Morning departure: Your tour operator will pick you up early, usually around 6 a.m., from your hotel or accommodation in Mombasa, Diani, or Nairobi. Travel and entry: You will travel in a customized safari van or 4x4 with a pop-up roof for optimal game viewing. The drive from the coast takes approximately 2.5 to 5 hours. You will arrive at a park gate, such as Bachuma, by mid-morning. Afternoon game drive: After checking into your lodge or tented camp and having lunch, you will go on an afternoon game drive. This is your first opportunity to see the park's famous "red elephants," as well as lions, cheetahs, giraffes, buffalo, and hundreds of bird species. Dinner and overnight stay: You will return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay, often at a lodge overlooking a waterhole