Tai-Oak Tours and Travel

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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 Masai Mara National Reserve

Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

You will be picked up from your hotel in Nairobi or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and driven to the Masai Mara National Reserve via the scenic Great Rift Valley. You'll have a stopover at the Rift Valley Viewpoint offers spectacular panoramic views of this massive geological feature. You will continue your journey to the Masai Mara and arrive in time for a hot lunch at your camp. In the afternoon, you will head out for your first exciting game drive across the Mara's rolling savannahs, spotting lions, elephants, zebras, and more.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and 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
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Masai Mara National Reserve

Masai Mara National Reserve

You will enjoy a full-day game drive in the Masai Mara with a picnic lunch out in the wild. The reserve is teeming with wildlife, including the Big Five—lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos—as well as cheetahs, giraffes, and hippos. During the migration season (July–October), you may witness dramatic river crossings by wildebeest and zebras as they flee predators. The endless plains and vibrant wildlife make for incredible safari moments.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Masai Mara National Reserve

Masai Mara National Reserve

You will enjoy a full-day game drive in the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, accompanied by a picnic lunch in the heart of the wilderness. The reserve is renowned for its rich wildlife population and offers exceptional opportunities to spot the Big Five — lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos — alongside other fascinating species such as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and various birdlife.

During the Great Migration season (July–October), visitors may witness the spectacular river crossings as thousands of wildebeests and zebras brave crocodile-infested waters while escaping predators. The vast open savannah, breathtaking landscapes, and abundant wildlife create unforgettable safari experiences and remarkable photography opportunities.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Masai Mara National Park to Lake Nakuru National Park

Masai Mara National Park to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, you will visit a traditional Maasai Village, where you’ll experience the rich culture of this iconic tribe—famous for their colorful attire, cattle culture, and high-jumping warriors. After this insightful experience, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in the afternoon for lunch. Lake Nakuru is known for its population of endangered black and white rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, and seasonal flamingo flocks that line the shoreline in hues of pink.

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
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Black RhinoOccasional
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LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Just outside Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Hell's Gate National Park

Hell's Gate National Park

After an early breakfast, you will depart for Lake Naivasha, a short drive away through scenic Rift Valley landscapes. You will begin your adventure at Hell’s Gate National Park, one of Kenya’s most unique parks. Optional cycling or hiking through the park lets you experience deep gorges, towering cliffs, and geothermal features up close. After lunch, enjoy an optional activity at an extra cost boat ride on Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island, gliding past hippos and vibrant birdlife.

Main Destination:
Hell’S Gate National Park
Best Time To Visit June to February (Little rain)
High Season The park is rarely busy
Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Hell’s Gate NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
LeopardVery Rare
CheetahVery Rare
HyenaRare
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LionNone
HippoNone
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Just outside Hell’s Gate NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Naivasha to Amboseli National Park

Naivasha to Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, you will depart for Amboseli National Park, passing through Nairobi, where you’ll stop for a hot lunch. You will arrive in Amboseli in the evening and check in at your camp.
The park is world-famous for its backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro and large herds of free-ranging elephants.

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
LeopardRare to None
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Explore Amboseli National Park

Explore Amboseli National Park

You'll spend a full day exploring the stunning Amboseli ecosystem. With Mt. Kilimanjaro towering in the background, enjoy game drives across dry lake beds, swamps, and savannah. The park offers some of the best elephant viewing in Africa, along with chances to spot buffalo, cheetah, lion, hyena, giraffe, and an abundance of birdlife.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Amboseli National Park To Nairobi

Amboseli National Park To Nairobi

On your final day, after breakfast, you will enjoy an early morning game drive to witness the
thrilling predator-prey interactions, then depart for Nairobi with a picnic lunch en route. Upon arrival in Nairobi, you'll be dropped off at your hotel or the airport.
This marks the end of your unforgettable safari across Kenya's most iconic landscapes.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other 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 group tour requires a minimum of 8 people to run.
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