$2,744 to $3,002 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Safari departure and the shadow of Kilimanjaro
Safari departure and the shadow of Kilimanjaro
Your grand 7-day Kenyan safari takes flight with a scenic morning departure from Nairobi. Leaving the bustling capital behind, you will journey south across the vast Athi Plains, passing traditional Maasai homesteads and rolling whistling-thorn acacia landscapes. By midday, you will arrive at the gates of Amboseli National Park and proceed to the beautifully situated Kilima Safari Camp. Perched on a hill just outside the park boundary, the camp offers spectacular, uninterrupted views of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro towering over the plains.
After checking into your room and enjoying a fresh, chef-prepared lunch, you will set out for your debut afternoon game viewing drive. Amboseli showcases its magic as you encounter its legendary, large-tusked elephant herds grazing along the edge of the marshes. Track lions, plains zebras, and Cape buffaloes against the iconic backdrop of Africa's highest peak before returning to camp for a warm dinner under a blanket of stars.
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- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kilima Safari Camp
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
The Swamps of Amboseli and Observation Hill
The Swamps of Amboseli and Observation Hill
A full day in Amboseli allows you to experience the park at its most vibrant, beginning with a pre-dawn departure to catch the first golden rays striking Mount Kilimanjaro. As the morning mist rises, navigate toward the heart of the park's wetland systems. Because Amboseli is fed by subterranean rivers filtering down from Kilimanjaro's snowmelt, these permanent freshwater springs form a striking oasis in an otherwise arid landscape.
By mid-morning, you will ascend the winding stone path to the summit of Observation Hill. This volcanic pyramid offers a magnificent, unobstructed view of the vast marshes below, where you can watch hundreds of elephants submerging themselves in the reeds alongside wallowing hippos, pelicans, and Egyptian geese.
After a relaxing picnic lunch out in the wild, your afternoon drive tracks across the dry basin of Lake Amboseli, looking for dramatic dust devils and checking the acacia fringes for hidden leopards and pairs of elegant crowned cranes.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kilima Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Into the Heart of the Great Rift Valley
Into the Heart of the Great Rift Valley
Your adventure takes a dramatic turn northwest today as you bid farewell to Amboseli after an early breakfast. Leaving the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro behind, you will embark on a spectacular journey that snakes past Nairobi and descends into the monumental expanse of the Great Rift Valley. The changing scenery is breathtaking, shifting from the arid southern plains to towering escarpment walls and volcanic landscapes, before you arrive at freshwater Lake Naivasha by early afternoon.
After checking in and enjoying a relaxing lunch at your lakeside resort, you will head down to the docks for a tranquil afternoon boat safari. Gliding across the glass-like water, you will get incredibly close to large, vocal pods of wallowing hippos. Keep your camera ready as magnificent African fish eagles swoop down from the surrounding yellow-barked fever trees to snatch fish from the lake's surface.
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- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Naivasha Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Walking Among Giants on Crescent Island
Walking Among Giants on Crescent Island
Your morning begins with a fresh breeze off the water as you return to the lake for an intimate exploration of Crescent Island Game Sanctuary. This unique, crescent-shaped volcanic rim creates a natural sanctuary entirely free of large predators, offering one of the few places in East Africa where you can experience a true walking safari on foot. Stepping onto the island, you will walk alongside grazing herds of zebras, wildebeests, and towering Rothschild's giraffes, observing their calm, natural behaviors from a thrillingly close perspective.
Following a relaxing lunch back at your resort, the afternoon is dedicated to exploring the lush nature trails that wind through the surrounding fever tree woodlands. These paths are a paradise for birdlife, where you can spot bright malachite kingfishers, lovebirds, and white-fronted bee-eaters flitting through the canopy, while elegant Defassa waterbucks graze quietly in the papyrus marshes along the shoreline.
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- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Naivasha Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Journey into the Legend of the Mara
Journey into the Legend of the Mara
Your African adventure reaches its ultimate peak today as you depart Lake Naivasha after an early breakfast, heading southwest toward the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve. The scenic drive takes you across the floor of the Great Rift Valley, passing through the bustling Maasai town of Narok before the endless, rolling plains of the Mara open up before you. You will arrive at your safari camp by midday, checking into your canvas suite and settling down for a relaxing lunch.
By mid-afternoon, you will head out for your introductory game drive into the legendary reserve. The golden, wave-like savannah immediately showcases why it is the crown jewel of African wildlife. Within your first few hours, you will start tracking the Mara’s iconic big cats—watching powerful lion prides lounging in the oat grass, scanning thickets for leopards, and keeping an eye out for cheetahs surveying the horizon from atop old termite mounds.
The Transit to the Plains.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
The Great Plains Loop and Riverside Tracking
The Great Plains Loop and Riverside Tracking
A full day in the Maasai Mara delivers the definitive safari experience. Setting out at dawn with a packed picnic lunch, your guide will navigate deep into the reserve's endless savannahs, tracking the immense herds of wildebeests and zebras moving across the plains. This expansive loop maximizes your chances of witnessing raw wildlife action in areas less frequented by shorter game drives.
By midday, you will pause for a classic bush picnic lunch beneath a lonely acacia tree, completely surrounded by the sights and sounds of the wild. Your afternoon exploration follows the riverine loops, tracking the Mara's heavy concentrations of apex predators, from pride lions stalking through the golden oat grass to stealthy leopards camouflaged perfectly in the branches of fig trees.
The Apex Hour: As the intense midday heat breaks around 4:00 PM, large predators like cheetahs use the cooler air to climb termite mounds, scanning the plains for a late afternoon hunt.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Final Dawn Patrol and Return to Nairobi
Final Dawn Patrol and Return to Nairobi
Your final day in the Maasai Mara begins with a thrilling pre-dawn game drive, catching the savannah as it awakens. The crisp morning air is perfect for tracking predators like lions and leopards wrapped up in their early morning hunts before the heat sets in. Watching the sunrise over the golden plains one last time offers a profoundly peaceful farewell to the wilderness.
Returning to the lodge for a hearty breakfast, you will pack your bags, check out, and begin the journey back to Nairobi. The drive takes you across the floor of the Great Rift Valley, climbing the spectacular escarpment where you will stop for panoramic photos of the sweeping landscapes below. Arriving in Kenya's capital by late afternoon, you will be transferred directly to your hotel or the airport, bringing this epic 7-day adventure to a flawless close.
Departure Schedule.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
