$2,212 to $2,513 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Transfer from Nairobi to Amboseli
Transfer from Nairobi to Amboseli
The expedition begins in Nairobi, the only city in the world with a national park within its boundaries. Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, guests are met by a professional silver-level guide. After a briefing on the week’s ecology and safety protocols, the journey proceeds south toward Amboseli National Park. This drive offers the first glimpse of the Kenyan countryside, transitioning from urban sprawl to the open plains inhabited by the Maasai people.
Main Destination: Amboseli National Park.
Activity: Afternoon game drive (16:00–18:30) focusing on the park’s famous "Big Tuskers."
Accommodation: Penety resort.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Penety Amboseli Resort
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Full Day in Amboseli – In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro
Full Day in Amboseli – In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro
Amboseli is world-renowned for its elephant population, which has been studied for decades by researchers like Cynthia Moss. The park’s unique hydrology, fed by the snowmelt of Mount Kilimanjaro, creates lush swamps in an otherwise arid landscape, attracting high concentrations of buffalo and hippos.
Morning: Early game drive to capture the sunrise over Kilimanjaro
Afternoon: Visit to the Enkongo Narok swamp to observe predators such as lions and hyenas waiting for herbivores to water.
Evening: Sundowners overlooking the salt pans.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Penety Amboseli Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
The Great Rift Valley and Lake Naivasha
The Great Rift Valley and Lake Naivasha
Leaving the elephant country, the tour heads northwest into the Great Rift Valley. This geological phenomenon is visible from space and provides a dramatic backdrop for the transition to freshwater ecosystems. Lake Naivasha, a Ramsar site, is essential for birdlife and supports a massive population of hippopotamus.
Activity: Afternoon boat safari to observe hippos and African Fish Eagles.
Walking Safari: A guided walk on Crescent Island, where guests can walk among giraffes and wildebeest without the presence of large predators.
Accommodation: Sawela resort.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Sawela Lodges
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Nakuru – The Rhino Sanctuary
Lake Nakuru – The Rhino Sanctuary
Lake Nakuru National Park was the first government-protected area in Kenya established specifically for the protection of birds, but it has since become one of the most successful rhino sanctuaries in East Africa. It is one of the few places where both Black and White Rhinoceros can be seen in a single game drive.
Wildlife Focus: Tracking the endangered White Rhino and searching for the elusive leopard in the acacia woodlands.
Scenic Point: Baboon Cliff for a panoramic view of the alkaline lake.
Accommodation: Buraha Zenoni.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Into the Heart of the Maasai Mara
Into the Heart of the Maasai Mara
The journey continues to the Maasai Mara National Reserve, the northern extension of the Serengeti ecosystem. The Mara is globally recognized for having the highest density of terrestrial wildlife on earth. This is the premier location for spotting the "Big Cats"—lion, leopard, and cheetah.
Travel: Drive through the Great Rift Valley floor, passing through the town of Narok.
Activity: Afternoon game drive in the Talek or Musiara sectors.
Accommodation: Talek bush camp.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Talek Bush Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Full Day Exploration of the Mara Ecosystem
Full Day Exploration of the Mara Ecosystem
A full day is dedicated to the Mara to maximize the chances of witnessing complex predator-prey interactions. If visiting between July and October, the focus shifts to the Great Migration, where over 1.5 million wildebeest and zebras traverse the Mara River.
Morning: Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari at dawn followed by a "Champagne Bush Breakfast."
Full Day: Extensive game drives reaching the Mara River to see crocodiles and hippos.
Cultural Experience: An optional visit to a traditional Maasai Manyatta to learn about the co-existence of pastoralists and wildlife.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Talek Bush Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Final Savannah Sunrise and Return to Nairobi
Final Savannah Sunrise and Return to Nairobi
The final morning offers a last chance to spot any of the Big Five missed during the week. The leopard, being the most elusive, is often the final "trophy" of the photographic safari. After a late breakfast, the tour begins the six-hour drive back to Nairobi, concluding with a transfer to the airport or a farewell dinner at the world-famous Carnivore Restaurant.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
