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Game drive safaris in Kenya offer an exhilarating experience to explore the diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes of the country’s national parks and reserves. Here’s what you can expect from typical Game Drive Safaris in Kenya:
- Wildlife Viewing: Kenya is renowned for its rich biodiversity, including iconic species such as elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, rhinos, cheetahs, and wildebeests. During your game drive, you’ll have the opportunity to spot these animals in their natural habitat.
- Experienced Guides: Game drives are typically led by experienced guides who are knowledgeable about the local wildlife, ecology, and conservation efforts. They will provide insights into the behavior of animals and ensure a safe and informative experience.
- Morning and Evening Drives: Game drives are usually conducted in the early morning and late afternoon when wildlife activity is at its peak. Morning drives offer the chance to witness predators on the hunt, while evening drives provide opportunities to see nocturnal species.
- Open-Air Vehicles: Most game drives are conducted in open-air safari vehicles, allowing for unobstructed views and excellent photo opportunities. These vehicles are specially designed for wildlife viewing and are equipped with comfortable seating and amenities.
- Scenic Landscapes: In addition to wildlife, Kenya’s national parks and reserves boast breathtaking landscapes, including savannas, forests, rivers, and lakes. Game drives offer the chance to admire these natural wonders while searching for wildlife.
- Cultural Encounters: Some game drive safaris include visits to local communities and cultural experiences, providing insights into traditional ways of life and enhancing the overall safari experience.
- Flexible Itineraries: Depending on your interests and preferences, game drive safaris can be customized to suit your needs. Whether you’re interested in photography, birdwatching, or specific wildlife sightings, your guide can tailor the itinerary accordingly.
- Conservation Awareness: Many safari operators in Kenya are committed to sustainable tourism and conservation efforts. Guides often educate visitors about the importance of protecting wildlife and their habitats, ensuring that your safari experience contributes to conservation efforts.
Popular destinations for game drive safaris in Kenya include Maasai Mara National Reserve, Amboseli National Park, Tsavo East and West National Parks, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Samburu National Reserve. Each of these destinations offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities and stunning landscapes, ensuring an unforgettable safari experience.
We operate two different styles of Game Drive Safaris in Kenya – those that are tailored to a specific private group and a number of set-date ‘group’ departures and we can customize based on time of your safari.
Detailed itinerary for 7 Days Game Drive Safaris in Kenya
We offer a whole range of set-date departures that cover the full range of budgets available throughout the region, whether that be a luxury safari or a more budget-focused adventure.
Day 1: Nairobi – Maasai Mara Drive time 5+ hours
Rise early to enjoy a delicious breakfast at your Nairobi hotel. After breakfast, depart for Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Travel through the Maasai country occasionally coming across Maasai herdsmen with their livestock living harmoniously with the wildlife.
After lunch at your residence lodge a game run is planned in these vast rolling grasslands. Here we find the Old Africa of the movies, with rolling grasslands dotted by acacia trees and sweeping plains teeming with Wildlife.
No matter how much you have thought about Africa, this is more than you expected—and the ideal backdrop for a hot air balloon expedition.
During our stay we also visit a village of the Maasai people to witness the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience.
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 2: Explore Maasai Mara
Morning and afternoon game drives in this magnificent Park. Maasai Mara is famous for the Annual Wildebeest Migration that takes place between the months of July and October. During this time over a million wildebeests accompanied by thousands of other herbivores, migrate from Serengeti National Park to the Mara in search for greener pastures.
Hundreds of lions and hyenas follow them picking on the old and weaker ones. The legendary black mane lion is only found in Maasai Mara. The cheetah hunts best in these open grasslands.
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 3: Maasai Mara – Drive to Lake Naivasha Drive time 4+ hours
After breakfast, transfer to Naivasha arriving late morning. After lunch, enjoy a boat ride (optional visit to crescent island)
There is just one “Crescent Island Game Sanctuary“. Located on Lake Naivasha, in the Great Rift Valley, Kenya. It is one of the most beautiful parks in Kenya and is often called Naivasha’s best-kept secret. Surrounded by water, it is actually a peninsula and is currently only accessible by boat from the East or West side.
The shores host abundant birdlife including pelicans, cormorants, and fish-eagles with their haunting cry. There are more animals per acre than any other Kenyan Park, hence many film companies have been to the Island to film the herds of Wildebeest, Waterbuck, Zebra, and Gazelle.
Hippo graze all over us at night then sleep under the acacia or rest in the water by day. Often you can see three generations of Giraffe at a time, all of whom have been born on the Island. And if you’re lucky you may see one of the beautiful Pythons who live here.
From the top of the hill, there is a 360-degree view across the Lake from Longonot to Hell’s Gate to the Mau Escarpment to Eburu and onto the Aberdares. Walking along the ridge in the golden hour before sunset whilst watching the animals grazing with the water shimmering beyond, is what Africa is all about.
Dinner and overnight at lodge.
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 4: Lake Naivasha-Amboseli Drive time 5+ hours
Depart by road to Amboseli National Park. Enjoy a game drive en-route to your lodge. The Park shelters more than 420 species of birds and has enormous Elephant population and other big game attracted to the area by underground springs fed from the melting snows of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Lunch is served at the lodge, before departing for an afternoon game drive. Return to the lodge and enjoy a scrumptious dinner.
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 5: Amboseli
This morning we rise early for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit, we set off for a game drive. Amboseli is an excellent place to view a multitude of wildlife, including everything from Wildebeest to Giraffes to Baboons.
A visit to a Maasai village is planned after breakfast (at extra cost US$20 per person).
Midday finds us at our lodge for lunch and afternoon rest, followed by another game drive. Amboseli is home to the legendary Maasai tribesmen.
Maasai warriors are famous and are proud nomadic tribe whose legendary prowess in battle and single-handed acts of bravery in fights with the wild animals are known across the world.
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 6: Amboseli- Nairobi Drive time 6+ hours
After breakfast transfer to nairobi arriving in the afternoon.
Overnight in Nairobi
Meal Plan {Breakfast}
Day 7: Nairobi
Today marks the end of your Kenya Safari Vacation. you take home a big smile and a lifetime of memories – that much is certain! After breakfast and check-out, you’ll be transferred to JKIA terminal for your flight home.
Meal Plan {Bed & Breakfast }
End of the Safari
What is included and excluded in the Game Drive Safaris in Kenya
Includes:
- Meet & Greet at JKIA
- 2 nights FB in Maasai Mara
- 1 night FB in Naivasha
- 1 boat ride in Naivasha
- 2 nights FB in Amboseli
- 1 nights BB in Nairobi
- Transport in a 4×4 safari Landcruiser jeep with open roof modified for easy game viewing
- Services of an English-Speaking driver guide
- Water in the vehicle while on safari
- All park entry fees
Extras:
- Items of personal nature
- Tips & gratuities
- Drinks
- Extra Optional activities listed below:
EXTRAS ACTIVITIES AT THE VARIOUS DESTINATIONS:
In Nairobi:
- Lunch/ dinner at an Indian Restaurant: payable direct + Transfers
- Lunch/ dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant (BBQ and game meat specialty): USD. 40 per person. + Transfers
- 1100AM visit to David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage (entrance fees): USD. 15 per person + Transfers
- Visit to Giraffe Center (entrance fees): USD. 15 per person.+ Transfers
- Visit to The Nairobi National Museum (entrance fees): USD. 15 per person. + Transfers
- Visit to the Karen Blixen Museum (entrance fees): USD. 25 per person. + Transfers
Additional Transfer Costs within Nairobi
- 3-4 sitter Sedan Vehicle -Half day/Dinner Transfer (4hrs) USD 80 & Full day(8hrs) USD 120 per vehicle inclusive of driver and fuel.
- 7-sitter safari Shuttle – Half day/Dinner transfer (4hrs) USD 100 & Full day (8hrs) USD 150 per vehicle inclusive of driver and fuel.
In Masai Mara:
- Visit to a Masai Village: USD. 25 per person
- Balloon Safari with champagne bush breakfast: USD. 450 per person.
- Horse riding in the Maasai Mara: USD 200 per person
In Amboseli:
1. Visit to a local Maasai Village: USD. 25 per person.
2. Hot air balloon safari with a bush breakfast: USD. 450 per person.
In Naivasha:
- Visit to Crescent Island: USD 30 per person
- Horse Riding in the Sanctuary: USD 30 per person
- Cycling in Hell’s gate : USD 20 per person + Park Fees
NOTE: ROOMS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AT THE TIME OF BOOKING
IF ROOMS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT PARTICULAR LODGE, WE WILL PUT CLIENT AT THE SAME CATEGORY HOTEL Send us an email at info@ecoadventuresafaris.com for you to book Game Drive Safaris in Kenya. You can also send us a WhatsApp message on +256773234876