Mara Whisper Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Nairobi to Amboseli

Nairobi to Amboseli

Your journey begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi, heading southeast along the Nairobi-Mombasa highway. As you leave the urban sprawl, the landscape transitions into the vast, open savanna of Kajiado County, home to the Maasai people. Upon arrival at Nyati Camp, you will be welcomed with a traditional lunch and a brief orientation. The camp’s rustic, eco-friendly atmosphere provides an immediate sense of immersion in the wild. After a short period of relaxation to avoid the midday equatorial heat, you will head into Amboseli National Park for an afternoon game drive. This is the prime time to visit the Enkongo Narok marshes, where hippos wallow and massive "Big Tusker" elephants congregate to feed on the lush swamp vegetation. As the sun begins to set, the dust kicked up by zebra and wildebeest creates a golden haze, offering spectacular photographic opportunities before you return to Nyati Camp for dinner and a night under the stars.

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
LeopardRare to None
Accommodation:
Nyati Safari Camp
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Sunrise over the Peak & Return to Nairobi

Sunrise over the Peak & Return to Nairobi

The second day starts before dawn to capitalize on the "golden hour" of wildlife activity. This is your best opportunity to see the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro clearly, as the clouds often roll in by mid-morning. You will drive to Observation Hill, a volcanic pyramid that offers a panoramic 360-degree view of the entire park, including the shimmering salt pans of Lake Amboseli and the emerald-green swamps teeming with buffalo and birdlife. After witnessing the predator-prey dynamics of the early morning, you will return to Nyati Camp for a hearty late breakfast. Following check-out, you will enjoy a final short game drive while exiting the park, keeping a keen eye out for cheetahs or lions resting in the shade of acacia trees. The drive back to Nairobi concludes in the late afternoon, leaving you with memories of the iconic African skyline and the gentle giants that roam beneath it.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Mara Whisper Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Mara Whisper Safaris.