The Mara Wanderlust

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$1,758 to $1,994 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts cannot be arranged by this operator.

Day 1

Masai Mara National Reserve

Masai Mara National Reserve

On arrival, you will be picked up from the airport or your hotel and begin your journey to the world-famous Masai Mara. Along the way, enjoy a scenic stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for stunning panoramic views before continuing past Mount Longonot and Suswa. After a stop in Narok Town for lunch and refreshments, proceed to the reserve, arriving in time for an exciting afternoon game drive. Later, head to your budget camp for dinner and overnight stay.

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
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Miti Mingi Eco Camp
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Masai Mara National Reserve

Masai Mara National Reserve

Spend the day exploring the vast plains of the Masai Mara on a full-day game drive with packed lunch. Search for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes, and, if lucky, predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards. You will also visit the famous Mara River, where hippos and Nile crocodiles are often seen. Return to your budget tented camp in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Miti Mingi Eco Camp
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Lake Nakuru National Park

Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, enjoy a visit to a traditional Maasai village for a cultural experience and a chance to learn about the Maasai way of life. Later, depart for Nakuru with a lunch stop en route. Enjoy scenic views of the Great Rift Valley, Mount Longonot, and Lake Naivasha along the way. On arrival, proceed for an afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, known for rhinos, flamingos, and other wildlife. Later, head to Nakuru town for dinner and overnight stay.

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
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Black RhinoOccasional
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LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort
  • Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park

After an early breakfast, head out for a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, a scenic park known for its rich birdlife and diverse wildlife. Keep an eye out for flamingos, pelicans, egrets, rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, zebras, buffaloes, and various antelope species. Later, depart for Amboseli National Park with lunch served en route. Arrive in Amboseli in the evening, where you will check in at Nyati Tented Camp or a similar camp for dinner and overnight stay.

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
Show more
HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
LeopardRare to None
Accommodation:
Nyati Safari Camp
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park

After an early breakfast, head out for an exciting day of game viewing in Amboseli National Park. Explore the park’s beautiful open landscapes as you search for wildlife such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and many other animals. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park surrounded by nature before continuing with your safari adventure. Later in the evening, return to Nyati Safari Camp or a similar camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
Accommodation:
Nyati Safari Camp
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Nairobi

Nairobi

On your final day, enjoy an early morning game drive in Amboseli National Park, a great chance to catch the wildlife at its most active and, if weather permits, enjoy clear views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Afterwards, return to the camp for breakfast before beginning your journey back to Nairobi with arrival in the city expected later in the afternoon.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by The Mara Wanderlust, not SafariBookings.
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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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