Destinations & Hotels

Overview

What's Included

❖ Pick up from your Hotel of Stay in Nairobi or the Airport.

❖ Full-Board accommodation at Ngulia Safari Lodge (Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast)

❖ Private Transport in a 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for photography and great game viewing

❖ Park Entry fees

❖ Professional English-speaking driver- guide

❖ Private Game drives as per the safari Programme

❖ Drinking water in the vehicle throughout the safari

❖ Flying Doctor service -Evacuation Cover for emergencies (Air/Ground)

What's Not Included

❖ All airport taxes, international airfares and Visas

❖ Insurance (trip cancellation medical insurances are recommended)

❖ Drinks / Beverages with meals

❖ Tips and Gratuities to driver and hotels staff

❖ Excursions not mentioned on itinerary

❖ Any other items not expressly mentioned as included

DAY 1: Nairobi to Tsavo West
Meals: Lunch, Dinner | Stay: Ngulia Safari Lodge

Your African safari begins with a morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. After a brief safari orientation, depart in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser and journey southeast toward Tsavo West National Park, one of the largest and most diverse parks in Kenya.

Enjoy the changing landscapes along the way—from fertile farmlands to dry scrubland—before entering Tsavo West through the Mtito Andei Gate. Once inside the park, your game viewing begins. Look out for elephants dusting themselves in the red soil, herds of buffalo, giraffes browsing acacia trees, and if lucky, lions or leopards resting in the shade.

Arrive at Ngulia Safari Lodge in time for lunch and check-in. Nestled near the Rhino Sanctuary and framed by the Ngulia Hills, the lodge offers breathtaking views and a rustic charm that connects you with nature. After a short rest, head out on an evening game drive to discover more of Tsavo’s wildlife.

Return to the lodge for dinner and a peaceful night in the wild.

DAY 2: Full Day in Tsavo West – Game Drives, Mzima Springs & Birdwatching
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Stay: Ngulia Safari Lodge

Wake up to the sounds of the bush and enjoy breakfast with sweeping views of the park. Today is dedicated to exploring Tsavo West in depth. With your guide, set out for morning and afternoon game drives through a variety of habitats-lava flows, savannah, woodlands, and swamps-each supporting unique wildlife.

A highlight of the day is a visit to Mzima Springs, a crystal-clear oasis fed by underground streams from the Chyulu Hills. Here, you may see hippos wallowing in the water, crocodiles basking on the banks, and monkeys swinging in the trees. The underwater viewing chamber offers a rare glimpse into the aquatic world.

Birdwatchers will find this area especially rewarding, with over 600 bird species recorded in the park, including kingfishers, hornbills, and weavers. This makes Tsavo a top destination for birdwatching in Kenya.

Return to the lodge for lunch or opt for a picnic in the wild. In the afternoon, continue your game drive in search of the Big Five and capture golden-hour moments perfect for photography safaris. Back at the lodge, enjoy dinner and perhaps spot nocturnal animals drawn to the floodlit waterhole.

DAY 3: Tsavo West to Nairobi – Return Journey
Meals: Breakfast | Optional: Meals and Day Room Use in Nairobi

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast as you take in your final views of Tsavo West’s rolling hills and plains. After check-out, begin your return journey to Nairobi, reflecting on the incredible wildlife encounters and landscapes of your Kenya safari experience.

Optional lunch and day room use can be arranged in Nairobi depending on your departure time. You’ll be dropped at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, marking the end of an unforgettable African safari.

• Game drives
• Bird Watching.
• Visit to Mzima Springs and Shetani lava flow.
• Guided Tours.
• Relax at the Lodge