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9 Days Wilderness Platinum Safari

Overview

Over nine days, the Wilderness Platinum Safari takes you on a luxurious journey through Kenya’s most iconic parks. Starting with a night at the Serena Hotel in Nairobi, you’ll head to Amboseli for game drives under Mount Kilimanjaro’s shadow, observing elephants, big cats, and rare birds. Then explore the volcanic landscapes and crystal clear waters of Tsavo West before entering Ol Pejeta Conservancy to view chimps, rhinos, and sweeping views of Mount Kenya. The latter part unfolds in the legendary Masai Mara for unmatched wildlife density, optional balloon rides, and premium tented camps. Inclusions feature park fees, expert guides, transfers; departure returns you to Nairobi with nature-imbued memories.

9 Days Wilderness Platinum Safari Wildlife

Highlights

Experience Amboseli’s wildlife amid marshes and springs, viewing lions, elephants, and cheetahs with the majestic Kilimanjaro backdrop .

Walk among the Shetani Lava flows, gaze upon Mzima Springs’ aquatic life in Tsavo West, plus hippos and crocodiles along riverine habitats.

Explore Ol Pejeta Conservancy: visit the chimp sanctuary, roam with rhinos, enjoy views of Mount Kenya, & learn about conservation in a private reserve.

Two nights in Masai Mara at luxury camps with open-air decks, full game drives, predator spotting, wildebeest migration, & an optional hot-air balloon safari.

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi – Serena Hotel
9 Days Wilderness Platinum Safari Attractions

Arrival Nairobi, our representative’s meeting and greeting, transfer to the leading hotel in Nairobi, the Serena. At recreation, the rest of the day. Nairobi Serena Hotel (BB) overnight.

9 Days Wilderness Platinum Safari Wildlife

After breakfast, depart for Amboseli via Nairobi. In clear weather, you may see Mt. Kenya’s peak. Lunch will be taken enroute. Arrive Amboseli in the evening with a brief game drive enroute to the campsite for dinner and overnight.

9 Days Wilderness Platinum Safari Wildlife

Follow a game drive in this park after breakfast, which lies in a dried-up lakebed. There are swamps and springs fed from Mt. Kilimanjaro’s melting snows by underground rivers that offer the wildlife continuous water. Lion, elephant, cheetah, buffalo, wild game and the rare Taita weaver and gerenuk are among the animals seen here. The animals are discovered mostly around the swamp of Ol Kenya. If the weather is clear and there is no low cloud cover, the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro can be seen, which is a lovely backdrop to the park. The hill of observation provides a view of the whole park and beyond. After dinner, an afternoon match drive follows. Rest of food and overnight at the restaurant.

9 Days Wilderness Platinum Safari Attractions

After breakfast, depart Amboseli for Tsavo West National Park, lunch enroute. You will visit the Shetani Lava flows as the area where the park lies is of volcanic origin. The Mzima Springs which contain 20 million tonnes of crystal – clear water from the underground streams of the nearby Chyullu Hills are an additional attraction; various aspects of marine life including hippos, crocodile and fish can be seen from the specially constructed underground glass tank. The animal species seen at Tsavo are hippo, crocodiles, elephant, gazelle, zebra, giraffe, various birds, buffalo, and kudu in a thick acacia setting.
Dinner and overnight at the campsite.

9 Days Wilderness Platinum Safari Wildlife

After a nice breakfast, depart Tsavo for Ol Pejeta  Conservancy, a private wildlife sanctuary overlooking Mount Kenya that’s owned and managed by an international conservation organisation. After lunch at a unique location, you’ll have a photo opportunity at the equator before arriving at Sweetwaters Serena Camp. Dinner is served in the old farmhouse.

9 Days Wilderness Platinum Safari Attractions

Enjoy a day of game-viewing activities with your Wildlife Safari guide in Ol Pejeta, including visiting the only chimpanzee sanctuary in Kenya. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are at Sweetwaters Serena Camp.

9 Days Wilderness Platinum Safari Attractions

After breakfast, depart to the great Masai Mara Reserve, a wonderful wildlife haven renowned for high predator population and the incredible wildebeest migration. Mara Explorer Camp lies on the banks of the Talek River in central Mara with easy access to all parts of the game reserve. The camp’s spacious tents can be opened on all sides, while open-air baths and viewing decks add to the intimate wilderness experience. Optional balloon safari or bush walks are available at extra cost. Meals and overnight at Mara Explorer Camp (LDBB).

9 Days Wilderness Platinum Safari Gamedrive

Enjoy another amazing day of exceptional game viewing in the Masai Mara, following herds of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, eland, topi, impala and many other species. Lion, leopard and cheetah are found here in greater concentrations than anywhere else in Africa. Your Wildlife Safari guide can arrange an extended game drive, travelling deeper into the less frequented parts of the reserve. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is at &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp.

9 Days Wilderness Platinum Safari Airport

After breakfast, bid Masai Mara bye and head back to Nairobi.

9 Days Wilderness Platinum Safari Wildlife

Arrival and departure airport transfers.

Accommodation at the Areas of visit.

All game drives as per itinerary.

All park entrance fees.

Game drives in Kenya in 1 x 7 Seater 4 x 4 vehicle.

Services of a qualified English Speaking Driver Guide.

1 Litre bottle of mineral water per person per day while on a road.

All International Flights + Taxes.

Visas

Travel & Personal accident insurance.

Tips & personal expenses such as telephone calls etc.

Excursions not detailed in above program.

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