Hawk Ridge Safaris

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$1,099 to $1,328 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Nairobi to Maasai Mara

Nairobi to Maasai Mara

Your safari begins at 7:00 am from City Market in central Nairobi, our group departure point. Guests are welcome to make their own way to City Market from their hotel or the airport — or we'll be glad to help arrange your transfer for an additional cost, just let us know in advance. From there, set off southwest towards the world-famous Maasai Mara, with a scenic stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint along the way. Arrive at Mara Ntulele in time for lunch and check-in, then head out on an afternoon game drive in search of lions, elephants, giraffes and the great herds that roam the reserve. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner | Overnight: Mara Ntulele.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and 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
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Mara Ntulele Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Maasai Mara game drive

Maasai Mara game drive

After breakfast, set out for a full day exploring the heart of the Maasai Mara — prime territory for big cats and, in season, the spectacular Great Migration. Spend the day tracking lions, cheetahs and leopards, watching for dramatic wildebeest river crossings and taking in the endless plains alive with zebra, antelope and birdlife. Enjoy a relaxing picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your adventure, returning to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | Overnight: Mara Ntulele.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Mara Ntulele Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru

Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, enjoy an optional visit to a traditional Maasai village, where you can experience the rich culture, customs and warm hospitality of the local community. Afterwards, depart the Mara and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley towards Lake Nakuru. Arrive at Buraha Zenoni at around 2:00 pm for lunch and check-in, with the rest of the day at leisure to relax, unwind or enjoy a swim at the lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | Overnight: Buraha Zenoni.

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
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Black RhinoOccasional
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LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort
  • Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Nakuru to Amboseli

Lake Nakuru to Amboseli

Set out on an early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park from 6:30 am — a celebrated rhino sanctuary, home to both black and white rhino, Rothschild's giraffe, lions and, seasonally, flamingos along the lakeshore. Exit the park at around 11:00 am and begin the scenic drive south towards Amboseli, stopping for lunch at Naivasha en route. Arrive in Amboseli at around 6:00 pm and check in at Manjaro Camp, with time to relax before dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | Overnight: Manjaro Camp.

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
Show more
HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
LeopardRare to None
Accommodation:
Manjaro Tented Camp
  • Budget tented camp bordering Amboseli NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Amboseli Game Drives

Amboseli Game Drives

After breakfast, spend a full day exploring Amboseli, famed for its great herds of elephants set against the snow-capped backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Morning and afternoon game drives reveal elephants, buffalo, lions, cheetahs and abundant birdlife around the park's marshes and swamps. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | Overnight: Manjaro Camp.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
Accommodation:
Manjaro Tented Camp
  • Budget tented camp bordering Amboseli NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Amboseli to Nairobi

Amboseli to Nairobi

Enjoy a final morning game drive as Amboseli wakes in the soft early light, then return to camp for breakfast. Afterwards, begin the scenic drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon. You will be dropped off at Nairobi's city centre (CBD) or at a hotel in the Westlands area, where the safari ends. Guests requiring onward transfer to the airport or another location are welcome to arrange this themselves, or we'll be glad to help organise it for an additional cost.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and drinking water| End: Nairobi (CBD or Westlands).

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

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