$2,311 to $2,755 pp (USD)
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Day 1
Nairobi to Amboseli National Park | Elephants & Mount Kilimanjaro Safari
Nairobi to Amboseli National Park | Elephants & Mount Kilimanjaro Safari
Your Kenya safari from Nairobi begins with an early drive south through Maasai country to Amboseli National Park (approx. 4 hours), famous for its giant-tusked elephants and postcard views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
After lunch and check-in at Nyati Safari Camp, a comfortable en-suite safari tents near Kimana Gate with warm hospitality and hearty meals, enjoy your first afternoon game drive.
Watch elephant families crossing the plains, giraffes browsing acacias, buffaloes grazing, and, with luck, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, hippos, and seasonal flamingos. Amboseli's life-giving swamps are fed by underground streams from Kilimanjaro, sustaining wildlife year-round. Capture unforgettable golden-hour photos as Africa's highest peak glows above the savannah.
Local Expert Tip: Staying at the Nyati Safari Camp, just 15 minutes from Kimana Gate means quicker park access and more wildlife-viewing time.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Nyati Safari Camp
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Full-Day Amboseli National Park Safari | Elephants, Lions & Kilimanjaro Views
Full-Day Amboseli National Park Safari | Elephants, Lions & Kilimanjaro Views
Rise before sunrise when wildlife is most active and photographers enjoy the day's best light. Spend a full day exploring Amboseli's wetlands, open plains, and acacia woodlands.
Visit Observation Hill for a scenic picnic lunch overlooking hippo-filled marshes and roaming elephant herds. Amboseli's elephants are among the world's most studied, with some families monitored for over 50 years. Alongside elephants, look for lions, cheetahs, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, giraffes, buffaloes, and over 400 bird species.
Learn how Maasai communities and conservation partners protect this remarkable ecosystem before returning to camp for dinner beneath a sky filled with stars.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Nyati Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Amboseli to Lake Naivasha | Great Rift Valley & Hell's Gate National Park
Amboseli to Lake Naivasha | Great Rift Valley & Hell's Gate National Park
After breakfast, journey north through changing landscapes into the spectacular Great Rift Valley (approx. 6.5 hours), pausing at a scenic escarpment viewpoint for breathtaking panoramic photos.
After lunch and check-in at Chambai Safari Hotel, a hotel with comfortable rooms, warm hospitality, and convenient access to Naivasha's attractions, head to Hell's Gate National Park… Kenya's only national park where walking and cycling among wildlife are allowed.
Pedal past zebras, giraffes, gazelles, and towering cliffs sculpted by ancient volcanic activity that inspired scenes in The Lion King. Those seeking relaxation may opt for a soothing soak at the nearby Olkaria Geothermal Spa, where naturally heated mineral waters offer the perfect end to the day.
Tip: Chambai Safari Hotel is just 25 minutes from Elsa Gate, maximizing your time exploring the park.
- Main Destination:
- Hell’S Gate National Park
- Accommodation:
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Hotel Chambai Safari
Wildlife in Hell’s Gate NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Nakuru National Park Safari | Rhino Sanctuary & Leopard Tracking
Lake Nakuru National Park Safari | Rhino Sanctuary & Leopard Tracking
After breakfast, enjoy a short drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, one of Africa's greatest rhino conservation success stories. Check-in and have a warm lunch at Buraha Zenoni Hotel, a modern, comfortable accommodation with excellent dining and quick access to Lake Nakuru National Park.
Later, embark on an afternoon game drive through this protected sanctuary, renowned for its successful anti-poaching efforts and thriving populations of endangered black and southern white rhinos.
Watch for leopards resting in yellow-barked acacias, the rare Rothschild's giraffe, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks, baboons, and, with luck, the park's elusive tree-climbing lions. Seasonal flamingos and over 450 bird species add vibrant colour to this diverse ecosystem.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve | Into Kenya's Premier Big Five Safari Destination
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve | Into Kenya's Premier Big Five Safari Destination
After an early breakfast, travel southwest through rolling highlands and Narok town to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve (approx. 5.5 hours).
Following lunch and check-in at Miti Mingi Eco Camp, comfortable en-suite safari tents with warm hospitality and authentic bush ambience, set out on your first afternoon game drive across the golden savannah.
The Masai Mara forms the northern extension of the Serengeti ecosystem and is celebrated for its exceptional predator density and abundant wildlife year-round. Watch for elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and graceful antelopes as the setting sun bathes the plains in warm golden light.
Tip: Miti Mingi Eco Camp is only 10 minutes from Ololaimutiek Gate, giving you more time in the reserve.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Miti Mingi Eco Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Full-Day Masai Mara Safari | Big Five & Mara River Wildlife Experience
Full-Day Masai Mara Safari | Big Five & Mara River Wildlife Experience
Spend a full day exploring one of Africa's finest wildlife reserves with picnic lunch in the bush, allowing maximum time to follow wildlife wherever the action unfolds.
Search for the Big Five alongside cheetahs, jackals, hyenas, crocodiles, hippos, and countless plains game. Between July and October, the Mara River hosts the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration, while December to March offers superb predator sightings and April to May brings lush scenery with fewer visitors.
An optional Maasai village visit offers insight into the traditions of a community whose stewardship helps protect this remarkable ecosystem.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Miti Mingi Eco Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Masai Mara to Nairobi | Scenic Great Rift Valley Return
Masai Mara to Nairobi | Scenic Great Rift Valley Return
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before departing the Masai Mara for Nairobi (approx. 5.5 hours), with a stop along the Great Rift Valley for souvenirs and one last panoramic view.
Arrive in Nairobi during the afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. As Kenya's landscapes fade into the distance, you'll leave with more than incredible wildlife photographs... you'll take home unforgettable encounters, inspiring stories, and a deeper appreciation for one of Africa's greatest conservation success stories.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
