Bongo safari

Itinerary

Day 1: NAIROBI - MASAI MARA

Stop At: Masai Mara National Reserve
Morning drive across the great Rift valley to Masai Mara. Afternoon game viewing. Spend the next 2 nights at Mara Sarova lodge or similar.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner
• Lunch
Accommodation included: overnight at Mara Sarova lodge or similar.

Day 2: MASAI MARA

Stop At: Mara River, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province
A full day game viewing in the Mara. Elephant and Buffalo abound in the riverine forests, while out on the grasslands Impala and Thompson's gazelle can be seen together with their attendant predators such as lion, Cheetah, Hyena and Jackal. The Mara is, in fact, the northern part of the Serengeti ecosystem and
plays host to the vast herds of migratory wildebeest and zebra during the months of July to October. Lesser known species such as topi, hartebeest, waterbuck, eland and many small mammals create a kaleidoscopic picture of wildlife.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight at Mara Sarova lodge or similar

Day 3: LAKE NAIVASHA

Stop At: Lake Naivasha, Naivasha, Rift Valley Province
Return to the Rift valley and on to Lake Naivasha. Afternoon boat trip on the lake, one of the prime birdwatching areas in East Africa. Overnight at Naivasha Simba or Sopa lodge with splendid views over the lake.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Naivasha Simba or Sopa lodge

Day 4: AMBOSELI

Stop At: Amboseli National Park, Amboseli National Park, Amboseli Eco-system, Rift Valley Province
Drive via Nairobi to Amboseli, crossing the Athi plains, home of the colourful Masai tribes. Spend the next 2 nights at Amboseli Serena lodge.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight Amboseli Serena lodge.

Day 5: AMBOSELI

Stop At: Amboseli National Park, Amboseli National Park, Amboseli Eco-system, Rift Valley Province
Morning and afternoon game viewing in Amboseli, a relatively small yet fascinating park of lush water
holes and swamps contrasting against flat open plains and acacia woodlands. Elephant and plains game abound as well as the big cats such as Lion, Leopard and Cheetah. With luck, the snow-capped peak of Mt Kilimanjaro will be visible, creating a spectacular backdrop to the peacefully grazing animals.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight Amboseli Serena lodge.

Day 6: TSAVO

Stop At: Tsavo East, Tsavo National Park East, Coast Province
Morning drive to Tsavo West park, stopping to see the Shaitani lava flow. Afternoon game drive in the park. From Kilaguni, great expanses of open plains stretch in all directions with Mount Kilimanjaro, the Chyulu hills, the Taita hills and Ngulia mountains on different horizons. The views from Roaring rocks and
Poacher's lookout are truly spectacular. Elephant, buffalo, giraffe, lion, leopard, cheetah, rhino and most common species of plains game and smaller mammals are present so wildlife viewing is varied but requires some patience. A visit to Mzima Springs where crystal clear water bubbles up from underground may reveal hippo and crocodile, seen from an underwater viewing hide. Bird life is extraordinarily colourful and diverse with the Ngulia mountains hosting many migratory species at certain times of the year.
Overnight at Kilaguni lodge.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Kilaguni lodge.

Day 7: TSAVO - MOMBASA or NAIROBI

Stop At: Mombasa Train Station, Mombasa, Coast Province
Early breakfast and drive to Mombasa or back to Nairobi. Cost of transfer to beach hotel must be added.
OPTION: Transfer to Mtito Andei railway station for Madaraka train onward to Mombasa (approx 3 hours)
or back to Nairobi (approx 3 hours) where the tour ends around 1400 hrs.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.