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Exclusive Experience Safari in Kenya
Explore Kenya's top destinations during this 12-day private safari with African Hagyko Safaris' experienced and dedicated team.
Key information
- Private safari
- Minimum group size: 2 persons
- Maximum group size: 4 persons
- Starting and ending points: Nairobi
- Languages: English speaking guides
- Park fees throughout the safari are included except in Naivasha
Highlights
- 15 game drives
- Chances to see the Big Five, birds, and other African animals
- Explore Samburu, Aberdare, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli,Tsavo West, and Tsavo East
- Transportation in a Landcruiser while on safari with guaranteed window seats
- Trained and knowledgeable driver-guide
- 11 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
Styles
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (US$ 100 per person)
Accommodation
Accommodations are based on two persons sharing one double or twin room. Single rooms are available at an additional cost.
Samburu Sopa Lodge (2 nights)
Located inside the Samburu National Reserve in Northern Kenya, Samburu Sopa Lodge is built atop high ground allowing panoramic views of the vastness of Samburu shrubland and the hills beyond. The lodge is built to reflect the architectural heritage of the local communities whose sons and daughters make up the majority of the workforce at the lodge. Fifteen cottages, each with two bedrooms are built in an arch formation on either side of the public areas to surround the waterhole but leaving a wide gap to allow the animals free movement to the water.
- Accommodation level: Mid-range
Facilities
- Reception and lounge areas
- Swimming pool
- Dining
- Bars
- Adjoining rooms
- Gift shop
- Babysitting
- Hairdryers
- Telephone at reception
- Bedroom kettles
- Laundry
- Mosquito nets
- Turndown service
- Board games
- Outdoor dining
- Wi-Fi in the lounge
- Children’s pool
- Special diets
- Wheelchair-accessible rooms
Treetops Lodge (1 night)
Located in the Aberdare National Park, the Treetops Lodge Nyeri tree-house lodge on stilts is famous as the place where Queen Elizabeth II visited as a princess and left as queen. Originally built in 1932, Treetops Lodge lies in the path of an ancient elephant migratory route between the Aberdare Ranges and Mt Kenya National Park and is strategically sited right in front of a natural watering hole and salt lick, making it the perfect place to view the game.
Treetops is as much a part of nature as it has an ancient tree growing right through the hotel, with the lodge being built around it. It is the perfect fusion of nature and comfort sporting a rustic look that fits right into the Aberdare. The lodge has 32 standard rooms and three suites which make it one of the best accommodation lodges Nyeri has to offer. It also has a family room for guests who would like to spend some time watching television.
- Accommodation level: Mid-range
Facilities
- Outdoor jungle bar
- Shower
- Baggage rack
- Disable friendly
- Restaurant
- Bar and lounge
- Meeting room
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge (1 night)
Located on a range of hills that form the western limits of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, the lodge offers spectacular views over the vastness of Africa. The lodge also overlooks Lake Nakuru and its surrounding national park, one that is a paradise for bird watchers and wildlife lovers alike. Lake Nakuru National Park is mainly a wooded and bushy grassland with a wide ecological diversity and characteristic habitats that range from the lake waters to the escarpment and ridges. The lodge has 60 rooms, including two inter-connecting rooms and two wheelchair-accessible rooms.
- Accommodation level: Mid-range
Facilities
- Babysitting
- Bars
- Board games
- Catering for special diets
- Children’s menu
- Conferences
- Credit cards
- Hairdryers
- Gift shop
- Laundry
- Nature walks
- Outdoor dining
- Personal mini-bars
- Sundowners
- Swimming pool
- Telephones
- Triples (available on request)
- Turn-down service
- Weddings
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair-accessible rooms
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge (2 nights)
Located high on the slopes of the Oloolaimutia Hills, the Maasai Mara Sopa Lodge was one of the first safari lodges to be built in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, a reason why its gardens and trees are so lush and mature. The lodge has 50 guest cottages divided into two wings on either side of the main public areas. Each of these houses has two spacious guest rooms with queen and king-size beds, mosquito nets, electronic safes, dressing tables, en-suite bathrooms, and sheltered verandas that all have views over the gardens and the game reserve beyond.
- Accommodation level: Mid-range
Facilities
- Bar
- Gift shop
- Lounge
- Outdoor boma dining area
- Restaurant
- Swimming pool
- TV in the bar
- Wi-Fi in public areas
Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge (1 night)
Set on 120 acres of Lake Naivasha’s southern shoreline in Africa’s Great Rift Valley, with acacia bushes and trees, the resort is not only home to the resident giraffe, waterbuck, and both Vervet and Colobus monkeys, but it is also a night stop for the hippos. The guest cottages, with their ingeniously designed roofs, gently sweep away from one side of the main building to form a crescent that leads towards the lakeshore.
- Accommodation level: Mid-range
Facilities
- Bars
- Lounge
- Restaurant
- Out-door boma dining area
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Sauna
- Gift shop
- TV’s in-room
- Expansive grounds to host weddings, events
- Wi-Fi in public areas
Kibo Safari Camp (2 nights)
Kibo Safari Camp is a luxury tented camp in Amboseli National Park at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. Kibo Safari Camp has 73 self-contained tents for single, double, triple, and family accommodation. The beds have been custom-designed and locally made using bush logs and will ensure a good night’s sleep. All tents have flush toilets, showers, and wash basins. You can enjoy your shower as you like: bubbling hot or refreshing cold.
- Accommodation level: Mid-range
Facilities
- Art gallery
- Conference facilities
- Dining room
- Gift or souvenir shop
- Lounge and bar
- Massage
- Swimming pool
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge (1 night)
A tranquil, hushed, and cool refuge framed by Mount Kilimanjaro and the rolling, volcanic landscapes of the deep green Chyulu Hills, Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge in Tsavo West National Park immerses you in stunning beauty and exhilarating adventures while surrounding you with every modern comfort. Arriving guests are enchanted by the classic stone design and views of elephants, buffalo, and other plains game drinking and cooling off in the water hole.
Voi Wildlife Lodge (1 night)
Officially opened in 2003, the lodge is situated on a 25-acre site on the boundary of Tsavo East National Park, one of Kenya’s largest game parks with spectacular views of nearby volcanic outcrops, such as the Kasigau, Sagalla, and Mwakingali Hills. Designed to blend unassumingly into the surrounding environment, the lodge boasts a natural waterhole often attracting big game, including elephant, lion, cheetah, and buffalo as well as a rich variety of birdlife.
Accommodating up to 300 guests, all rooms have spacious en-suite bathrooms and are furnished in African decor that is replicated throughout the lodge. The luxury rooms comprise two four-poster beds and views of the Savannah, which one can enjoy from the comfort of one’s balcony or terrace.
- Accommodation level: Mid-range
Facilities
- Ensuite bathrooms
- Two four-foster beds
- Spa
- Restaurants
- Bars
- Children’s outdoor recreation area
- Swimming pool and jacuzzi
- Badminton courts
- Volleyball court
- Table tennis
- Pool table
- Discovery area complete with a mini-library, TV, and DVD facilities
- Health club
- Business center
- Conference room
Program
Day 1: Nairobi - Samburu
Pick up from the hotel or airport and drive north crossing the Equator to Samburu Game Reserve arriving in time for lunch. An afternoon game drive in the reserve is followed by dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge or similar.
Day 2: Samburu
One full day will be spent in this reserve with morning and afternoon game drives. You will find the scenic semi-arid landscape quite dramatic. The reserve is located within the lands of the colorful semi-nomadic Samburu tribesmen. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge or similar.
Day 3: Samburu - Aberdare
After an early breakfast drive to Aberdare National Park, arriving in time for lunch at the lodge. Dinner and overnight at Treetops Lodge or similar.
Day 4: Aberdare - Nakuru
Depart after breakfast and drive to Nakuru arriving in time for lunch at your lodge. After lunch, enjoy your afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. You will see huge flocks of pink flamingoes as well as other birdlife and many animals, especially waterbuck and warthogs. Dinner and overnight at a lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge or similar.
Day 5: Nakuru - Masai Mara
Enjoy breakfast and drive to Masai Mara National Reserve arriving in time for lunch at your lodge. After lunch, you will enjoy a game drive which will allow you the chance to enjoy the interaction of wild animals in the magnificent park. In addition to searching for the Big Five, you will see herds of plains game and spot many marvelous birds. Dinner and overnight at a Masai Mara Sopa Lodge or similar.
Day 6: Masai Mara
This day you will be in Masai Mara with a morning and afternoon game drive. All meals and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge or similar.
Day 7: Masai Mara - Naivasha
Depart after breakfast and drive to Naivasha arriving in time for lunch at your lodge. You can enjoy a boat ride at an extra cost. Dinner and an overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge.
Day 8: Naivasha - Amboseli
Enjoy breakfast and drive to Amboseli National Park arriving in time for lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive in the park. An evening game drive offers an opportunity to see these proud giants up close and the chance to spot many other species of animals and birds. Return to the lodge in time for dinner and overnight at Kibo Safari Camp or similar.
Day 9: Amboseli full day
Full day spent here with a morning and afternoon game drive. All meals and overnight at Kibo Safari Camp or similar.
Day 10: Amboseli - Tsavo West
After breakfast, you will depart Amboseli and head to Tsavo West National Park. You will enjoy a mid-morning game drive and explore the park’s stunning landscapes, including Shetani Lava Flow. Afterward, you will check in at your lodge or camp, such as Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge or similar, where you will have lunch and relax. In the afternoon, another game drive awaits, offering opportunities to see the park’s diverse wildlife, including elephants, rhinos, and leopards. You will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 11: Tsavo West - Tsavo East
After breakfast, proceed to Tsavo East National Park, one of Kenya’s largest and oldest parks, famous for its red elephants and vast savannah. Upon arrival at Buchuma Gate, you will enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge, where you may spot lions, cheetahs, zebras, and elephants. After checking in at Voi Wildlife Lodge or something similar, you can have lunch and relax. Later in the afternoon, you will embark on a game drive. Dinner and an overnight stay at Voi Wildlife Lodge or similar.
Day 12: Tsavo East - Nairobi
On your final day, enjoy your breakfast at leisure, check out at your hotel, and leave for Nairobi. Drop off at your hotel or the airport for your outbound flight.
About the safari
Masai Mara is a must-visit park; as one of Africa’s most famous national reserves, Masai Mara is home of the Big Five. Samburu is home of rare species such as reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, and Grevy’s zebra. Aberdare with its completely different perspective on the country offers undiscovered creatures with a spectacular tropical forest setting. Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha are famous for their abundant flamingos. You will also explore Amboseli and its breathtaking view of Mount Kilimanjaro and one of the biggest and oldest parks in Kenya, Tsavo East.
Location
The safari will take place in Kenya.
Samburu Game Reserve
This is an area of wild and stark beauty with thorn scrub, volcanic rock, and dramatic rocky mesas. Palms grow on the banks of the meandering Ewaso Nyiro River, which attracts the many wild animals of the region. Samburu is the home to many rare species of animals such as the reticulated giraffe, gravy zebra, beisa oryx, and the long-necked gerenuk antelope. Samburu National Reserve is a wildlife haven.
The reserve is also popular with a minimum of 900 elephants. Large predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs are an important attraction. Some animals are unique to this northern Kenya Park: Grevy’s zebras, reticulated giraffes, and gerenuks. The Ewaso Nyiro River, the boundary with the neighboring Buffalo Springs National Reserve, is where the elephants, buffalos, and other animal species gather for a drink.
Aberdare National Park
This park has a dramatic wooden lodge built deep within the forest. A floodlit waterhole and salt lick in full view of the comfortable lounge areas allow guests to watch animals at any time of night, rhinos, lions, elephants, and buffalos are regular visitors.
Masai Mara National Reserve
The Masai Mara is regarded as the jewel of Kenya’s wildlife viewing areas. There have been some 95 species of mammals, amphibians, and reptiles and over 400 bird 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.
Amboseli National Park
Situated at the foot of towering, snow-peaked Mount Kilimanjaro (the tallest mountain in Africa), this 1,000-square-mile park is best known for its abundance of elephants.
Tsavo West National Park
Tsavo West is renowned for its dramatic scenery, including volcanic hills, rock outcrops, and the iconic Mzima Springs, where you may observe hippos and crocodiles from the underwater viewing chamber.
Tsavo East National Park
This is one of Kenya’s largest and oldest parks, famous for its red elephants and vast savannah.
Food
Meals, as indicated in the itinerary, are included in the price. Kindly send an inquiry to African Hagyko Safaris if you have any special diet requirements.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
What's included
- 11 days with 15 game drives
- 11 nights accommodation
- Vehicle and driver as per itinerary
- Meals on safari as indicated in the itinerary
- Entrance fees to national parks and game reserves
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Personal expenses such as visas, beverages, laundry, airport tax, and tips
- Park fees in Naivasha
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
224 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). African Hagyko Safaris can offer airport transfers at 70 - 100 USD per transfer.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
