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Day 1 Nairobi - Amboseli National Park
Drive to Amboseli
National park which nestles at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's
highest mountain. Lunch in the park followed by a game drive. Dinner
and overnight at a lodge or camp in or near the park.
Day 2 Amboseli – Tsavo
After an early morning
game drive leave Amboseli for Tsavo West National park. The route
follows the base of the Chyulu Hills and crosses a great lava flow which
evidences Mount Kilimanjaro's volcanic past. Lunch and an afternoon game
drive in the park. A visit to Mzima Springs where from an underwater
observation tank it is possible to see submerged hippo walking the floor
of the Springs. Dinner and overnight at a lodge.
Day 3 Tsavo – Naivasha
After breakfast leave
for Lake Naivasha taking lunch en route in Nairobi. In the afternoon
reach Lake Naivasha which lies among extinct volcanoes on the floor of
the Great Rift Valley. The lake is a birdwatcher's paradise. Dinner and
overnight at a lakeside hotel.
Day 4 Naivasha - Maasai Mara
Drive across the Maasai
plains to reach the renowned Maasai Mara in time for lunch. An afternoon
game drive introduces you to the bewildering herds and numerous
predators which have made the Reserve so famous. Dinner and overnight at
a lodge or camp.
Day 5
A full day game viewing
when it should be possible to see all the Big Five as well as a variety
of lesser known species. Dinner and overnight.
Day 6 Maasai Mara – Nairobi
After breakfast depart
from Maasai Mara re-cross the Rift valley to reach Nairobi by lunchtime.
NOTE: See the
Hotel Listing for the various hotel destinations
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