5-Day Classic Safari Amboseli, Nakuru & Mara

• A transfer from the airport is not included. You can use a taxi, request your hotel to arrange a transfer or prearrange a transfer yourself.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

Your safari begins with an early morning pickup from Nairobi, followed by a scenic drive south across the Maasai plains. Arrive at Amboseli National Park mid-morning for your first game drive. Enjoy sweeping views of the landscape and, on clear days, Mount Kilimanjaro rising majestically in the background. After lunch and check-in at your lodge, relax before heading out for an evening game drive in search of elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and diverse birdlife. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

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

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, check out and enjoy a final game drive as you depart Amboseli. Travel north through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive around the lake, acacia woodlands, and open grasslands. The park is famous for its rhino sanctuary, flamingos, and wildlife such as buffaloes, giraffes, and lions. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

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

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, check out and drive toward the Maasai Mara, passing through scenic countryside and the town of Narok. Arrive at your lodge or tented camp in time for lunch. Later, head out for an evening game drive in the Mara, where you may spot elephants, antelopes, hyenas, and big cats. Return to camp at sunset 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

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Exploring The Masai Mara

Spend the day exploring the Maasai Mara on a full-day game drive with a packed lunch. Visit the vast savannahs, the Mara River with its hippos and crocodiles, and prime areas for lions, cheetahs, and leopards. The Mara offers exceptional wildlife viewing throughout the year. Optional activities such as a Maasai village visit or hot air balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and relaxation.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara to Nairobi

After breakfast, check out and begin your return journey to Nairobi through the scenic Rift Valley. Arrive in the afternoon, marking the end of your memorable Kenyan safari.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport is not included. You can use a taxi, request your hotel to arrange a transfer or prearrange a transfer yourself.