Safari15 days / 14 nightsPrivate 4x4 Land Cruiser, pop-up roof
15-Day Kenya Wildlife Photography Safari
Fifteen days with time to wait for the shot: three days in the Masai Mara, the Rift Valley lakes, Amboseli’s elephants under Kilimanjaro, Tsavo West, Salt Lick and Tsavo East, ending at the coast.
Highlights
- Three full days in the Masai Mara
- Elephants beneath Kilimanjaro in Amboseli
- Salt Lick Lodge above its waterhole
- Red-dust elephants of Tsavo East
At a glance
- Duration
- 15 days / 14 nights
- Starts / ends
- Starts in Nairobi, ends in Mombasa or Diani
- Route
- Masai Mara – Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru – Amboseli – Tsavo West – Taita Hills – Tsavo East – the coast
- Vehicle
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser, pop-up roof
- Private or shared
- Private
- Best time
- Good all year; each season offers something different
- Park fees
- Included in your quote
Day by day
- Day 1Nairobi to the Masai MaraAfter breakfast, west through the Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara, arriving for lunch. Your first game drive in the afternoon, for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras and buffalo.Overnight: Mara Enkorok or similarMeals: L · D
- Day 2A full day in the Masai MaraAn early breakfast and a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch, across the plains for the Big Five, cheetahs and hyenas, with plenty of time for photographs.Overnight: Mara Enkorok or similarMeals: B · L · D
- Day 3Another full day in the MaraA second full day to explore other parts of the reserve and find what you missed. In season, the great herds of wildebeest and zebra.Overnight: Mara Enkorok or similarMeals: B · L · D
- Day 4Masai Mara to Lake NaivashaThrough the Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha for lunch. An afternoon to rest, or an optional boat ride among hippos and waterbirds, or a visit to Crescent Island.Overnight: Lake Naivasha Resort or similarMeals: B · L · D
- Day 5Lake Nakuru and backA morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park for rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffalo, zebras and birds, with flamingos when the water suits them. Back to Naivasha in the afternoon.Overnight: Lake Naivasha Resort or similarMeals: B · L · D
- Day 6Lake Naivasha to AmboseliSouth to Amboseli for lunch, then an afternoon game drive across the plains and swamps among its famous elephant herds.Overnight: Kibo Safari Camp or similarMeals: B · L · D
- Day 7A full day in AmboseliAn early game drive when the light is best for photographing elephants against Kilimanjaro, then another drive after lunch.Overnight: Kibo Safari Camp or similarMeals: B · L · D
- Day 8Amboseli to Tsavo WestTo Tsavo West for lunch, then an afternoon game drive among its volcanic hills, with Mzima Springs if the route allows.Overnight: Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge or similarMeals: B · L · D
- Day 9A full day in Tsavo WestMorning and afternoon game drives through lava flows, rocky outcrops and open plains, for elephants, lions, antelopes and birds.Overnight: Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge or similarMeals: B · L · D
- Day 10Tsavo West to Salt LickTo Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and Salt Lick Lodge, raised on stilts above a waterhole. An afternoon game drive, and animals at the waterhole into the night.Overnight: Salt Lick Safari LodgeMeals: B · L · D
- Day 11A full day in Taita HillsAn early game drive before breakfast, a day around the sanctuary, and another drive in the afternoon.Overnight: Salt Lick Safari LodgeMeals: B · L · D
- Day 12Salt Lick to Tsavo EastInto Tsavo East with a game drive on the way to the lodge, then an afternoon drive across its plains for the red-dust elephants.Overnight: Voi Wildlife Lodge or similarMeals: B · L · D
- Day 13A full day in Tsavo EastAn early game drive, breakfast at the lodge or a picnic, and another drive in the afternoon for wildlife and birds.Overnight: Voi Wildlife Lodge or similarMeals: B · L · D
- Day 14Another day in Tsavo EastA second full day to follow the latest sightings: predators, big elephant herds and the park’s birds, with time for photographs.Overnight: Voi Wildlife Lodge or similarMeals: B · L · D
- Day 15Tsavo East to the coastBreakfast and check-out, then the drive to Mombasa or Diani Beach, and a transfer to your hotel, the SGR station or Moi International Airport.Overnight: Not includedMeals: B
Price
Price on request
Starting price per person sharing. Every trip is quoted for your group, your dates and the stays you choose.
Request a quoteWhat changes your price
- How many of you travelSharing the vehicle and rooms brings the price per person down.
- When you travelLodges and the Masai Mara charge more in the high season.
- Where you stayBudget camps, comfortable lodges or luxury camps.
- How many daysEvery extra day adds a night, meals, game drives and park fees.
- Where you livePark fees differ for visitors from abroad, Kenya residents and East African citizens.
- Where we pick you upNairobi, Mombasa, Diani, your hotel or the airport.
Included
- Pick-up in Nairobi and drop-off in Mombasa or Diani
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser, pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Fourteen nights’ accommodation as shown, or similar
- Meals as shown in the itinerary
- Game drives as shown in the itinerary
- Park entry fees, quoted for your residency, as set out in your final quote
- Drinking water during transfers and game drives
Not included
- International flights and visas
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities such as boat rides and conservation experiences
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Tips for your guide and lodge staff
Good to know
Absolutely. You can choose your destinations, duration, activities and accommodation level to match your preferences.
Request a quote for this safari
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