12 Days, 8 National Parks, Nairobi to Kenya Beach Safari Tour by 4×4 jeep
Samburu National Reserve – Olpejeta Wildlife Sanctuary – Aberdare National Park – Lake Nakuru National Park – Masai Mara Game Reserve –
Lake Naivasha Area Attractions – Amboseli National Park – Tsavo West National Park – Kenya Beach

Samburu Game Reserve

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day shall be spent at the Samburu game reserve with game viewing drives.

The park boasts big cats and lots of elephants in its desert-like environment, but also some species that you might not see elsewhere like the Grevy’s zebra, the reticulated giraffe and African wild dogs.

Punctuating the rugged terrain are the green expanses of the Shaba and Buffalo Springs Reserve, good spots for game drives. We’ll also be tracking wildlife along the Ewaso Nyiro River, a major water source and natural draw for the animals.

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Overnight at your Samburu lodge or tented camp.

Samburu Game Reserve – Ol Pejeta (180 km – Approx. 3 Hrs)

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early game viewing drive at the Samburu game reserve.

From this desert environment, we’ll move onto the cooler reaches passing through the shadow of Mt. Kenya and onto this private sanctuary for rhino and chimpanzee. Here we’ll find the largest population of black rhino in East Africa and the last two surviving northern white rhino in the world.

But Ol Pejeta also offers chances to see Africa’s “Big Five” including six prides of lions and over 30 cheetahs. Other endangered and little-seen species spotted at the sanctuary include oryx, hartebeest, white-tailed mongoose and the tree hyrax.

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Overnight at your Olpejeta tented camp / lodge.

What you may see / do around Ol Pejeta…..

Elephants, Tree hyrax, white tailed mongoose, black fronted dicker, mole rat, bushbuck, water buck, Elands, rhino, chimpanzee.

Ol Pejeta –Aberdare National park (80 km – Approx. 1 Hr)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning shall be spent with game viewing drives around the game sanctuary.

Later proceed to the Aberdares National park

Everything about this national park is different – think mountains with thick rainforests, waterfalls and a cool climate. Even your accommodation is special here – you’ll be lodging in a tree hotel!

From your treehouse balcony, you’ll be looking for the park’s elephant, hyena, black rhino, baboon and monkey, plus over 290 species of birdlife including buzzard, hawk and eagle.

Overnight at your tree lodge with game viewing from the balconies of your cabin.

What may see/do at Aberdare National park …………

..bird watching, game viewing and photography.

NB: Only small overnight bags are allowed at the tree hotels.

Aberdare – Lake Nakuru National Park (190 km – Approx. 4 Hrs)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Later proceed to the lake Nakuru national park.

As we journey on to Lake Nakuru, we’ll make a stop at the stunning Thompson’s Falls, a 74 m (243 ft) high falls that dramatically cascades into a deep gorge. All along this route we’ll take in farmland and the towering Rift Valley escarpment.

Lake Nakuru National Park: Due to some progressive natural factors like increasing water levels , the flamingo numbers have been reducing  but the park itself remains  stunning – one of Kenya’s finest. Great rocky escarpments tower over acacia forest, waterfalls, wooded hills and euphorbia trees dot the lake.

The few quantity of  flamingos is accompanied by other birdlife – pelicans, cormorants, kingfishers, ostriches, storks as well as herons and eagles. The scene here is bountiful, busy and full of color.

But that’s only the beginning of what this special park has to offer because the wildlife viewing here is easy and accessible. Lake Nakuru is known for hosting some endangered but beautiful species. You’re sure to see rare Rothschild’s Giraffe along with white rhino, especially along the lakeshore.

We’ll also visit the rhino sanctuary here. It offers protections to white rhino and one of Kenya’s largest populations of the black rhino.

Overnight at your lake Nakuru lodge or tented camp.

What you may see at Lake Nakuru national park …….

Few Flamingoes, Zebra, Black Rhino, White Rhino, Waterbuck, Makalia waterfalls

Lake Nakuru National Park – Masai Mara Game Reserve (290 km – Approx. 6 Hrs)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning bird and game viewing drives

Proceed to the Masai Mara game reserves with stops at  scenic points.

Afternoon game viewing drives.

Overnight at your Masai Mara safari lodge or tented camp.

Masai Mara Game Reserve

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today shall be a game viewing extravaganza!

Everyone has heard of the Masai Mara, Kenya’s and perhaps the world’s most famous and popular park. Why? One reason is that the reserve is pleasing to the eye with its vast rolling hills and beautiful acacia trees. Also, it offers a dense and diverse array of wildlife – it is difficult to miss the masses of animals hunting, stalking and grazing the plains here.

Even more so during the Great Migration (July – October) when millions of wildebeest and zebra invade the Mara River from the neighboring Serengeti. The sight is an unforgettable spectacle of life in an endless cycle of survival. Nearby, crocodile and lions lie in wait.

Natural World Kenya Safaris offers two optional excursions at the Mara. You can take an early morning hot air balloon ride over this unforgettable spectacle, and also visit the local Maasai people to learn about them and their ancient herding culture. Just ask your driver/guide and he’ll be happy to make arrangements for this and other requests.

Overnight shall be at our Masai Mara safari lodge/ Tented camp

Masai Mara – Lake Naivasha (240 km – Approx. 4.5 Hrs)

Meal plan: breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We’ll depart for Lake Naivasha and its nearby parks. The area is a colourful mix of forests, waterfalls, extinct volcanoes and dramatic towers. We’ll start out on a bicycle safari at nearby Hell’s Gate National Park. When was the last time you pedaled past zebra and giraffe?

Overnight at your Lake Naivasha lodge / tented camp

What you may do at the Lake Naivasha….

Boat ride, bicyle riding, Hells gate tour

Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National Park (350 km – Approx. 6 hrs)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

This morning we’ll go on a boat safari on the lake itself to view the aquatic life all around us – hippos, birds – and larger game like buffalo, eland and impala grazing on the shore. For our third safari here we’ll take a guided walking tour at Crescent Island to easily stroll past curious wildebeest, waterbuck and gazelle.

Later proceed to the Amboseli national park.

Afternoon game viewing drive at the Amboseli.

Overnight at your Amboseli lodge or tented camp.

At Amboseli National park

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This will be a full day of game viewing drives.

We’ll spend a full day  here at this smaller but impressive national park. Why impressive? For one, we’re situated at the base of the largest mountain in Africa, legendary Mr. Kilimanjaro, looking out over the park. And here in Amboseli, you’re in the neighborhood of one of the largest populations of free-ranging elephants in the world. From your Jeep you’ll see endless parades of these large ivory-tusked giants.

We’ll go on many game drives here, but there will be time for relaxing as well at your lodge or tented campground. We’ve been going strong for 10 days now, so you can take a breather whenever you please. Or not. The choice is always up to you.

Overnight  at your Amboseli safari lodge or tented camp.

Amboseli  – Tsavo west National Park (100 km – Approx. 2 hrs)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We’ll take one more early morning game drive at Amboseli before the fairly short drive to Tsavo West, one of the biggest, oldest and prettiest parks in Kenya. The park is a pleasing mix of hill country, extinct volcanoes with dark lava flows and lush green springs.

We’ll visit beautiful Mzima Springs with its life-giving waters and palm-lined shores. In this rich environment, we’ll gaze upon elephant, zebra and other wildlife attracted to this nourishing oasis. We’ll also see hippos and crocodiles who make this verdant spot their home.

Overnight at your Tsavo west safari lodge or tented camp.

Tsavo West – Mombasa & Kenya Coast

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch.

On day 12, your final safari day, we’ll take another game drive before departing the park. But your scenic vistas aren’t over yet.

It’s a quick drive to the train station at Mtito Andei. There, your guide will assist you with tickets and transfer to the standard gauge Nairobi-Mombasa Train (Madaraka Express), the new high-speed train to Mombasa and the coast.

Your first-class ticket is included with the tour so enjoy the comfort of your air-conditioned compartment as you travel through sections of both Tsavo West and East parks. The train’s route is positioned higher than the roadway and offers an elevated view of the parks. And with its large windows you’ll enjoy wonderful vistas of the passing landscapes.

There’s also a buffet car for drinks and snacks, and new, modern restrooms for your convenience. In just under 3 hours you’ll arrive at the state-of-the-art train station in Mombasa.

Train Schedule

Later proceed to Mtito Andei train station (Next to Tsavo West) where you shall board the standard gauge Nairobi-Mombasa Train (Madaraka Express).

Approximately 10:45am arrive at the train station.

10:54am:  Depart for Mombasa on the Madaraka Express Train with elevated country views through parts of Tsavo West & Tsavo East national parks.

14:00pm: Arrive Mombasa train station where you shall be met by your hotel  transfer vehicle and driver.

Transfer to your hotel or resort is also included – we’ll pick you up and bring you to your local hotel or resorts in Malindi, Watamu, Diani, Mombasa and Kilifi beach.