7-Day Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli Mid-Range Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Nairobi & Transfer to Maasai Mara

Upon your arrival in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, you will be welcomed by our safari driver-guide. After a brief introduction and loading your luggage in the safari-themed Land Cruiser, you will embark for the Maasai Mara National Reserve. The journey to the Maasai Mara is scenic, passing the Great Rift Valley escarpment and providing opportunities of dazzling views and photographs.

Arrive at Mara Kimana Camp for lunch. Check in and relax at your tented camp before heading out on your inaugural afternoon game drive in the Maasai Mara. This vast savannah is renowned for its excellent wildlife, including the "Big Five" (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo), and is most famous for the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra (seasonal). The afternoon game drive will continue where the morning game drive left, going out to track down the plains and riverine woods and scan for predators and their prey. Dinner and overnight at Mara Kimana Camp.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Mara Kimana Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara

Today is dedicated to finding the wonders of the Maasai Mara on a full-day game drive. Breakfast early in the morning will be followed by your leaving in your Land Cruiser with packed lunch so you don't waste any time within the reserve. Your guide will introduce you to different areas of the Mara, attempting to view as wide an array of animals as possible. You might spot a lion pride on the hunt, a leopard basking in a tree, or extensive herds of grazers. The Mara River is a lifeline, and one might spot hippos and crocodiles. Optional activities such as a hot air balloon safari (at an extra cost) can be arranged to get a breathtaking bird's-eye view of the Mara from dawn. Return to Mara Kimana Camp in the late evening for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Mara Kimana Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

Take an early breakfast and depart from the Maasai Mara. Take a scenic drive in your Land Cruiser today from the Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park. The journey usually takes 5-6 hours through changing scenery and with further opportunities to observe local life.

Arrive at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, world famous for its large numbers of flamingos (which however fluctuate with the seasons) and is also a sanctuary for the black and white rhino. You have excellent opportunities of seeing both these animals as well as Rothschild's giraffes, waterbucks, and a variety of bird species. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park

After an early morning breakfast, you will depart Lake Nakuru and begin your day by Land Cruiser to Amboseli National Park. This is the longest driving day with a distance of approximately 7-8 hours, depending on road conditions and traffic. You will drive through Nairobi (avoiding the city center whenever possible) and then head south towards Amboseli, offering a diverse change of scenery from the Rift Valley to the semi-arid plains of Amboseli.

Check-in at Kibo Safari Camp in the late afternoon. After check-in, there is some time to relax before dinner. Depending on how early you get in and how much energy you have, a short evening game drive can be possible, or alternatively, simply make the most of camp facilities and appreciate the view of Mount Kilimanjaro. Dinner and overnight at Kibo Safari Camp.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HippoCommon

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Kibo Safari Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full day game drive in Amboseli National Park

The day is spent exploring Amboseli National Park. After breakfast, venture out for a whole-day game drive in your Land Cruiser and have a picnic lunch. Your tour guide will take you through various sections of the park, such as the observation hill, which offers scenic views of the plains, swamps, and Mount Kilimanjaro. You will have sufficient time to take pictures of elephants, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, and other predators. The park's open savannahs make spotting wildlife more convenient. You can also take an optional tour of a Maasai village at an additional cost to discover more about their culture and traditions. Overnight and dinner at Kibo Safari Camp.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Kibo Safari Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli National Park Exploration

Spend another day of activities in Amboseli safari. Get an early morning game drive and watch the animals most active and conclude with a breakfast at the camp. Spend midday relaxing at the camp, use the facilities, and enjoy the view from Kilimanjaro. Afternoon game drive after lunch, new ground you haven't covered or visiting places where you noticed something of interest. This is just to maintain the relaxed pace and have some additional photography and game viewing opportunities. Dinner and overnight at Kibo Safari Camp.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Kibo Safari Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli to Nairobi & Departure

After a final breakfast at the Kibo Safari Camp, you will be departing and embarking on your journey by Land Cruiser to Nairobi. The journey should take around 4-5 hours. Depending on your international flight schedule, you may have some time in Nairobi to do souvenir shopping or visit an optional local sight such as the Giraffe Centre or the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (time and at additional cost permitting). Your safari expedition concludes with a transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) for international departure.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.