Kenya Under Canvas Safari

Discover the majestic wildlife and spectacular scenery of four diverse eco-systems on this 10 day private safari – all under canvas. Starting in the land of the ‘maneaters’’ – tsavo national park, you then travel to the heart of maasailand, near amboseli national park, famous for it’s large elephant population. Next you visit lake najuru, famous for it’s flamingos. The safari ends with 3 nights in the renowned maasai mara. Accomodations are in small permanent tented camps and travel is by 4wd vehicle with your guide accompanying you througout.



Day 1 - Nairobi
Arrive into Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport today. After clearing customs and immigration, you will be met by our safari representative and transferred to the Panafric Hotel. The hotel is imposingly set in a quiet residential suburb, which commands a panoramic view of the Nairobi city. At the Flame Tree Brassiere, the open terraced restaurant, is named after a Flame Tree that stands majestically at the middle of the restaurant. Pizzas are the specialty, prepared in an authentic wood fired brick Pizza oven. Traditional pasta dishes, an array of burgers, grilled items; vegetarian dishes and exiting snack items are served to suit all tastes. Overnight - Panafric Hotel ( Bed & breakfast basis)

Day 2 - Tsavo West National Park
This morning after an early breakfast you will depart by road with your guide for the legendary land of the Maneaters – Tsavo. A diverse and vast park with altitudes ranging from 500 – 6000ft, and an area of 9,065 sq. kms, this wilderness supports large numbers of game including elephant, rhino, lion, huge herds of buffalo, giraffe and a variety of plains game to name a few. Your home for your first two nights “in the bush” – will be at the Ziwani Safari Camp. With a spectacular view of mystical Mount Kilimanjaro, and easy access to the wild attractions of Tsavo West National Park, Voyager Ziwani offers a tranquil retreat in one of the wildest places left on Earth. Located on a private 30,000-acre concession on the western edge of Tsavo, the camp sits on a secluded dam on the Sante River - home to turtles, crocodiles and hundreds of basking hippos.
After lunch at Ziwani you will have some time to get acquainted with the camp before departing on an afternoon game drive. Return to camp with time to freshen up before dinner. Overnight - Ziwani Safari Camp ( all meals & activities)


Day 3 - Tsavo West National Park  
You have another day to explore the park in search of the famous Tsavo elephants on game drives and guided walks. Overnight - Ziwani Safari Camp ( all meals & activities)

Day 4 - Amboseli National Park
After breakfast you will depart by road through the back side of Tsavo driving south via the beautiful Chyulu Hills to Amboseli National Park. The park and surrounding game reserve cover 1260 square miles and is mostly arid woodland with a series of swamps and lakes that provide a year round water supply for the wildlife. Amboseli sits in the shadow of Mt Kilimanjaro and is known for it's large elephant population and other big game that is attracted to the area by underground springs fed from Mt. Kilimanjaro.
With a game drive along the way, you’ll arrive at Kibo Safari Camp in time for lunch. In the afternoon you’ll depart on an afternoon game drive in search of Amboseli’s famous elephants and with luck Kilimanjaro with be out for some sunset photos. Overnight - Kibo Safari Camp (all meals & activities)

Day 5 - Amboseli National Park
Spend another day exploring this beautiful area on morning and afternoon wildlife viewing activities. Return to your camp in time for a sundowner around the campfire before dinner. Overnight - Kibo Safari Camp (all meals & activities)

Day 6 - Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, depart via Nairobi and drive down the floor of the Great Rift Valley escarpment to Lake Nakuru National Park. 35 million years ago tectonic activity formed The Great Rift Valley . It stretches 6,000 km from Syria to Mozambique. In Kenya the deepest point is in the Naivasha/Nakuru region.
Lake Nakuru is world-renowned for its millions of pink Flamingoes feeding in the lake. It is a protected game sanctuary for endangered species such as the Black/ White rhino and the Rothschild Giraffe. It is also home to lion, leopard and the Black & White Colobus monkey.

Tucked away in this spectacular area, on 6,400 acres of the Delamere Estate, on The Congreve Conservancy, Mbweha Camp is nestled up against the southern border of Lake Nakuru National Park with views of the Eburu and Mau ranges. After enjoying lunch at the camp you’ll depart on an afternoon game drive, returning to the camp for dinner and overnight. Overnight - Mbweha Camp (all meals & activities)


Day 7 - Maasai Mara Game Reserve
After an early breakfast, depart by road across the Rift Valley escarpment to Maasai Mara Game Reserve, the jewel of Kenya's game reserves. Located in the northern section of the great Serengeti Plains, it has one of the highest concentrations of wildlife anywhere in Africa. The reserve is the home of the "Big Five" ... elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo and rhino, as well as cheetah, zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, hippo, impala, gazelle and numerous other wildlife, including hundreds of species of birds. During August to October, the Mara is the scene of annual migration of millions of wildebeest up from the Serengeti plains in search of water and grasses.
You will arrive in time for lunch at Nyumbu Camp, a luxury eco-friendly seasonal camp, situated in the Ngila Plains at the edge of Maasai Mara Game Reserve. The camp overlooks a magnificent view of hills and plains. It is put up seasonally to ensure natural regeneration of the area during the long rains. During your stay, you will have the opportunity to explore this great reserve in depth on morning and afternoon game viewing activities – including guided walks.

While in Mara, you will have the option to float above the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem on board a hot air balloon followed by a gourmet champagne breakfast. There is also an optional day-trip to the second largest fresh water lake in the World- Lake Victoria where you can fish for giant Nile Perch. You can also visit a Maasai tribal village and enjoy entertainment by Maasai dancers. Overnight - Nyumbu Camp ( all meals & activities)


Days 8/9 - Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Each morning you’ll rise early with tea or coffee brought to your tent. At dawn set off for a game drive on the Mara plains. Return to the camp for a leisurely breakfast. Afterwards, take an escorted walk around the camp grounds learning about the flora and medicinal uses of various shrubs and trees, or visit a Maasai manyatta (village). After lunch you can enjoy a siesta or watch wildlife from the verandah of your tent. Afternoon tea is followed by further game-viewing to sunset. Return to camp for an evening around the campfire and dinner. Overnight - Nyumbu Camp (all meals & activities)

Day 10 - Maasai Mara / Nairobi / Depart Home
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before saying good-bye and enjoying a final game drive as you proceed to Nairobi and The Panafric Hotel where you will have the use of a dayroom until your evening transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight. Overnight - The Panafric Hotel ( breakfast only)



Safari Includes
Private Transfers
Accommodations and meals per itinerary
Morning and afternoon wildlife viewing activities, guided walks
All National Park and & Wildlife Reserve entry fees
Exclusive services of an English-speaking professional safari guide
Transportation in modified 4WD safari vehicle with photographic roof hatches
Bottled water during game drives
Safari hat
Membership in Flying Doctors Service

Not Included
International Airfare and flights
Drinks and Alcoholic Beverages
Items of a personal nature
Laundry (can be done for a small fee)
Gratuities to safari guide and camp staff
Travel insurance
Visa’s and visa fees
Airport departure taxes