9-Day The Magic of Masai Mara & Mount Kilimanjaro

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

Welcome to Kenya

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi) (own arrangement), you’ll be warmly welcomed and transferred on a scenic four-hour drive to Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, set in an acacia grove with spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. In the afternoon, enjoy your first exciting game drive across the park’s sweeping plains, where elephants, zebras, and giraffes roam freely. End the day with a relaxing dinner at the lodge.

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

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP

+21 Photos

+20 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

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

Exploring Amboseli National Park

Begin the day with an early morning game drive, when predators are most active and the golden light makes for perfect photographs. Return to camp for breakfast, relax by the pool or join a nature walk during the heat of the day, then head out on another thrilling afternoon safari before gathering around the campfire in the evening.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Fly from Amboseli to Nairobi; Drive to Lake Elmenteita

After breakfast, transfer to the Amboseli Airstrip for your flight to Nairobi Wilson Airport (Note: Baggage allowance is 15 kgs per person, including hand baggage, in soft baggage). Continue by road—around three hours—to Lake Elmenteita Serena Luxury Camp, beautifully set on the flamingo-fringed lake in the Soysambu Conservancy. In the late afternoon, head out for a game drive along the lake’s shores before returning to camp.

Main Destination:

Lake Elementaita

Accommodation:

Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp

• Luxury tented camp located at Lake Elementaita

+23 Photos

+22 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Naivasha & Soysambu Conservancy

This morning, enjoy a tranquil boat ride on Lake Naivasha, watching hippos and flocks of waterbirds. Return to camp for lunch and some leisure time to relax, swim, or indulge in a spa treatment. Later, sip sundowners as you watch the Great Rift Valley glow in the evening light. Optional activities such as horse riding, archery, bush picnics, or cultural visits are also available (additional cost).

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp

• Luxury tented camp located at Lake Elementaita

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Elmenteita – Masai Mara

After breakfast, drive across the scenic highlands to the Mara Serena Safari Lodge, the only lodge inside the magnificent Masai Mara Triangle. In the afternoon, set out on a thrilling safari to encounter Africa’s most iconic wildlife across the golden plains.

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

Show more

BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

+23 Photos

+22 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Safari in the Masai Mara

Spend two full days exploring the legendary Masai Mara on morning and afternoon game drives, seeking out the Big Fiveand other wildlife across its rolling plains. One morning, enjoy a memorable breakfast by the Hippo Pool, and in the evenings, gather around the lodge’s campfire under the dazzling night sky. Optional experiences include a sunrise hot-air balloon safari (US $499 per person) or a visit to a Maasai village.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Masai Mara – Nairobi

After breakfast, return to Nairobi by road (approx. six hours) or opt for a scenic flight (US $290 per person, including transfer). On arrival, enjoy a traditional Ethiopian lunch before checking into Nairobi Serena Hotel. The afternoon is free to relax or join optional excursions such as the Karura Forest Walk, Giraffe Centre visit, Nairobi National Park & Daphne Sheldrick’s Orphanage, or a guided city walking tour. In the evening, you may choose a lively dinner at the famous Carnivore Restaurant (extra cost).

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

Nairobi Serena Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Nairobi (City)

+23 Photos

+22 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

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

Departure from Nairobi

After breakfast, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward international flight (own arrangement). For early departures, a packed breakfast box will be provided.

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.