8-Day Of Safari from Mara Plains to Amboseli Elephants

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi to masai mara

Depart Nairobi early in the morning after a pick up from a hotel or a designated pick up location and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley with a brief stop for photos. Continue to the world-famous Masai Mara, arriving in time for lunch at your camp or lodge. In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive, where you’ll start spotting wildlife such as lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes roaming freely across the vast savannah. Return to the camp in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay in Masai Mara. 🦁🌅.

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:

Sankale Camp

• Budget tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Full game drive

After an early breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive in the Masai Mara with a packed lunch. Spend the day exploring the vast savannah plains in search of the Big Five and other wildlife such as lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest. Enjoy unlimited game viewing as your guide takes you to the best wildlife spots in the reserve. Later in the evening, return to your camp or lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Sankale Camp

• Budget tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Game drives in masai mara

After breakfast, depart for another full-day game drive in the Masai Mara with a packed lunch. Explore different areas of the reserve, increasing your chances of spotting predators and large herds of wildlife across the open savannah plains.
In the late afternoon, you may opt to visit a traditional Maasai village (optional at an extra cost) to learn about the local culture, customs, and way of life. Later, return to your camp or lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Sankale Camp

• Budget tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara to Nakuru

After breakfast, depart Masai Mara and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, passing through scenic landscapes and small towns along the way. Arrive in Nakuru in the afternoon for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive in the park. Lake Nakuru is famous for its flamingos, rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, and diverse birdlife. Later, proceed to your lodge or hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

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:

Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and drive to Lake Naivasha. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge or hotel. In the afternoon, relax at the lodge or enjoy optional activities such as a boat ride on Lake Naivasha or a guided nature walk at Crescent Island (activities at an extra cost). Dinner and overnight stay in Naivasha.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Hotel Chambai Safari

• Budget hotel located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli

After breakfast, check out from your lodge and proceed to Hell’s Gate National Park for an exciting visit. You can enjoy a guided walk or cycling experience through the dramatic gorges, cliffs, and wildlife (optional activities at an extra cost).
After the Hell’s Gate visit, enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant or your lodge in Naivasha. Later in the afternoon, depart for Amboseli National Park, arriving in the evening. Check in at your camp or lodge, enjoy dinner, and rest for the night.

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

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Nyati Safari Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli game drives

National Park
After breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive in Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro (weather permitting). Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives with a break for lunch at your camp or lodge. You will have plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife such as elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and various bird species. In the evening, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Nyati Safari Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli to nairobi

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Amboseli National Park. Later, depart the park and begin the journey back to Nairobi. On the way, stop for lunch at a suitable restaurant or rest stop. Continue the drive and arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.