7-Day Big Five Explorer

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

Nairobi – Amboseli National Park

Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive south to Amboseli National Park. Arrive in time for lunch and relaxation.
In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive, spotting large elephant herds, giraffes, zebras, and, on clear days, stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Overnight: Lodge / Tented Camp in Amboseli.

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:

Sentrim Amboseli Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day in Amboseli National Park

Spend the entire day exploring Amboseli. Morning and afternoon game drives give you excellent chances to see lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, hippos, and abundant birdlife.
Optional visit to a Maasai village (at extra cost).
Overnight: Lodge / Tented Camp in Amboseli.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Sentrim Amboseli Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli – Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, drive north via Nairobi toward Lake Nakuru National Park.
Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy a game drive around the alkaline lake, famous for flamingos, white and black rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, and tree-climbing lions.
Overnight: Lodge in Nakuru.

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:

Sarova Woodlands Hotel & Spa

• 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 – Masai Mara National Reserve

Depart after breakfast and travel west through the Great Rift Valley to Masai Mara National Reserve.
Arrive for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive across the vast savannah, searching for lions, elephants, leopards, and large plains game.
Overnight: Safari Lodge / Tented Camp 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:

Aa Lodge Mara

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day in Masai Mara

Enjoy a full day of game drives with a picnic lunch inside the reserve. Explore different regions of the Mara, including areas near the Mara River, known for crocodiles and hippos.
This is one of the best days for Big Five sightings and dramatic wildlife interactions.
Overnight: Safari Lodge / Tented Camp in Masai Mara.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Aa Lodge Mara

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara – Extended Exploration

Another full day in Masai Mara with flexible game drives/ optional full day game drive with picnic lunch
Optional activities include a sunrise hot air balloon safari or a Maasai village visit (both at extra cost).
Overnight: Safari Lodge / Tented Camp in Masai Mara.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Aa Lodge Mara

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara – Nairobi

After an early breakfast, depart Masai Mara and drive back to Nairobi.
Arrive in the afternoon with drop-off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your unforgettable Kenya safari.

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.