$2,339 to $2,663 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Your safari begins with an early departure from Nairobi as you travel through the spectacular Great Rift Valley toward the Masai Mara. The changing scenery takes you from urban surroundings into rolling countryside, highland landscapes, and eventually the expansive savannahs of southwestern Kenya. The journey itself provides an impressive introduction to the country's diverse landscapes before you reach the wildlife-rich reserve.
After settling into your accommodation, head out for your first afternoon game drive. The open plains offer excellent opportunities to encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, antelope, and predators such as lions and cheetahs. Your guide will use local knowledge to identify productive wildlife areas, creating an exciting first afternoon filled with opportunities for photography and close observation.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Full-Day Masai Mara Wildlife Safari
Full-Day Masai Mara Wildlife Safari
Spend the entire day exploring the Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. The additional time allows your guide to explore different areas of the reserve while responding to wildlife movements. Early morning conditions can be especially rewarding for predator sightings, photography, and watching animals become active across the open grasslands.
Continue searching for the Big Five throughout the day while encountering large herds of wildebeest, zebras, elephants, buffalo, and other plains game. Lions and cheetahs may be observed resting or hunting, while leopards can sometimes be found in woodland areas. Depending on the season, the landscape may also hold large concentrations of migratory wildlife, adding another spectacular dimension to your experience.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park
Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, leave the Masai Mara and travel toward Lake Nakuru through the beautiful Great Rift Valley. The landscape gradually changes from open savannah to greener highlands, rolling farmland, and dramatic escarpments. The journey provides an opportunity to appreciate rural Kenya while transitioning into a completely different wildlife environment.
Upon reaching Lake Nakuru National Park, explore the lake and surrounding habitats in search of rhinos, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, waterbucks, and predators. The area is also an important bird habitat, providing opportunities to see numerous waterbirds and other species. The combination of lake scenery, woodland, grassland, and wildlife makes this a rewarding contrast to the Masai Mara.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha
Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha
Leave Lake Nakuru and continue through the Great Rift Valley toward the peaceful shores of Lake Naivasha. The relatively short journey provides more time to enjoy the surrounding scenery and transition from traditional game viewing to a quieter freshwater experience. The area is known for its lush surroundings, abundant birdlife, and resident hippos.
Once at the lake, choose from optional experiences designed to complement the safari. A boat excursion provides an opportunity to view hippos and waterbirds from the water, while a guided walking experience on Crescent Island can bring you closer to giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and other herbivores. The relaxed setting offers a refreshing break between major game-drive destinations.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park
Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha and begin the journey south toward Amboseli National Park. The scenery changes gradually as you leave the Great Rift Valley and travel through Kenya's countryside toward the open plains surrounding Amboseli. As you approach the park, the possibility of seeing Mount Kilimanjaro creates an exciting transition into the final wildlife chapter of your safari.
Later, enjoy an afternoon game drive through Amboseli's varied habitats. The park is renowned for its large elephant herds, but you may also encounter buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, antelope, hippos, and numerous bird species. The combination of abundant wildlife and spectacular mountain scenery makes Amboseli one of Kenya's most visually impressive safari destinations.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Full-Day Amboseli Wildlife Safari and Return to Nairobi
Full-Day Amboseli Wildlife Safari and Return to Nairobi
Begin the final day with an early morning wildlife experience across Amboseli's open plains. The cooler morning hours often provide excellent opportunities to see elephants and other wildlife moving through the landscape, while clear skies can reveal magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro. This final game drive provides one more opportunity for memorable wildlife photography.
After the morning experience, begin your journey back toward Nairobi through the Kenyan countryside. The return journey brings the safari to a close after an itinerary filled with predators, rhinos, elephants, freshwater landscapes, and dramatic scenery. Arrive in Nairobi later in the day with unforgettable memories of Kenya's diverse wildlife and iconic safari landscapes.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
