House of Nature Safaris

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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 can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve

Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve

Depart from Nairobi in the morning, descending the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Arrive at Talek Bush Camp, located on the banks of the Talek River near the Talek Gate, in time for lunch.[5] After settling into your elevated wooden-deck tent, embark on an afternoon game drive to spot lions, cheetahs, and the resident hippos at the nearby viewpoint.

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:
Talek Bush Camp
  • Mid-range tented bush camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Full days in Maasai Mara

Full days in Maasai Mara

A full day dedicated to exploring the Mara’s endless savannahs. The reserve is world-renowned for its high predator density. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the Mara River, the site of the famous Great Migration crossings (typically July–October). Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Talek Bush Camp
  • Mid-range tented bush camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Full day in maasai mara

Full day in maasai mara

The third day allows for a deeper exploration of the Mara’s riverine forests and open plains. Optional activities include a visit to a traditional Maasai Manyatta (village) to learn about the semi-nomadic pastoralist culture that has coexisted with wildlife for centuries. Overnight at Talek Bush Camp.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Talek Bush Camp
  • Mid-range tented bush camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru

Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, the safari heads north toward Lake Nakuru, a ramsar site famous for its birdlife and as a sanctuary for both black and white rhinoceroses. Accommodation is at the Chester Hotel in Nakuru town. The afternoon game drive focuses on the lake's shores, where flamingos often create a pink hue across the water, and leopards are frequently sighted in the yellow-barked acacia trees.

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:
Chester Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park

Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park

A long but scenic drive takes guests toward the border of Tanzania to Amboseli National Park. Known as the "Land of Giants," Amboseli is famous for having some of the largest tusker elephants in Africa. Check-in at Nyati Safari Camp, located at the Kimana Gate, offering views of the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro.

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 6

Full day in Amboseli National Park

Full day in Amboseli National Park

The day is spent traversing the swamps of Amboseli, which are fed by underground meltwater from Kilimanjaro. These wetlands attract a high density of hippos, buffaloes, and waterfowl. The clear morning air provides the best opportunity for photography of elephants against the backdrop of Africa's highest peak.

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 7

Amboseli to Nairobi

Amboseli to Nairobi

After a final early morning game drive and breakfast at Nyati Camp, you depart from Amboseli National Park and head back to Nairobi. You will be dropped off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for international departure, or at a city hotel if you have arranged to spend more time there through prior bookings.

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

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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