$2,462 to $2,922 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to Amboseli
Nairobi to Amboseli
Your safari begins with an early morning pickup by our professional driver-guide. Depart the city and drive south through the Athi plains and open Maasai countryside, where vast savannahs stretch endlessly and traditional homesteads dot the landscape. As you continue, the scenery opens up and, on clear days, the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro appears in the distance.
Arrive at your lodge in Amboseli in time for lunch and check-in. Take time to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings with views of the park and wilderness.
In the late afternoon, head out for your first game drive across Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and iconic Kilimanjaro backdrop. Explore open plains and swamp areas fed by underground springs, where elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, lions, and cheetahs can be seen.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Amboseli National Park – Full Day Safari Experience
Amboseli National Park – Full Day Safari Experience
Wake up early for breakfast at the lodge before heading out for a full-day game drive in Amboseli National Park. The morning hours are ideal for wildlife viewing as animals are most active, especially large elephant herds moving gracefully across the plains with Mount Kilimanjaro standing tall in the background.
Spend the day exploring Amboseli’s diverse ecosystems, from open savannahs and acacia woodlands to lush green swamps fed by underground springs. These habitats support a rich variety of wildlife including elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, hippos, antelopes, and a wide range of bird species.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at Observation Hill, one of the park’s best viewpoints, offering sweeping panoramic views of the entire ecosystem, including swamps, wildlife corridors, and distant horizons. After lunch, continue with your afternoon game drive as the light softens and wildlife becomes more active again.
Later, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Amboseli Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Amboseli to Lake Naivasha – Rift Valley Escape
Amboseli to Lake Naivasha – Rift Valley Escape
After breakfast, depart Amboseli National Park and begin your journey North through Nairobi and into the Great Rift Valley. Enjoy scenic views along the way as the landscape shifts from vast savannahs to escarpments, farmlands, and volcanic formations that define this region.
Arrive at Lake Naivasha in time for lunch and check-in at your lodge set along the peaceful lakeshore. After a short rest, head out for a relaxing boat ride on the lake, where you may encounter hippos surfacing in the water and a variety of bird species including fish eagles and kingfishers. Continue with a walking safari at Crescent Island, where you can walk among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes in a safe, open environment surrounded by nature.
Later, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Naivasha Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru
Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru
After breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, travelling deeper into the Great Rift Valley with scenic views of escarpments, farmlands, and volcanic hills along the way. Enter the park with a game drive en route, beginning your exploration through acacia woodlands, open grasslands, and lakeshore habitats.
Lake Nakuru is famous for its rhino sanctuary and offers excellent chances of spotting both white and black rhinos, as well as buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, baboons, waterbucks, and, if lucky, lions or leopards.
Arrive at your camp in time for lunch and check-in. After a short rest, head out for an afternoon game drive, visiting scenic viewpoints overlooking the lake and surrounding escarpments. Depending on the season, you may see flamingos and other water birds along the shoreline.
Return to the camp for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Egret Savanna Camp
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Nakuru to Samburu – Into the Northern Frontier
Lake Nakuru to Samburu – Into the Northern Frontier
After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and journey north through the Great Rift Valley, passing changing landscapes of fertile highlands, escarpments, and semi-arid plains as you head toward Kenya’s northern frontier. The drive offers a gradual transition into a more rugged and dramatic wilderness environment.
Arrive in Samburu National Reserve in time for lunch and check-in at your lodge set along the Ewaso Nyiro River. After a short rest, head out for your first afternoon game drive in this unique reserve, known for its rare northern species and raw untamed beauty.
Samburu is home to Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, elephants, lions, leopards, and crocodiles along the riverbanks. Explore the river ecosystem and surrounding dry plains as wildlife gathers in the golden afternoon light. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Samburu Simba Lodge
Wildlife in Samburu NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Samburu National Reserve – Wild Northern Safari
Samburu National Reserve – Wild Northern Safari
Wake up early for breakfast at the lodge before heading out for a morning game drive in Samburu National Reserve. The early hours offer the best wildlife sightings as animals are active around the Ewaso Nyiro River, where life gathers in this semi-arid wilderness.
Explore the rugged landscapes of Samburu, home to unique northern species such as Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk, alongside elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, and crocodiles along the riverbanks. The dramatic scenery of rocky outcrops and dry plains creates a striking safari experience.
Return to the lodge for lunch and some relaxation, enjoying the views and peaceful surroundings. In the afternoon, head out again for another game drive as wildlife becomes active in the cooler hours of the day. Return later as the sun sets for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Samburu Simba Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Samburu to Nairobi – End of Safari Journey
Samburu to Nairobi – End of Safari Journey
After breakfast, check out from your lodge and begin your journey back to Nairobi. Enjoy a scenic drive through central Kenya, passing changing landscapes of highlands, farms, and rural towns along the way.
Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon. This marks the end of your unforgettable safari experience, filled with diverse landscapes, rare wildlife encounters, and lasting memories of Kenya’s wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
