$4,514 to $6,297 pp (USD)
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Day 1
Nairobi to Maasai Mara
Nairobi to Maasai Mara
Depart early morning to Maasai Mara National Reserve, it holds on as one of the few places left on earth where wildlife still lives comparatively undisturbed, in the numbers that once roamed the plains and forests of Africa. As the northern tip of the vast Serengeti ecosystem, the Mara hosts the spectacular seasonal migration of many thousands of Wildebeest, Zebras and attendant predators. Arrive in time for lunch then have an afternoon game drive.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Mara Ngenche Safari Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Safari Adventure along the Mara River
Safari Adventure along the Mara River
After breakfast we have a full day dame drive, with packed lunch provided. The reserve is well known for its black-manned lion, as well as its abundant resident wildlife and its one of the few places where it's possible to see the big five during a morning's game drive. Many of the cheetahs are so tame they seek shelter from the hot sun under one's vehicle and several even climb onto the roof to get better view of prospective prey. For the bird enthusiast, almost 500 species have been recorded: among these 16 species of eagle, plus many hawks and falcons, 6 species of vultures, 8 species of storks 4 of bustard (including the Kori bustard, the world's heaviest flying bird), and 9 species of sun birds.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Mara Ngenche Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Great Mara Exploration
Great Mara Exploration
Today, you have the option of enjoying both morning and afternoon game drives with all meals served at your camp, or you may choose to embark on a full-day game drive with a packed picnic lunch. After breakfast, set off across the vast plains of the Masai Mara National Reserve, where the landscape teems with wildlife. The rolling savannah is home to an incredible variety of plains game and their predators, offering some of the best game viewing in Africa. The reserve, spanning 1,510 square kilometres, is famous for hosting the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino, as well as other remarkable species such as warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, giraffes, hippos, and the impressive crocodiles often found along the Mara River. As the afternoon sun begins to set, return to camp filled with unforgettable memories and stories from the wild. Enjoy a delicious dinner and a relaxing evening, surrounded by the sounds of the African night.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Mara Ngenche Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park
Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park
You'll have an early morning pick up, then drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Known all over the world for its flamingoes, it's alkaline and is recognized as one of the natural wonders of the world. Lake Nakuru is now a rhino sanctuary, harbouring a population of over 40 black and over 60 white rhinos. But the flamingoes, of course, have always been the main attraction. At times, there may be almost 2 million flamingoes in residence, forming a stunningly beautiful deep-pink band around the edge of the lakeshore. You'll arrive in time for lunch, then have an afternoon game drive.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha
Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha
You'll have an early morning drive in Lake Nakuru National Park and then drive to Lake Naivasha. It is the highest and most beautiful of the Rift Valley lakes. At 1,910 m (6200 ft), the water is fresh and the lake is fringed with dense clumps of papyrus. Ancient Egyptians once used this to make paper. Kingfishers use the papyrus as a perch, while herons hide in it while searching for food.
Naivasha is yet another area popular for bird watching (over 400 species have been recorded). It is also a favorite weekend retreat for Nairobi residents, who come here to sail, water ski and fish. There are no crocodiles in the lake as the water is too cold for them, due to the altitude, but there are a number of hippos. Along the lakeshore, vineyards produce grapes for the country's fledgling wine industry.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Naivasha to Amboseli National Park
Naivasha to Amboseli National Park
You'll have an early morning start and drive to Amboseli National Park. Check in at your accommodation and have lunch. In the afternoon, you will go for a game drive.
Amboseli National Park is situated due south of Nairobi. Most of the park consists of a dry, ancient lakebed and fragile grassland with patches of acacia woodland, while in the southern area there is a number of small, rocky, volcanic hills. Around the swamps of Ol Okenya, Ol Tukai and Enkongo Narok, the vegetation is lush with yellow-barked acacias and phoenix palms.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Amboseli Exploration
Amboseli Exploration
You'll rise up early for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit. With a packed lunch provided, an optional visit to a Maasai village can be planned after breakfast. A visit reveals the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience. Despite its changing habitat, Amboseli National Park is possibly the best wildlife area in the whole of Africa to experience elephants at close range. Left unharassed by poachers, elephants feeding and bathing in the swamps must form the highlights of any safari.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Amboseli to Nairobi
Amboseli to Nairobi
Breakfast and check out at mid morning. Drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon. The driver will then transfer you to the airport or a city hotel of your choice.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
