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8 Days Diani Beach Tsavo West Amboseli Tsavo East Luxury Lodge Diani Safari | Kenya Beach Tours

8-day Diani beach tsavo west amboseli tsavo east luxury lodge safari

Top of 8–Days Diani Beach Tsavo West Amboseli Tsavo East Luxury Lodge Safari Highlights

  1. Day 1: 8-day Diani Beach Tsavo West Amboseli Tsavo East Luxury lodge safari starts from Diani Beach hotel on Kenyan coast.
  2. Day 1: Drive to Tsavo east national park to see the red elephants, lions, rhinos, buffalos and others
  3. Day 1: Stay at the scenic Voi safari lodge as you watch elephants drinking at the water hole
  4. Day 2: Drive to tsavo west and see this scenic park with ngulia hills
  5. Day 2: Visit the rhino sanctuary to see the rhinos and watch the big five animals here
  6. Day 3: Visit the Mzima springs where millions of gallons of clear water emerges from the Chyulu hills
  7. Day 3: Visit the Shetani lava flows that looks like the landscape on the moon
  8. Day 4: Drive to Amboseli and view the Kilimanjaro, highest mountain in Africa
  9. Day 5: Full day watching wildlife in Amboseli including the large herds of elephants in the park

Rest and relax in Diani white Powderly sands and the turquoise coloured waters on your dream vacation before embarking on a bush run to 3 of the most popular parks in Kenya. You will stay in some of the most refreshing lodges with great facilities and rooms while all along going for rewarding game drives.

This itinerary is a cocktail of scenic beauty, wandering wildlife and beautiful people in this 7 day coast to bush safari. Structured to suit families and couples intent on getting the best of Kenya’s beach and bush safaris, this 7 day sojourn is an amazing way to see and marvel at what Kenya holds secret in its folds.

Day 1: MIA Airport to Diani Beach Resort

Meet and greet at the MIA airport and transfer to your Diani lodge passing through the likoni ferry. Arrive at the leopard, Neptune, southern palms beach, baobab, sands at the nomad, diani reef, afrochic diani, the Maji beach boutique, Swahili beach resort for dinner and overnight.

Day 2:  Diani Beach

Full day relaxing at the diani beach resort. Enjoy the activities around your beach resort including swimming, googling, snorkeling, paragliding, glass bottomed boat rides, deep sea fishing, scuba diving, jet skiing among others.

Day 3: Diani Beach to Tsavo West National Park

Depart Diani beach for Tsavo west national park at 0630hrs. This is a distance of 370km and takes almost 7hrs. Check into the ngulia lodge or other lodges in the park. Tsavo west is known for its most beautiful scenery and hills. It’s also much more lush green and has dense forest cover as compared to tsavo east.

Have lunch at the ngulia lodge followed by a rest and relaxation in the afternoon. Afternoon game drives at 1600hrs to see the wildlife here. Dinner and overnight at the ngulia lodge.

Day 4: Tsavo West National Park – Amboseli National Park

Early morning departure after breakfast for Amboseli. Pass by the Mzima springs to see the hippos and crocodiles in this crystal clear pool of water. The water is crystal clear as it emerges from underground rivers filtered through millions of lava tubes. There is an underground glass observatory where you can watch the hippos and crocodiles while underwater.

Visit the Shetani lava flows in the park and see where underground lava flows erupted out from underground to form a landscape that looks like the surface of the moon.

Arrive at amboseli national park and check in at the sopa lodge, Serena, AA, Oltukai or sentrim lodge. Have a lunch in the lodge and game drive after 1600hrs till dusk. Enjoy the best views of mt Kilimanjaro in the evening just before dusk. You will see elephants, lions, leopards, buffalos, hippos, gazelles, wildebeests, jackals, hyenas and many more.

Day 5: Amboseli National Park

Full day spent at Amboseli national park with 2 game drives; one in the morning at 0630hrs and a second at 1600hrs. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Day 6: Amboseli National Park – Tsavo East National Park

You will be picked after breakfast at 0630hrs for the drive to tsavo east national park. This park is some 387km south east of Amboseli beach. The tsavo east national park is the largest park in Kenya with an area of 21,000ha. It is known for its red colored elephants from the red park soil and the big five animals. Check in at the Voi safari lodge and enjoy a lunch as you watch animals in the water hole.

Afternoon game drives in the park to see elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalos, hippos, zebras, among others.

Day 7: Tsavo East National Park – Diani Beach

Wake up to an early game drive at 0630hrs and return to lodge for buffet breakfast. Early morning departure for your drive to Diani. Arrive in Diani beach resort at 1400hrs and check into your lodge. Rest and relaxation all afternoon.

Day 8:  Diani Beach Resort to MIA Airport

After breakfast or late afternoon after lunch, depart from your beach resort in diani for a transfer to the airport for your international flight out of the country. You may be departing from Nairobi which means you will have a connecting flight from MIA to NBO airport.

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Tour cost Includes

  • Park entrance fees
  • Transport in a safari minivan or a 4 x4 land cruiser
  • Services of an English/German/French/Spanish speaking driver guide
  • Comprehensive game drives in all the parks
  • Bottled drinking water
  • All taxes

Tour cost excludes

  • Personal travel insurance
  • Personal items like laundry
  • Drinks and beverages at lodges
  • Tips and gratuities to drivers, waiters, bellboys etc
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From Nairobi: 7-Day Self Drive Safari Packages in Kenya

1. 4×4 Self Drive Car Hire in Kenya

Discover Kenya on a 7-days self-drive safari package from Nairobi. The 1 week self drive safari in Kenya includes accommodation in tented camps or lodges with beds, flush toilets, and hot showers. self driving Safari game drives and all 7 days exciting sightseeing in Kenya’s countryside.

Go on a 7 days Masai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, Amboseli self-drive budget camping safari in Kenya. Explore Kenya on your own terms in a self-drive 4×4 vehicle to see the big five and stay in budget lodges and tented camps. Enjoy the freedom of self-driving through Kenyan roads.

7 Day 4×4 Self-Drive Masai Mara Nakuru Naivasha and Amboseli Safari Highlights

7-day Self Drive Safari Masai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, Amboseli in Kenya. 4×4 Self-drive safaris in Kenya are very popular if you are confident in driving in foreign countries. As you do your own self-driven game drives in parks and has flexibility in your driving hours. You can join up with friends and book a 7 day 6 nights 4×4 self-drive safari tour to Masai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha and Amboseli.

  • Day 1: Explore Masai Mara game reserve in a self-drive car hire and see big five animals
  • Day 1: Immerse yourself in Nature by staying in a budget tented camp or lodge
  • Day 2: Discover the Masai people by visiting a Masai village on self-drive
  • Day 2: View the wildebeest migration in Masai Mara driving yourself in a 4×4 vehicle
  • Day 3: Explore Nakuru national park flamingos and rhinos driving yourselves around the lake
  • Day 4: Go on a boat ride to see the hippos of Lake Naivasha
  • Day 5: Hike in the gorges of hells gate or ride a bike in the park
  • Day 6: Self-drive game drive in Amboseli to see the highest peak in Africa on Kilimanjaro
  • Day 6: Do a full day self-drive game drive in Amboseli to see the hundreds of elephants up close

Doing a 4×4 self-drive in Kenya is not as hard as some may want to make you believe. All you need to do is do your homework and research the dos and don’ts in self-drive travel in Kenya. This 7 day 4×4 self-drive itinerary in Kenya will help you to plan your safari and avoid logistical issues.

Day 1: Nairobi –Masai Mara 4×4 Self Drive Package

Distance: 280km

Driving Hours: 5-6hrs

Game Drive: 2hrs

Fuel needed for 3 days: $100

Park fee: Usd 80pp x2 = $ 160PP

Accommodation: Camp Usd 80pppn; Lodge Usd 240pppn

2. Nairobi to Masai Mara 4×4 Self Drive Safari Packages

The 7 Days 4×4 self-drive Masai Mara safari in Kenya departs Nairobi for the Mara at 0830am. You will drive North West through kikuyu highlands and take a right turn at Rironi to join the great north road towards the eastern escarpment of the Great Rift Valley. Drive down the escarpment with beautiful scenery of the valley below.

After 45minutes, make a scheduled stop at one of the viewpoints which will most likely have a curio shop and some bathroom. This acts as a bathroom stop and you also get to learn how the rift valley was formed from the vendors as they try to sell you some items. You can see the strato-volcanic mountains of suswa and the higher mt Longonot on the rift valley floor.

Cross the rift valley floor and drive up the western escarpment of the Great Rift Valley. You will see great scenery of rural Kenya as you drive through the country side. Watch out for Matatus or public transport buses and minivan as these drive at breakneck speeds and believe they own the roads. Arrive at Narok town and make a pit stop at a petrol station to refuel. You can also buy more supplies here from a local super market. Narok is the last major town before going into the bundus. Make sure to stock up for the next 3 days. Have a lunch at season’s hotel in Narok before getting back on the road. Drive on to Masai Mara and check into Lenchada tented camp or Enkorok tented camp.

After an afternoon siesta, drive to the ololaimutia park gate at 1600 and pay your tickets. You will need 2 tickets each lasting for 24hrs. Make your first game drive until dusk and drive back to your camp. Make sure to have your route mapped out to avoid getting lost. Alternatively you can hire a local guide from the camp. They will be happy to help. Look for lions, rhinos, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, leopards and many more.

Return to camp at dusk for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Masai Mara 4×4 Self Drive Game Drive

Self-Game Drive:  Full Day or 4 hours

Distance: 200km / 80km

3. Masai Mara Game Drive 4×4 Self Drive Safari

Explore Masai Mara game reserve on a full day self-drive game drive driving through the width and breadth of the park looking for elusive wildlife like leopards and rhinos. If you are unsure of the Mara roads, get a local guide from the camp who knows the park.

You have two options. One is to go on a full day game self-drive and go as far north of Mara to the Mara River. The Mara River is full of action at the river crossing during the migration seasons from July to October. But in order to go on a full day game drive to Mara River, you need to arrange for a packed lunch with your tented camp on the previous evening. Watch the wildebeest river crossing all day or opt to go for a Masai village visit on this afternoon.

Your other option is to go for an early morning game drive at 0630 for 2 hours and return to camp for breakfast and relaxation. You can then take the evening game drive at 1600 hrs until dusk. This option is good if you don’t want to spend the day driving all over the park and if you need some relaxation at camp between game drives.

Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park 4×4 Self Drive Package

4. Lake Nakuru National Park 4×4 Self Drive Safari in Kenya

 

Distance: 290km

Driving Hours: 6hrs

Fuel needed for 2 days: $50

Park fee: Usd 60pp x2 = $ 120PP

Accommodation: Camp Usd 60pppn; Lodge Usd 240pppn

Your Nakuru leg of the 4×4 self-drive starts early in Masai Mara camp. You will have breakfast at 0600 and check out from the camp. Depart masai Mara at 0700 for lake Nakuru with an enroute game drive. You will drive back the same route through Narok town. Stop at Narok town if you need any refreshments enroute.

Drive through the Great Rift Valley floor up to Mai Mahiu and turn left towards Naivasha. You will pass mt Longonot on the left and drive on to Naivasha town. Branch off left on to A2 onto the Nairobi Nakuru high and drive past Lake Elementaita on the left. It’s an hour and a half to Lake Nakuru from Naivasha town.

Arrive at Nakuru town and go to naivas supermarket to purchase some supplies including water, repellant, sunscreen, tissue paper, soft drinks etc. Drive on to Lake Nakuru national park and check in at the WCK dormitories, KWS Naishi Bandas, Sopa Lodge, Lion Hill Sarova lodge or Nakuru lodge.

Look out for the tree climbing lions of Lake Nakuru, rhinos, leopards, buffalos, hippos, flamingos and the synchronized swimming giant white pelicans. You can drive to the makalia water falls and the baboon cliff to view the lake from a vantage point. There are some areas where you can drive as close to the lake as possible off the game drive track. Watch out for the buffalos which like to sit smugly in mud puddles next to the shore.

After lunch, enjoy a siesta and later go for an evening game drive at 1600hrs until dusk. Return to camp or lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha 4×4 Self Drive

5. Lake Naivasha 4×4 Self Drive Safari in Kenya

Distance: 70km

Driving Hours: 1.5hrs

Fuel needed for 1 days: $30

Boat Fee: $ 60 per trip

Park fee: Usd 30pp x1 = $ 30PP (Crescent Island)

Accommodation: Camp Usd 60pppn; Lodge Usd 180pppn

Wake up early in Nakuru for a morning self-game drive at 0630hrs. Drive around the lake looking for rhinos and hippos as well as the abundant bird life. Look out for that leopard sleeping on the tree or the lions hiding behind the bush. Drive back to your lodge or camp for breakfast.

Depart at 0830hrs for Lake Naivasha with an enroute game self-drive in Nakuru national park arriving at 1000hrs. Check into crayfish camp, fisherman’s camp, camp carnelley’s or any other budget accommodation. You also have a choice to stay at Sopa lodge, Simba lodge or the many other lodges around the lake. Depart on a boat ride to the hippo’s pool and later Crescent Island for a walking safari.

Return to lodge by 1300hrs and enjoy your lunch. Afternoon relaxation in the camp or lodge.

Day 5: Hells Gate – Amboseli 4×4 Self Drive Packages

6. Amboseli National Park 4×4 Self Drive Car Hires

Distance: 330km

Driving Hours: 6hr

Fuel needed for 3 days: $100

Lunch at Nairobi: $ 30 pp

Park fee: Usd 20 x 1 = $ 20 (Hellsgate)

Bike Hire: Usd 10 x1 = $10 per bike

Park fee: Usd 60pp x2 = $ 120PP (Amboseli)

Accommodation: Camp Usd 80pppn; Lodge Usd 150pppn

Arise from your camp or lodge and breakfast at 0600hrs. Depart at 0700hrs for a hiking and biking tour in Hells gate National Park. You can park at the gate and go on a bike ride into the park and back to gate. You can opt to go on a hike to the gorge below. This is where Angelina Jolie shot the movie tomb raiders – cradle of mankind. Hells gate is also the park that inspired the scenery of the award winning movie Lion King. You have a long drive ahead of you and you may want to be sure of your energy levels not to exhaust yourselves in the gorge or biking in Hells gate. You still have a 6hr self-drive to Amboseli. But if you are sure of yourselves, go for it. Another alternative here is to break your trip for a 1 night extra in Nairobi before proceeding to Amboseli.

Depart from Hells gate at 1000hrs and drive yourselves towards Nairobi using the A2 highway. Pass through Longonot and Mai Mahiu and climb the eastern wall of the Great Rift Valley. Arrive in Nairobi at 1300hrs and go for lunch at a Mololongo Mall enroute to Amboseli.

Drive on Mombasa highway for 2 hours up to Emali town and branch off right into Oloitoktok road. This road leads to Kilimanjaro and the Tanzanian border. Drive for 1 ½ hours from Emali and branch off at the Kimana gate junction on the right. You will see Kenya Wildlife Service Signage at the junction. There is one junction to the park through Irimito gate, ignore this one as you are better off using the Kimana gate further up ahead.

Arrive at the Kibo safari camp at 1700hrs and check in for the evening. You can opt to go for a short 2 hour game drive into Amboseli or just relax for the evening. Other accommodation options in Amboseli include AA Lodge, Sentrim lodge, Amboseli Sopa lodge, Oltukai lodge, Serena lodge and many others. You can google budget accommodation in Amboseli for details or google lodge accommodation in Amboseli for options.

Dinner and Overnight at Amboseli camp or lodge.

Day 6: Amboseli Full day 4×4 Self Drive Game Drive

7. Kenya 7 Days 4×4 Self Drive Safari

Game Drive Distance: 150km

Game Self Driving Hours: 4.5hrs

You will spend this day with 2 game drives from your camp or lodge in Amboseli. Wake up early at 0600 for some coffee and bitings. Depart for an early morning game drive in Amboseli national park. The view of mt Kilimanjaro is greatest a dawn and the wind is crispy and cool. Look out for the hundreds of elephants in the park as they graze along the water grass. The lions are hard to spot but you will be lucky in 3 days here. Drive up to the observation hill for more dramatic view of the park from the hill. You can buy a map of the park at the gate to help you navigate around or just hire a local guide in Amboseli camp.

Return back to camp or lodge for your morning breakfast and later relax at the lodge until lunch. Enjoy a sumptuous lunch buffet with a wide selection of foods to eat. Relax for a siesta and go for your second game drive at 1600hrs until dusk. Look out for the animals you have not seen including cheetahs and leopards. Drive back to camp or lodge after the game drive and in good time to avoid night driving.

Dinner and overnight at camp or lodge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7: Amboseli – Nairobi 4×4 Self Drive Package

8. A 4×4 Self Drive Game Drive in Masai Mara

Arise to a great morning with clear views of mt Kilimanjaro. Go for your last self-game drive at 0630hrs and return for breakfast at 0830hrs. Depart the lodge at 1000hrs for the Nairobi self-drive. Arrive in Nairobi at 1300hrs and go for lunch at the carnivore restaurant.

Later drop off the vehicle at the car hire office or have them pick it up from your hotel.

End of Tour

Top 12 Tips to 4×4 Self Drive Safaris Packages in Kenya

  1. You can look up the hotels included here for price comparison
  2. It’s possible to book the hotel and lodges directly according to your itinerary
  3. Once you have finalised the air tickets, then hotels come second and then arrange for self-drive car hire in Nairobi in that order
  4. Park entrance fees can be paid by credit card in all parks, however it’s good to have some cash handy
  5. Make sure to only stop at crowd areas like towns and never on the highways
  6. Always lock up your vehicle windows and doors no matter how short you intend to be away from the car
  7. Park roads have a speed limit of 40km per hour, please adhere to that
  8. Beware of the poor rural park access roads, speeding can easily result in an accident
  9. Time your departure and arrival to the next park exactly to avoid travelling at night
  10. Most Kenyan towns have ATMs by the bank walls, so you can get money from your card
  11. Don’t offer lifts to strangers, no matter how desperate the situation
  12. Most tourist circuit routes are very safe and have frequent patrols, but major highways are dangerous to stop anywhere

Book your self-drive safari in Kenya by contacting Robert on +254722661827 (whatsapp, text or call) or send us an email here info@sojournsafaris.co.ke

 

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What are the Dos and Don’ts for Self Drive Safaris in Kenya?

1. The Dos and Donts of Self Drive Safari in Kenya

Dos and Don’ts of Self-drive safaris in Kenya. The best way to save some money and enjoy the freedom of a safari is to go by self-drive safaris. It is important to know the things to do and those things to avoid when on self-drive in Kenya. Firstly, the things that are most important to take great care on are your safety, security and time. You will need to run your itinerary by the tour company for them to tell you what is possible and what is largely impossible to achieve within your time frame.

1. Top 17 Dos (Things To Do)on your Self Drive Safari in Kenya

2. Things to do on your self drive safari

Kenya Self-drive safari from Nairobi. Below are the things to do before and during your Kenya self-drive safari. You can decide to run through most of these dos with your Nairobi self-drive car hire company for them to advice you on your safety on the road, security at camp and at pit stops and time management between destinations.

  • Do check your car hire vehicle condition
  • Do check the terms and conditions of hire
  • Do check on what is included in the cost and what is not
  • Do check the validity of insurance and inspection sticker
  • Do check the state of the tyres
  • Do a test drive of the vehicle a day prior to hire
  • Do confirm on rescue arrangements in case of breakdown or getting stuck
  • Do lock up your vehicle at pit stops and ensure all doors and windows are secured
  • Do a check list of cutlery and menu items to hire or buy
  • Do take travel insurance before embarking on your safari in Kenya
  • Do have some money in cash USD and local currency on safari
  • Do take your malaria prophylactic drugs as prescribed by your doctor
  • Do confirm your itinerary with the safari company day-by-day
  • Do read park rules to avoid off road driving, littering or feeding wildlife
  • Do enjoy the beautiful scenery across Kenya
  • Do enjoy the freedom that comes with self-drive Kenya safari itineraries
  • Do have a great time and interact with people in the towns, Kenyans are a very welcoming people.

2. Top 10 Don’ts (Things Not To Do) On Your Self-Drive Safari in Kenya

3. Things NOT to do in your Self Drive Safari in Kenya

Here are 10 things that you should NOT do at all cost during your self-drive safari in Kenya. Most of these don’ts are things that ensure your safety on the road and security during travel. Kenya is mainly a safe country in the towns as long as you keep to the day time hours. You can be in the middle of a market with hundreds of people in rural Kenya and be safer than a street in New York. Kenyans are amazingly peaceful and happy people. But you should watch out for the secluded sections on major highways for highway bandits. Avoid having bathroom breaks in the middle of nowhere.

  • Don’t pay full amount for the vehicle in advance before you view it
  • Don’t drive off the vehicle without confirming it has a spare tire, wheel spanner and first aid kit
  • Don’t assume availability of the same vehicle as show on the websites
  • Don’t stop on major highways for whatever reason unless at petrol stations and safe areas
  • Don’t expect any help to be offered for free by the local people; a coin is hard to come by and people are more than willing to help you out for the money.
  • Don’t drive at night and time your arrivals to next destination at 1800hrs always
  • Don’t display money or jewelry openly; for obvious reasons
  • Don’t leave your phone, laptops, cameras unattended both in vehicle and at restaurants
  • Don’t access money from ATMS that are located in plain sight of passersby, it’s tempting
  • In case of a tire puncture, stop at places with crowds as opposed to secluded location
4. A good 4×4 Self Drive Safari Vehicle is better

There are much more to know on the dos and don’ts while on Kenya self-drive safari but most of these also apply to other countries that you have ben to before. Taking a little caution is always the best way to avoid theft or getting stranded or lost. Where in doubt of the route, you can always stop at the petrol station and enquire on directions. Traffic and regular police are also always very happy to help you with directions.

5. Self drive vehicles in Kenya with Roof Tent are available

3. Get More Details on Self Drive Car Hire Safaris in Kenya

Kenya is a beautiful country to explore on your own time and pace. A self-drive tour in Kenya gives you unlimited flexibility to explore the major national parks without breaking your bank. You also get to stay in either luxury lodges or ground camping. Whichever your choice, a self-drive in Kenya is easy to do and is highly recommended as opposed to the tight scheduled itineraries where your freedom is curtailed.

Book or enquire more about Kenya self-drive safaris in Nairobi from Robert; Send us a whatsapp message on +254722661827 or email us at info@sojournsafaris.co.ke

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How to Book a Self Drive Safari in Nairobi | Driving yourself on Safari in Kenya

How to Book a Self Drive Safari in Nairobi Kenya

To book a self-drive safari in Nairobi is easy but you need to have certain facts right to avoid disappointments. This article explores the things you need to consider before booking a self-drive tour package. There is more to it than just hiring a vehicle and driving off to the Masai Mara or Amboseli national park.

Top 10 Tips to Hiring a Self-Drive Vehicle in Nairobi Kenya

If you want to book and hire self-drive vehicle and tour in Nairobi Kenya, you will need to make sure that you have several things checked in order to have an uneventful safari in the country. You can arrange with your tour operator to book a self-drive and go on a game drive or hiking multi day safari.

  • Find a reliable Nairobi self-drive hire company
  • Explore your options for self-drive in Nairobi Kenya
  • Hire a reliable 4×4 vehicle for self-drive off road safari
  • Check if the car is road worthy for Kenyan parks
  • Find out if the car has insurance
  • Check if the car has a vehicle Inspection sticker
  • Discover what is required in regards to driving in Kenya
  • Discover what is Included and Not Included in the cost of vehicle hire
  • Sign the necessary self-drive contract in Nairobi before the tour
  • Explore your route and buy a lonely planet guide book in Nairobi

You need to be ready for you’re driving in a foreign country and there is a lot of research you need to do. Besides having an international driving license, you are required to know your directions and security ratings of the various towns. You also need to know the dos and don’ts of driving in Kenya to avoid getting in trouble with the police or thugs.

1.     Find a Reliable Self-Drive Car Hire Company in Nairobi Kenya

1. Find a reliable self-drive car

There are a few self-drive companies in Kenya which offer excellent service and good 4×4 vehicles for self-drive. If you are planning to go off road in national parks, you should always use 4×4 vehicles as opposed to sedans and saloon cars. This is because of the fact that, even though most of the main Kenyan roads to national parks are tarmacked, the roads within parks are not. Small vehicles with low power and low ground clearance will not be a good idea in Kenyan parks.  The company should be registered and have experience in planning self-drive safaris.

2.     Explore Your Options For Self-Drive In Nairobi

2. Explore your self drive options in nairobi

You need to look at several options in regard to costs of hiring the vehicle, extra services offered and types of vehicles on offer. The few companies offering self-drive safaris in the country mainly have 4×4 land cruiser and land rover options. These are vehicles which are tropicalized and modified for the tough terrains in Kenyan national parks. While cost is a major factor to consider while hiring a self-drive vehicle in Nairobi, it is quality of the vehicles and their condition that matters most. You also need to know that the company has rescue services in the event you get stuck or your vehicle breakdown. It is also important to know that the company will also help you to hire other camping equipment like tents, sleeping bags, gas cookers, cutlery, among others. A few self-drive companies in Nairobi also offer to help you do the groceries shopping and even help you to do a budget for meals. In some cases, we can provide a chef or a chauffeur to accompany you for the tour. Find out every detail you need to know especially when it comes to the services offered by the self-drive outfitter in Nairobi.

3.     Hire a Reliable Self-Drive Vehicle for Your Kenya Safari

3. Hire a Reliable self-drive vehicle

The most important aspect of your self-drive safari is of course the condition of your vehicle and its ability to cover the whole of your planned itinerary without breakdowns. Most vehicles in Kenya are aged above 10 years but you can still get a very well maintained 4×4 vehicle for self-drive if you don’t mind the miles on its clock. The advantage with these cars is that they are usually highly modified for Kenyan roads including dual coil springs, double shock absorbers on each wheel, protected under carriage etc.

4.     Check Is the Car Is Road Worthy

4. Check if the self drive car is road worthy

To hire yourself drive vehicle, it would be a good idea to road test it for a day prior to the safari. Check out for engine power, any oil leaks and general condition of the vehicle. If your gut feeling tells you things can go wrong with a vehicle then most probably they will. You can also request for the servicing history of the vehicle to make sure that it’s on top condition.

5.     Check If the Car Hire Vehicle Has an Inspection Sticker

5. Check of the self drive vehicle has an inspection sticker

All vehicles beyond a certain weight must undergo an annual quality inspection by the government. The vehicle is issued with an inspection sticker which must be displayed at all times on the windscreen. Check if the vehicle has an inspection sticker since this is a requirement by law and you can get into problems with police if found without one. The inspection also guarantees you that the vehicle has been recently fully inspected for roadworthiness.

6.     Check If the Self-Drive Vehicle A Has an Insurance Cover

6. Check validity on the insurance sticker

The vehicle you intend to hire for yourself drive must have an insurance cover. Whether the insurance is third party or comprehensive is ok. It is a legal requirement that all vehicles must have insurance cover in Kenya as it is globally anyway. Check to see that the insurance sticker on the windscreen is valid, just in case they overlooked that important item. This is mostly to ensure you are not harassed by police by driving without a valid insurance cover.

7.     Discover What Is Required To Drive In Kenya as a Foreign Driving License Holder

7. Find out the driving requirements

In most cases you only need an international driving license to be able to drive on Kenyan roads. You can read up if there are any other requirements needed. For example, you should not drive a public service vehicle or PSV if you are not licensed locally to do so. So don’t hire a 9 seater tour van for self-drive if you don’t have a PSV license. If you need a tour van, then you may need to hire the services of a local tour driver as well especially if you have a group of more than 7. With the current covid19 social distancing requirements the maximum number allowed in a 4×4 land cruiser short chassis is 4. In case your group is larger; you may want to consider hiring a tour van inclusive of a driver. The point here being; it’s important to find out the local regulations on driving and passenger requirements from yourself drive firm in Nairobi.

8.     Discover What Is Included and Excluded In Self Drive Hire Price

8. Find out what is included and excluded in the hire

When hiring your self-drive vehicle in Nairobi you need to know what is included in the cost of the hire of the vehicle. For example most car hire firms only include the cost of hiring the vehicle only. Fuel, driver’s allowances and park fees are usually not included in the hire price. So it’s good to know what you are paying for and what extra items you may be required to plan for. For example drivers, fuel, park fees, camping fees, conservation fees, parking fees etc. Some self-drive companies will require you to leave a refundable security deposit which covers any vehicle damage that you may cause. 

9.     Sign the self-drive vehicle Hire Contract in Nairobi Office

9. Sign the self drive vehicle contract

If you like the vehicle you are about to hire for the self-drive safari in Kenya, you can now sign the contract and make payment for the vehicle hire. They will need to take a photocopy of your driving license, ensure its valid and keep a copy. The company will also take a photocopy of your passport for the file and to have your details. The safari vehicle you have just hired will be made available to you on the day you need it and in a clean condition ready for the drive. Remember to fuel it within the city before departure as petrol stations can be far between out of town. You also need to fill up any extra storage tanks or jerricans just in case you ran out of fuel in the bush.

10. Explore Your Routes and Buy a Lonely Planet Guide in Nairobi

10. Explore your safari driving routes and map your itinerary

You need to explore your routes and if possible download the GPS route on your GPS Device or phone so that you avoid getting lost. The lonely planet Kenyan guide book is a very helpful and extremely detailed guide to self-drive in Kenya. Make sure you have mapped out all your routes and read more about the towns and parks to know where to get supplies, security ratings, road conditions and everything you need to know about the drive around Kenya. The people at the self-drive office in Nairobi will be glad to offer their knowledge on any part of the itinerary that is unclear. You can also reach the office at any time and day during yourself drive trip around Kenya for further assistance.

There are more details you may need to find out about self-drive safari in Kenya. We can provide more details on email on everything you need to know about self-drive and car hire in Kenya.

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How to Plan a Masai Mara 3 Day Budget Camping Safari | Maasai Mara Group Joining Trip

Explore Masai Mara on a 3 day budget camping safari from Nairobi and see the big five animals. This article helps you to plan and find the low cost camping sites and best activities to do in the Mara on a 2-night stay.

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How to Book a Masai Mara Camping Safari in Kenya

Masai mara camping safari

Explore Masai Mara game reserve in a camping safari from Nairobi. Exploring Masai Mara will see you view the big five animals and the wildebeest migration in July to October. Immerse yourself in this amazing wilderness staying in some of the most comfortable lodges or tented camps. The tented camps of Masai Mara can be either luxury camps or budget tented camps.

 

8 Steps to Booking a Masai Mara Safari in Kenya

For some people, booking an Masai mara safari is as easy as walking into a travel agency and picking a holiday off the rack. While this is the easy way to buy a package, it is also the most expensive. You can use this article to do your own research and find a local operator to book with hence saving hundreds of dollars.

For example, if you want to book a Masai Mara safari, you generally should;

 

  • Do your research
  • Use a local tour operator company
  • Check their tripadvisor reviews
  • Request for tailor made Itinerary
  • Bargain on the prices
  • Pay a down payment of not more than 40%
  • Request for proof of payments
  • Pay the Balance on tour cost

While this may look hard, its pretty easy to follow these steps and get a fairly priced local tour operator in Nairobi Kenya. Follow this step by step article and you may save some good money in booking your next tour to Masai Mara.

 

1.     Do your research

You will need to do some research for find a good local agent to book a Masai Mara camping safari with. A quick search online will give you a sample of good tour companies in Nairobi Kenya. Based on the prices, you can tell which company is making an effort to give you discounted rates. You can look for group joining safari packages so as to save money by sharing the vehicle.  You will find that many Nairobi tour companies offer daily departures from Nairobi. Depending on the number of days you want to go on safari, you will get a very good idea on what is the range between budget and pricy packages.

 

2.     Use a Local Tour Operator Company

Local tour operator prices generally tend to be cheaper than prices from foreign travel agents. The reason is simply the fact that, by the time packages get to the international agents, the prices will have been marked up at least twice. So you are likely to get better Masai Mara safari deals from local operators if you deal directly with them. You can get many of the local tour operators listed on Online Travel Agents (OTAs) websites like Safari bookings, Viator, Expedia among others. It’s also possible to simply Google the package you want like 5 days Masai Mara safari in Kenya, and check the prices and deals being offered by the various local tour companies.

 

Local Tour Operator company

 

3.     Check the Operator Tripadvisor Reviews

Trip advisor is a destination and tour company review platform where travellers can look up what past customers are commenting about a company. Trip advisor also provides a forum where travellers can ask questions to past visitors about a certain destination they want to visit. It’s a highly respected website in the travel industry. A good local tour operator will have some good reviews posted by their past clients. You can easily tell a not-so-good company by the frequency and number of negative reviews they have received as compared to the positive ones. Make sure to check out your selected companies before you can engage them.

 

Check operator on tripadvisor

 

4.     Request for a Tailor-Made Itinerary

Once you have selected the local tour company you want to work with, you can now request them for an itinerary based on your number of days available. Make sure to ask them to make a tailor made itinerary and not necessarily buy off the shelf from their website. Try and explain in great detail, what you are interested in terms of number of days of safari, places you are interested to visit or animals you would like to see. The tour operator will go to great lengths to try and make a perfect-fit itinerary for you. This tailor-made maasai mara itinerary will also depend on your group dynamics including age, family, lifestyle and interests. You will have a back and forth with the tour operator until you have an itinerary that suits your needs in price and places included.

 

5.     Bargain on the Prices

Local tour operators are usually fairly priced and you should be able to get a good deals when booking directly. However, you can always try to bargain for discounts on the quoted price especially if you feel your tour group is large enough to justify it. Most of the local Kenyan tour operators will be able to offer you a small discount especially for the lodge based safari packages to Masai Mara. However, masai mara budget tour packages are mostly fixed in price due to their already reduced pricing points. So unless you feel that a tour package is overpriced, the budget Masai Mara safari packages are usually take-as-is.

 

6.     Pay a Down Payment to the Safari

Once you have agreed on the safari itinerary content and prices with your tour outfitter, you can proceed to pay a down payment on the safari. In most cases, the safari operators in Nairobi will request you to pay 40% deposit on the tour and the balance at least 45 days to arrival date. This is more so important if you are booking within the peak season between July and October. During this peak season, rooms are scarce due to demand and you should make an effort to book your safari as early as possible. This will help the tour operator to secure your rooms in lodges well in advance.

 

7.     Request for Proof of Payments

Your local tour operator in Nairobi will furnish you with proof that your lodge has been booked. This will help you to know that some part of your safari has already been confirmed. Kindly note that any cancellation from this point onwards will come with cancellation fees. The hotels usually charge between 25% to 100% of any payments if your booking is cancelled anywhere between 45 days and a no show.

 

8.     Pay the Balance of Tour Cost

For bookings during peak season, make sure you have paid the balance of 60% of the tour cost at least 45-30 days before your arrival date. Most hotels insist that full payment of the booking should be done 45 days before arrival especially in the peak season. In case you are paying at last minute, 100% payment for the tour may be requested of you as a 1 off payment. Rooms are seriously scarce during the months of July to October and any chance you get to secure your masai mara accommodation should be taken as quickly as possible.

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8 Days Mt Kenya, Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara Safari

8 Day Safari to Mt Kenya, Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Nakuru, Masai Mara

Go on a big five hunt expedition in Mt Kenya, Samburu, Nakuru, Ol pejeta  and Masai Mara. Safari game drives and all 8 day meals included in the package.

Discover 8 Days Mt Kenya samburu ol pejeta lake nakuru Masai Mara safari. This is one of the most popular 1 week plus safaris in Kenya.

The safari goes 3 of the most scenic parks and terminates at one of the premier big five animals park in Kenya.

View the second highest peak in Africa among the big five animals. Combined with a dab of the great migration tracking in Kenya’s Masai Mara, this safari completes your dream of Africa.

This 8 day tour to 5 parks includes a visit to sweetwaters chimpanzee orphanage.

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Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara Camping Safari (enkorok camp)- 8-Day tour costs.
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This safari tour will feature some of the top wildlife parks in Kenya. You will visit Samburu Game Reserve, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Maasai Mara Game Reserve, as well as the Kenyan capital, Nairobi.

After a few days in this African paradise, you will surely leave with great memories!

Here are 4 highlights of the 8 Days Mt Kenya, Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara Safari

1. Mt Kenya National Park

Africa’s second-highest mountain might just be its most beautiful. Here, mere minutes from the equator, glaciers carve out the throne of Ngai, the old high god of the Kikuyu.
To this day the tribe keeps its doors open to the face of the sacred mountain, and some still come to its lower slopes to offer prayers.
Besides being venerated by the Kikuyu, Mt Kenya and Mt Kenya National Park have the rare honour of being both a Unesco World Heritage Site and a Unesco Biosphere Reserve.
The highest peaks of Batian (5199m) and Nelion (5188m) can only be reached by mountaineers with technical skills, but Point Lenana (4985m), the third-highest peak, can be reached by trekkers and is the usual goal for most mortals.
When the clouds part, the views are simply magnificent.

2. Samburu Game Reserve 

Samburu Game reserve is located about 310 kms from Nairobi and about 5 hours drive from the City.
These game reserve is a gem on its own quite smaller than other game reserve covering only 104 km2 which means you don’t need to drive a long distance to spot those animals that you love.
Samburu Game reserve is a gem located about the 310 kms from Nairobi, Kenya. The departure for these day trip would have to be very early in the morning around 5 am as the drive is about 5 hours.
The drive will take you through the the Kenyan north with breathtaking terrains and early in the morning would be a perfect to take a few photos on your way there.
The most popular park in northern Kenya, Samburu’s dominant feature is the Ewaso Ngiro River, which slices through the otherwise bone-dry country.
The river acts as a magnet for thirsty animals, and large numbers of elephants, Grevy’s zebras, giraffes and lions gather along the riverbanks.

3. Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Orphanage and Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Ol Pejeta Conservancy was once one of the largest cattle ranches in Kenya, but is now a 365-sq-km, privately owned wildlife reserve. It markets itself as the closest place to Nairobi where you can see the Big Five and possesses a full palette of African plains wildlife. It’s also one of the few private conservancies in the region that is geared towards day visitors.

It’s the rhinos that form the centre piece of the conservancy effort here – its (at last count) 111 black rhinos form the largest population in East Africa. However, Ol Pejeta’s role in the wider ecosystem extends beyond its boundaries thanks to its partner agreements and wildlife corridors with other Laikipia ranches.

Ol Pejeta is also extremely active in local community projects including school infrastructure, health care and the provision of clean water.

4. Lake Nakuru National Park

Lake Nakuru is among Kenya’s finest national parks. Flanked by rocky escarpments, pockets of acacia forest and at least one waterfall, the park is gorgeous year-round and is home to both black and white rhinos, lions, leopards, hippos and endangered Rothschild’s giraffes.
Rising water levels in 2014 forced the park’s famous flamingos to flee (although a small number had returned at the time of research), and the lake is now hauntingly surrounded by drowned trees.

The southern end of the lake is the best place to see wildlife. The forested area below Flamingo Hill is a favourite lion-spotting point – lionesses love to sleep in the trees – while leopards frequent the same area, and are also sometimes seen around the Makalia camp.

5. Masai Mara National Reserve

The world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve is a huge expanse of tawny, sunburnt grasslands pocked with acacia trees and river woodlands, and heaving with animals great and small.

Impressive at any time of year, it’s at its best between July and October when a million migrating wildebeest and tens of thousands of topis, zebras and other animals pour into the reserve from Tanzania in search of fresh grass.

It is, arguably, the most spectacular wildlife show on the planet and the one thing that no visitor to Kenya should consider missing.

Reliable rains and plentiful vegetation underpin this extraordinary ecosystem and the millions of herbivores it supports. Wildebeest, zebras, impalas, elands, reedbucks, waterbucks, black rhinos, elephants, Masai giraffes and several species of gazelle all call the Mara home.

Predators here include cheetahs, leopards, spotted hyenas, black-backed jackals, bat-eared foxes, caracals and the highest lion density in the world.

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4 Days Nakuru Masai Mara Joining Budget Camping Safari in Kenya

4 Days Lake Nakuru Masai Mara Joining Budget Camping  Safari Package in Kenya

Discover 4 days Nakuru Masai Mara joining budget camping safari package in Kenya. This 4-days camping safari to Nakuru and Masai Mara includes camping accommodation in tented camps or lodges with beds, flush toilets, and hot showers. Safari game drives and all 4 days meals are also included in this package.

4 Days Lake Nakuru-Masai Mara Camping Safari

Day 1: Nairobi-Lake Nakuru

Day 2: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara

Day 3: Full-day in Masai Mara game reserve

Day 4: Masai Mara – Nairobi

4 days lake Nakuru Masai Mara camping safari. Nakuru Mara 4- day Nakuru Masai Mara game reserve camping safari package from Nairobi. This 4 -days camping safari in masai mara and nakuru combines game drives and sightseeing. The Masai Mara national reserve highlights include big five animals, Masai culture, Mara migration, Masai village, Masai Mara sunsets among many others. Lake Nakuru national park is known for its tree climbing lions, leopards, cheetahs, rhinos, elephants and many other animals.

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Here are 2 highlights of the 4 days lake Nakuru Masai Mara camping safari.

1. Lake Nakuru National Park Highlights

Lake Nakuru is among Kenya’s finest national parks. Flanked by rocky escarpments, pockets of acacia forest and at least one waterfall, the park is gorgeous year-round and is home to both black and white rhinos, lions, leopards, hippos and endangered Rothschild’s giraffes. Rising water levels in 2014 forced the park’s famous flamingos to flee (although a small number had returned at the time of research), and the lake is now hauntingly surrounded by drowned trees.
A fantastic 4 days budget adventure safari packages to Kenya’s Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara, two of word’s best game viewing national parks. The 4-days safari joining budget package includes camping accommodation in tented camps or lodges with beds, flush toilets, and hot showers. Safari game drives and all 4 days meals are also included in this package.

The southern end of the lake is the best place to see wildlife. The forested area below Flamingo Hill is a favourite lion-spotting point – lionesses love to sleep in the trees – while leopards frequent the same area, and are also sometimes seen around the Makalia camp.

Nakuru national park provides an additional bird attraction and easy to see rhinos and leopards to compliment the 4 days lake Nakuru Masai Mara camping safari.

2. Masai Mara Game Reserve

Masai Mara National Reserve is one of the most popular tourism destinations in Kenya- Africa. The reserve is located in the Great Rift Valley in primarily open grassland. The masai mara is the climax of this 4 days lake Nakuru Masai Mara camping safari.

Wildlife tends to be most concentrated on the reserve’s western escarpment.

The Masai Mara is regarded as the jewel of Kenya’s wildlife viewing areas. The annual wildebeest’s migration alone involves over 1.5 million animals arriving in July and departing in November.

There have been some 95 species of mammals, amphibians and reptiles and over 400 birds species recorded on the reserve.

Nowhere in Africa is wildlife more abundant, and it is for this reason a visitor hardly misses to see the big five (buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, and rhino).

The 4 days lake Nakuru Masai Mara camping safari is a cheaper way to enjoy watching the big five animals in two of the premier national parks in Kenya – Nakuru and Masai Mara.

This 4 days nakuru Masai Mara camping site safari is a very popular extension of the normal 3 days/2 nights Masai Mara safari to include the lake nakuru national park and ensure you see the rhinos and leopards you may have missed in Masai Mara game reserve. The main attractions in Mara are the big five animals, the wildebeest migration, the intriguing Masai culture, Mara river crossing and the amazing Mara sunsets.

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7 Days Masai Mara Camping Safari Galore

7 Days Masai Mara Joining Budget Safari | Camping Package

A fun 7 days budget adventure safari to Kenya’s Masai Mara, world’s most captivating game viewing game reserves. 7-days Masai Mara camping safari packages in Kenya

Discover the Mara on a 7 days Masai Mara camping safari from Nairobi. This safari includes luxury or tented camps accommodation and hot showers. 7 Safari game drives and full 7 day meals are also inclusive in this safari package.

7 Days Masai Mara camping Safari guide highlights, are as below:

  1. Day 1: 7 day Masai Mara camping safari. Big five safari animals viewing in Maasai Mara Nakuru
  2. Day 2: Over 1.5 million strong wildebeest migration in Masai Mara Game Reserve Safari
  3. Day 2: The intriguing traditional Maasai cultural safari
  4. Day 3: The largest bird safari spectacle including pink flamingos in lake Nakuru
  5. Day 4: Easy to spot white rhinos in nakuru part of the safari
  6. Day 3: Tree-climbing lions of Lake Nakuru national park safari
  7. Day 5: Boat ride to hippo pool on lake Naivasha safari
  8. Day 5: A short walking safari among giraffe zebras wildebeest on crescent island
  9. Day 6: View of the highest peak in Africa on Mt. Kilimanjaro 5895m asl in Amboseli park safari
  10. Day 6: View of thousands of flamingo in Amboseli national park safari
  11. Day 6: The largest population of African wild elephants in Amboseli National Park

Book 7 days Masai Mara camping safari and you have a chance of seeing all the big five while having a unique opportunity of an optional biking safari. The Masai culture is also an optional feature to visit a Masai village in Masai Mara game reserve and enjoy interacting with this intriguing Masai culture. Below is a 7 days Masai Mara Nakuru Naivasha Amboseli camping safari itinerary and estimate prices.

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Another big feature of this 7 days Masai Mara camping safari to see is the great African rift valley system with its wide open valleys and boiling hot water from geysers and hot springs on the valley floor. You can opt to go for a walking safari and a boat ride on Lake Naivasha to get close to the hippos at the hippo pool or watch the fish eagle swooping for fish in the lake. You will crown the experience with a view of Mount Kilimanjaro. Its a great way to see the best of 3 kenyan parks by taking this 7-day Mara-Nakuru-Amboseli camping safari package.

The Itinerary

Nairobi – Masai Mara 7 days Camping Safari Package

Day 1: Nairobi – Mara

Distance: 280km.

Driving hours: 5-6hrs

Your driver will pick you from your Nairobi hotel at 8.30am for the 7 days Maasai Mara camping safari, drive North West through the kikuyu highlands and drop along the eastern escarpment of the Great Rift Valley. Make a scheduled stop at the rift valley view point for some explanation on formation of features in the Great Rift Valley floor below. Observe the strato volcanic mountains of Suswa & Longonot and the vapor plumes in hells gate geothermal power station & geysers.

Cross the rift valley floor and drive on to the Loita hills arriving in Masai Mara at 1.00pm. Check into the Mara Serena lodge for lunch.

Maasai Mara game reserve is arguably the most popular park in Africa. Famous for its wide open spaces, uninterrupted by tree cover; the Maasai Mara offers a natural theatre for viewing wildlife. The park is home to over 3 milion animals and the highest concentration of big cat predators. This abundance in wildlife, coupled with large open savannahs provides unique opportunity for rich game drivers. It is only in the Mara that you are guaranteed to see all the big five animals, in a single day. A 7 days Masai Mara camping safari combines other parks and increases your chances of seeing all the big five animals in 1 week.

The annual wildebeest migration, which happens between July and October further, adds immense value to the Maasai Mara product. Over 1.5 million animals move through 3000 km and two countries in search of the pasture. The Mara river crossing is the single most popular event of this migration where you can witness thousands of wildebeest stampeding into the crocodile infested Mara river.

After lunch enjoy a 2hour siesta/relaxation in your room. At 4.00pm, you will go for your first game drive until dusk. Look out for the big five and don’t miss the magical Mara sunsets. The magical sunsets are a relaxing way to end each day on your 7 days Masai Mara wildebeest migration camping safari.

Dinner and overnight at Serena Mara game lodge.

Meal plan; lunch & dinner

Day 2:  Masai Mara Full Day 

Game drive: 6-8hrs

Distance: 100km

Wake up to a cup of coffee and bitings at 6.00am.

Depart for our early game drive at 6:30 am inside the Mara .this morning game drive has the best chances to see a Lion kill, Leopard ambush as the animals look for their breakfast. This is the most interesting day of your 7 days masai Mara camping safari package.

Due to the wet grass, most predictors avoid the savanna and maybe found walking on the game drive tracks. This makes it easy to view them at close range just next to your vehicle.

Return to lodge at 8.30am to have a proper buffet breakfast. Relax in the lodge with lunch at 1300hrs.

Evening game drive at 1600hrs until dusk. Look out for the elusive black Rhino, Leopard and wild dogs. Dinner and overnight at lodge.

Meal plan: breakfast, lunch & dinner.

 

Day 3: Masai Mara – Nakuru

Game drive:  2hrs

Distance: 340km/6-7hrs

Rise up for early breakfast at 0630hrs

Exit at 7 am with enroute game drive at 10 am.

Drive to L. nakuru national park arriving in time for lunch at 1300hrs. Check into L. Nakuru lodge and relax for the afternoon.

Lake Nakuru is world famous for its huge bird population. At the peak of flamingo season more than 2 million less and greater flamingoes can be seen there. Recently and due to pollution and flooding in the lake, these numbers have greatly reduced.

Nakuru National Park is home to over 450 birds’ species and was originally protected as a bird sanctuary.

Measuring at only 177sqkms, Nakuru National Park is a protected RAMSAR site under the IUCN charter on wetlands protection. It is also an important bird area IBA.

This park doubles up as a bird sanctuary, black & white rhino sanctuary and the endangered Rothschild giraffe sanctuary. It is known for easy sittings of white rhinos and leopards.

Evening game drive along L. Nakuru looking out for lions, buffalos, rhinos, leopards, striped hyenas, klipspringer, among others L. Nakuru also has the largest forest area under the euphorbia species of euphorbia candelabrum.

Dinner & overnight at L. Nakuru lodge.

Meal plan: breakfast, lunch & dinner. 

Day 4: Nakuru –  Naivasha

Distance: 70km

Time: 1 hr. 30 minutes

Arise to the African sun glittering on the waters of L. Nakuru to enjoy a breakfast at 0600hrs and depart for morning game drive at 0630hrs. Drive around the lake looking out for elusive animals. Exit Nakuru at 0730hrs for L. Naivasha.

Arrive at L. Naivasha and check in at Sopa Lodge 0900hrs. Look for the fish eagle as its swoops in to catch fish or when swinging its head back & forth.

Depart for a boat ride to the hippo pool enroute to crescent island. On arrival on Crescent Island start a 1 hr. walk among giraffe, zebras, wildebeest, gazelles.

Look out for giant African rock python basking lazily in the morning sun. Complete the walk and return to boat to transfer back to lodge.

Enjoy a buffet lunch at Sopa lodge as you watch the well-manicured green garden on the lake front.

Relax at the lodge in the afternoon with an option of swimming in the pool. Another optional activity for the adventure lovers is a hike in the deep gorges of hell’s gate national park. This park’s landscape inspired the multi-award winning movie The Lion King. It is also in the gorges that Angelina Jolie shot the movie Tomb Raider-cradle of mankind.

Dinner and overnight at Sopa Naivasha lodge.

Meal plan:  breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Day 5: Naivasha – Amboseli

Distance: 331km

Time: 5hrs 30mins

(Hells gate hike to be done this morning at 0800hrs-1000hrs.)

Travel Amboseli from Naivasha. Depart Naivasha at 1000hrs for Amboseli via Nairobi. Have an early lunch at world famous barbeque restaurant Carnivore Restaurant at 1200noon. Continue with the drive after lunch passing through the expansive Athi/kapiti plains that are continuous up to Amboseli National Park.

Arrive at 1700hrs and check into Sopa lodge.

Amboseli National Park is 2nd most popular park in Kenya. This 392sqkm park is conveniently located on the shadows of Mt. Kilimanjaro- the highest peak in Africa standing at 5895M Asl.

This park gets its name from the Maasai word “empusel” which loosely translates into the place of salty white dust. The park itself is a dry and dusty scrape of land but it gets a great relief from the swamps and ponds in the middle section of the park.

The swamps are fed with millions of gallons of water from underground rivers emanating from the melted ice caps of Kilimanjaro filtered through millions of lava tubes. This all year supply of water creates evergreen and lush vegetation which feeds the grazers in the park.

Amboseli is also hugely popular for the largest population of African wild elephants. The elephants would come so close to your safari vehicle that you can see their eyelashes.

Dinner and overnight Sopa lodge.

Meal plan: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 6: Full Day at Amboseli

Distance: 50km

Time: 6-7hrs

View Kilimanjaro at dawn. Arise to the fresh Kilimanjaro air and to the singing of birds. The views of peak kibo are clearest at dawn from any of the amboseli lodges. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at 0630hrs upto 0730hrs. Depart with packed lunch for a full day game drive in the park at 0800hrs. This is another action packed day on your 7 days Masai Mara Amboseli camping safari.

Your game drive will navigate around the marsh areas, watching the hundreds of elephants. Look out for a half immersed elephants feeding on water grass or the hundreds of hippo yawning in the water.

The lions and cheetahs can be seen taking cover in the tree shade on the plains. Animals to see here include lions, elephants, buffalos, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, wildebeest, zebras, giraffes etc.

Enjoy your packed lunch on top of the observation hill while taking-in a panoramic view of the whole park with Mt. Kilimanjaro on the back drop.

Afternoon games drive and return to lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 7: Amboseli – Nairobi

Distance: 240km

Time: 4hrs

Early morning breakfast at 0630hrs: checkout from lodge and depart for Nairobi at 0800hrs with an enroute game drive in the park.

Arrive in Nairobi at 1230hrs enjoy a lunch at Karen Blixen coffee garden or stedmark/mattbronze. Optional afternoon excursions at Karen Blixen museum, giraffe center, Bomas of Kenya Nairobi safari walk.

Drop off in your Nairobi hotel or at the JKIA airport for flight home.

Meal plan: breakfast and lunch

Goodbyes

END OF TOUR.

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Prices of 7 Days Masai Mara Camping Safari

Here are 6 categories of  7 Days Masai Mara Nakuru Naivasha Amboseli camping safari Prices

7 Days Masai Mara camping safari Group Cost Per Person excl park fees $
1 person on a 7 Days Masai Mara Nakuru Naivasha Amboseli safari —
2-3 persons on a 7 Days Masai Mara Nakuru Naivasha Amboseli safari —
4-5 persons on a 7 Days Masai Mara Nakuru Naivasha Amboseli safari —
6 persons on a 7 Days Masai Mara Nakuru Naivasha Amboseli safari —
Children above under 18yrs 75% of adult rate
Children below 3 yrs Free of charge

7 Days Masai Mara Nakuru Naivasha Amboseli camping Price Inclusions

  • Accommodation(on beds and breakfast in towns and on FB on lodge)
  • Park entry fees
  • Transport in a standard safari minivan with popup rooftop optional 4×4 land cruiser.
  • All meals as per itinerary
  • All taxes and levies
  • Services of a professional driver guide
  • comprehensive game drives
  • Bottled drinking water.
  • Accident evacuation cover

7 Days Masai Mara Nakuru Naivasha Amboseli camping Price Exclusions

  • Laundry
  • Beverages & drinks
  • International flights
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Tips(not mandatory but recommended at usd 10pppd)
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2 days 1 night masai mara camping safari

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Explore world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve which is a huge expanse of tawny, sunburnt grasslands pocked with acacia trees and river woodlands, and heaving with animals great and small. Impressive at any time of year, it’s at its best between July and October when a million migrating wildebeest and tens of thousands of topis, zebras and other animals pour into the reserve from Tanzania in search of fresh grass.

It is, arguably, the most spectacular wildlife show on the planet and the one thing that no visitor to Kenya should consider missing. The Masai Mara safari Kenya adventure tours also form a great way to stay in the park and enjoy the abundance in nature. The short 2 days 1 night Mara camping wildebeest safari is a sampling of what Kenya holds in wildlife and scenery. If you have more time, you can opt for the more optimal 3 days 2 nights Masai Mara camping safari package from nairobi.

Reliable rains and plentiful vegetation underpin this extraordinary ecosystem and the millions of herbivores it supports. Wildebeest, zebras, impalas, elands, reedbucks, waterbucks, black rhinos, elephants, Masai giraffes and several species of gazelle all call the Mara home. Predators here include cheetahs, leopards, spotted hyenas, black-backed jackals, bat-eared foxes, caracals and the highest lion density in the world. You will be guaranteed to see all the big five animals in your short 2 days 1 night Masai Mara camping safari from Nairobi.

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