fowl, Somali ostriches and others. Meals and overnight stay at Elephant Bedroom Camp. www.atua-enkop.com

Day 4: Samburu – Lake Nakuru (approx. 139 km)
Early morning after breakfast depart Samburu and drive to Lake Nakuru, a 4-hour drive through the great escarpment of the Great Rift Valley, arriving in time for check-in and lunch. Afternoon game drives across Pink Lake, so called because of the large mass of flamingos, but due to climate change there are only hundreds to see, not forgetting the famous white and black rhinos found in the park. Afterwards dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge. www.lakenakurulodge.com

Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara (approx. 298 km)
Early morning breakfast at the camp. After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru for Masai Mara, a 6-hour drive through the town of Narok (the famous Masai town). You will arrive in time for check-in and lunch at Lodge. Later an afternoon game drives through the park in search of members of the Big Five elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and the rhino. Then dinner and overnight at Ashnil Mara camp. www.ashnilhotels.com

Day 6: Masai Mara National Park
Early morning breakfast, After your breakfast you will have a full day in the park with packed lunches with a visit to the Mara River to watch the Hippo Pools and Nile Crocodiles. The river is full of Nile crocodiles. Afterwards dinner and overnight at Ashnil Mara camp. www.ashnilhotels.com

Day 7: Masai Mara – Lake Naivasha
Early morning breakfast at the camp. After breakfast, depart Masai Mara for Lake Naivasha, a 6-hour drive arriving in time for lunch. After your lunch you will have a boat trip along the lake to see hippos and many types of Birds. You will also visit the crescent shaped island which allows for walking safari www.crescentisland.co where you can observe zebras, impalas, giraffes, wildebeests, gazelles, waterbucks, antelopes, dik-diks, ibexes, buffaloes and various other species that populate the island. Then dinner and overnight at Naivasha Sopa Lodge. www.sopalodges.com

Day 8: Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National Park
Early morning breakfast. After breakfast depart Lake Naivasha to Amboseli a 6 hours drive arriving for lunch. Afternoon game drive from 4.00 pm at the Foot of Mt Kilimanjaro (Highest mountain in Africa). Then dinner and overnight at Satao elerai camp. www.eleraicamp.com

Day 9: Amboseli – Tsavo West National Park
Early morning breakfast. After breakfast depart Amboseli and drive to Tsavo West, a 3 hours drive , you will visit the Mzima springs where you will see hippos and crocodiles and different types of fish. There is a possibility to see the monkeys. Then proceed to the Camp for lunch. Afternoon game viewing from 4.00 pm till sunset. Then dinner and overnight at Severin safari camp (Tents). www.severinsafaricamp.com

Day 10: Tsavo West National Park – Diani Beach
Early morning game viewing before breakfast, after your breakfast check out of Tsavo West and drive to Diani Beach /Mombasa, arriving in the in the evening.

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