Malaria free big five Safari

Hey there, wildlife enthusiasts, Jambo Jambo (Kenyan greetings which are answered “Sijambo”). There is a likelihood you have been searching for a Malaria free big five safari holiday and the good news is, your search should come to an end with Twinkle Tours and Safaris. We know your concern about an area where you can see into action all the amazing big five animals without battling those pesky mosquitoes. Yes Africa is known for those small insects but we are here to assure you we just know where you can witness all the actions in the wild in real time with a lot of comfort. Well, if you book our Malaria free big five Safari its your golden ticket to adventure minus the bug spray drama. Think of it as nature’s greatest hits tour, but with a VIP health pass. From the moment you land in Nairobi where even the giraffes dress up for breakfast at Giraffe Manor, this Malaria free big five Safari takes you on a rollercoaster of wildlife encounters that’ll have you pinching yourself.

Picture this for a moment, you’re cruising through Samburu in your fancy 4×4, coffee in hand, when suddenly, plot twist, a leopard decides to strike a pose on a nearby rock. Or maybe you’re in the Ngorongoro Crater, where our Malaria free big five Safari brings you so close to the action, you’ll swear that lion just winked at you. And don’t get me started on the elephants in Tarangire, they’re basically the local celebrities, strutting around those massive baobab trees like they’re on a catwalk. Did I mention we can even arrange you something to do with the great migration where thousands or ten thousands of wildebeests cross over to Serengeti? Here its more like a blockbuster action movie, prey and the predator come eye to eye nearly every 10 minutes.

This isn’t your average point and shoot safari holiday experience. Our Malaria free big five Safari holiday package comes with guides who are part wildlife expert, part comedian, and part magician. Yes magician, how else do you think they spot those camouflaged leopards? Or where an action is about to go down between a lion and a gazelle. From the misty mornings in Aberdare to the golden sunsets in the Serengeti, we’ve handpicked spots where the only thing you’ll catch is amazing photos and maybe a slight addiction to sundowners. So, ready to join the no-mosquito movement and see Africa’s finest without reaching for the malaria pills? Talk to Twinkle Tours and Safaris to book this malaria free big five Safari holiday which is full of action and fun.

Day 1 of your Malaria free big five Safari : Arrival in Nairobi, Kenya

Arrival: Arrive at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Transfer to Hotel: Check into a malaria-free hotel in Nairobi, such as the Giraffe Manor or Sarova Panafric Hotel, offering a luxurious start to your safari adventure.
Evening Activity: You can visit the Giraffe Centre or David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, both excellent wildlife conservation organizations. Enjoy a relaxed evening and dinner at the hotel.

Day 2 of your Malaria free big five Safari: Nairobi to Aberdare National Park

Early Morning Departure: After breakfast, depart for Aberdare National Park, approximately 3.5 to 4 hours from Nairobi.
Arrive at Aberdare: Check into a lodge such as The Ark or Treetops Lodge which offers unique views of the park’s wildlife.
Safari Activity: Enjoy an afternoon game drive to spot various wildlife including elephants, leopards, and several species of birds.
Dinner & Overnight Stay: Dinner is usually served in the lodge, often with a chance to watch animals at the waterhole through the lodge’s observation windows

Day 3 of your Malaria free big five Safari: Aberdare to Mount Kenya

Morning Safari Drive: Head out for a morning game drive in Aberdare to spot animals like buffalo, rhino, and more.
Drive to Mount Kenya National Park: After the game drive, travel towards Mount Kenya National Park (about 3 hours’ drive). This is another malaria-free zone with spectacular views.
Afternoon at Mount Kenya: Check into a lodge like Mount Kenya Safari Club or Serena Mountain Lodge. Spend the afternoon relaxing or enjoying activities such as bird watching, nature walks, or a visit to the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy.
Dinner & Stay: Overnight stay at the lodge.

Day 4 of your Malaria free big five Safari: Mount Kenya to Samburu National Reserve

Morning Departure: After breakfast, embark on a 4 to 5-hour journey to Samburu National Reserve in the northern part of Kenya.
Arrive at Samburu: Check into a luxurious lodge or tented camp such as Samburu Intrepids or Saruni Samburu.
Afternoon Safari: Take an afternoon game drive to spot wildlife like elephants, lions, and unique species such as the Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk, all while enjoying the spectacular landscapes.
Dinner & Overnight Stay: Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Day 5 of your Malaria free big five Safari: Full Day in Samburu National Reserve

Early Morning Safari: Head out early for a game drive. Samburu offers excellent opportunities to see lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
Return to Lodge for Lunch: Enjoy a relaxing lunch at the lodge.
Afternoon Safari: Another game drive in the afternoon or a cultural visit to a Samburu village.
Evening at Leisure: Relax at the lodge or enjoy some evening activities.
Overnight Stay: Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6 of your Malaria free big five Safari: Samburu to Arusha, Tanzania

Morning Departure: After breakfast, return to Nairobi (a 5–6-hour drive) to catch a flight to Arusha in Tanzania (about 1-hour flight).
Arrive in Arusha: Once you arrive, check into a luxury lodge or hotel like Arusha Coffee Lodge or Rivertrees Country Inn.
Optional Evening Activity: Visit the Cultural Heritage Centre or enjoy a relaxing evening at the lodge.
Dinner & Overnight Stay: Dinner at the lodge.

Day 7 of your Malaria free big five Safari: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Morning Departure: After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park (approximately 2 to 3 hours).
Arrive at Tarangire: Check into a luxury lodge such as Tarangire Treetops Lodge or Swala Camp.
Afternoon Safari: Head out on an afternoon game drive to see herds of elephants, wildebeests, zebras, and the famous baobab trees of Tarangire.
Dinner & Overnight Stay: Dinner at the lodge followed by an overnight stay.

Day 8 of your Malaria free big five Safari: Full Day in Tarangire National Park

Morning Safari: After an early breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive in Tarangire National Park. The park is renowned for its large elephant populations and diverse birdlife.
Picnic Lunch in the Park: Enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the designated areas in the park.
Afternoon Safari: Continue with an afternoon game drive or opt for a relaxing break at the lodge.
Overnight Stay: Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 9 of your Malaria free big five Safari: Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater

Morning Drive: After breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro Crater (about 2.5 to 3 hours). The crater is one of the best places to see the Big Five, and it’s a malaria-free zone.
Arrival & Crater Tour: Arrive at the Ngorongoro Crater Lodge or Crater Rim Lodge. After lunch, take an afternoon game drive into the crater, home to thousands of animals, including lions, rhinos, elephants, and buffaloes.
Dinner & Overnight Stay: Dinner at the lodge and overnight stay.

Day 10 of your Malaria free big five Safari: Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Park

Morning Departure: Enjoy breakfast and head out to Serengeti National Park (approximately 3 hours).
Afternoon Game Drive: Arrive in Serengeti and embark on an afternoon game drive. The Serengeti is one of the best places to witness wildlife in action, including the migration of wildebeests and zebras during certain seasons.
Check-in at Lodge: Stay at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge or Serengeti Sopa Lodge for luxury accommodations.
Dinner & Overnight Stay: Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Day 11 of your Malaria free big five Safari: Full Day in Serengeti National Park

Morning & Afternoon Safaris: After breakfast, set out for a full day of game drives in Serengeti. The park is known for its abundant predators, including lions, cheetahs, and leopards.
Optional Balloon Safari: If you’re feeling adventurous, opt for a hot air balloon safari to see the Serengeti from above.
Dinner & Overnight Stay: Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 12 of your Malaria free big five Safari: Serengeti to Arusha for Departure

Morning Safari: Enjoy a morning game drive before returning to the lodge for breakfast.
Fly to Arusha: After lunch, you’ll fly back to Arusha for your departure.
Departure: Depending on your flight schedule, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight back home.

Additional Notes:

Chosen Parks: The parks and reserves mentioned above are all considered malaria free, especially due to their higher altitudes (Aberdare, Mount Kenya, Samburu, and Ngorongoro Crater).
Accommodation: The accommodations throughout the safari are luxurious lodges and tented camps with great amenities and views of the surrounding wildlife.
Game Drives: In each park, game drives are conducted in 4×4 safari vehicles with expert guides who ensure the best wildlife sightings.
Best Travel Time: The best time to do a Malaria free big five safari in Kenya and Tanzania is during the dry seasons, between June to October when wildlife is easier to spot. However, safaris can be arranged year-round.

TAILOR MAKE YOUR SAFARI TOUR PACKAGE

A tailormade tour with Twinkle Star Tours will put you in control of what you would like to do and experience in your safari to Africa. The above is just an indication of what an itinerary can be like.

Choose from an extensive list of safari accommodations to suit your needs, budget and style. Add on additional safari activities or choose from our range of day tours to make the perfect bespoke safari package tour.

Twinkle Star Tours take pride in making sure that your safari package is completely customisable. Receive a full breakdown itinerary via email containing everything in once place making your African journey smooth and easy.

To discuss any of our safari tours and packages or discuss any amendments you would like to make speak to our expert team who will be able to help make your safari dream a reality.

OUR REVIEWS

    
 
 
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   Heather B 
 22 June 2024
 
 
  Birthday in Africa! Daniel made the entire trip AWESOME! He exemplified the people of Kenya: kind hearted, hard working and caring! He educated us at every sighting and made sure we saw everything we should see. I would highly recommend! Daniel’s commitment to my and my husband’s happiness and “getting us the perfect picture”, was priceless! Thank you Daniel!!!!!!!
  
 
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   Heather B 
 22 June 2024
 
 
  60th birthday bucket list extravaganza!! An amazing journey that we will never forget! Our guide, Daniel made sure of that! He exemplified the people of Kenya, caring, kind hearted, hard working and true! He educated us at each animal sighting and made us feel safe and welcome!! He went out of his way to make our vacation FABULOUS!! Thank you Daniel!
  
 
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   travelling 
 20 May 2024
 
 
  At day at Nairobi National Museum An excellent tour. The guide was well informed and attempted to address all our questions. The exhibit was well designed and informative
  
 
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   Tigerwala 
 15 March 2024
 
 
  Excellent introduction to Kenyan safaris Enjoyed an exceptional customized tour of Amboseli NP with Twinkle Star tours. The owner, James, is a master of customer service. He responded promptly to my questions, checked in on me during my trip, and even personally delivered some Kenyan coffee to me at my hotel since I didn't have time to get it myself. Amboseli NP was excellent! I had some incredible wildlife sightings including elephant/lion interactions, my first cheetah, and incredible bird life. I also spent a couple of hours visiting a village of the amboseli masai, which was really interesting. My driver Daniel spoke english very well and was able to position the vehicle in just the right way to help me get some great shots of the wildlife. Great tour overall. Very pleased with my experience.
  
 
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   Fabpk2024 
 8 March 2024
 
 
  nice experience March is the good season for the visit, 3 days would have been more pleasant. the lodge was good (wood fire, super clean room, opposite a water point with elephants, hypopos, buffaloes etc. evening and morning => guaranteed amazement). Mosquito repellent cream in the evening. My driver was Daniel (effective) I recommend
  
 
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   Sandeep 
 5 March 2024
 
 
  Professional and friendly service My experience with the service and Omollo, the guide was very delightful. I recommend this service if you had very little time and wanted to make use of it to learn Kenya's history and culture.
  
 
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   Scenic50063297567 
 26 February 2024
 
 
  完美难忘的10天Safari之旅 很开心在多家对比后选择了Twinkle star，詹姆斯为我们安排了非常棒的10天safari之旅，也按照我们的要求定好了酒店。表扬一下我们的司机Robbert，他是一位非常好的司机，专业向导，在保证我们安全的前提下，不去打扰动物，尊重爱护着每一个动物，我觉得这是现在很多旅行社向导所没有的优点，我要为Robbert点赞。感觉时间过的非常快，意犹未尽，现在非常期待下次非洲之行！
  
 
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   Genevieve 
 10 February 2024
 
 
  Amazing week long luxury safari We had the most amazing custom experience with James and Twinkle Stars. We were taken care of from start to finish by experienced and friendly guides. We opted to combine Kenya and Tanzania but in hindsight would pick one or the other so as not to have to do so much travel. The Masai Mara is spectacular in January and we could have easily spent a week there.
  
 
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   Fredsasking 
 26 November 2023
 
 
  Very pleased Toured with Twinkle Star during October 2023. 6 days, three hotels, one driver/guide. Each hotel was very different as were the sites. Accommodation ranged from very good to the nicest hotel ever. George knows the parks and the animals. He knows where they are and where they are going. I would use Twinkle Star/James again and would ask for George as my guide.
  
 
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   Malte W 
 20 November 2023
 
 
  Nice tour! Booked a last minute tour for Nairobi. The guide was very friendly and the tour overall nice. Would recommend!

Heather B

22 June 2024

Birthday in Africa! Daniel made the entire trip AWESOME! He exemplified the people of Kenya: kind hearted, hard working and caring! He educated us at every sighting and made sure we saw everything we should see. I would highly recommend! Daniel’s commitment to my and my husband’s happiness and “getting us the perfect picture”, was priceless! Thank you Daniel!!!!!!!

60th birthday bucket list extravaganza!! An amazing journey that we will never forget! Our guide, Daniel made sure of that! He exemplified the people of Kenya, caring, kind hearted, hard working and true! He educated us at each animal sighting and made us feel safe and welcome!! He went out of his way to make our vacation FABULOUS!! Thank you Daniel!

travelling

20 May 2024

At day at Nairobi National Museum An excellent tour. The guide was well informed and attempted to address all our questions. The exhibit was well designed and informative

Tigerwala

15 March 2024

Excellent introduction to Kenyan safaris Enjoyed an exceptional customized tour of Amboseli NP with Twinkle Star tours. The owner, James, is a master of customer service. He responded promptly to my questions, checked in on me during my trip, and even personally delivered some Kenyan coffee to me at my hotel since I didn't have time to get it myself. Amboseli NP was excellent! I had some incredible wildlife sightings including elephant/lion interactions, my first cheetah, and incredible bird life. I also spent a couple of hours visiting a village of the amboseli masai, which was really interesting. My driver Daniel spoke english very well and was able to position the vehicle in just the right way to help me get some great shots of the wildlife. Great tour overall. Very pleased with my experience.

Fabpk2024

8 March 2024

nice experience March is the good season for the visit, 3 days would have been more pleasant. the lodge was good (wood fire, super clean room, opposite a water point with elephants, hypopos, buffaloes etc. evening and morning => guaranteed amazement). Mosquito repellent cream in the evening. My driver was Daniel (effective) I recommend

Sandeep

5 March 2024

Professional and friendly service My experience with the service and Omollo, the guide was very delightful. I recommend this service if you had very little time and wanted to make use of it to learn Kenya's history and culture.

Scenic50063297567

26 February 2024

完美难忘的10天Safari之旅 很开心在多家对比后选择了Twinkle star，詹姆斯为我们安排了非常棒的10天safari之旅，也按照我们的要求定好了酒店。表扬一下我们的司机Robbert，他是一位非常好的司机，专业向导，在保证我们安全的前提下，不去打扰动物，尊重爱护着每一个动物，我觉得这是现在很多旅行社向导所没有的优点，我要为Robbert点赞。感觉时间过的非常快，意犹未尽，现在非常期待下次非洲之行！

Genevieve

10 February 2024

Amazing week long luxury safari We had the most amazing custom experience with James and Twinkle Stars. We were taken care of from start to finish by experienced and friendly guides. We opted to combine Kenya and Tanzania but in hindsight would pick one or the other so as not to have to do so much travel. The Masai Mara is spectacular in January and we could have easily spent a week there.

Fredsasking

26 November 2023

Very pleased Toured with Twinkle Star during October 2023. 6 days, three hotels, one driver/guide. Each hotel was very different as were the sites. Accommodation ranged from very good to the nicest hotel ever. George knows the parks and the animals. He knows where they are and where they are going. I would use Twinkle Star/James again and would ask for George as my guide.

Malte W

20 November 2023

Nice tour! Booked a last minute tour for Nairobi. The guide was very friendly and the tour overall nice. Would recommend!