7 days kenya safari

Tsavo West-Amboseli-Tree lodge -Lake Nakuru-Maasai Mara.

Highlights:

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7 days kenya safari

Enjoy the western part of Tsavo west National park which is a more popular destination on account of its magnificent scenery, Mzima springs rich and varied wildlife, good road system, rhino reserve, rock climbing potential and guided walks along the Tsavo river .

The Aberdares National park tree lodge which is located about 100 km north from Nairobi and stretches over a wide variety of terrains because it covers altitudes from about 7,000 feet (2,100 m) to 14,000 feet (4,300 m) above sea level. Established in May 1950, the Aberdare National Park covers an area of 766 square kilometers and forms part of the Aberdare Mountain Range. The park contains a wide range of landscapes - from the mountain peaks that rise to 14,000 feet (4,300 m) above sea level, to their deep, v-shaped valleys intersected by streams, rivers, and waterfalls. Moorland , bamboo forests and rainforests are found at lower altitudes

Lake Nakuru National Park (188 km²), created in 1961 around Lake Nakuru, near Nakuru Town. It is best known for its thousands, sometimes millions of flamingos nesting along the shores. The surface of the shallow lake is often hardly recognizable due to the continually shifting mass of pink (flamingos).

Masai mara is named after the Maasai People (the traditional inhabitants of the area) and their description of the area when looked at from afar: "Mara", which is Maa (Maasai language) for "spotted," an apt description for the circles of trees, scrub, savanna, and cloud shadows that mark the area.

Day 1:
After breakfast, depart for Tsavo West National Park which lies roughly halfway between Nairobi and the Coast. The chief marvel here is the Mzima Springs, replenished with two hundred and twenty million litres of crystal clear water everyday, from the underground streams stemming from the lava massif known as Chyulu Hills. Mzima Springs is a favorite haunt of hippos and crocodiles. There are well-marked nature trails, an observation platform and an underwater glass tank, which provides a special vantage point to view this remarkable oasis. Arrive in time for lunch at a lodge in Tsavo west national park located within the boundaries of the Park. An early evening game drive to see large herds of Elephants, Buffalo, Common Waterbuck, Eland, Gerenuk, Masai Giraffe, Black Rhino and Antelopes. Bird life is also in abundance at this park of great diversity in habitat and terrain. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2:
After breakfast at the Tsavo west National park lodge, head for the bushy country of Amboseli National Park. Amboseli National Park is a landscape dominated everywhere by the glistening, majestic snowcap of the mighty Kilimanjaro in Tanzania - a fitting backdrop to the wild region. It is also the region where pastoral Masai and their cattle have lived in harmony with wild creatures for many a century. After lunch, experience an afternoon game drive at the foot of Africa's highest mountain mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Dinner and overnight is at one of the Amboseli Lodges, located in the very heart of the Amboseli National Park.

Day 3:
An early morning game at the Amboseli national park drive followed by a hearty breakfast at the lodge and then depart for Nairobi for sumptuous lunch. Thereafter proceed north towards Mt Kenya for the unique experience of all night and unlimited game viewing. Lunch will be at the base hotel while dinner and overnight will be at a tree lodge in Aberdares National park surrounded by forest and overlooking an illuminated waterhole and salt lick.

Day 4:
After breakfast, drive to Lake Nakuru National park. Arrive in time for lunch. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. The park provides a sanctuary for the rhino. Lake Nakuru has always been considered a flamingo lake par excellence. The contrast and apparent dislocation between the shallow soda lake with its primeval birds and the animated woods all around it give Lake Nakuru National Park a very distinctive appeal. Dinner and overnight at a lodge overlooking the lake.

Day 5:
After breakfast, depart for Masai Mara game reserve - the land of vast migrating herds. Arrive in time for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive to get a closer look at the Masai Mara game reserve. Return to an archetypal Mara Lodge for sundowners, dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6:
Awaken to the sounds of the big game country and venture out to absorb the enormity of the masai Mara. In this country of breathtaking vistas, view its vast assemblages of plains game together with their associated predators: Buffalo, Black Rhino, Hippopotamus, Leopard, Cheetah, Common Zebra, Coke's Hartebeest, White bearded Gnu, Oribi, Warthog, and Thompson's and Grant's Gazelles. An early evening game drive to catch up on all that was missed. All meals and overnight stay are at a Masai mara Lodge.

Day 7:
After breakfast at the masai mara, return to Nairobi.