Alekes Safaris

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$4,357 to $4,390 pp (USD)

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

Day 1

Nairobi to Masai Mara

Nairobi to Masai Mara

Depart Nairobi in the early morning, driving west through the dramatic Great Rift Valley with sweeping escarpment views and lively roadside towns. Continue across fertile highlands before reaching the Maasai Mara by midday. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge or tented camp and enjoy a hearty lunch overlooking the savannah. After a short rest, set out on your first afternoon game drive, exploring rolling plains and acacia woodlands alive with elephants, giraffes, zebras, and prides of lions. As the sun sets, the golden light paints unforgettable scenes before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

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

At dawn, the Maasai Mara awakens in golden light, and your full‑day expedition begins with an early breakfast before venturing into the vast savannah. Morning game drives reveal predators on the hunt and herds of elephants, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes grazing peacefully.
By midday, pause for a picnic lunch by the Mara River or beneath an acacia, where hippos wallow and crocodiles bask. The afternoon drive takes you deeper into the reserve, with fresh chances to spot lions stirring, cheetahs scanning the plains, and wildebeest herds moving in rhythm.
As the sun sets, fiery skies frame unforgettable scenes, and you return to camp for dinner under the stars, reflecting on a day immersed in Africa’s wild heart.

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

Masai Mara

At dawn, set out into the Maasai Mara as the plains awaken with golden light and crisp air. Wildlife stirs—lions retreat from the night’s hunt, elephants graze in family herds, and cheetahs scan the horizon.
Pause mid-morning for a picnic breakfast in the bush, perhaps beneath an acacia or overlooking the Mara River, surrounded by bird calls and hippos grunting in the distance. Return to camp by late morning for a freshly prepared lunch and time to relax. As the heat eases, venture out again for an afternoon game drive. The softening light reveals giraffes silhouetted against the sky, wildebeest herds gathering at watering holes, and predators becoming active.
Conclude as the sun sets in hues of orange and purple, returning to camp with stories of the day’s encounters and the sounds of the wild echoing into the night.

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 4

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru

Depart Maasai Mara after an early breakfast, leaving behind the sweeping savannahs and wildlife‑rich plains. Drive north through Maasai country, passing traditional villages and rolling highlands. Ascend the Mau Escarpment with panoramic views of the Great Rift Valley, then descend toward Nakuru.
Arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park by midday and check in at your lodge or camp for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive across acacia woodlands and open grasslands. The park is renowned for its thriving rhino sanctuary, Rothschild’s giraffes, and tree‑climbing lions. Along the shimmering lake, thousands of flamingos and pelicans create a dazzling spectacle, while diverse birdlife adds to the experience. Pause at Baboon Cliff for sweeping views of the lake and surrounding park before continuing your exploration.
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight, reflecting on the transition from Mara’s vast savannahs to Nakuru’s unique lake ecosystem.

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

Day 5

Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha

Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha

Depart Lake Nakuru after breakfast at 7.30am, driving through the Great Rift Valley’s escarpments and fertile farmlands. The short, scenic transfer offers glimpses of rolling hills, acacia woodlands, and lively roadside markets.
Arrive at Lake Naivasha and proceed to enjoy a boat ride across the freshwater lake, gliding past hippos, cormorants, and kingfishers. Disembark at Crescent Island for a guided walk among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes in a predator‑free environment, offering a unique safari on foot.
After the Lake Naivasha excursion arrive to the lodge for check-in and late lunch.
in the afternoon, relax at the lodge gardens, spotting colobus monkeys and abundant birdlife.
In the late afternoon, unwind with tea overlooking the lake or explore nearby flower farms and local craft markets.
Dinner and overnight at Naivasha, where the serene waters and lush surroundings provide a refreshing contrast to Nakuru’s rugged landscapes.

Main Destination:
Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Accommodation:
Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
  • Mid-range hotel located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli

Depart Lake Naivasha after an early breakfast, driving south through the scenic Great Rift Valley and passing bustling towns along the way. The journey offers sweeping views of escarpments and fertile plains before approaching Amboseli’s open landscapes with Mount Kilimanjaro rising in the distance. Arrive by midday and enjoy a relaxed lunch at your lodge or camp. In the afternoon, set out on a game drive across Amboseli’s famed plains, encountering large elephant herds, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, and predators against the dramatic backdrop of Kilimanjaro.
As the sun sets, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight, with unforgettable memories of Amboseli’s wildlife and scenery.

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:
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park

Begin the day with an early morning game drive across Amboseli’s sweeping plains, as the first light of dawn illuminates Mount Kilimanjaro. Herds of elephants, zebras, and wildebeest roam freely, while predators stir from the night’s hunt.
Mid-morning, continue exploring the park’s swamps and acacia woodlands, rich with buffalo, hippos, and vibrant birdlife.
By midday, ascend Observation Hill, where a picnic lunch is served with panoramic views of Amboseli’s diverse habitats; the shimmering swamps below, wildlife gathering at waterholes, and Kilimanjaro towering above. After lunch, enjoy a relaxed afternoon drive, capturing scenes of giraffes silhouetted against the horizon and elephants crossing the marshes. As the day cools, the park comes alive once more, offering superb photographic opportunities.
Conclude with a golden sunset over Kilimanjaro before returning to camp for dinner and storytelling under the stars.

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

Day 8

Amboseli to Nairobi

Amboseli to Nairobi

After an early breakfast at your lodge in Amboseli, bid farewell to the iconic views of Mount Kilimanjaro and set out on the drive toward Nairobi.
The route passes through Maasai homelands and stretches of open savannah, offering final glimpses of elephants, giraffes, and zebras along the park’s edges. As you travel north, the scenery shifts from rural plains to bustling towns along the Nairobi–Mombasa highway, with opportunities to pause for refreshments or cultural encounters enroute.
By midday or early afternoon, the landscape transitions into the rolling hills and vibrant outskirts of Kenya’s capital.
Arrive in Nairobi in time for hotel check-in or onward transfer to the airport, closing your safari adventure with memories of Amboseli’s wildlife and Kilimanjaro’s unforgettable backdrop.

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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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
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