Lodge Safari Kenya
Travel to Africa and undertake the lodge safari Kenya package visiting masai mara, lake nakuru, amboseli, tsavo west and tsavo east for a duration of eight days. This tour package begins in Nairobi and ends either in Nairobi or Mombasa. We organize pickups anywhere within the city center or the suburbs.
We have a wide range of lodges you can chose from depending on your budget, preference in terms and comfortability, location either secluded or close to local communities, tranquillity and social amenities. Our sales personnel come in handy to offer guidance so that you can make the appropriate choice.
Amenities in the lodges include swimming pools, conference centres, Wi-Fi, satellite TV, gift shops, sauna’s and spa treatment. Luxury tented camps also lie in this category. Cuisine ranges from a la carte menu, five course meals and buffet. As you un wind you can enjoy assorted wines, hard drinks, local and international bear brands.
Contact us today for a customized lodge safari Kenya itinerary that can meet your group and individual needs. You can opt to travel using a customized 4×4 safari van or 4×4 land cruiser. Talk to us and begin the journey to your dream Kenya holiday.
This tour departs every day with a minimum of two pax and a maximum of six pax in the tour van. We cover eleven game drives where by you can encounter the big five. This safari package can also be extended including a beach safari. A couple of nights relaxing on the sandy white beaches of Mombasa.
Lodge Safari Kenya Itinerary
Nairobi – Masai Mara
A representative from Kenyan epic safaris will meet you at your hotel or pick you up from the airport and after briefing you he or she will introduce you to your safari guide and other members undertaking the lodge safari Kenya.
You will be driven north, a brief stopover at the Great Rift Valley view point where by we get to see part of the valley and take some photos. The valley runs from Jordan in israel to Mozambique a distance of 8,000 miles. Proceed on arriving in time for lunch.
You will be assisted to check into your respective rooms and after lunch you can spend the afternoon at leisure or take a dip in the pool. Later on head out for the evening game drive.
The world re known Masai Mara is famed for the millions of wildebeest, gazelles and zebras that cross the Mara river forming the wildebeest migration spectacle. Dinner and overnight at Mara Sarova lodge.
Masai Mara
Today we will have a morning and evening game drive. After breakfast head out in search of game. Masai Mara has an exceptional population of big cats, herds of elephants, zebras, resident wildebeest, antelopes and gazelles can be encountered among others, bird life is also plenty.
Masai Mara game reserve offers a very high chance of spotting all the big five. Spend the whole day game viewing which includes a visit to the Mara river where you will find crocodiles lazing around. One has the option to visit the Masai village or go for an early balloon ride at an extra cost.
After lunch you will relax in the lodge and later have an evening game drive. Dinner and overnight at Mara Sarova lodge.
Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru
After breakfast, depart game drive en route. Drive to Lake Nakuru arriving Sarova lion hill lodge in time for lunch. You will be assisted to check into your respective rooms and after lunch spend the afternoon at leisure and later go for the evening game drive.
Lake Nakuru is often referred to as a birds paradise because of the millions of pink flamingos found here. The lakes view from the baboon cliff depicts a pink colour due to the feather colouring of the flamingos hence the name “Pink Lake”.
The park hosts 450 million different bird species both migratory and terrestrial. The park is a world heritage site and recognized as a wet land of international importance. Lake Nakuru has over 50 mammal species and also serves as Black and white rhino sanctuary.
The park is home to the highest population of black rhino in Kenya along with white rhinos introduced from south Africa. There are no elephants at Lake Nakuru simply because of the size of the park, elephants require a large area with lots of vegetation to feed on.
Visit makalia falls as well as the baboon cliff to get a stunning view of the lake and its surrounding as the sun sets. Sundowner can be organized on request. Dinner and overnight at Sarova lion hill lodge.
Lake Nakuru – Amboseli
After breakfast, depart game drive en route. Drive to Amboseli via Nairobi arriving Amboseli in time for lunch. After checking inn and relaxing a bit, go for the evening game drive.
Amboseli has a wide variety of wildlife ranging from the Big five, cats, plains game and birdlife. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena lodge.
Amboseli
Wake up early enough to the most intoxicating view of Mt. Kilimanjaro which seats majestically as the back drop of this amazing park, on a clear day the snow peaks are visible. After breakfast head out for the morning game drive which provides the opportunity to see the most since wild game come out to hunt or browse/graze very early before the sun becomes to hot.
Amboseli has the highest population of elephants and has been the centre for elephant research for the last thirty years with each individual known by name. The game drive will include a visit to the outlook post which gives you the opportunity to have an aerial view of the Amboseli plains.
Return to the lodge for lunch and spend the afternoon at leisure. Later head out for the evening game drive; large herds of elephants can be encountered. Amboseli has a variety of bird life both migratory and terrestrial. All meals and overnight at Amboseli Serena lodge.
Amboseli – Tsavo West
Pre breakfast game drive; depart the lodge by 6:30 A.M and this will give you the opportunity to view the African sun rise and you will also get the chance to spot any game species you might have missed on our previous game drives.
Return to the lodge for your full breakfast shortly afterwards depart following a convoy to Tsavo West arriving in time for lunch. You will be assisted to check into your respective rooms and after lunch you can spend the afternoon at leisure. Later head out for the evening game drive.
Tsavo west which is also known as “Land of lava, Man eaters & Springs” is famous for the man eating lions that preyed on workers building the railway line to Uganda. Tsavo is equivalent in size to Israel covering 4% of Kenya land mass. Mzima springs a wet land is so lush and green and serves as a water tower that gushes out 450 million litres of clean water every day.
The walk around the banks springs of mzima offers the opportunity to marvel at schools of hippos lazing around. The observation Chamber sank below the waters enable tourist to view marine life. The game drive includes visit to the shetani lava flow and the five sister hills. Dinner and overnight at Kilanguni Lodge.
Tsavo West – Tsavo East
An early breakfast followed by a game drive. Depart and head to Tsavo East N/P arriving in time for lunch. Tsavo west and Tsavo east combined are the biggest parks in Kenya. Tsavo East is also known as the “Theatre of Wild”. Spend the afternoon at leisure and later go for the evening game drive.
Visit the Galana River and Rhino sanctuary created to protect rhinos from poachers. Tsavo is a vast flat plain broken by the long length of the galana river. This is one of the areas elephants have been able to follow ancient migratory route as they have for a millennium.
Elephants of tsavo have a distinctive brick red colour shade of dust that elephants like to wallow and bath in. Tsavo East has vast amounts of diverse wildlife that can be seen, including the famous ‘big five’ consisting of lion, black rhino, cape buffalo, elephant and leopard.
The park also is also home to a great variety of bird life such as the black kite, crowned crane, lovebird and the sacred bird. Dinner and overnight at Voi safari lodge.
Tsavo East – Nairobi
Pre breakfast game drive; depart the lodge by 6:30 A.M and this will give you the opportunity to view the African sun rise and you will also get the chance to spot any game species you might have missed on our previous game drives.
Return to the lodge around mid morning; your full breakfast will be served and afterwards bid farewell to the staff and any friends you might have made. You will be driven to Nairobi; lunch en route. Drop off at the airport or hotel where your lodge safari Kenya package ends.
End of Services
- Transport in a custom safari minibus with pop up roof.
- All park entrance fees.
- Fullboard Accommodation.
- Game drives and other activities as described in the itinerary
- Services of an English speaking driver guide.
- Complimentary Bottled water 1 Litre per person per day.
- All government taxes.
- International airfares.
- All expenditure of personal nature such as telephone calls, hard drinks, soft drinks and laundry.
- Tips.
- Visas
- Travel Insurance.
Luxury Accommodation
Masai Mara Lodge Safari offers accommodation in form of Lodges which are built in different styles and have different level of comfort due to the amenities of each lodge. The lodges are rated differently and are also priced different and this affects the price of the safari.
Amenities in the lodges include swimming pools, Conference centre, WiFi, Satellite TV and Gift shops. Luxury tented camps also lie in this category. The Camps are furnished and offer all or more amenities than the lodges.
The Lodges include Mara Sarova Lodge, Mara Serena Lodge, Mara Sopa Lodge, Mara Simba Lodge, Keekorok Lodge, Mara Intrepids, Governors Camp, Little Governors Camp, Bateleur Camp, Kichwa Tembo, Mpata Safari Club, Elephant Pepper, Tipilikwani, Leisure Camp And Fig Tree Camp.
Lake Nakuru has only two lodges and one tented camp due to its size. Accommodation is offered on full board basis and the pricing of the lodges and tented camp is different. Amenities in the lodges & Tented Camp include swimming pools, Conference centre, WiFi, Satellite TV and Gift shops.
The famous Amboseli National Park offers different lodge accommodation with different amenities. Most Lodges and tented camps have a swimming pool, sauna, hot steam baths, massage services, wifi, satellite tv, central dinning room, bar and baby siting services.
Meals are in form of buffet style, 3 course meals or a la carte menu. Lodges include Oltukai lodge, Amboseli serena lodge, amboseli sopa lodge, Tortilis, Kibo Safari Camp, Sentrim camp.
Tsavo West accommodation comprises of lodges and Tented camps, this include Ngulia Safari Lodge, Kilaguni Safari Serena Lodge, Kitani Severin Safari Camp/ Lodge, Finch Hatton’s Tented Lodge and Voyager Safari Camp. Amenities in the lodges include swimming pools, Conference center, WiFi, Satellite TV and Gift shops.
Luxury tented camps also lie in this category. The Camps are furnished and offer all or more amenities than the lodges. Some Tented camps are more luxurious than the lodges.
Tsavo East accommodation comprises of lodges and Tented camps, this include Voi Safari Lodge, Kingfisher Tented Camp, Ndololo Tented Camp, Tarhi Eco Camp, Epiya Chapeya Tented Camp, Patterson’s Safari Camp and Aruba Ashnil lodge.
Amenities in the lodges include swimming pools, Conference centre, WiFi, Satellite TV and Gift shops. Luxury tented camps also lie in this category. The Camps are furnished and offer all or more amenities than the lodges. Some Tented camps are more luxurious than the lodges.
Parks & Reserve
The world re known masai mara game reserve is a northern extension of the serengeti national park which is located in Tanzania. Masai mara covers an area of 1510km². The masai mara ecosystem is composed of rivers i.e talek river and mara river which are the main water supply for the ecosystem.
The mara river is a huddle to the wildebeest migration as the wildebeests have to cross the river from serengeti most of them perishing in the jaws of crocodiles and big cats. The western part of masai mara lies the siria escarpment, loita plains and the rest is the masai pastoral land.
Lake Nakuru is one of the alkaline lakes of the Great Rift Valley. Lake Nakuru is also known as “Pink Lake” or Africa Bird’s Paradise. The lake is ideally located in central Kenya within Lake Nakuru National park. The park occupies an area of 188 km2 while the lake occupies an area of 62 km2.
The lake is famous for the millions of flamingos that flock the lake although flamingos are unpredictable birds and are not always to be found in the lake is such vast numbers. From a distance i.e. the baboon cliff the lake looks pink in color due to the flamingos.
Amboseli National Park is located south of Nairobi 140 kilometers which is a four hours drive from Nairobi. The park occupies an area of 392 km2. The ecosystem is made up of a seasonal lake called Lake Amboseli where the park derives its name from, swamps, open plains, acacia woodland, rocky out crops, thorn bushes and marches.
The landscape is dominated by the backdrop of the majestic snow-cap of Mount Kilimanjaro the highest mountain in Africa. The snow capes are visible when the clouds are clear mainly early morning and late evenings and this scene gives one the opportunity to capture wonderful memories on camera for friends and loved ones back at home.
Tsavo West National Park covers an area of 9065 Km2 and is located South Eastern Kenya, 240 km from Nairobi or 250km from Mombasa to Mtito Andei Gate. The park has magnificent scenery, Mzima Springs, rich and varied wildlife, good road system, rhino reserve, rock climbing at Kichwa Tembo Cliffs and guided walks along the Tsavo River.
Tsavo West National Park has a variety of wildlife, such as black rhino, cape buffalo, elephant, leopard and masai lion. There are also other smaller animals that can be spotted in the park, such as the bush baby, hippo, hart-beast, lesser kudu and masai giraffe.
Tsavo East National Park is one of the oldest and largest parks in Kenya covering an area of 11,747 square kilometers. The park is located near the village of Voi in the Taita-Taveta District of Coast Province and is divided into east and west sections by the A109 road and a railway.
The park borders the Chyulu Hills National Park, and the Mkomazi Game Reserve in Tanzania. The climate in this area is warm and dry. One requires a smart card to access the park and the card can be topped up at Voi gate.
- Do not Litter the reserve/park.
- Do not feed the animals, i.e. monkeys or baboons.
- Do give the animals the right of way and do not disturb wildlife.
- Do not take any plant or animals remains, dead or alive.
- Do not start fires or throw cigarettes in the reserve.
- Do stay in your vehicle except at designated viewing points.
- Do not shout, laugh loudly, play radio or cassettes as this will keep away the animals.
- Do not provoke any animals its dangerous.