15-Day Big 5, Wildlife and Beach Experience Mid-Range Tour

For guests arriving from long-haul international flights, we strongly recommend arriving in Nairobi one day before the safari begins.

This optional first Day allows you to rest, recover from jet lag, and acclimatize before heading out on safari, ensuring you start your journey refreshed rather than fatigued.

On request, Camptrek Safaris can arrange airport meet-and-greet services, transfer services, and an overnight stay at The Boma Hotel, Nairobi, a trusted, comfortable hotel conveniently located 20 mins from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

This pre-safari night helps reduce travel stress and sets the tone for a smooth, well-paced safari experience.

Day 00 is optional and can be added to any itinerary upon request.

Accommodation

Spend the night at The Boma Nairobi, a Luxury hotel in Nairobi (City, Kenya) that is only about 20 Minutes from the Airport

Your Stay will be on Bed and Breakfast Basis

You will be picked up by our company representative from the airport or your accommodation facility for a scenic drive North through the fertile highlands of Kenya where a vibrant agricultural economy of tea and coffee is the source of livelihood. You will pass through the equator at Nanyuki town arriving at Samburu in good time for lunch.

After lunch, you will embark on a game drive to experience this wildlife conservation haven famous for an abundance of rare species of animals such as the gravy zebras, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffes, gerenuks, and the beautiful oryx plus a cultural heritage of the Samburu people (the butterfly people). Afterward, you will retreat to the camp at sunset.

Accommodation

Spend the night at Sarova Shaba Game Lodge, A mid-range lodge bordering Samburu National Reserve.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided

You will wake up to another glorious day in the Samburu National Reserve. You will start the day with an early morning game drive to search for animals when they're at their most active. Then, you'll return to the lodge for a relaxed breakfast and lunch.

You will spend the hottest part of the day relaxing in camp, reading your favorite book, writing your journal about the safari, or just listening to your favorite music while observing the birds by the poolside. The animals will be doing the same . Then, you'll head off again at 4:00 pm for another drive through the park. You will return to the lodge for dinner and another night under the Samburu stars.

Accommodation

Spend the night at Sarova Shaba Game Lodge, A mid-range lodge bordering Samburu National Reserve.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided

Today after breakfast, you will head south of Samburu to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy which is situated between the foothills of Mount Kenya and the Aberdares located in Nanyuki town.

The Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya has over one thousand mammals and it is the only park where the Big Five and chimpanzees can be seen. It is also where the fastest-growing population of rhinos in Africa can be found. There are southern white rhinos, about 80 endangered black rhinos, and in a special sanctuary there are two (2) of the world’s last remaining northern white rhinos.

You will arrive in good time for lunch. Thereafter, you will embark on an afternoon game drive via the chimp sanctuary which provides a permanent refuge mimicking a natural environment as much as possible returning at sunset.

Accommodation

Spend the night at Sweetwaters Serena Camp, A Luxury tented camp inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided

Today after an early breakfast, you will drive southwards for another scenic drive to Lake Nakuru National Park through the fertile highlands of Kenya where a vibrant agricultural economy of tea and coffee is the source of livelihood. You will pass through the equator again to the Central Highlands. You will arrive at Lake Nakuru in good time for lunch. Your lunch today is in one of the lodges located inside the national park.

You will depart for an afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru which is among Kenya's finest national parks and thereafter return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

The park boasts rocky escarpments, patches of yellow-barked acacia forest, and a waterfall. It is home to flamingos, both black and white rhinos, lions, leopards, buffaloes, hippos, and the endangered Rothschild's giraffes. The southern end of the lake is the best place to see wildlife. The forested area below the rhino's cliff is a lion-spotting point.

Accommodation

Spend the night at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, A mid-range hotel located inside Lake Nakuru National Park.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided

Today after breakfast, you will drive through the Rift Valley floor to Masai Mara National Reserve arriving at the lodge in good time for lunch. You will embark on your first game drive in the reserve this afternoon in search of the Big Five and other herbivores that roam around in this beautiful savanna. You will return to your lodge at sunset for dinner and an overnight stay.

One of our favorite places to look for wildlife in Kenya is the Masai Mara National Reserve. That's because the wildlife here is incredible, with big cats (lions, leopards, and cheetahs) and elephants among the highlights. There's a very good chance you'll also see giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeests, zebras, hippos, hyenas, and, of course, impalas. Bring your binoculars, because more than 500 species of birds have been recorded in the reserve. It's a place of beautiful savannah landscapes as well, with lots of acacia trees. Visiting the reserve is a highlight for many travelers.

Accommodation

Spend the night at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge, a Mid-range lodge inside Masai Mara NR.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided

This is a full day spent game viewing across the rich tree-studded grassland and rolling hills of the famous "Eighth Wonder of the Animal World." The Mara is renowned for its great herds of plains game animals like leopards, cheetahs, and lions. It also has numerous elephants and virtually every other type of wildlife to be found in Kenya.

Your lunch today is picnic lunch boxes in the savannah under a flat-top acacia tree while watching the animals grazing. You will continue with the game-viewing en route to your camp, arriving late in the afternoon after thoroughly exploring this massive grassland savannah measuring 1,500 km.

You have an option of booking a balloon ride today which takes off early in the morning. After landing, the crew helps you out of the basket and escorts you to a lovely setting for a bush breakfast. It is a lifetime experience and worth the price.

Accommodation

Spend the night at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge, a Mid-range lodge inside Masai Mara NR.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided

After breakfast, you will proceed to Loita Hills Tepesua village (approximately 40 min from Masai Mara en route to Nairobi), home of the Maasai people, which is known for championing Maasai women’s health and girl child education.

You will arrive and be welcomed by traditional Maasai warrior songs and dances. Then your host will explain the details of Maasai warrior training. You will take a walk to the community village which was founded to alleviate the poverty of Maasai widows, who traditionally are not allowed to inherit property. The village offers support, safety, and economic growth through the Tepesua Widows Income Project.

You will proceed to Nairobi with an optional lunch at the famous Carnivore Restaurant. Later, you will be dropped off at your city hotel for an overnight stay.

Accommodation

Spend the night at The Boma Nairobi a Luxury hotel in Nairobi (City, Kenya) that is only about 20 Minutes from the Airport

Your Stay will be on Bed and Breakfast Basis

This morning after breakfast at 7:30 am, you will be picked up by your friendly experienced driver guide from your city hotel in the morning for another scenic drive southeast toward Amboseli National Park arriving at the camp in good time for lunch. You will embark on your first afternoon game drive exploring the acacia woodland, freshwater swamps, scrub brush, and open plains in search of wildlife returning to the lodge at sunset.

Amboseli National Park (392sq km) is famously known for the breathtaking panoramic view of Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest freestanding mountain on earth and the tallest in Africa (5,895m). Amboseli is also an elephant’s paradise where the massive African savannah elephants roam from swamp to swamp, grazing all day. Because of the abundance of water and pasture, the bull elephants here weigh up to 6 tons. Other animals to be spotted here are cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, wildebeests (gnus), gazelles, hippos, and many other herbivores.

Accommodation

Spend the night at Kibo Safari Camp, a Mid-range tented camp just outside Amboseli NP.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided

You will leave the camp after breakfast, carrying your packed lunch to be enjoyed in the wild. You'll spend the whole day exploring the marshlands and swamps of Amboseli which are fed by subterranean water channels. Water is abundant throughout the year and so is the pasture. Elephants and various other herbivores are found here. You will retreat to the lodge late in the afternoon after a long exploration of this 392sq km park.

You also have an option of starting the day with an early morning game drive to search for animals when they're at their most active. Then, you'll return to the lodge for a relaxed breakfast and lunch.

You'll spend the hottest part of the day relaxing in camp reading your favorite book writing your journal about the safari or just listening to your favorite music while observing the birds. Then, you'll head off again at 4:00 pm for another drive through the park. You'll return to the lodge at sunset for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation

Spend the night at Kibo Safari Camp, a Mid-range tented camp just outside Amboseli NP.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided

Today after breakfast, you will be transferred to Tsavo East from Amboseli arriving at your lodge in good time for lunch. After lunch, you will embark on your first game drive in the famous Tsavo East National Park. It is one of the world's largest game sanctuaries in Africa also known as the 'Theater of the Wild'

The park forms the largest protected area in Kenya and is home to most of the larger mammals, vast herds of dust-red elephants, rhinos, buffalos, lions, leopards, pods of hippos, crocodiles, waterbucks, lesser kudu, gerenuk, and the prolific bird life that features 500 recorded species.

You will return to your camp after your first-afternoon game drives in this red-soiled park for an overnight stay.

Accommodation

Spend the night at Ashnil Aruba, a Luxury tented camp inside Tsavo East National Park.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided

 

Today after breakfast, you will head back to the park for your final game drive en route to the exit in search of the animals while they are still active in the morning. After exiting the park, you will drive further east to Diani arriving at your beach hotel in good time for lunch. After lunch, it is time to begin your time on the white sand beaches of one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

Diani Beach is simply stunning. Apart from lazing on the pretty curve of sand overlooking the Indian Ocean, you'll love the lush palm forests, coral mosques nearby, and plenty of fine places to eat, drink, and enjoy the gentle sea breeze.

Accommodation

Spend the night at Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa, a Mid-range resort in Diani Beach.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided

You will enjoy free time at the beach for the next couple of days on one of the most beautiful beaches in Africa today.

There are so many water activities that you can take including snorkeling in search of exotic fish, scuba diving or simply relaxing in a hammock underneath a coconut tree with a good book or listening to some music.

Accommodation

Spend the night at Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa, a Luxury resort in or near Mombasa Beaches.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided

You will enjoy free time at the beach for the next couple of days on one of the most beautiful beaches in Africa today.

There are so many water activities that you can take including snorkeling in search of exotic fish, scuba diving or simply relaxing in a hammock underneath a coconut tree with a good book or listening to some music.

Spend the night at Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa, a Luxury resort in or near Mombasa Beaches.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided

You will enjoy free time at the beach for the next couple of days on one of the most beautiful beaches in Africa today.

There are so many water activities that you can take including snorkeling in search of exotic fish, scuba diving or simply relaxing in a hammock underneath a coconut tree with a good book or listening to some music.

Spend the night at Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa a Luxury resort in or near Mombasa Beaches.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided

Today after a leisurely breakfast, you will be transferred to Mombasa International Airport and catch a flight home or catch a local flight to Nairobi and connect your flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to mark the end of your safari.

It's a pity that it has to end, but this is where your safari will draw to a close. We're sure that you will return home with so many exciting and happy memories, and we hope that you will join us again on safari sometime in the future.

Last Day With Us

(End of Tour) No accommodations

Breakfast Will be Provided

NOTE: Additional Accommodation can be arranged at the end of your tour for an added fee.