Tuskers of Kenya: Tsavo West & Masai Mara

You will be transferred to Wilson Airport for your morning scheduled flight to Tsavo West. On arrival at the local airstrip, you will be met and transferred to Finch Hattons Luxury Camp which is set around natural fresh water springs within 9,065 square kilometres of pure untouched wilderness, surrounded by views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the magnificent Chyulu Hills. Enjoy an afternoon game drive before dinner at the lodge.

The next 2 days are spent in the Tsavo West National Park enjoying game activities as offered by the lodge. Tsavo West is one of the largest national parks in Kenya and due its vast size it covers a variety of landscapes ranging from swamps, natural springs and rocky peaks to extinct volcanoes, rolling plains and sharp outcrops dusted with greenery. The park has one of the largest populations of Red Elephants in East Africa, with a resident herd of over 12,000 as well as a diverse variety of wildlife featuring Buffalos, Bushbuck, Elands, Giraffes, Hartebeest, Impala, Leopards, Lions, Oryx, Wildebeest and many more. Over 500 bird species habitat to the area, making Tsavo a bird spotters paradise.

Enjoy another full day exploring Tsavo West National Park.

Today fly from Tsavo West via Nairobi to the Olderkesi Conservancy where on arrival at Cottar's Private Airstrip you will be met by a camp driver guide for your transfer to the camp in a shared vehicle. The abundant wildlife is quite simply jaw dropping and you need not to drive to far from the camp to see unforgettable wildlife. The area is privileged to have a number of lion prides. Being a private conservancy, there is a sense of privacy and you enjoy long spells all alone in the wilderness. After enjoying lunch at your Camp, head out on your afternoon shared game drive in the Conservancy before returning to your camp for a delicious dinner.

The next 2 days are spent in the Olderkesi Conservancy enjoying the game activities as offered by Cottar's 1920s Camp including game drives, night drives walking safaris and more. You can also visit one of the local schools or Maasai villages in the local area to get a flavour for daily life in the Mara and to learn about the local Maasai Tribe whose traditional pastoralist customs are still very much in practice.

Enjoy a second full day to explore the conservancy with your included safari activities and spot that extra special sighting. Alternatively, why not head out early this morning and enjoy an optional hot air balloon safari over the Masai Mara Game Reserve (additional costs apply).

After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airstrip for your morning scheduled flight to Wilson Airport. You will be met on arrival and transferred to the international airport for your onward flight.