8 Days Big Five Safari

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8 Days Big Five Safari

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Tour Description

8 Days big five safari is our most comprehensive and perhaps the most popular safari we offer, the 8 Days / 7 Nights Kenya Safari is a magnificent journey through Kenya’s Tsavo West National Park, Amboseli National Park, Aberdare National Park Lake Nakuru National Park and Masai Mara Game Reserve, with luxuriously long stays in each game park, abundant time for rich wildlife viewing sessions. The breadth and scope of this exciting 8 Days Safari encompasses everything for which East Africa is famous—the magnificent scenery, the breathtaking wildlife, the excitement and adventure. And all experienced at a leisurely, luxurious pace, creating warm memories to relive for a lifetime.

You will carry this experience with you forever. With that knowledge we are always hard at work to ensure that you carry only positives: we work on pricing to keep it competitive; we offer advice to ensure you have the best holiday due to insider knowledge; we work with the best hotels so as to ensure the safari is explorative and relaxing. Let us plan your next adventure.

Work with us because

  • We want to give you the best safari
  • We have done this for 10 years
  • We have contacts all over Africa
  • We get the best rates at hotels
  • We have a bunch of happy customers

Highlights
  • Day 1: Nairobi – Tsavo West National Park
  • Day 2: Tsavo West – Amboseli National Park
  • Day 3: Explore Amboseli National Park
  • Day 4: Amboseli – Aberdare National Park/Mt. Kenya National Park
  • Day 5: Aberdare – Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Day 6: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara Game Reserve
  • Day 7: Discover Masai Mara
  • Day 8: Masai Mara – Nairobi

Tour Plan

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DAY 1 Nairobi – Tsavo West National Park

Today we depart Nairobi or Mombasa and drive to Tsavo West National Park arriving in time for lunch at our lodge or Camp. An afternoon game is planned until sunset. Tsavo West National Park covers 20,808sq km (8,034sq miles), The Park comprises a diversity of habitats, open plains alternating with savannah bush and semi-desert scrub; acacia woodlands; rocky ridges and outcrops. With a permanent water source, the park is virtually guaranteed enormous herds and excellent game viewing including cheetah, lion, leopard and hyena and a herd of over 3,500 elephants.

Overnight at Lodge/camp of your choice.
Meal Plan {Breakfast}

DAY 2 Tsavo West – Amboseli National Park

Breakfast at the lodge and depart for Amboseli National Park. This Park is famous for the big herds of elephants and the view of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. The snow capped peak sometimes is covered by clouds. Lunch is served and you have some time to relax or enjoy the sun heated swimming pool before leaving for another game drive this afternoon. We will be back in time for warm shower or may be a drink before dinner. In addition to elephant, antelope, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo and the elusive leopard, nearly every vista within the park is framed by majestic Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance.

Overnight at lodge/camp of your choice
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

DAY 3 Explore Amboseli National Park

Amboseli is big game country: elephant, antelope, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo and giraffe. Two game runs are planned today, both which will introduce you to the intense beauty and drama that fill each day here. Predators stalk the herds of grazing animals, recreating the age-old drama of life and death under the African sun, in a setting so lushly beautiful. We return to our lodge or cozy Camp for a steaming bath, cocktails and a sumptuous dinner.

Overnight at lodge/camp of your choice
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

DAY 4 Amboseli – Aberdare National Park/Mt. Kenya National Park

Depart Amboseli by road after breakfast .Our destination today is the Aberdare National Park. We stop for lunch at an upscale restaurant in Nairobi and travel overland through plantations of coffee and tea to The Aberdare Country Club, nestled on the slopes of Mweiga Hill. After high tea, set off for the Ark tree lodge, located in the forest on mountain slopes of the Aberdare Mountains at 7,000 feet. This outstanding lodge offers high altitude game viewing, including animals that are rarely encountered elsewhere: giant forest hog, bush pig, tree hyrax, large spotted gene, and the elusive bongo.
Wildlife can be observed from different levels – and from outside where you can see, hear and smell everything and inside where you can sit with a cup of tea and stay warm and cozy. You can put in a request to be awakened during the night if your favorite animals show up. A herd of Elephants might be just feet away and if you are lucky, a Leopard or large male Lion might put in an appearance.

Overnight at the Ark or lodge/camp of your choice.
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

DAY 5 Aberdare – Lake Nakuru National Park

Today we travel to the exotic Lake Nakuru National Park located in the Great Rift Valley. After lunch an exciting game run is planned for the afternoon. The game in this park is plentiful and the magnificent bird watching will make a devotee out of even the most reluctant. The Park is a home to stunning flocks of lesser and Greater Flamingos, which literally turn the lakeshores in to a magnificent pink stretch. The bird life here is world renown and over 400 bird’s species exist here, White Pelicans, Plovers, Egrets and Marabou Stork. It is also one of the very few places in Africa to see the white Rhino and rare Rothschild Giraffe.

Overnight at lodge or camp of your choice
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

DAY 6 Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara Game Reserve

This morning we drive through the dramatic Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara National Reserve. This enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest’s migration and is home of the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino. Lunch at our Lodge or camp and relax before departing for the afternoon game run. The Mara Game Reserve-one of the greatest wildernesses of the world. Large mammals are varied, and easy to see. Residents among the Park’s are: Masai Giraffe, Buffalo, Eland and thousand of plain game including Impala, Zebra, Topi, both Thomson’s and grants Gazelles.

Overnight at Sarova lodge or camp of your choice.
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

DAY 7 Discover Masai Mara

The search for great predators and perhaps even cubs continues today during extensive game runs. On the plains are enormous herds of grazing animals plus the elusive cheetah and leopard hiding amidst acacia boughs. During our stay we also have an optional opportunity to visit a village of the Masai people to witness the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience.

Overnight at lodge or camp of your choice.
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

DAY 8 Masai Mara – Nairobi

Morning game drive to savour the beauty of the park, return to lodge or camp for breakfast. After, depart by road for Nairobi arriving in the afternoon.

Meal Plan {Breakfast}

Package Included Safari Features
  • Round trip transport from Nairobi to Tsavo West, Amboseli, Aberdare, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara
  • Multi-lingual Professional Safari Guide/Driver
  • Finest accommodations in Tsavo West, Amboseli, Aberdare, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara
  • Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this safari
  • Safari vehicles carry cold drinks and mineral water
  • Guaranteed window seating with open top
  • All applicable Game Park entrance fees
  • All meals included while on safari
  • Pre–tour itinerary document
Package Excluded Safari Features
  • Personal expenses such traveling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include, laundry, emails, faxes and phone calls beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, wines during meals or meals not indicated in the itinerary
  • Optional Night Game drives, Horse and Camel rides, Bird watching, Picnics and sun downers, Nature walks etc
  • Gratuity for Porterage / waiters at hotels, camps and airports
  • Christmas, New Year and Easter Supplement
  • Sundowner bush cocktails and bush dinner
  • Gratuity for your professional driver guide
  • Cost of obtaining passport and visas
  • Accommodations in Nairobi
  • A visit to a Masai Village
  • International Airfare

FAQs

How do I/we book our chosen safari through your company?

Please complete our Online Enquiry Form at the bottom of this page or simply send us an email at info@hanseltravel.com.

How do I pay, when and how much deposit?

We require 30% deposit to confirm a booking, sent by wire transfer to our bank account, and balance is payable at least 14 days prior to commencement of the safari. See our term & conditions for further information.

How far in advance should I book my safari?

It is better to book as far in advance as possible to ensure availability at the time you wish to travel, especially during the high/peak seasons – June to Oct and Christmas/New Year season.

What type of vehicles do you use on safari?

We use 7-seater custom safari minibuses with pop-up roof ideal for game viewing and sight seeing. The buses are fitted with HF long range radios for easy communication and are well maintained to provide maximum level of comfort and safety. In addition to the above, all our vehicles are fully equipped with cool-boxes and first aid kits. All our safari drivers are trained tour guides, friendly, experienced, knowledgeable and are committed to ensuring clients’ satisfaction. Past clients testimonials confirm this.

How many people do you take on a safari?

Most of our safaris operate on private basis with a minimum of two persons booking, and we recommend not more than 6 persons for maximum comfort and guaranteed window seats.

Are we guaranteed to see the ‘Big Five’?

We cannot guarantee this, as all of the animals are in their natural environment. However, with our well though-out itineraries and chosen locations you will not be disappointed.

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