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Tsavo West National Park Kenya was established in 1948 and forms part of the Tsavo National Park that includes Tsavo East National Park and Tsavo West National Park and the Chyulu Hills. It is situated about 240km south east of Nairobi and about 200km north of Mombasa on the main Nairobi to Mombasa highway.

Tsavo West stretches from Mtito Andei, along the Mombasa-Nairobi road and south to the Tanzanian border and consists of mostly semi-arid plains that are broken up with granite rock outcrops (kopjies) and lava fields, but also includes open plains, savannah bush, acacia woodlands, belts of riverine vegetation, palm thickets and on the Chyulu hills, mountain forest. Tsavo West shares its North Eastern boundary along the Highway with Tsavo East National Park.

Tsavo West Kenya is home to all of Africa’s Big 5 animals (elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and rhino) At Mzima Springs; there are Nile crocodile and hippo. Masai Giraffe, gerenuk, oryx, zebra and impala range through most of the park and you may also see Coke’s hartebeest, lesser kudu, eland, water buck, Steinbuck, Kirk’s Dik Dik, Grant’s gazelle and kingspringer. Primates include baboons and vervet monkeys. This is an area where there is malaria and it is recommended that you take the necessary precautions if you visit this area.

Mzima Springs – One of the main attractions in Tsavo West are the Mzima Springs, located 48km from the Mtito Andei Gate and close to both Kilaguni Lodge and Kitani Bandas. The two large pools, connected by a rush of rapids are replenished with two hundred and twenty million liters of crystal-clear water every day, from the underground streams stemming from the lava the Chyulu Hills, 40-50 kilometers away. This fresh water at Mzima forms a haven to a huge variety of wildlife including hippo and crocodiles, but is an important source of drinking water for many animals including elephants, lion, gazelles, zebra and giraffe.

The upper (or long) pool is the favoured hippo wallow, while the crocodiles have retreated to the broader expanse of water lower down. There is a car park at Mzima and you are permitted to walk down to the water following a path, from here you may be rewarded with a sighting of animals coming down to the waters edge to drink as well as that of Hippos in the water. It is also worth walking around this lower pool where, if you’re stealthy, you have a good chance of seeing crocodiles, just make sure there’s not one on the bank behind you.

Chaimu Crater- Just west of the springs is the Chaimu Crater, this volcanic crater is less than 200 years old and composed mainly from black coke. It is well worth the tour and you can climb by foot. Animals to look out for in this area include klipspringer and the lesser Kudu antelope.

Lake Jipe – Located in the southwestern corner of Tsavo West is Lake Jipe. 10km long and 3km wide it has huge reed beds and although there is game present, it is the rich bird life that is most impressive here. Pied Kingfishers, palmnut vultures, black herons and African skimmers, Purlpe Gallinule, Black Herons, the Pygmy Goose and the Lesser Jacana are all found in this area around the lake.

Tsavo West has a good selection of accommodation including includes luxury lodges; safari tented camps as well as public camping campsites.

Tsavo Safari Lodges

Finch Hatton’s Tented Camp – tented lodge is located in Tsavo West, and is known for its quality and comfort. The lodge has 35 furnished tents, a restaurant, lounge and bar areas. Finch Hattons tented camp is not fenced, and wildlife may be seen in and around camp.

Kilaguni Serena Lodge – The first lodge built in a Kenyan national park, it is constructed from volcanic stone. There are about 55 rooms Mt. Kilimanjaro as do the restaurant, bar and observation decks face.

Ngulia Lodge – Located on an escarpment near the rhino sanctuary in Tsavo West, Nguila Lodge was built in 1969 and has excellent views of the park. There are 52 rooms, all with ensuite bathroom and balcony.

Voyager Zawani Luxury Tented Camp – Located on the banks of a river on a private 30,000-acre farm on the western edge of Tsavo, with a spectacular view of Mount Kilimanjaro, it offers easy access to the wild attractions of Tsavo West National Park. It has 25 tents with ensuite bathroom and private veranda facing the river.

Severin Safari Camp – A tented lodge not very far from Mzima Springs in f Tsavo West. Severin safari camp has 22 tents with ensuite bathrooms and private verandas. The main lodge has restaurant, bar, lounge with wireless Internet, gift shop, spa, swimming pool.

Camping at Tsavo National Park – There are 3 public campsites with water and toilet facilities only these include the Kamboyo Campsite (8 kms from Mtito Andei gate), Chyulu Campsite (1 km from Chyulu gate) and Lake Jipe Campsite (on the lakeshore). There are also a wide selection of “special” (private) campsites are available in the park that ones at Royal Little and Chyulu Gate.

Self Catering Accommodation

Lake Jipe Bandas – These are located on the lakeshore and consist of three cottages or “bandas”, each with 2 single beds with nets, water, outdoor cooking area and kerosine lamps.

Kitani Bandas – The Kitani Safari Camp consists of 8 cottages, each with a double bedroom (2 single beds with bedding’s and net), hot water, bathroom and WC plus an equipped kitchen and outdoor dining area.

Ngulia Self-service Bandas – has 6 self-catering cottages or “bandas”, each with a double bedroom (2 single beds with bedding and nets), bathroom and WC plus a fully equipped kitchen and outdoor dining area.

Kamboyo Guest House – Located less than 10 kilometers from the park headquarters at the Mtito Andei gate.

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Day 1: Nairobi – Samburu game reserve
Pick up from your hotel at 0730 hrs.and depart for the dramatic semi-arid scrub land of the Northern Frontier. Arrival in Samburu will be by lunch time. After lunch embark on a game drive to sight resident wildlife species like the Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy’s Zebra, Beisa Oryx and the Blue-necked Somali Ostrich that are rare elsewhere in the country. Dinner and overnight will be at the spectacular Samburu Serena lodge or Samburu Lodge.

Day 2: Samburu Game Reserve
Today you will spend the full day in the Samburu National Park. You will have early morning and evening game drives. All your meals and overnight will be at Samburu Serena lodge or Samburu Lodge..

Day 3: Samburu – Aberdares National Park
Break fast then proceed to Aberdares national park. Lunch at the base hotel before being transferred to the Tree hotel for overnight stay. A special feature of the lodge where we stay is the floodlit watering hole where we can watch from the lodge itself throughout the night as a great variety of animals come down to drink.

Day 4 : Aberdares – Lake Nakuru National park
Depart Aberdares soon after breakfast and proceed south to lake Nakuru, which is often referred to as the pink lake for it’s great masses of pink flamingos. Arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon gamedrives followed by dinner and overnight stay at a Sarova Lion Hill Lodge or Flamingo Camp.

Lake Nakuru’s claim to fame is anchored on its flamingo’s and the over 400 species of birds found here. The lake itself is a soda lake on the floor of the rift valley. The sight of the at times millions of flamingos is quite spectacular. From a distance the lake appears ringed in pink. The Lake has also earned a reputation as an important haven for endangered species- particularly the Rothschild Giraffe and the black and white rhino. Lions, waterbuck, buffalo and baboons are all residents here.

Day 5: Lake Nakuru- Maasai Mara
Breakfast then view game as we exit the park and drive to via the Great Rift Valley to arrive at Maasai Mara in time for lunch at a Lodge. Full afternoon game drive till dusk when we return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay at Keekorok lodge or Mara Sarova Tented Camp.

Day 6/7 Maasai Mara game reserve
Full days exploring the park in search of the big 5.Early morning and late afternoon gamedrives are offered. Dinner and overnight stay at Keekorok lodge or Mara Sarova Tented Camp..

The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures

Day 8 – Masai Mara – Lake Naivasha
After breakfast descend down towards the Great Rift Valley. Arrival at Lake Naivasha will be in time for a delicious lunch at the Lake Naivasha Country Club or similar. The remainder of the afternoon will be at your leisure, with the opportunity of going on a nature walk, hiring a boat to take you the famous Crescent Island, or simply relaxing by the swimming pool. Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa lodge

Day 9: Lake Naivasha – Amboseli
After breakfast, drive past the scenic Athi Plains and into the bushy country of Amboseli National Park – a landscape dominated by the spectacular snowcaps of Mount Kilimanjaro. Arrival will be in time for lunch at your chosen lodge / tented camp. After lunch and a few hours of rest, embark on a game drive at the foot of Africa’s highest mountain. Dinner and overnight will be at the Amboseli Serena lodge or Oltukai Lodge.

Day 10: Amboseli National park
Today you will spend the full day in Amboseli with early morning and evening game drives. Whilst in the park, you will have the opportunity to photograph the animals against the wonderful backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. All meals
and overnight will be at  Amboseli Serena lodge or Oltukai Lodge.

Day 11: Amboseli – Tsavo West National park
After an early breakfast depart for Tsavo West National Park which lies roughly half way between Nairobi and the Coast. Mzima Springs, the chief marvel here is a favorite haunt of hippos and crocodiles. Arrival at your lodge / tented camp will be in time for lunch. An early evening game drive to see large herds of elephants, buffalo, common waterbuck, eland, rhino and a wide variety of antelope. Return to the Ngulia lodge or Kilanguni Serena Lodge dinner and overnight.

Day 12: Tsavo West – Tsavo East National park
We depart the lodge soon after breakfast and proceed to Tsavo East National park. Game is viewed as we exit the park . This park was famed for its large herds of elephant covered in red dust and fine scenery. We visit the scenic Lugards Falls, Mudanda Rocks (attracts elephants in the drier season) and Aruba Dam as we view game if time permits. Dinner and overnight stay at Voi Safari lodge

Day 13 : Tsavo East National park
Full day spent exploring the park. Morning and afternoon gamedrives are offered. Dinner and overnight stay at Voi Safari Lodge.

The landscape in Tsavo East is flatter and drier, despite having one of Kenya’s largest rivers flowing through the middle. Much of the wildlife is concentrated on the Galana River, which has plentiful crocs and hippos. Likewise, Kudus, waterbucks and dik-diks are common along the river banks.

Day 14: Tsavo East – Nairobi
After a leisurely breakfast, return to Nairobi where the safari ends.

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Lake Naivasha Kenya is a beautiful freshwater lake surrounded by a number of hills that harbor a multitude of Wildlife and without any known outlet – a prerequisite for a freshwater lake. Meaning “Rough Water”, it was christened by the British from Naiposha, which means the waves occasionally made by the afternoon wind across the lake Naivasha.

At 1880 meters above sea level it is the highest among Rift valley Lakes. At 85km North West of Kenya’s capital Nairobi Lake Naivasha is just over an hours drive by public or Private Transport, including Charter Flights. The lake is located some distance from the Naivasha town and taxis are readily available. For overnight travelers, there are well-furnished Self catering cottages, lodges, Motels, Camping sites, Resorts and hotels such as Cray Fish Camp Site, Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge, Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge, and Fish Eagle Hotel among others

Crater Lake Game Sanctuary – Surrounding a beautiful volcanic Crater Lake, on the western side of Lake Naivasha and north of the village of Kongoni, is this small sanctuary, with many trails including one for hikers along the steep but diminutive crater rim.

Crescent Island Wildlife Sanctuary – The protruding rim of a collapsed volcanic crater forms this island on the eastern side of Lake Naivasha. It’s a private sanctuary, where you can walk beneath yellow-barked acacias (yellow fever trees) in search of giraffes.

Elsamere Conservation Centre – A couple of Kilometers past Fisherman’s camp on Moi South Lake Rd you’ll find Elsamere conservation centre, the former home of the late Joy Adamson of Born free fame.

Bird watching Safari – Kenya recorded around 1090 bird’s species mainly in Mt Kenya Lake Bogoria, kakamega Forest Lake Naivasha Masai Mara thus the East Africa ornithological & birding paradise. We remain the Kenya Birding safaris and ornithological tour operator in Africa.

Lake Naivasha Camping Safari Packages – camping safari is a throw back to the more traditional safaris in Kenya. Mobile camping safari involve being “on the move’, to have your tented camp move with you. Kenya camping safaris were undertaken by early explorers in East Africa and were led by professional a camping guide.

Lake Naivasha Lodge Safari Packages

Kenya is a land of endless attractions with many of the world’s most sout after lodge experiences. Lake Naivasha lodge safaris are for tourists looking to explore the most exclusive luxury world class lodges accommodation ranging from luxury to budget lodges in Kenya wildlife National parks.

Honeymoon & Wedding Holiday Packages – Lake Naivasha honeymoon & wedding safaris offers the ultimate romantic, as Kenya honeymoon safari getaway.

Lake Naivasha hotel and hotels in Kenya Accommodations in Kenya range from Nairobi Budget hotel to luxury world class hotels. African safaris and Adventures offer the best rates for hotel in Lake Naivasha via our secure online booking engine. We pride our self to have the largest online hotel reservation system – we have every kind of lodging including cheap hotels, discount motels, discount hotels and luxury 5-star accommodation in Lake Naivasha.

Loldia House – This is one of Kenya’s oldest farms, situated in the spectacular Great Rift Valley on the shores of Lake Naivasha and within easy reach of the capital, Nairobi.

Lake Naivasha Country Club – opened in 1937 as a staging post for Imperial Airways’ flying boat service from Durban to London.

Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge – On the southern shores of Lake Naivasha is Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge. The lake is the only freshwater lake within Africa’s Great Rift Valley.

Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge – The newly built Lake Naivsha Simba Lodge is situated within walking distance from Lake Naivasha.

Chui Lodge – In the Great Rift Valley lies Kenya’s Best Kept Secret “Chui Lodge”. Whilst sipping cocktails by the warmth of a campfire and watching the sun setting behind the distant hills, June Zwager envisaged the concept of Chui Lodge.

Crater Lake Camp – Nestled on the shores of a jade green volcanic lake just one and a half hours from Nairobi, Crater Lake offers an evocative step back in time

Elsamere – Elsamere is the former home of the late Joy Adamson who, together with her husband George, became world famous for their pioneering conservation work and relationship with the Lioness Elsa, as told in her best-selling book and subsequent film: Born Free.

Kiangazi House – located in the 5,000-acre Oserian Game Corridor. With delightful lush gardens littered with colour, rolling lawns and a view to compliment the beautiful setting it’s ironic that “Kiangazi” is the Swahili word meaning “hot and dry season”.

Kongoni Game Valley Villa – Kongoni Game Valley is a private park on the shores of Lake Naivasha in Kenya’s Great Rift valley only 120 km. from Nairobi. As an exclusive Safari Club it offers excellent and personalized attention to only a small number of guests.

Lake Naivasha Lodge – Lake Naivasha, managed by the Friends of Lake Nakuru and Elementaita Conservation Project, was formerly an English colonial farmhouse.

Malewa River Lodge – Within this Conservancy is the small and exclusive 16 bed “eco-friendly” Malewa River Lodge, nestled in the shade of huge Acacia trees on the banks of the Malewa River.

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