$1,159 to $1,546 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi - Amboseli
Nairobi - Amboseli
After an early breakfast at your Nairobi hotel, your professional guide picks you up for the scenic drive south to Amboseli National Park (approx. 4.5–5 hrs via Emali and Kimana). En route, enjoy distant views of the Chyulu Hills and dry savannah landscapes. On arrival, check in to camp, freshen up, and head out for an afternoon game drive across the open plains below the iconic snow-capped summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Keep an eye out for large elephant herds, wildebeest, zebra, and varied birdlife as the golden light of the afternoon sets in.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Nyati Safari Camp
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Full Day at Amboseli National Park
Full Day at Amboseli National Park
An early start is essential to catch the best views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build over the summit. Spend a full day exploring Amboseli's contrasting landscapes — open grasslands, ancient swamps, and dust flats. Watch spectacular herds of elephant moving against the Kilimanjaro backdrop, one of Africa's most iconic wildlife sights. Look out for lion, cheetah, giraffe, Cape buffalo, hippo in the swamps, and over 400 bird species. Packed lunch in the park; return to camp for dinner under the stars.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Nyati Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Amboseli - Lake Nakuru
Amboseli - Lake Nakuru
Depart Amboseli after breakfast and drive north through Nairobi (brief stop if needed) and on through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park (approx. 5–6 hrs total). The drive offers sweeping Rift Valley scenery with views of Mt. Longonot and distant escarpments. Arrive in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Full Day at Lake Nakuru National Park
Full Day at Lake Nakuru National Park
A full day to explore one of Kenya's most celebrated parks. Lake Nakuru is world-famous for its vast flamingo flocks that turn the lake shore pink, alongside a rich diversity of over 450 bird species. The park is also a protected sanctuary for the endangered white rhino and black rhino. Spend the morning and afternoon on game drives spotting Cape buffalo, waterbuck, baboon, and lion. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park. The forested hills above the lake are prime leopard territory.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Nakuru - Lake Naivasha
Lake Nakuru - Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and drive south on the scenic Rift Valley road to Lake Naivasha (approx. 1.5 hrs). Check in to your lakeside camp. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride on the tranquil freshwater lake, spotting hippo pods and a remarkable array of waterbirds including African fish eagle, kingfishers, pelicans, and herons. You may also visit Crescent Island for a guided walking safari amongst zebra and giraffe — one of the few places in Kenya you can walk freely among wildlife. (The boat ride is optional and at an extra cost).
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Leisure Apex Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lake Naivasha - Maasai Mara
Lake Naivasha - Maasai Mara
Depart after breakfast and drive southwest from Lake Naivasha through the escarpment and rolling tea highlands of Mau, descending into the Mara region (approx. 3–4 hrs). En route, enjoy spectacular views of the Rift Valley from the escarpment edge. Arrive at Maasai Mara in time for lunch and check in. Head out on an afternoon game drive in the iconic open savannah — Big Five territory encompassing lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino — with your expert driver-guide.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Miti Mingi Eco Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Full Day at Maasai Mara
Full Day at Maasai Mara
Depart after breakfast with packed lunch boxes for an epic full day in the Maasai Mara. Between July and October, witness the world-famous Great Migration as millions of wildebeest and zebra cross the Mara River in one of nature's greatest spectacles. Your expert guide will track the Big Five and seek out elusive leopard and cheetah on the open plains. Exceptional photographic opportunities throughout the day. Optional early morning hot air balloon safari over the Mara (at own cost) followed by a champagne bush breakfast.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Miti Mingi Eco Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Maasai Mara - Nairobi
Maasai Mara - Nairobi
Rise early for a final morning game drive in the Mara before departing after a hearty breakfast. Drive northeast through Narok Town, stopping for a scenic photo opportunity at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint on the way back to Nairobi (approx. 5–6 hrs total). Arrive in Nairobi around midday for hotel drop-off or airport transfer, completing an unforgettable 8-day journey through Kenya's finest wilderness destinations.
- Main Destination:
- No major destination visited
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
