$2,255 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi – Amboseli National Park (Sept 30, 2026)
Nairobi – Amboseli National Park (Sept 30, 2026)
Upon arrival in Nairobi, you’ll meet your fellow Golden Week travelers and depart in a luxury pop-up Land Cruiser towards Amboseli National Park, a scenic 4–5-hour drive across Kenya’s southern plains. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge in the heart of Amboseli National Park. Later in the afternoon, head out for an afternoon-evening game drive. This first safari drive introduces you to Amboseli’s famous landscapes characterized by vast open plains with the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro in the backdrop, and the herds of elephants wandering freely. In the evening, you will enjoy dinner at the lodge and settle into the rhythms of the wild under a starlit African sky.
Note: If an accommodation is fully booked, we'll suggest a comparable alternative.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Amboseli (Oct 1, 2026 Chinese National Day)
Amboseli (Oct 1, 2026 Chinese National Day)
Spend a full day exploring Amboseli, with morning and afternoon game drives. The park is celebrated for its dramatic scenery and for offering some of Africa’s best close-up elephant encounters. As you traverse the swamps, woodlands, and savanna, keep your camera ready for giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and a wide variety of birds. With luck, Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peak will reveal itself with the best time to view the majestic mountain being in the morning, providing a perfect backdrop for unforgettable photos. Between drives, you will have a hot lunch at Sopa’s restaurant at the edge of the park.
In the evening, head back to the hotel for dinner and an opportunity to catch up with other travelers around the fire place.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Amboseli Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Amboseli – Lake Naivasha (Oct 2, 2026)
Amboseli – Lake Naivasha (Oct 2, 2026)
After an early breakfast, embark on a journey through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha, arriving by early afternoon.
After checking in at your lakeside lodge, take a tranquil boat ride across the freshwater lake, gliding past pods of hippos and observing the dazzling birdlife such as fish eagles, pelicans, and cormorants. Later, visit Crescent Island, where you can walk safely among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes, creating amazing close-up photos. In the evening, enjoy dinner at the hotel’s restaurant.
Note: If an accommodation is fully booked, we'll suggest a comparable alternative.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru National Park (Oct 3, 2026)
Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru National Park (Oct 3, 2026)
After breakfast, drive to nearby Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its birdlife and rhinos. Enjoy a game drive on arrival, circling the soda lake fringed by pink flamingos and pelicans. Lake Nakuru is also one of the best places in Kenya to spot both black and white rhinos, as well as Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes, and baboons. Later, you will head to the lodge for lunch, check in and relaxation. In the afternoon, climb to scenic viewpoints such as Baboon Cliff for panoramic views of the shimmering lake below or head to Makalia falls. After the afternoon drive, retire to your lodge on the park’s edge for dinner and relaxation.
Note: If an accommodation is fully booked, we'll suggest a comparable alternative.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara National Reserve (Oct 4, 2026)
Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara National Reserve (Oct 4, 2026)
Depart after breakfast for the world-renowned Maasai Mara, driving across the Rift Valley’s rolling farmlands and into the savanna. You will arrive in time for lunch at your tented camp before heading out on your first Mara game drive. The reserve is teeming with wildlife: elephant herds, towering giraffes, buffalo, and prides of lions lazing in the grass. If lucky, you may even witness the tail end of the Great Wildebeest Migration, with herds still moving through the Mara plains. Return to camp for a gourmet dinner under the African night sky.
Note: If an accommodation is fully booked, we'll suggest a comparable alternative.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- PrideInn Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Maasai Mara (Oct 5, 2026)
Maasai Mara (Oct 5, 2026)
Today is dedicated to exploring the Maasai Mara on extended game drives. At dawn, the plains come alive with predators on the hunt, and the soft morning light makes this the best time for photography. With nearly a thousand lions in the ecosystem, encounters with big cats are almost certain. Spend the day tracking the Big Five, lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino, while also admiring cheetahs, hyenas, and a wide range of antelope species. At lunch hour, you will enjoy a picnic lunch at the banks of the most iconic and important river in the park, the Mara River. Back at camp, enjoy another evening of fine dining and relaxation.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- PrideInn Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Maasai Mara – Nairobi & Carnivore Restaurant (Oct 6, 2026)
Maasai Mara – Nairobi & Carnivore Restaurant (Oct 6, 2026)
After an early morning game drive and breakfast, bid farewell to the Mara as you drive back to Nairobi. After lunch, visit a Maasai village to learn about their traditional lifestyle and culture. In the evening, celebrate the end of your safari with a special dinner at the famous Carnivore Restaurant, where sizzling skewers of meat — from beef and lamb to ostrich and crocodile — are carved at your table in a lively atmosphere. Vegetarians are also well catered for. This feast, combined with the week’s wildlife adventures and festive moments, is a perfect conclusion to your Golden Week safari. Later, transfer to the airport or hotel for your onward journey.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
