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A 15-day Kenya safari from Nairobi to Amboseli, Tsavo West, Taita Hills, Tsavo East, Mount Kenya, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru and the Maasai Mara, combining game drives and village visits with a three-day Mount Kenya trek.
This 15-day Kenya trip mixes culture and wildlife with a Mount Kenya trek in the middle. It starts with a full day in Nairobi at the National Museum, the Kazuri Women's Cooperative, the Giraffe Centre and the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, then works through Amboseli, Tsavo West, Taita Hills and Tsavo East with village visits along the way. After three days trekking on Mount Kenya, the route heads to Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru and the Maasai Mara, so it suits active travellers who want more than game drives.
Your tour begins as soon as you step off the plane at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. A friendly guide will be there to greet you and take you to your hotel in the city of Nairobi. Take some time to settle in, rest and recharge after your travels, getting ready for a cultural experience.
Set off on your adventure by exploring the culture and history of Nairobi. Visit the Nairobi National Museum, where you can discover a wealth of paleontological artifacts that tell the story of Kenya’s past. At the Kazuri Women’s Cooperative you’ll have the chance to learn about handcrafted pottery and bead making while supporting trade practices and women’s employment.
After a lunch get up close with giraffes at the Giraffe Centre and meet the adorable residents of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, a sanctuary for orphaned elephants. Capture these moments with both your camera and your heart.
Leave behind the hustle and bustle of city life as you venture into Amboseli National Park. This park is renowned for its elephant herds and offers views of Mount Kilimanjaro, making it a paradise for photographers.
Enjoy an afternoon safari where you can spot lions, swift cheetahs and magnificent elephants amidst the breathtaking scenery.
Spend a day immersed in the beauty of Amboseli National Park. Take morning and afternoon wildlife drives that offer opportunities to observe and capture photos of the park’s animal population. Immerse yourself in the culture of the people by visiting a local village and learning about their traditions and way of life.
Continue your tour to Tsavo West National Park, an area renowned for its habitats and abundant wildlife. Explore the oasis of Mzima Springs, which attracts a range of animals. Set off on an afternoon game drive to acquaint yourself with the fauna of this region.
Travel onward to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, nestled at the base of the Taita Hills. This sanctuary serves as a habitat for many species of wildlife. Engage in an afternoon wildlife experience while also visiting a Taita village to immerse yourself in their culture.
Set out for Tsavo East National Park, known for its herds of dust-red elephants.
Explore the wilderness and lively wildlife of the park during an exciting afternoon safari drive.
Set off on a tour to Mount Kenya National Park, where you will get ready for the trek. Take some time in the afternoon to unwind and adjust to the altitude while being surrounded by the beauty of Africa’s second highest peak.
Over the three days immerse yourself in the exciting experience of trekking up Mount Kenya. Encounter landscapes from bamboo forests to stark alpine moorlands, all while enjoying awe inspiring vistas. Local guides with knowledge will introduce you to the variety of plant and animal life along the trail.
After descending from Mount Kenya make your way towards Ol Pejeta Conservancy, which is renowned as East Africa’s sanctuary for rhinos. Explore the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary and set off on a captivating afternoon safari drive to capture the mesmerizing sights of this conservation area.
Travel towards Lake Nakuru National Park, a paradise for bird enthusiasts that boasts an array of bird species, including a display of flamingos.
The park is also a habitat for both black and white rhinos. Take some time to go on an afternoon game drive where you’ll have plenty of opportunities to capture photos.
Head towards the Maasai Mara National Reserve, which is known for its wildlife. In the afternoon set off on your game drive in the Mara, where you’ll be captivated by the beauty and diverse wildlife that will surely delight your eyes and camera.
After enjoying a final morning game drive and visiting a village it’s time to bid farewell to the Maasai Mara. If you have some time you may even have the opportunity for some last minute shopping at Nairobi’s Maasai Market. Later you’ll be transferred back to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight. As your 15 day exploration of Kenya’s culture and wildlife comes to an end, you’ll carry with you memories and the essence of Kenya in your heart.
Yes. After a rest day at Mount Kenya National Park on Day 8, you spend three days trekking with local guides through bamboo forest and alpine moorland before descending on Day 12.
The Nairobi National Museum, the Kazuri Women's Cooperative for pottery and bead making, the Giraffe Centre and the orphaned elephants at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
Village visits are planned near Amboseli on Day 4, at a Taita village on Day 6 and in the Maasai Mara on Day 15.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy, described as East Africa's sanctuary for rhinos, and Lake Nakuru National Park.
With a morning game drive and a village visit in the Maasai Mara, an optional stop at Nairobi's Maasai Market if time allows, and a transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
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