7-Day Classic Sopa Circuit Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, depart Nairobi and drive south along the Nairobi–Mombasa highway through open savannah plains and scattered acacia landscapes. The journey offers sweeping countryside views as you approach the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. Arrive at Amboseli National Park in time for lunch at your Lodge. In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive across dusty plains where large elephant herds roam freely against the iconic backdrop of Kilimanjaro, especially striking during sunset.

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

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day Exploring Amboseli National Park

Spend the entire day exploring Amboseli with morning and afternoon game drives. The park is renowned for its large elephant herds, often seen moving between swampy springs and dry lakebeds. Expect sightings of lions, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, and abundant birdlife. The views of Mount Kilimanjaro dominate the landscape, constantly shifting with light and cloud cover, creating unforgettable photographic moments.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli National Park to Lake Nakuru Naivasha

After breakfast, depart Amboseli and drive back through Nairobi before descending into the Great Rift Valley. Arrive at Lake Naivasha in time for lunch at your lodge. In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the freshwater lake, home to hippos, fish eagles, kingfishers, and a rich variety of birdlife.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

• Mid-range hotel located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, proceed a short drive through the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive for lunch, then head out for an afternoon game drive. The park is famous for its rhino sanctuary, Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes, and occasional tree-climbing lions. Flamingos may line the lakeshore depending on water levels, creating a stunning pink haze across the water.

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

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, drive through the scenic Rift Valley escarpments and countryside toward the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve. Arrive at your Sopa Lodge for lunch and relax before an afternoon game drive across the vast savannah, where wildlife is abundant and predator action is often witnessed.

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

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day Exploring Masai Mara National Reserve

Spend a full day exploring the Maasai Mara on an extended game drive with a packed picnic lunch. You will spend the day deep inside the reserve, exploring different wildlife-rich areas and following animal movements across the plains. Lunch will be served at a designated picnic site within the park, offering a true bush dining experience surrounded by nature. Expect exceptional Big Five sightings and, during the high season, the spectacular Great Migration, where wildebeest and zebras cross the plains and rivers in dramatic, action-filled scenes.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi

After breakfast, enjoy a final short game drive as you exit the reserve. Travel back to Nairobi through the scenic countryside, arriving with unforgettable memories of Kenya’s most iconic safari circuit, rich in wildlife, landscapes, and adventure.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.