This is truly one of those cultural experiences that you will never get anywhere else and a lot more than the usual safari. Wildlife in abundance and stunning views are just one part of this safari \u2013 it reveals the intense and vivid view of Africa to you, which is so enchanting and alluring that it makes this continent unique.<\/p>\n","cost_includes":"\u2022\tPark fees (For non-residents)\n\u2022\tAll activities (Unless labeled as optional)\n\u2022\tAll accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)\n\u2022\tA professional driver\/guide\n\u2022\tAll transportation (Unless labeled as optional)\n\u2022\tAll Taxes\/VAT\n\u2022\tRoundtrip airport transfer\n\u2022\tMeals (As specified in the day-by-day section)\n\u2022\tDrinking water (On all days)\n","cost_excludes":"\u2022\tInternational flights (From\/to home)\n\u2022\tExtra accommodation on the day before the start of the tour and also on the day following the end of the tour\n\u2022\tTips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)\n\u2022\tPersonal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)\n\u2022\tA change in taxes and\/or park fees by the government\n","itineraries":[{"title":"Nairobi \u2013 Amboseli National Park","content":"\n
As soon as you arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, our driver will be waiting for you along with an officer from our office. Following this process of customs, you will embark on a road trip from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park. Arrive at your lodge in the morning and check in, then take your lunch. In the afternoon, go for another game drive to see large tusked elephants, and marvel at the breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Sitting in the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa, Amboseli National Park is among the most famous parks in Kenya and widely recognized as an ideal destination for watching huge herds of elephants. You will have your dinner and spend the night at the lodge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Main Destination:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Amboseli National Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Time To VisitJune to October and January to February<\/p>\n\n\n\n Peak Season: December to March and July to October (Peak)<\/p>\n\n\n\n SeasonsRecommend to visit in the period from June to September and in the period from January to February (Less Rainy Season).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wildlife in <\/strong>Amboseli NP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Elephant, Giraffe, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Hippo\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n Accommodation:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ol<\/strong> Tukai Lodge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Meals & Drinks:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n With your binoculars in hand, you can go for a morning game drive before being dropped back at the camp for breakfast. As this is a full day in Amboseli, you will have the chance to go for a full day game drive on this day as well. Some of the attractions include large herds of elephants as well as the famous Mount Kilimanjaro that makes Amboseli to be one of the best places to take photographs. Apartments also consist of herds of wildebeests, buffaloes, gazelles and other wild animals unlike the elephants. While it is necessary to note that you will meet many more animals here, it is impossible to shift from the fact that the number of elephants is remarkably high. Here all the African \u2018Big Five\u2019 are easily visible \u2013 lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and buffaloes and other interesting animals like the cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, rock hyraxes, dik-diks, lesser kudus, mongooses, porcupines which are nocturnal and many others. You will have your dinner and spend the night at the lodge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Main Destination:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Amboseli National Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n Accommodation:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ol<\/strong> Tukai Lodge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Meals & Drinks:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In the morning, leave Amboseli with a game drive as you head to Lake Naivasha. After arriving at the park, proceed to check in at the lodge and have a warm lunch. In the afternoon, there is a possibility to go for a boat ride tour on the second largest freshwater lake of Kenya which is not so expensive. Another option is a walk around scenic Crescent Island which is also available in the evening. The land on the island is level and those in wheelchairs or who have limited mobility do not have to be carried in the habitat since everyone can get pleasure from strolling. Birds are easily spotted in the island as the are other animals such as giraffes, zebras, impalas, waterbucks among others. Your driver-guide will be ready to arrange either of these two optional tours for you. There are also many hippos in the lake that one can easily sight them from the island. Chorophiles include fish eagles, ospreys, lily-trotters, black crakes, and various species of herons. Lunch and dinner as well as the night accommodation will be at the resort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Main Destination:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Accommodation:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lake <\/strong>Naivasha Resort<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Meals & Drinks:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In the morning, you will go for an early morning game drive to the Hell\u2019s Gate National Park. This is the only park that allows cycling or walking alongside animals in Kenya. Finally, after the game drive, you will head back to the camp for a hearty breakfast and then drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. You will be picked up early from the lodge just before lunch, and we will take a game drive in search of leopards as they are known to be very dominant in this area. In the afternoon, you will go for another game drive but this is specifically for searching for the two species of rhinoceros that are in the park, the black rhinos and the white ones. It is also an important ornithological site with many species of birds and over two thousand flamingos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Main Destination:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lake Nakuru National Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n ClimateJune to February is the best season to visit this park for wildlife and birds since little or no rainfall is experienced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Peak SeasonJuly to February (The park is congested with numerous visitors)<\/p>\n\n\n\n SeasonsThe best time to visit is during June to February because of less rainfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wildlife in Lake <\/strong>Nakuru NP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Giraffe, White Rhino, Buffalo, Zebra, Hippo, Black Rhino\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n Accommodation:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sarova<\/strong> Lion Hill Game Lodge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Meals & Drinks:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In the morning, you will be transferred to the Lake Nakuru and after having your breakfast, you will proceed to the Masai Mara Game Reserve which takes about 5-6hours road trip going through the Great Rift Valley. In the morning, after reaching the camp and having lunch, you will be taken for an amazing afternoon game drive. It also provides a clear view of all the \u201cBig Five\u201d as teh Masai Mara is unmatched in Kenya in terms of wildlife. I was fascinated by the beautiful and thriving ecosystem of the reserve that encompass wildlife, savannah, hills and the acacia trees. You will have your dinner and spend the night at the lodge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Main Destination:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Masai Mara National Reserve<\/p>\n\n\n\n The ideal time for tourism is from June to October in general for wildlife and August to October for wildebeest migration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Peak SeasonJune to October and December to March<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best season:June to October as the climate is relatively cool and dry for most parts with no extreme heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wildlife in Masai Mara NR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Elephant, Giraffe, Lion, Cheetah, Zebra, Wildebeest\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n Accommodation:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sarova<\/strong> Mara Game Camp<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Meals & Drinks:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Spend another full day viewing the vastness of the Masai Mara in its entirety. This reserve is a small offshoot of the Serengeti National Park and has an area of 1,510 sq km. This sanctuary is popular in the entire world as it contains more than three million individuals of wildlife and has the highest density of large predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, jackals, and serval cats. You will wake up for the early morning game drive and have lunch at the picnic area where the Mara River migration point takes place. In the evening, you will be taken back to the lodge for your meal and night accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Main Destination:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Masai Mara National Reserve<\/p>\n\n\n\n Accommodation:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sarova<\/strong> Mara Game Camp<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Meals & Drinks:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Spend a full day exploring the vast Masai Mara, a 1,510 sq km reserve linked to the Serengeti. Known worldwide for its rich wildlife, it hosts over three million animals and a high density of predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards. After an early morning game drive, enjoy lunch near the Mara River, a key migration spot. In the evening, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Main Destination:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Masai Mara National Reserve<\/p>\n\n\n\n Accommodation:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sarova<\/strong> Mara Game Camp<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Meals & Drinks:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The next day will involve a sunrise game drive followed by breakfast back at the camp. You will disembark and set off on your return to Nairobi with a picnic lunch on board. You will be dropped off either at your city hotel or at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport signifying the end of the tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Main Destination:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Nairobi (City)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Accommodation:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n No accommodation (End of tour)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meals & Drinks:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Some of the features shown in the 8-Day Special \u2013 Luxury Exotic Bush Adventure include various ecosystems and wildlife. At Amboseli National Park, one is likely to find large tuskers and other wildlife such as lions, cheetahs, giraffes and all this against the backdrop of the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Lake Naivasha tour consists of a boat ride with an opportunity to take a close up picture with the hippos and different species of birds including the fish eagle and the cormorant. Nearer to the Crescent Island where travelers can engage in walking safaris and spotting of animals such as zebras, antelopes, and giraffes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some of the most notable features of attractions include flamingos, rhinoceros, and tree-climbing lions in the Lake Nakuru National Park. You will also be able to see buffaloes and baboons roaming along the shores of the lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Masai Mara National Reserve, you will have an opportunity to go for game drives and probably lucky to witness the migration of wildebeests depending on the period of your visit.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"What activities are included in the 8-Day Special - Luxury Exotic Bush Adventure itinerary?","content":"\n Some of the activities that are involved in the Special \u2013 Luxury Exotic Bush Adventure include game drives, nature walks, and others. Here you will have game drives to discover the swamps and plains in the park and views of Mount Kenya at the Observation Hill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At Lake Naivasha, a boat safari enables you to get close to the water residing animals and birds while Crescent Island allows you to do only guided foot safari.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Activities offered by Lake Nakuru include game drive in an attempt to locate the white rhinos, the famous flamingos and other animal varieties which are found in different ecologicalparameters within the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Daily morning and evening game drives are conducted to increase the chances of spotting animals in the formidable Masai Mara. It can be as adventurous as participating in a Maasai village cultural experience or going on a hot air balloon safari to view the plains from above.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"Which type of accommodation is offered in 8-Day Special \u2013 Luxury Exotic Bush Adventure?","content":"\n The Special \u2013 Luxury Exotic Bush Adventure entails accommodation in luxury lodges\/tents\/chalets in all the planned destinations. For accommodation in Amboseli, there are luxury lodges or tented luxury safari camps, which have amenities such as swimming pool, \ub9db\uc9d1 verdi\u011fi \uc2a4\ud30c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With many tourists visiting Lake Naivasha for bird watching, camping or boating, there are several lodges or resorts available that have private capital investments with serene surroundings, large well-furnished rooms and good food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Accommodation in Lake Nakuru could be in chic boutique lodges or luxury tented camps, depending on preferences with amenities such as private viewing decks and gourmet cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As for the lodging in the Masai Mara, this includes the luxury tent camps, fine dining lodges with en suite facilities, exclusive decks for wildlife viewing and others.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"What are the recommendations for clothes and personal effects for the tour to Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara on the 8-Day Special \u2013 Luxury Exotic Bush Adventure?","content":"\n Bring light and inconspicuous fabrics for the sultry day, and a sweater or a fleece for the early mornings and evenings \u2013 both for Amboseli and Mara.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pack some comfortable walking shoes for the walking safari on Crescent Island and other game drives. Thus, we are equipped with a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to shield ourselves from the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember to take a good quality camera and binoculars to take pictures of the wildlife and the sceneries during the safari. Bring insect repellent, toiletries, and any medications that may be required during the trip. High-end hotels may offer extras, so travel light but selectively.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"When would be the most appropriate time to undertake this trip known as the 8-Day Special - Luxury Exotic Bush Adventure? The Special \u2013 Luxury Exotic Bush Adventure can be ideally undertaken during the dry periods of June \u2013 October as well as January \u2013 February. These months are ideal for game viewing as animals congregate near water sources and the weather is perfect for game drives and other outdoor pursuits. The best time to witness the Great Migration in the Masai Mara is from July to October and is a sight to behold. Thus, the weather of the rainy season can be pleasant with the colorful vegetation, but the animals can be more spread out and the roads may be worse for any vehicle.","content":"\n The Special - Luxury Exotic Bush Adventure<\/strong> is best enjoyed during the dry seasons, from June to October<\/strong> and January to February<\/strong>. During these months, wildlife is more visible as animals gather around water sources, and the weather is ideal for game drives and outdoor activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Great Migration<\/strong> in the Masai Mara typically occurs between July and October<\/strong>, offering an unforgettable spectacle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The rainy season (March to May, November) provides lush scenery and excellent birdwatching opportunities, but wildlife can be more dispersed, and some roads may become challenging to navigate.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"Is the 8-Day Special \u2013 Luxury Exotic Bush Adventure appropriate for couples, families, or groups?","content":"\n Yes, that is correct; the Special \u2013 Luxury Exotic Bush Adventure accommodates all sorts of travelers. Depending on the location, couples will also love to spend time in luxury reaching lodges and private wildlife viewing, perfect for honeymooners or anniversary trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Families will enjoy the differences in activities such as the game drives in Amboseli, the walking safaris at Lake Naivasha, and the thrilling wildlife experiences in Masai Mara. It is possible to find family-friendly amenities such as a family room or joined tents in many facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For groups, the safari offers common interests and time of togetherness in game drive viewing, cultural activities, and overnight stays at the lodges. 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