10 Days
Kenya Hidden Gems Safari
Overview
These majestic parks of Kenya’s southwest offer three very different experiences: Amboseli harbours amazing Mt Kilimanjaro views and huge elephant herds, Chyulu Hills has a haunting isolation while Tsavo is big game country.
Staying on private concessions adjoining each of these stunning Kenyan national parks guarantees an authentic wildlife experience away from the crowds. Another clear advantage of staying outside public reserves is this: guests may undertake activities not normally permitted such as walking safaris, horseback riding and off-road open vehicle game drives.
Accommodation:
Luxury Camps/Lodges
Type of Safari:
Wildlife safari, Nature, Culture
Arrival Location:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Departure Location:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Best Period:
Throughout the year
Itinerary at glance
| Day | Location | Accommodation | Meal Plan | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nairobi | Hemingways Hotel | BB | TRSF |
| 2 | Tsavo West | Finch Hattons | AI | P |
| 3 | Tsavo West | Finch Hattons | AI | AP |
| 4 | Tsavo West | Finch Hattons | AI | AP |
| 5 | Chyulu Hills | Ol Donyo Lodge | AI | P |
| 6 | Chyulu Hills | Ol Donyo Lodge | AI | AP |
| 7 | Chyulu Hills | Ol Donyo Lodge | AI | AP |
| 8 | Amboseli | Tortilis Camp | AI | AP |
| 9 | Amboseli | Tortilis Camp | AI | AP |
| 10 | Depart - NBO | No Accommodation | BBL | TRSF |
BB:
Bed & Breakfast
BBLD:
Bed and breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
AI :
All inclusive
TRSF:
Transfer
LEI:
Leisure
A:
Morning game drive,
P:
Afternoon game drive
Day by Day
Nairobi.
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nairobi, you will be met & greeted by our company’s representative and transferred to the Hemingways for check-in.
Depending on your time of arrival you can spedn the rest of the day at leisure or at an extra cost you can get to visit Karen Blixen Museum author of ‘‘Out of Africa’’ movie, Giraffe centre sanctuary and hand-feed the gentle endangered Rothschild giraffes, later visit the Daphne Sheldrick Animal Orphanage Trust and learn how orphaned baby elephants and rhinos are bottle-fed and re-introduced back to the wild.
Hotel (Luxury): https://www.hemingways-collection.com/nairobi/
Tsavo West n. park.
Early morning breakfast and check-out after transfer to Nairobi Wilson Airport for your flight to Finch Hattons airstrip. After an approximately 1 hr. flight you will arrive at Tsavo west and welcome by Finch Hattons team and transfer to camp for a guided tour and to settle into your luxury tented suite. 3 course lunch served on the outdoor terrace overlooking the natural fresh water springs. Afterwards you can opt to relax by the infinity pool, explore our research center or gaze out over the springs from your private deck.
Afternoon tea served on the outdoor terrace followed by an afternoon drive in the Tsavo West National Park where you can marvel at the geographical wonders of the park, spot the famous red elephants and of-course, keep a keen look out for the infamous man-eaters of the Tsavo!
Sundowner with the backdrop of the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro, Later an exquisite dinner will be served at the choice venue of the evening. Overnight in your luxury tented suite.
Tsavo Westi n. park.
Early morning drive in the Tsavo West National Park and after drive back to the camp for a sumptuous breakfast or perhaps out in the bush. Later spend the morning at your leisure at camp, or you can relax the mind, body, and spirit with a touch of yoga on the fabulous yoga deck overlooking the Chyulu Hills.
Later in the day have launch at the cam and after depart for aneEvening bush walk with the camp’s experienced guides to learn more about the park and its rich history, the flora and fauna unique to the park and how nature lives and thrives in the Tsavo. After the walk you will have pre-dinner drinks by the camp ‘boma’ where you can hear more about the rich history of the camp and the Tsavo, with entertainment from the maasai dancers and perhaps the resident guitar enthusiast!
Dinner at the choice venue of the evening and end it with a night cap at the star gazing terrace.
Overnight in your luxury tented suite.
Chyulu Hills.
Tuck into a mouth-watering breakfast, before checking out and then transfer by our guide to Ol donyo lodge. Upon arrival you will be welcomed by the Ol donyo camp’s representative and check-in. Enjoy two nights at ol Donyo Lodge. The striking landscapes of the Chyulu Hills National park are tucked away between the renowned Tsavo West and Amboseli National park. The park includes a collection of ancient volcanic cinder cones and craters, with the most recent volcanic peak forming just 500 years ago. You will delight in the breathtaking vistas of Mt Kilimanjaro and the wonderful game viewing opportunities. The birdwatchers paradise of Lake Jipe lies in the south -west corner of the park. The Chyulu Hills and the surrounding ecosystem lend itself perfectly to horseback safaris. the going is coarse, volcanic sand, which is ideal footing for fast or slow riding. A horse can navigate this diverse landscape so gracefully, moving in and out of the wildlife without disturbance and covering miles of open country. Ol Donyo’s team of 25 horses, ranging in size and performance to suit riders of all levels, can take guests out riding twice daily. Lodge guests are offered rides every morning and evening, with a break in the middle of the day. Those more zealous riders, wanting more hours in the saddle, can opt for 1 or 2 nights fly camping, where they ride further afield, keeping the horses with them throughout, taking a lightweight camp to sleep in at night.
Chyulu Hills.
Breakfast at the lodge and in collaboration with the lodge plan for your day and the activities to be done. Safari activities include; day and night game drives, walking safaris, village and cultural visits, exploring nearby lava tunnels, horse riding and mountain biking options and not forgetting sleeping out under the stars (a few of these activities are at additional costs). From the main lodge area, one can watch big tusker elephants drink from the waterholes just below the lodges outdoor sitting areas All of the rooms have their own plunge pool and enjoy roof terraces where intimate “star beds” can be set up. All meals will be taken at the lodge.
Amboseli N. Park.
After an early breakfast at the hotel, check-out and transfer the Amboseli region of south-eastern Kenya, which is famous for its scenery with a backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, which dominates the landscape, and open plains. Upon arrival at the park, you will have a brief game drive enroute to the camp, arrive in time for lunch and check-in. After lunch depart for an afternoon game drive at the park later dinner and overnight at the camp.
Amboseli N. Park.
On this day, proceed for an early morning game drive before returning to the Lodge for breakfast. The remaining part of the morning is spent at leisure enjoying the lodge facilities. Lunch will be served at the lodge before proceeding to an afternoon game drive as from 1600hrs until dusk.
Return to the camp for dinner and overnight.
Amboseli offers spectacular views of Africa’s highest mountain; Mount Kilimanjaro, which is situated across the border in Tanzania. Mount Kilimanjaro offers amazing photographic scenery, which is made more exotic with the animals moving on the ground.
The park is favorite to many safari goers who want to have an up-close view of free-ranging Elephants, Cheetahs, Lions, Leopards, Bat Eared Fox, zebra, Giraffe, different types of antelopes among other wild animals.
Mombasa – JKIA
After our morning safari activity and breakfast, check-out and transfer to the airstrip with for your scheduled flight to Nairobi, Wilson airport. Upon arrival, our guide will meet you and transfer you to the Jomo Kenyatta International airport for your onward flight arrangements.
Hotel (Mid-Luxury): None.
- Price includes
- Meet and greet services with assistance at the airport or hotel
- All transport and game drives on road safaris will be in a safari 4X4 Land Cruiser with pop up roof for easy game viewing
- Services of a Professional English-speaking driver-guide on sharing basis.
- full board accommodation whilst on safari
- Shared and scheduled game drives.
- Domestic Flights – NBO-AMBOSELI-MAASAI MARA- DIANI
- guided walking safari in Naboisho Conservacny
- transfers to and from designated airstrips
- laundry
- All transfers in Nairobi on a private basis
- All Park fees and government taxes
- Flying doctor’s emergency rescue cover while on safari
- 2 bottles of ½ litre mineral water per person per day on game drives
- Accommodation Inclusions
- FINCH HATTONS:
- Accommodation
- Return Finch Hattons airstrip transfer
- Scheduled activities (including game drives, excursion to shetani lava flow, oldonyo larami volcano hike, yoga, nature walk, bush breakfast & sundowners)
- Use of spa (excluding treatments)
- Laundry (Excluding dry cleaning)
- All drinks (Excluding premium wines & spirits)
- Complimentary wireless internet throughout Camp
- OL DONYO LODGE
- Accommodation
- scheduled activities (including horseback riding),
- Meals
- Big Life conservation fees,
- Daily laundry,
- Return Chyulu airstrip road transfers,
- Non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages (excluding champagne).
- TORTILIS CAMP
- Full Board Accommodation, all meals and drinks (excluding champagne, private cellar wines and spirits),
- shared and scheduled game drives,
- guided walking safari
- sundowners and transfers to and from our designated airstrips
- Game Package also includes a $35 per person Kitirua Conservancy Fee.
- Price Not includes
- Visas, international flights, and Airport taxes (clients pay direct)
- Driver-guide gratuities, drinks, dining rooms tips, porterage
- Personal travel, baggage, and medical insurance
- Additional remarks
- We may have to re-route the itinerary or accommodate in similar lodges in case of non-availability.
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