$2,374 to $2,834 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve – Into Kenya's Legendary Big Cat Country (5-6 hrs)
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve – Into Kenya's Legendary Big Cat Country (5-6 hrs)
Upon arrival, your experienced English-speaking professional driver-guide will meet you at JKIA or your Nairobi hotel. More than a driver, they are your wildlife spotter, storyteller, and local expert, helping bring Kenya's landscapes, wildlife, and cultures to life throughout your safari.
Leave Nairobi and descend into the Great Rift Valley, one of the world's largest geological wonders. Continue through Maasai country, where brightly dressed herders still live alongside wildlife much as their ancestors did generations ago. Arrive at Enchoro Wildlife Camp for lunch before heading into the Masai Mara for your first game drive. As golden light spreads across the plains, watch for elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and perhaps your first lion. The Mara forms part of the vast Serengeti ecosystem and supports an astonishing diversity of wildlife.
Today's Highlights:
• Great Rift Valley viewpoint
• Scenic drive through Maasai country
• Game drive
• First chance to spot big game.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Enchoro Wildlife Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Full-Day Masai Mara Safari – Searching for the Big Five Across the Endless Plains
Full-Day Masai Mara Safari – Searching for the Big Five Across the Endless Plains
Spend the day exploring Kenya's most famous wildlife reserve. The Masai Mara is home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, and hundreds of bird species. Between July and October, it hosts part of the Great Migration. Your guide will help track wildlife while sharing fascinating insights into animal behavior and the traditions of the Maasai people, whose stewardship has helped preserve this remarkable ecosystem. You will enjoy you packed lunch at a scenic spot that your guide will recommend. By evening, the sounds of the African bush replace the noise of everyday life.
Today's Highlights
• Full-day game drive
• Big Five viewing opportunities
• Mara River wildlife sightings
• Learn about Maasai culture
• Sunset over the savannah
Optional Experience
• Hot Air Balloon Safari: USD 450 per person.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Enchoro Wildlife Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha – From Predator Territory to the Rift Valley's Freshwater Paradise
Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha – From Predator Territory to the Rift Valley's Freshwater Paradise
Drive Time: 4-5 hours
This morning, journey to Lake Naivasha, one of the Rift Valley's few freshwater lakes. Arrive at Hotel Chambai Safari before enjoying a relaxing boat safari. Drift quietly past hippos and watch African fish eagles dive for their prey. More than 400 bird species have been recorded here. The pace slows noticeably as the story of your safari shifts from predators and plains to water, birds, and spectacular scenery. Nearby Crescent Island offers one of Kenya's rare opportunities to walk among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes without predators nearby.
Today's Highlights:
• Scenic Rift Valley drive
• Lake Naivasha boat safari
• Hippo and birdlife viewing
• Fish eagle sightings
• Overnight at Hotel Chambai Safari
Optional Experience
• Crescent Island walking safari: USD 30 per person.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
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Hotel Chambai Safari
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Hell's Gate National Park – Cycling and Walking Among Wildlife in the Great Rift Valley
Hell's Gate National Park – Cycling and Walking Among Wildlife in the Great Rift Valley
Visit Hell's Gate National Park, one of the few protected areas in Africa where walking and cycling are possible. With no large predators present, you can safely explore dramatic gorges, volcanic cliffs, and open plains inhabited by zebras, gazelles, and giraffes. The park's landscapes helped inspire scenes from Disney's The Lion King. Experiencing wildlife at ground level offers a completely different perspective from traditional game drives and adds a memorable chapter to your safari adventure.
Today's Highlights
• Explore Hell's Gate National Park
• Walking or cycling among wildlife
• Volcanic landscapes and gorges
• Close-up wildlife encounters
• Relaxed afternoon in Naivasha
Optional Experience
• Bicycle Hire at Hell's Gate: USD 10 per person.
- Main Destination:
- Hell’S Gate National Park
- Accommodation:
- Hotel Chambai Safari
Wildlife in Hell’s Gate NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park – Following the Shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro (5-6 hrs)
Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park – Following the Shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro (5-6 hrs)
After breakfast, travel south through the heart of Kenya, passing rolling farmlands, bustling market towns, and wide-open plains that showcase the country's remarkable diversity. Along the way, you'll witness daily life unfold in rural Kenya. As you draw closer to the park, Africa's highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895m), begins to emerge on the horizon on clear days, creating one of East Africa's most iconic views.
Arrive at Nyati Safari Camp and settle in before heading out on an evening game drive. Amboseli is renowned for its large elephant herds, many of which roam freely across the open plains. Against the backdrop of Kilimanjaro, these gentle giants create some of the most memorable safari scenes in Africa. After days spent exploring Kenya's savannahs, lakes, and valleys, Amboseli provides a spectacular finale to your adventure.
Today's Highlights:
Scenic journey through Kenya's diverse landscapes
First views of Mount Kilimanjaro (weather permitting)
Evening game drive.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Nyati Safari Camp
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Full-Day Amboseli Safari – Giants of the Plains Beneath Mount Kilimanjaro
Full-Day Amboseli Safari – Giants of the Plains Beneath Mount Kilimanjaro
Spend the day exploring Amboseli's swamps, grasslands, and open plains beneath the towering presence of Mount Kilimanjaro. Fed by underground streams flowing from the mountain, the park's permanent wetlands attract wildlife throughout the year.
Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds, including some of Africa's most studied elephant families, monitored by researchers for over fifty years. As you traverse the plains, look for lions, buffaloes, hyenas, wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, and abundant birdlife. On clear days, Kilimanjaro provides a spectacular backdrop, creating the classic safari scenes that have made Amboseli one of Africa's most photographed parks.
Today's Highlights:
• Full-day game drive
• Large elephant herds
• Kilimanjaro photography opportunities
• Wetlands rich in wildlife
• Spectacular African sunset.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Nyati Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Amboseli National Park to Nairobi – Farewell to Kenya's Wild Heart (4-5 hrs)
Amboseli National Park to Nairobi – Farewell to Kenya's Wild Heart (4-5 hrs)
After breakfast, begin the journey back to Nairobi. Reflect on the experiences of the past week: tracking wildlife across the Masai Mara, gliding among hippos on Lake Naivasha, cycling through Hell's Gate, and standing in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Upon arrival in Nairobi, we will transfer you to your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward journey home, taking with you unforgettable memories of Kenya's wildlife, landscapes, and warm hospitality.
Today's Highlights
• Scenic drive to Nairobi
• Views of rural Kenya
• Safari reflections and photo review
• Hotel or airport drop-off
End of safari.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
