Day 1 – Arrival in Nairobi
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport where you’ll be met and transferred to Eka Hotel Nairobi. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure or enjoy an optional excursion such as the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, the Out of Africa experience, or the Nai Nami Cultural Walking Tour.
Overnight: Eka Hotel Nairobi (Superior Room, Bed & Breakfast)
Day 2 – Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, depart Nairobi and travel through Kenya’s scenic highlands, descending into the Great Rift Valley. Continue via Narok to the world-famous Masai Mara, arriving for lunch. Enjoy your first afternoon game drive before returning to the lodge at sunset.
Overnight: Muthu Keekorok Lodge (Full Board)
Day 3 – Masai Mara National Reserve
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in search of the Big Five. Optional hot-air balloon safaris can be arranged at an additional cost.
Overnight: Muthu Keekorok Lodge (Full Board)
Day 4 – Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, journey north across the fertile highlands to Lake Naivasha. Arrive around midday and enjoy lunch followed by an afternoon boat ride across the lake, spotting hippos and a wide array of birdlife.
Overnight: Muthu Lake Naivasha Country Club (Full Board)
Day 5 – Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park
Depart Lake Naivasha after breakfast and travel via Nairobi to Amboseli National Park. Arrive for lunch and an afternoon game drive beneath the towering backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Overnight: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge (Full Board)
Day 6 – Amboseli to Tsavo West National Park
After breakfast, continue to Tsavo West. En route, view the Shetani Lava Flow before arriving for lunch. In the afternoon, visit Mzima Springs where crystal-clear waters reveal hippos and fish through an underwater viewing chamber.
Overnight: Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge (Full Board)
Day 7 – Tsavo West to Taita Hills Sanctuary
Enjoy a morning game drive en route to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. After lunch at Taita Hills Safari Resort, transfer to the elevated Salt Lick Safari Lodge where stilted rooms overlook a busy waterhole teeming with wildlife. Enjoy an afternoon game drive before returning for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Salt Lick Safari Lodge (Full Board)
Day 8 – Taita Hills to Mombasa Coast
After breakfast, travel southeast towards the Indian Ocean, arriving at your North or South Coast beach hotel in time for lunch. Your safari ends here, with optional onward beach stay or transfer to Mombasa or Watamu (supplementary cost applies).
Cost Includes
- Landside meet-and-greet services
- All transfers and transport as outlined in the itinerary
- Shared transport in 4×4 safari vehicles (maximum 6 passengers, guaranteed window seats)
- Services of experienced English-speaking driver-guides
- Game drives and listed activities
- Accommodation and meals as specified
- All park and government fees (except Zanzibar Infrastructure Tax if applicable)
- Filtered water in Pollman’s Tours & Safaris vehicles (please bring a reusable bottle)
Cost Excludes
- International and regional flights (unless specified)
- Passport and visa fees
- Zanzibar Infrastructure Tax (where applicable)
- Optional activities such as balloon safaris or excursions
- Gratuities for driver-guides and lodge staff
- Travel, medical, and baggage insurance
- Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, and telephone calls
- Internal flights and related taxes unless noted
Note: Itinerary and accommodation may vary slightly due to availability or park conditions. Park fees and taxes are subject to change without notice.
