The Mara Wanderlust

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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 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 (JKIA), you will be warmly welcomed by your driver-guide and begin your scenic journey to the beautiful Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya’s most iconic safari destinations. Travel through changing landscapes and local countryside as you head toward the park, famous for its large elephant herds and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. You will arrive at your luxury safari lodge or camp in time for lunch and check-in. After some time to relax and enjoy the comfort of your lodge, head out for your first afternoon game drive in Amboseli, where you may spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and, if lucky, big cats against the breathtaking backdrop of Africa’s highest mountain. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and your overnight stay.

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:
Praro Amboseli Camp
  • Luxury tented camp bordering ALOCA Conservancy (Amboseli NP) without fences
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 safari in the stunning Amboseli National Park. Spend the day exploring the park’s vast open plains, swamps, and seasonal lakes, all set against the iconic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Amboseli is famous for its large herds of elephants, often seen up close, as well as lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of birdlife. Your experienced guide will take you through different parts of the park, including wildlife-rich swamp areas where animals gather to drink. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush while surrounded by nature before continuing your game drives. In the late afternoon, return to your luxury lodge or camp for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
Accommodation:
Praro Amboseli Camp
  • Luxury tented camp bordering ALOCA Conservancy (Amboseli NP) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Amboseli to Lake Nakuru National Park

Amboseli to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast at the lodge, check out and begin your journey toward Lake Nakuru National Park, travelling through scenic landscapes, local towns, and the breathtaking escarpments of the Great Rift Valley. This drive offers a wonderful glimpse of Kenya’s diverse countryside as you make your way to one of the country’s most famous wildlife parks. You will arrive at your luxury lodge or camp in time for lunch and check-in. After some time to relax, head out for an exciting afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, well known for its beautiful lake views, rich birdlife, and as one of the best places in Kenya to spot both black and white rhinos. You may also encounter Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, baboons, and, if lucky, lions or leopards. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and your overnight stay.

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:
The Cliff Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara

After an early breakfast at the lodge, check out and depart for the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley, passing rolling hills, local villages, and expansive landscapes along the way. You will arrive at your luxury safari lodge or camp in time for lunch and check-in. After some time to relax, head out for your first afternoon game drive in the Masai Mara, where you begin exploring the vast plains teeming with wildlife. You may spot lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife as your guide introduces you to this iconic reserve. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and your overnight stay.

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:
Ilkeliani Camp
  • Luxury 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 at the lodge, depart with packed lunch boxes for a full-day safari adventure in the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve. Spend the day exploring the vast open plains, riverine forests, and wildlife-rich areas that make the Mara one of Africa’s most celebrated safari destinations. This is your best chance to enjoy extended game viewing and search for the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and, if lucky, leopard—along with cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, and large herds of wildebeests and antelopes. Your experienced guide will take you through different sections of the reserve, sharing fascinating insights about the animals and their natural habitat. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush surrounded by the beauty of the African wilderness before continuing with your game drives. In the late afternoon, return to your luxury lodge or camp for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Ilkeliani Camp
  • Luxury 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 at the lodge or camp, check out and begin your scenic journey back to Nairobi, bringing your unforgettable safari adventure to a close. Enjoy the beautiful drive through the Great Rift Valley, with views of rolling hills, local towns, and the Kenyan countryside along the way. You will arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon, where you will be dropped off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) or at your hotel, marking the end of your memorable Amboseli, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Luxury Safari.

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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