Velvet Savannah Safaris

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$1,716 to $2,127 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 can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

Depart early morning from Nairobi heading to Maasai Mara National Reserve, one of the most exciting places to experience wildlife in large numbers, more so the big 5 and the wildebeest migration. Its animals include lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras and hippos. The landscape has grassy plains and rolling hills, and is crossed by the Mara and Talek rivers. The area nearby is dotted with villages (enkangs) of Maasai people). Arrive in time for lunch then have an afternoon game drive.

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:
Olkinyei Mara Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Masai Mara National Reserve

Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast you will have a full day dame drive, carrying with you your packed lunch. Masai Mara National Reserve is teeming with diverse wildlife, famous for the "Big Five" (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo), large populations of zebra, wildebeest, giraffes, hippos, and cheetahs, plus numerous antelope species like impala, topi, and gazelles, all culminating in the spectacular Great Migration where millions cross the Mara River. The area nearby is dotted with villages (enkangs) of Maasai people.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Olkinyei Mara Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Masai Mara National Reserve to Lake Naivasha

Masai Mara National Reserve to Lake Naivasha

You will have an early morning drive to Lake Naivasha. It is a renowned freshwater lake located in Kenya's Great Rift Valley, roughly 90 km northwest of Nairobi in Nakuru County. Situated at an altitude of 1,884 meters, it is a premier birding destination with over 400 species, a large population of hippos, and a central hub for boat safaris, surrounding flower farms, and nearby attractions like Crescent Island and Hell's Gate National Park. Dinner and overnight will be stay at the blooming suites hotel.

Main Destination:
Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Accommodation:
Blooming Suites
  • Mid-range hotel located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park

You will leave early morning and drive to Amboseli National Park. Check in at Amboseli Sopa Lodge for lunch. You will have an afternoon game drive.
Amboseli National Park is known for its large elephant herds and views of immense Mount Kilimanjaro, across the border in Tanzania. Observation Hill offers panoramas of the peak and the park’s plains and swamps. Varied wildlife includes giraffes, zebras, cheetahs and hundreds of bird species. The western section is dominated by vast Lake Amboseli, which is dry outside the rainy season.

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
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HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
LeopardRare to None
Accommodation:
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Amboseli National Park to Nairobi

Amboseli National Park to Nairobi

This is the last day of your trip. You will go for an early morning game drive to have another feel of Amboseli national park. Afterwards, you will drive back to Nairobi arriving at around 5pm with lunch along the way. You will be dropped at the airport or any other venue of your choice in Nairobi.

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