Twiga Safari (Classic)

Overview

Named after the Swahili word for giraffe, this safari offers towering views of Kenya's most magnificent landscapes and wildlife.

Highlights

• Premium wildlife viewing opportunities
• Comfortable accommodations in the heart of the wilderness
• Expert naturalist guides
• Multiple national parks exploration

Your route

1. 1Nairobi→
2. 2Samburu→
3. 3Aberdare→
4. 4Lake Nakuru→
5. 5Masai Mara→
6. 6Amboseli→
7. 7Nairobi

Day-by-day itinerary

1. Day 1

   Arrival In Nairobi

   Met upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by a Jambo Tours representative. Assistance and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Accommodation on bed & breakfast basis at The Stanley Hotel (BB).

2. Day 2

   Nairobi/Samburu National Reserve

   After breakfast, drive north via Nanyuki and Mt Kenya to the Samburu National Reserve. Rugged and remote, this wildlife reserve provides some the best and most colourful game viewing in the country arriving in time for lunch at the lodge. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Shaba Lodge (LDBB).

3. Day 3

   Samburu National Reserve

   Early morning game drive returning to the lodge for breakfast. Rest of the morning at leisure. Lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Shaba Lodge (LDBB).

4. Day 4

   Samburu National Reserve/Aberdare National Park

   After breakfast drive to the Aberdares arriving in time for lunch at The Aberdare Country Club. After lunch transfer to the lodge situated inside the Aberdare National Park. Rest of the day at leisure with game viewing from the lodge. Dinner and overnight at The Ark Lodge (LDBB).

5. Day 5

   Aberdare National Park/Lake Nakuru National Park

   After breakfast you will be collected for the day's drive, via the Nyahururu waterfalls to the floor of the Great Rift Valley, destination Lake Nakuru National Park arriving in time for lunch at the lodge. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge (LDBB).

6. Day 6

   Lake Nakuru National Park/Masai Mara National Reserve

   After breakfast, drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve offering wonderful scenery and plenty of game. It is perhaps the only region left in Kenya where the visitor may see animals in the same super-abundance as existed a century ago, arriving in time for lunch at the lodge. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Mara Camp (LDBB).

7. Day 7

   Masai Mara National Reserve

   (Early morning optional balloon ride with champagne-style breakfast.) Full day in Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. All meals and overnight at Sarova Mara Camp (LDBB).

8. Day 8

   Masai Mara National Reserve/Nairobi/Amboseli National Park

   After breakfast drive to Nairobi arriving in time for lunch at The Carnivore Restaurant. After lunch drive to Amboseli National Park, lying below the most famous symbol of Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro. The 392 sq km Amboseli National Park lies due south of Nairobi, within clear sight of Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain at 5896 metres. The waters of the mountain feed the seasonal swamps and marshes on which the game and birds, which live in the park, rely. It is here that photographers will hope to shoot the classic picture of the elephant or giraffe standing against the dramatic backdrop of the snow capped mountain. Game drive enroute to your lodge. Dinner and overnight at Oltukai Lodge (LDBB).

9. Day 9

   Amboseli National Park

   Early morning game drive returning to the lodge for breakfast. Rest of the morning at leisure. Lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Oltukai Lodge (LDBB).

10. Day 10

    Amboseli National Park/Nairobi/Departure

    After breakfast, drive to Nairobi and drop off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta Airport for your departure flight back home. A Jambo Tours representative will re-confirm your onward flight, and assist you at check-in. End of our services.

Seasonal rates (per person sharing)