The Mara Wanderlust

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$2,643 to $3,310 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

Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met and greeted by our safari team before beginning the scenic drive to Amboseli National Park. The journey takes you through open countryside with views of rural life along the way. You will arrive at your lodge or camp in time for lunch and a short rest. In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive in Amboseli, famous for its large elephant herds and sweeping views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Expect sightings of buffalo, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, and a variety of birdlife. As the sun sets, return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay. Optional accommodation upgrades are available for an extra cost.

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:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park

Begin the day with an early morning game drive before breakfast, the best time to see predators returning from a night hunt and elephants moving across the plains as Mount Kilimanjaro emerges in the background. Return to the lodge for breakfast, followed by time to relax and enjoy the surrounding views. Lunch is served at the lodge, after which you can rest during the warm midday hours. In the afternoon, head out for another game drive to explore different areas of the park, including the swamps and open grasslands that attract a wide range of wildlife such as elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and numerous bird species. Optional activities and accommodation upgrades are available for an extra cost. Dinner and overnight at your lodge or camp.

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

Day 3

Lake Nakuru National park

Lake Nakuru National park

After breakfast at your lodge in Amboseli, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, enjoying a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley with changing landscapes along the way. Arrive in Lake Nakuru in time for lunch and a short rest before heading out for an afternoon game drive. The park is renowned for its flamingos, shallow alkaline lake, and thriving populations of white and black rhinos. You may also encounter Rothschild’s giraffes, buffalo, waterbucks, and a variety of bird species within the acacia forests and lakeshore habitats. As the day draws to a close, return to your lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay. Optional accommodation upgrades are available for an extra cost.

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
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Naivasha

Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and drive to Lake Naivasha, a beautiful freshwater lake set in the Great Rift Valley. On arrival, enjoy lunch at your lodge before heading out for activities on the lake. Take a relaxing boat ride on Lake Naivasha, offering close views of hippos and a wide variety of birdlife along the shores. This is followed by a guided walk on Crescent Island, where you can walk among free-roaming wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and antelopes in a safe and scenic setting. After the activities, return to your lodge to relax. Optional activities and accommodation upgrades are available for an extra cost. Dinner and overnight at your lodge or camp.

Main Destination:
Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Accommodation:
Lake Naivasha Resort
  • Mid-range resort located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Masai Mara National Reserve

Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast at Lake Naivasha, depart for the Masai Mara National Reserve, driving through the scenic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley and rural Maasai countryside. Arrive in the Masai Mara in time for lunch at your lodge or camp, followed by a short rest. In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive in the reserve, one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. The Masai Mara is famous for its abundant wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, and large herds of plains game. As the sun sets over the savannah, return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay. Optional accommodation upgrades are available for an extra cost.

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
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Masai Mara National Reserve

Masai Mara National Reserve

Spend a full day exploring the Masai Mara National Reserve, renowned for its vast savannahs and exceptional wildlife density. Start with an early morning game drive, the ideal time to spot predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards while they are most active. Return to the lodge or camp for breakfast, then relax until lunch is served. In the afternoon, set out for another extensive game drive, searching for elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and a wide variety of birdlife across different habitats of the reserve. The Masai Mara offers unforgettable wildlife encounters throughout the year. Optional activities and accommodation upgrades are available for an extra cost. Dinner and overnight at your lodge or camp.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Nairobi

Nairobi

After breakfast at your lodge or camp in the Masai Mara, bid farewell to the reserve and begin your return journey to Nairobi. Enjoy a relaxed drive through the rolling savannah and Maasai countryside, with brief stops along the way to stretch and take in the scenery. Arrival in Nairobi is expected later in the day, marking the end of your 7-day Best of Kenya Safari. Drop-off will be at a central location or the airport as scheduled. This concludes a memorable journey through Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations.

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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  • This tour is offered by The Mara Wanderlust, not SafariBookings.
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