Wake up to the calls of African fish eagles and head out for a morning game drive. This is prime time to spot lions on the hunt, cheetahs basking in the grass, and elephants grazing under acacia trees. Return for lunch and a short rest, then venture out again for an afternoon safari, chasing the golden light as it paints the plains.

After breakfast, travel to Tsavo West — a park of dramatic contrasts. Visit Mzima Springs, where crystal-clear waters bubble up from underground rivers, home to hippos and crocodiles. Pass the hauntingly beautiful Shetani Lava Flows, a reminder of the park’s volcanic past, before enjoying an afternoon game drive in search of leopards and giraffes.

Begin your day with an early morning game drive, when predators are most active. As the sun rises, the savannah comes alive with birdsong and the stirring of wildlife. After breakfast, bid farewell to Kenya’s southern wilderness and head back to Nairobi or Mombasa, carrying with you memories of Kilimanjaro’s watchful gaze and the magic of East Africa.