4-Day Midrange Safari - Naivasha & Amboseli

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi to Lake Naivasha

Hippos, Boat Rides & Crescent Island Walking Safari
Your safari begins with an early morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel or JKIA around 7:30 AM. Meet your private driver-guide and depart for Lake Naivasha, a scenic 1.5-2 hour drive through the Great Rift Valley with a photo stop at the viewpoint. Arrive at your midrange lakeside lodge in time for lunch and check-in. After lunch, enjoy a boat ride on the freshwater lake—getting up close to hippo families, watching fish eagles dive for prey, and observing cormorants, pelicans, and herons. The boat takes you to Crescent Island Game Sanctuary for a guided walking safari among giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and impalas—a unique experience that brings you closer to wildlife than any vehicle can. Return to your lodge for dinner overlooking the lake.

Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Key Experiences: Boat ride, hippo viewing, Crescent Island walking safari.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park

Journey to Kilimanjaro's Foothills

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast with views of the lake, perhaps taking a morning walk around the lodge grounds. Check out and depart for Amboseli National Park, a scenic 4-5 hour drive south through Kajiado County, passing traditional Maasai homesteads and open savannah. The route takes you back through Nairobi and continues south toward the Tanzanian border. Arrive at your midrange lodge in the Amboseli area in time for lunch. After settling in and resting during the heat of the day, head out for your first Amboseli game drive around 4:00 PM. Amboseli is famous for its enormous elephant herds against the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. You'll encounter elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, and possibly lions returning from their daytime rest. Return to your lodge as the sun sets, painting Kilimanjaro's peak in golden hues.
Accommodation: AA Amboseli Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner.

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:

Aa Lodge Amboseli

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day in Amboseli National Park

Giants of the African Savannah
Rise early for a sunrise game drive (around 6:00 AM)—the best time for photography as the first light touches Kilimanjaro's snow-capped peak and elephants emerge from the swamps. The morning cool means predators are often still active, and birds are abundant. Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast and relaxation during the heat of the day. Your lodge features a swimming pool with stunning views of Kilimanjaro—perfect for unwinding while watching elephants in the distance. After lunch, head out for an afternoon game drive exploring different areas of the park. Visit Observation Hill for panoramic views of Amboseli's diverse ecosystems, from dried lake beds to permanent swamps fed by Kilimanjaro's melting snow. The swamps attract hippos, elephants, and a dazzling array of waterfowl. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: AA Amboseli Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Aa Lodge Amboseli

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli to Nairobi

Farewell to Kilimanjaro

Enjoy one final early morning game drive (6:30-9:30 AM) for last wildlife sightings and photography in the golden morning light. This is often the most rewarding time as animals are active and fresh. Return to the lodge for a leisurely breakfast, check out, and begin the scenic drive back to Nairobi (approximately 4 hours). You'll arrive in Nairobi by mid-afternoon and be dropped off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for onward travel, marking the end of your memorable midrange safari through Kenya's contrasting landscapes.

Meals: Breakfast
Final Experience: Morning game drive, farewell to Amboseli.

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.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.