12 Days Victoria Falls and Kenya Wildlife Safari

The 12 Days Victoria Falls and Kenya Wildlife Safari offers a rich blend of landscapes, wildlife, and culture. It combines Southern Africa and East Africa in one seamless journey. This safari starts at the mighty Victoria Falls and ends in the vibrant city of Nairobi. Along the way, you will explore rivers, forests, and vast savannahs.

At first, you will experience the thunder of Victoria Falls. Then, you will enjoy a calm sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. Afterwards, the journey leads to Chobe National Park, famous for large elephant herds. The safari then shifts to Kenya’s iconic reserves.

Furthermore, the adventure continues in the Masai Mara National Reserve, known for its rich wildlife and open plains. You will also visit Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru National Park. These locations offer birdlife and unique ecosystems. Finally, you will explore Amboseli National Park, set below Mount Kilimanjaro.

This 12 Days Victoria Falls and Kenya Wildlife Safari delivers variety, comfort, and unforgettable wildlife moments. It suits travellers who want a complete African experience. Moreover, each day brings a new highlight. Therefore, the journey stays exciting from start to finish.

 

12 Days Victoria Falls and Kenya Wildlife Safari Highlights

• Day 1: Arrival at Victoria Falls – A Warm Welcome
• Day 2: Exploring Victoria Falls and Zambezi River Cruise
• Day 3-5: Tour of Chobe National Park
• Day 5: Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for a flight to Nairobi
• Day 6: Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve.
• Day 7: Full Day at Masai Mara National Reserve
• Day 8: Transfer to Lake Naivasha
• Day 9: Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park
• Day 10: Transfer to Amboseli National Park
• Day 11: Game drives in Amboseli National Park
• Day 12: Transfer to Nairobi for departure

 

Detailed 12 Days Victoria Falls and Kenya Wildlife Safari

Day 1: Arrival at Victoria Falls – A Warm Welcome

Your 12 Days Victoria Falls and Kenya Wildlife Safari begins with arrival at Victoria Falls Airport. Upon arrival, your guide welcomes you with a warm smile. Afterwards, you transfer to your lodge for relaxation.

The drive introduces you to the beauty of Zimbabwe. You will notice lush greenery and local life along the way. Soon, you arrive at your hotel and check in smoothly. After check-in, you can relax and refresh.

In the evening, you enjoy dinner at the lodge. The calm setting helps you recover from travel. Meanwhile, the sounds of nature surround you. This creates a peaceful start to your safari.

 

Day 2: Exploring Victoria Falls and Zambezi River Cruise

This day of the 12 Days Victoria Falls and Kenya Wildlife Safari starts with a guided tour of Victoria Falls. You walk along scenic trails with your guide. The views are breathtaking and powerful.

You will learn how the falls formed over time. In addition, your guide shares local stories and traditions. The mist creates a cool and refreshing atmosphere. Therefore, carry a light rain jacket.

Later, you return to the lodge for relaxation. In the afternoon, you head for a sunset cruise. The cruise on the Zambezi River offers calm waters and golden views.

You may spot hippos and crocodiles along the banks. Birds fly across the sky as the sun sets. This moment feels peaceful and magical. Afterwards, you return for dinner and rest.

 

Day 3-5: Tour of Chobe National Park

After breakfast, you will be transferred by road to the Kazungula border, where you’ll cross into Botswana. Your guide will meet you here and take you on a Chobe River Cruise, before continuing to your lodge for the next two nights. Over the course of your stay, you will explore Kazuma forest reserve and enjoy game drives, where you will likely see large herds of elephants, zebras, antelopes and buffalo migrating between Botswana and Zimbabwe.

Overnight stay at Camp Kuzuma

 

Day 5: Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for a flight to Nairobi

After breakfast, you will be driven to Victoria Falls Airport for your departure flight to Nairobi. On arrival, you will be picked up and transferred to the hotel.

Overnight stay at Tamarind Tree hotel

 

Day 6: Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve.

After breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel by our representative and will be transferred to the Masai Mara Game with a stopover at the Great Rift Valley for viewing. The Masai Mara is one of East Africa’s most famous reserves. It consists of undulating hills and great rolling grasslands that sustain some of the most varied wildlife in Africa.  After driving for about 5 hours, you will arrive in time for lunch. In the afternoon, you will embark on game viewing where you will spot lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeest, gazelle and other plains game abound, not forgetting the hundreds of species of birds.

Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Sopa Lodge

 

Day 7: Full Day at Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, you will set out for game drives through the unique park, which really forms the northern part of the famous Serengeti National Park.

Masai Mara supports the biggest population of cats besides other predators. You will visit the Mara River, where you will spot the wildebeest annual migration. During the game drives, you will also spot elephants, lions, Cheetahs, Leopards, zebras, and wildebeest. You will return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Sopa Lodge

 

Day 8: Transfer to Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Lake Naivasha, arriving in time for lunch, and you will check in at the lodge. In the afternoon, you have an option to enjoy a boat ride to see the hippos in this freshwater lake and visit Crescent Island. This sanctuary hosts herbivores like zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, and hippos. You will return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Overnight stay at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge

 

Day 9: Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Lake Nakuru National Park. Lake Nakuru National Park offers sanctuary to huge numbers of native African animals, including waterbucks, warthogs, impalas, buffaloes, Rothschild giraffes, elands, endangered black rhinos, white rhinos, and occasionally, leopards. A large herd of hippos have a territory in the northern part of the lake. You will arrive at the lodge in time for lunch. After lunch, you will embark on an afternoon game drive through the park, where you will spot several animals. You will return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay. Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Nakuru lodge

 

Day 10: Transfer to Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, you will have a short morning game drive through the park and will be transferred to Amboseli National Park. Amboseli National Park, at the foot of Africa’s highest mountain, 5895m Kilimanjaro, is one of the most popular of Kenya’s national parks. You will enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Great Rift Valley en route. Have lunch at a restaurant along the way and proceed to arrive in the late afternoon. You will relax by the lodge and enjoy dinner and an overnight stay. Dinner and overnight stay at Amboseli Sopa Lodge

 

Day 11: Game drives in Amboseli National Park

You will wake up at around 6:30 am, enjoy breakfast, and then proceed for the full-day game drive at the backdrop of Kilimanjaro. You will be in the park, and a picnic lunch will be served at the viewpoint. Amboseli National Park is one of the most visited parks in Kenya for its serenity and the view of the peak of Kilimanjaro during sunrise and sunset in the evening. You will spot the Big Five and other animals like hyenas, zebras, giraffes, impalas, jackals, and topis, among others. You will then return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Dinner and overnight stay at Amboseli Sopa lodge

 

Day 12: Transfer to Nairobi for departure

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Nairobi for your departure flight.

 

What to Pack for the 12 Days Victoria Falls and Kenya Wildlife Safari?

• Light clothing in neutral colors
• Warm jacket for evenings
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Hat and sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Camera and extra batteries
• Binoculars
• Travel documents
• Reusable water bottle
• Personal toiletries
• Small backpack

 

Safari Inclusions

• Airport transfers
• Accommodation
• Meals as per itinerary
• Game drives
• Park entry fees
• Professional guide
• Transport in a safari vehicle
• Boat cruise on the Zambezi River
• Bottled drinking water

 

Safari Exclusions

• International flights
• Visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Tips and gratuities
• Personal expenses
• Alcoholic drinks
• Optional activities
• Laundry services

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