Magic of Kenya with the family

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  Nairobi - Masai Mara (5h30 drive excluding stops)

  

  Arrival in Nairobi and welcome by your driver-guide. Then, immediate departure for the legendary Masai Mara Reserve! Discover the endless plains of the Masai Mara and its unique wildlife scenes found nowhere else in the world! Observe the most spectacular wildlife in the world and get your camera ready, as you will surely encounter the Big Five (lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, rhinoceros)! Lunch upon arrival at the lodge, then an afternoon safari to explore this vast reserve and observe many animal species. Experience real scenes of wildlife! Overnight at Hammerkop Migration Camp, a camp nestled in the heart of the Masai Mara and tucked into a bend of the Mara River. An ideal location to discover the reserve as soon as you leave the camp. Transport: Private minibus Accommodation: Hammerkop Migration Camp (http://hammerkopcamp.com/) Meal plan: full board

• day 2

  Masai Mara

  

  After a breakfast by the Mara River, departure for a morning safari to further discover the animal treasures of this reserve. Return to the camp for lunch, then departure for another safari in the afternoon. You will be amazed by the density of animals and the number of species you may encounter! Dinner and overnight at the camp, to the sounds of the bush. Transport: Private minibus Accommodation: Hammerkop Migration Camp (http://hammerkopcamp.com/) Package: full board

• day 3

  Masai Mara - Lake Naivasha (5h30 drive excluding stops)

  

  After breakfast, you leave the Masai Mara and head to Lake Naivasha. Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake, bordered by thick papyrus and surrounded by forests. Many species of birds (including cormorants, fish eagles, kingfishers, pelicans, etc.) coexist with families of hippos. Lunch at the lodge upon arrival. In the afternoon, you will go for a boat ride on the lake to discover the birdlife that lives there and to observe the hippos rising out of the water. You will also be surprised to discover how the locals fish on this lake… You will then go for a walk on Crescent Island, among zebras, giraffes, waterbucks (cobes de fassa), and other gazelles. Return to the lodge. Dinner and overnight at Kongoni, a lodge that has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, free Wi-Fi, and an incredible view of the lake! Transport: private minibus Accommodation: Naivasha Kongoni Lodge (http://naivashakongonilodge.com/) Meal plan: full board

• day 4

  Lake Naivasha - Amboseli (5h30 by road, excluding stops)

  

  After breakfast, departure for the fabulous Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya's iconic national parks. Like an oasis in the savannah, Amboseli National Park appears beneath the imposing Kilimanjaro. Although the landscape may seem quite dry and dusty, Amboseli National Park is the best place in Africa to see elephants! Other wild animals gather there to graze and drink in the park's swamps and lakes. A true postcard with the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop! Lunch at the camp upon arrival, the Maasai Simba Camp, then departure for a walking safari in Amboseli Park, accompanied by Maasai warrior-guides, to discover the park's fauna and flora in a different way. It will also be an opportunity to learn more about Maasai culture and to bond with your guides, who know nature perfectly and wish to share their knowledge. Return to the camp and afternoon safari by vehicle to further enjoy the must-see Amboseli Park and its hundreds of elephants. In the evening, dinner by the fire, to the sounds of traditional Maasai songs and dances, often improvised around a theme. Overnight at Maasai Simba Camp. For ethical reasons, Leboo Safaris supports the Maasai Simba Camp in its work for the development of the Maasai community, as part of your safari expenses will help fund the local Maasai school, the Merrueshi village health center, the Maasai women's cooperative, as well as wildlife conservation projects and their natural habitat. Transport: Private minibus Accommodation: Maasai Simba Camp (http://www.maasaicamp.com/) Package: full board

• day 5

  Amboseli - Tsavo West (4h30 by road, excluding stops)

  

  After breakfast, you leave for the majestic Tsavo West Park! This park is characterized by hilly and wooded landscapes, dotted with volcanic cones and black lava flows. Tsavo West is a true Garden of Eden where you can observe many animals. If you are passionate about ornithology, you will be impressed by the number of birds you will see there. You may also have the chance to see the black rhinoceros in the secure rhino sanctuary. Discover Tsavo, a paradise on Earth! Lunch at the lodge, Lions Bluff Lodge, a small, isolated and exclusive lodge, perched above the savannah and offering superb panoramic views. After lunch, depart for a walking safari accompanied by a Maasai guide in search of animal tracks. Thanks to your guide and his ancestral and traditional knowledge, learn to recognize the tracks and footprints of animals that passed by some time before you. Return to the lodge and dinner. Transport: private minibus Accommodation: Lions Bluff Lodge (https://www.lionsblufflodge.com/) Package: full board

• day 6

  Tsavo West - Diani Beach (4h30 by road, excluding stops)

  

  After breakfast, you leave for the magnificent coast of the Indian Ocean and its paradise beaches. The Kenyan coast gives the impression of being a different world from the arid plains of the savannah. Lunch upon arrival at your hotel, the Papillon Lagoon Reef. Enjoy the crystal-clear turquoise water and fine sand stretching for more than 10 km along Diani Beach. During your stay, you can experience the delights of "farniente" in front of the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean and savor various seafood products. Many water activities are offered on site (optional). Accommodation: Papillon Lagoon Reef (http://papillonlagoonreef.website/) Package: All Inclusive

• day 7

  Diani Beach

  

  Take advantage of this day to discover kitesurfing, diving, snorkeling (optional), or to lie down in a good hammock stretched between two palm trees, under the sun, on the beach, watching the traditional dhows sail by. Accommodation: Papillon Lagoon Reef (http://papillonlagoonreef.website/) Package: All Inclusive

• day 8

  Diani Beach - Nairobi

  After breakfast, transfer to Mombasa airport to take the Mombasa/Nairobi flight, then return flight, with your head and camera filled with wonderful memories! Package: breakfast and lunch. End of our services.