[modula id=”3696″]This special 10-day safari is focused on observing elephant behavior in Tsavo and Amboseli. The Tsavo elephant population in the Tsavo Ecosystem (48,000 km2) is the largest in Kenya, 12,866 individuals. Amboseli Ecosystem, (8,000 km2), has an elephant population of about 1,500 individuals. Elephants move between Tsavo East – Tsavo West National Parks and Tsavo West – Amboseli – Chyulu Hills. We will also observe the behavior of many species of wildlife.
ARRIVAL
Upon arrival in Kenya, you will be met by Ben Ndambuki, Cryptic Safaris and Tsavo Elephant Researcher, and transferred to your hotel.
DAY 1- 4 TSAVO EAST NATIONAL PARK
Tsavo East National Park, southern region is 4,000 km2, with an elephant population of 6,072 individuals in 2017. The habitat in this region is predominately bushland, tree-bush, riverine and open grassland. There are some areas where we can walk around to observe elephant, hippo, crocodile and bird behavior, Mudonda Rock waterhole, photo below and Galana River, Lugards Falls.
After breakfast in Nairobi, we will drive south to Voi Wildlife Lodge, adjacent to Tsavo East National Park in time for a late lunch. Dr. Barbara McKnight, Tsavo Elephant Research, will meet you when you arrive. After lunch, we will have an orientation and observe elephants, wildlife and birds at the lodge waterhole.
You will have the unique opportunity to assist in identifying known bulls and families and contribute to the conservation of the elephants by participating in the Tsavo Elephant Research. On day two, in the morning, you will learn about Tsavo history, elephant physiology, behavior and how to identify the unique features of each elephant. In the afternoon, we will go to the field to search for known elephants.
We will spend the next two days in the field, searching for known elephants, identifying known bulls and families observing elephant and other wildlife behavior. For information on the Tsavo Elephant Research, see www.tsavoelephants.org
Accommodation and meals: 4-nights Voi Wildlife Lodge adjacent to Tsavo East National Park.
DAY 5-6 AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
Amboseli National Park 392 km2 is located at the east base of Mount Kilimanjaro. The habitat in the National Park is predominantly tree-grass or open grassland. Most of the 1,500 elephants in this ecosystem utilize the National Park seasonally. It is often common to see large family units.
After breakfast in Tsavo West, we will drive northwest to Amboseli in time for lunch at the Serena Lodge. After lunch on the first day, we will go to the field to search for elephants and other wildlife. We will spend two days in the field observing elephant and wildlife behaviors. Accommodation and meals: 2-nights Amboseli Serena Lodge.
DAY 7
After breakfast, drive to Nairobi. Meals and accommodation at Ole Sereni.
DAY 8-10
After breakfast, drive to the famous Masai Mara game Reserve to be in time for lunch at Mara Olapa Tented Camp. Spend the next 2 days in the Mara with unlimited wildlife, photography and interpretation of behavior in all we find. Meals and accommodation at Mara Olapa Tented camp.
DAY 11
Travel to Nairobi
COST
$ 5,200 per person
$ 500 Single room supplement
$500 deposit is required 3-months before the 1st day of the safari to reserve your place.
Minimum: 3 people; Maximum: 6 people
Included in the cost
- Accommodation & Meals in Tsavo and Amboseli.
- Ground transport by custom 4WD safari vehicle.
- National Park entrance fees.
- Government taxes and statuary charges.
- Medical evacuation insurance
Excluded from the cost
- Accommodation & Meals in Nairobi
- Passport, visa and vaccination costs
- International airline fares
- Flight and medical insurance
- Items of personal nature: beverages, tips and laundry
- International departure tax collected at the airport