Apodiformes Adventures

4.9/5 – 327 Reviews

$2,932 to $3,124 pp (USD)

2 travelers   on   Start date
Request a Quote

Your request will be sent directly to the operator

If preferred, you can contact the operator directly

Breakdown of Costs
1 Available
1 Unavailable
Start Date
Age at the end of the tour
Travelers

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Transfer from Nairobi to Amboseli NP

Transfer from Nairobi to Amboseli NP

Your driver/guide will pick you up from your Nairobi hotel, residence, or Nairobi airport. Hop into the 4x4 for the beginning of your journey to Amboseli Park along the Nairobi-Mombasa Road. Even before you arrive at Amboseli, you’ll be guided by the unmistakable summit of Kilimanjaro, drawing you to the park.

You’ll arrive in time for lunch at your lodge or tented camp. After lunch, we’ll venture out on our first game drive looking for elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, cheetahs, ostriches, and so many others.

Amboseli is renowned for its easy and abundant wildlife viewing. The park is also a photographer’s dream, framed by the snowy flanks and summit of Kilimanjaro.

Toward the evening and sometimes early morning, the daytime clouds obscuring this tallest peak drift off, giving lucky viewers a stunning view of the mountain’s iconic summit.

Dinner and overnight stay at the Amboseli Sopa Lodge.

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:
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Amboseli NP Exploration

Amboseli NP Exploration

Rise early and enjoy breakfast before setting out for a full-day Amboseli National Park safari. Explore the park’s vast plains, seasonal wetlands, and wildlife-rich landscapes during extensive game drives. Amboseli National Park is renowned for its large elephant herds, while lions, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and numerous bird species also inhabit the park. With clear skies, Mount Kilimanjaro creates a spectacular backdrop for photography and wildlife viewing. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated location within or around the park, surrounded by the beautiful Amboseli landscape. After lunch, continue with your afternoon game drive, exploring different areas of the park in search of more wildlife. The afternoon light also provides excellent opportunities for photography. Later, return to your lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay, completing a memorable full-day Amboseli safari experience.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
Accommodation:
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Amboseli NP to Lake Nakuru National Park

Amboseli NP to Lake Nakuru National Park

Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast, check out, and drive to Lake Nakuru. There will be a brief stop at the Great Rift Valley Escarpment, a geological depression that stretches from the Middle East to Mozambique.

You'll enjoy your Lunch in Naivasha, saving more time for game drives. Then, embark on an afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru National Park is a bird-watching paradise, home to many pink-colored flamingos that can be spotted on the shores of Lake Nakuru. During the game drive, you will encounter a variety of animals that inhabit the park, including flamingos, white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, and many more.

Later in the evening, check in at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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
Show more
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Nakuru NP to Masai Mara National Reserve

Lake Nakuru NP to Masai Mara National Reserve

Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast before checking out and embarking on a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. Later, depart the park and journey to the Masai Mara National Reserve, approximately a 5-hour drive away. Arrive in time for lunch and check-in at your tented camp or lodge.

In the afternoon, head out for an exciting game drive in the famous Masai Mara National Reserve, renowned for its spectacular wildlife and the annual Great Wildebeest Migration. Keep an eye out for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, Masai giraffes, Cape buffalo, and many other species.

Dinner and overnight stay will be at Zebra Plains Mara Camp.

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
Show more
BuffaloCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Masai Mara National Reserve Exploration

Masai Mara National Reserve Exploration

Enjoy an early breakfast before an exciting full day of wildlife viewing in the Masai Mara.

Guests may begin the day with an optional early morning hot-air balloon safari, offering breathtaking views of the savannah and wildlife below, available at an additional cost.

Afterwards, embark on a full-day game drive in search of the Big Five and other wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the Mara River, where you may spot hippos and crocodiles. If travelling during the migration season (July–October), you may also witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration.

Dinner and overnight stay will be at Zebra Plains Mara Camp.

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

Day 6

Masai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi

Masai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi

Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast before checking out and preparing to depart the Masai Mara.

Before journey back to Nairobi, guests may opt to visit a traditional Maasai village for a unique cultural experience, including traditional singing, dancing, and an opportunity to learn more about the community’s rich culture and way of life. The Maasai Village visit is optional and available at an additional cost.

Later, begin your journey to Nairobi, arriving in time for lunch. Your driver-guide will then drop you off at your Nairobi hotel or at the airport in time for your onward flight.

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.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

Interested in This Tour?

Request a Quote

  • We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why)
  • Requests are sent directly to the tour operator
  • If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By

Best price guarantee

Your request will be sent directly to the operator

If preferred, you can contact the operator directly

Next: Request a Quote

Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Apodiformes Adventures, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.