African Safari

Join RTT Travel for this African adventure of a lifetime. Traveling by open-jeep safari, we will spend the week exploring the renowned Amboseli and Tsavo National Parks, followed by a stay at a beach resort on the stunning Kenyan coast. You will view the “Big Five” in their natural habitat, visit a Masai village, and bask on the white-sand beaches of the Indian Ocean. Flights, hotels, all activities, and meals are all included.

Day 1: Travel Day

Our amazing adventure gets underway in the morning when we board our bus for transfer to Frankfurt airport followed by a mid-day departure from Frankfurt on an non-stop flight to Nairobi.

Day 2: Nairobi – Amboseli National Park

Welcome to the African continent and our exotic once-in-a-lifetime experience! Following breakfast, we start on our scenic drive toward the Amboseli National Park. Nestled against the Tanzanian border to the south, we find ourselves in the presence of Africa’s highest peak: the legendary Mount Kilimanjaro. Rising 5,895 meters above sea level, the snow-capped massif provides a stunning, constant backdrop of our journey. Upon arrival, we check in to our Game Reserve Lodge, where we enjoy a delicious dinner of local specialties. After dinner a good night's sleep is waiting, so we are at our best for the first day of exploring the bounties of this amazing continent.

Day 3: Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, we will capture the essence of Africa on our full-day safari, navigating a varied terrain of dried-up lake beds, vast savannas, acacia forests, rocky thornbushes, and lush marshlands. Throughout here we have the rare opportunity to observe a high density of wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffalos, zebras, wildebeests, Masai giraffes, impalas, caracals, and servals. A primary highlight today  is the observation of Amboseli’s massive elephant herds, featuring bull elephants with some of the largest tusks in the region. When the sun sets over the Game Reserve Lodge and the savanna falls silent, another well-deserved, delicious dinner will be waiting for us.

Day 4: Amboseli - Tsavo West National Park

After breakfast and check-out, we continue our exploration of the Chyulu Hills on our way to Tsavo West, Kenya’s second-largest national park, which is historically known for the encounters with lions that occurred during the construction of the railway line from Mombasa to Uganda in 1898. This incident was later dramatized by Paramount Pictures in the film “The Ghost and the Darkness,” starring Michael Douglas and Val Kilmer as the hunters of the two man-eating lions.

After arriving at the lodge for lunch, we will start with an afternoon safari to explore a diverse operational environment showcasing mountains, rivers, forests, and lakes. The park’s unique topography supports specialized walking safaris and nature trails, including the volcanic Chaimu lava fields. You will also conduct a site visit to Mzima Springs, a geological phenomenon where 230 million liters of water surge from the lava plain daily, providing exceptional water clarity for observing hippos traversing the spring floor and potentially identifying resident crocodiles. Following the day's extensive field exploration and safari activities, we will conclude the itinerary with a well-deserved evening meal at the game lodge to complete the day's schedule.

Day 5: Tsavo West National Park

Today we spend another captivating day in Tsavo West National Park, where an additional safari is essential for a truly complete African experience. This extra time in the wild provides the perfect opportunity to track the legendary "Big Five"—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—amidst the park's dramatic volcanic backdrop. Every turn through the rugged landscape offers a fresh chance for an unforgettable encounter with these iconic animals in their natural habitat before we return to our lodge for a delicious dinner.

Day 6, 7 & 8: Tsavo West National Park – Diani Beach Resort

After breakfast and check-out of our safari resort, we travel to the Kenyan coast for a three-night stay at a beautiful beach resort. Here, you can stroll along the soft white sand, take a refreshing dip in the pool, or simply unwind while watching stunning sunrises over the Indian Ocean. Surrounded by lush forests and inviting waves, the pristine sands of Diani Beach make it one of the most popular and peaceful coastal escapes in the region for the next couple of days.

Day 9: Journey home

One last time we wake up to this warm and overwhelmingly beautiful country. After breakfast, our airport transfer picks us up for our non-stop flight from Mombassa back to Frankfurt.