Alekes Safaris

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$2,330 to $2,419 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Nairobi to Masai Mara

Nairobi to Masai Mara

Depart Nairobi after an early breakfast, driving west through the scenic Great Rift Valley with stops to admire sweeping escarpment views. Continue past farmlands and lively towns before reaching the Maasai Mara by midday.
Upon arrival, check in at your lodge or tented camp and enjoy lunch overlooking the savannah.
After a short rest, set out on your first afternoon game drive, exploring the Mara’s rolling plains and acacia woodlands. Expect thrilling encounters with elephants, giraffes, zebras, and prides of lions, with chances to spot cheetahs or leopards.
As the sun begins to set, the golden light paints the landscape, offering unforgettable photo opportunities.
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight, closing a day that blends scenic travel with the excitement of your first Mara safari adventure.

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:
PrideInn Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Masai Mara

Masai Mara

Enjoy a full day in the Maasai Mara which begins at sunrise, when golden light floods the savannah and wildlife stirs. Guests set out in 4x4 vehicles to seek the Big Five; lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino; alongside cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and countless antelope. Birdlife adds color with crowned cranes and lilac-breasted rollers.
By mid-morning, the drive explores varied habitats from open plains to acacia woodlands, with guides interpreting animal behavior and offering scenic photo stops.
Around midday, the adventure pauses at the Mara River, where a picnic lunch is served overlooking hippos basking and crocodiles resting along the banks. The tranquil setting contrasts beautifully with the thrill of the drive.
In the afternoon, predators awaken, elephants gather at waterholes, and herds graze across the plains.
As the sun sets, guests return to camp, reflecting on a day of unforgettable encounters and the rare joy of dining in the wild heart of Kenya.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
PrideInn Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru

Depart Maasai Mara after breakfast, driving through rolling hills and Maasai villages before ascending into the Great Rift Valley. The journey offers sweeping views of escarpments, fertile farmlands, and distant lakes, with stops for photos and refreshments.
By early afternoon, arrive in Nakuru town and enter Lake Nakuru National Park. After lunch at the lodge, enjoy a game drive across acacia woodlands and open grasslands. The lake shimmers with flamingos, pelicans, and diverse birdlife, while rhinos graze nearby and giraffes wander through the forest. The contrast from Mara’s vast savannah to Nakuru’s lake ecosystem highlights Kenya’s diversity.
As evening approaches, guests settle into their lodge, reflecting on a day that seamlessly blends scenic travel with wildlife encounters, marking a memorable transition between two iconic safari destinations.

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:
Lake Nakuru Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Nakuru to Amboseli

Nakuru to Amboseli

Depart Lake Nakuru after an early breakfast, driving south through the fertile highlands dotted with farms and bustling towns.
The road descends into the Great Rift Valley, offering sweeping views before continuing past Nairobi and onto the Nairobi–Mombasa highway. Around midday, pause at Emali town for lunch and refreshments, a lively stop where travelers stretch and recharge.
The journey then heads deeper into Maasai country, with traditional homesteads and wide-open plains unfolding. As the afternoon progresses, anticipation builds as the snow‑capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro appears on the horizon.
Enter Amboseli National Park for a game drive enroute to the lodge, encountering elephants, zebras, giraffes, and antelopes against Africa’s most iconic backdrop.
By early evening, guests arrive at their camp, check in, and enjoy dinner while watching the sun set behind Kilimanjaro; closing a day that blends scenic travel, cultural glimpses, and thrilling wildlife encounters.

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:
Sentrim Amboseli Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park

Enjoy a full day in Amboseli beginning with sunrise over Mount Kilimanjaro, its snow-capped peak glowing above the plains. Guests set out on an morning game drive after breakfast, when predators are active and elephants, zebras, and wildebeest roam freely across the savannah.
The park is famed for its large elephant herds, often seen against Kilimanjaro’s dramatic backdrop continue exploring the park mid-morning visiting swamps and acacia woodlands, home to hippos, buffalo, and rich birdlife.
Lunch is enjoyed at the Observation Hill, offering panoramic views of the park’s diverse habitats. As the day cools, wildlife gathers at waterholes, creating superb photographic opportunities.
The adventure concludes with a golden sunset over Kilimanjaro, before returning to camp for dinner and storytelling under the stars—an iconic Amboseli experience blending scenery and wildlife.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
Accommodation:
Sentrim Amboseli Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Amboseli to Nairobi

Amboseli to Nairobi

Leave Amboseli in the morning after breakfast for Nairobi to be dropped off at the point of preference whether hotel or at the airport.

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Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included

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End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

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  • This tour is offered by Alekes Safaris, not SafariBookings.
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  • This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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