The Mara Wanderlust

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts cannot be arranged by this operator.

Day 1

Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari driver-guide, who will brief you on your upcoming adventure before departing for Amboseli National Park. Enjoy a scenic drive south through the Kenyan countryside, with views of local villages and open plains along the way. You will arrive at Sentrim Amboseli Lodge in time for lunch and check-in, followed by some time to relax and settle into your surroundings.

Later in the afternoon, head out for your first exciting game drive in Amboseli, a park famous for its large elephant herds and breathtaking backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Keep an eye out for zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, buffalo, antelope, and, if you're lucky, predators such as lions or cheetahs as you explore the park’s beautiful open plains, swamps, and acacia woodlands. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and your overnight stay at Sentrim Amboseli Lodge.

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:
Sentrim Amboseli Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park

After an early breakfast at the lodge, depart with packed lunch boxes for a full-day game drive in Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya’s most scenic safari destinations. Famous for its vast open plains, seasonal swamps, and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli offers excellent wildlife viewing throughout the day. You will have great chances of spotting the park’s renowned large elephant herds, as well as buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, gazelles, warthogs, hyenas, and a variety of birdlife, with lucky sightings of lions or cheetahs.

Enjoy your picnic lunch in the wild as you take in the beauty of the park before continuing with your afternoon game drive. Later, return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and your overnight stay at Sentrim Amboseli Lodge.

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)

Day 3

Amboseli to Lake Elementaita

Amboseli to Lake Elementaita

After an early breakfast, check out of the lodge and begin your journey from Amboseli to the beautiful Lake Elementaita, enjoying a scenic drive through Kenya’s ever-changing landscapes along the way. As you travel north through Nairobi and onward into the Great Rift Valley, you will pass rolling countryside, local towns, and dramatic escarpment views that make the journey part of the adventure itself. You will arrive at your lodge in the Lake Elementaita area in time for lunch, followed by check-in and some time to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Later in the afternoon, enjoy leisure time at the lodge or simply take in the tranquil atmosphere of this scenic Rift Valley destination, known for its birdlife and beautiful lake views. Lake Elementaita is part of Kenya’s famous lake system and is often visited by flamingos, pelicans, and other water birds, making it a lovely stop between safari destinations. Dinner and overnight stay will be at your lodge in Lake Elementaita.

Main Destination:
Lake Elementaita
Accommodation:
Sentrim Elementaita Resort
  • Mid-range lodge located at Lake Elementaita
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Elementaita to Masai Mara National Reserve

Lake Elementaita to Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast at your lodge, check out and depart for the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s most celebrated safari destinations. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley and the beautiful Kenyan countryside, passing local towns, rolling hills, and vast open landscapes as you make your way toward the Mara. The journey offers a wonderful glimpse into rural Kenya and gradually builds anticipation for the unforgettable wildlife experiences ahead.

You will arrive at your camp in time for lunch and check-in, followed by some time to relax before heading out for your first afternoon game drive in the reserve. As you explore the endless savannah plains of the Masai Mara, keep an eye out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, antelope, and, if luck is on your side, predators such as lions, cheetahs, or leopards. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and your overnight stay, ready for a full day of safari adventure the following day.

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
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Sentrim Mara Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Masai Mara National Reserve

Masai Mara National Reserve

After an early breakfast, depart with packed lunch boxes for a full-day game drive in the Masai Mara, one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Spend the day exploring the vast savannah in search of the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—along with cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, and large herds of wildebeest. Your guide will take you through different parts of the reserve, maximizing your chances of exciting wildlife sightings.

You will also visit the famous Mara River, home to hippos and crocodiles and a key crossing point during the Great Migration season. Enjoy your picnic lunch in the wild before continuing with your afternoon game drive. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Sentrim Mara Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Masai mara to Nairobi

Masai mara to Nairobi

After breakfast, check out and enjoy a final game drive en route as you depart the Masai Mara, offering one last chance to spot wildlife before leaving the reserve. Begin your scenic drive back to Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley, passing rolling hills, local towns, and beautiful countryside landscapes.

You will arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon and be dropped off either at your hotel or at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your unforgettable 6-day safari through Amboseli, Lake Elementaita, and the Masai Mara.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not 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 cannot be arranged by this operator.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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