9-Day Taste of Kenya Famous Parks

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

Nairobi – Amboseli National Park

Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from your Hotel/Airport. Drive south towards Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Arrive around midday, check in at your lodge and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive, exploring the park in search of elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes and other wildlife.

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

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-day Amboseli safari

After breakfast, enjoy a full day of game viewing in Amboseli National Park. Explore the park's plains and wetlands during morning and afternoon game drives.

Look out for large elephant herds, lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and a variety of bird species. When the weather is clear, enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Kibo Safari Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli – Nairobi – Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, check out and depart Amboseli for Lake Naivasha, travelling via Nairobi.

Continue through the scenic Great Rift Valley and arrive at Lake Naivasha later in the day. Check in at your lodge and enjoy a relaxing afternoon.

Overnight: Lake Naivasha.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Kibo Safari Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, where you may see hippos, fish eagles and other birdlife.

Later, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive upon arrival, with opportunities to spot rhinos, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, lions and other wildlife.

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

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Zebra Plains Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara

Enjoy breakfast before a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. Explore the park's diverse landscapes and search for its famous black and white rhinos and other wildlife.

After the game drive, depart for the Masai Mara National Reserve. Arrive in the afternoon, check in at your lodge or camp and enjoy an afternoon game drive.

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

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

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)

Full-day Masai Mara safari

After breakfast, depart with a packed lunch for a full-day game drive in the Masai Mara.

Explore the spectacular savannah plains in search of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and other wildlife.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve before continuing your game drive into the afternoon.

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)

Full-day Masai Mara safari

Enjoy another full day exploring the Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. Your experienced guide will take you to different areas of the reserve to maximize your wildlife-viewing opportunities.

An optional Maasai village visit can be arranged at an additional cost.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Tsavo West NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara – Nairobi

Enjoy an early morning game drive before returning to the lodge for breakfast. Check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi.

Travel through Narok and the Great Rift Valley, with a stop along the way where time permits.

Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon and check in at your hotel.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

Salt Lick Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Taita Hills WS

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Nairobi – Hotel/Airport drop-off

Enjoy breakfast at your Nairobi hotel before preparing for your onward journey.

Your Taste of Kenya safari concludes with a drop-off at your Nairobi hotel, airport or another agreed location in Nairobi.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.