Velmara Safaris

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$2,290 to $2,863 pp (USD)

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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

Nairobi to the Wild Heart of Maasai Mara

Nairobi to the Wild Heart of Maasai Mara

Your safari begins with an early morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel or the airport at around 7:00 am. Travel west toward the Maasai Mara, stopping at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for photographs and a chance to admire the dramatic scenery. Continue through the Kenyan countryside and arrive in the Mara around lunchtime. After lunch, take time to relax and refresh before heading out at approximately 4:00 pm for your first game drive. Explore the reserve until sunset, watching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and other wildlife. The Maasai Mara offers excellent wildlife viewing throughout the year, with the famous wildebeest migration usually taking place between July and October.

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
Activities:
Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Full-Day Wildlife Adventure in Maasai Mara

Full-Day Wildlife Adventure in Maasai Mara

Start the day with an early breakfast before setting out at around 7:00 am with a packed picnic lunch. Spend the day exploring the Maasai Mara on an extended game drive across its open plains and wildlife-rich areas. Keep your camera ready as you search for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, crocodiles, gazelles, impalas, hyenas, warthogs, and, with luck, the elusive black rhino. The reserve also supports an impressive variety of birdlife, including ostriches, storks, falcons, and other species. Enjoy your picnic lunch in the wild before continuing the game drive and returning to your lodge later in the day.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Activities:
Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru – Scenic Journey and Wildlife

Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru – Scenic Journey and Wildlife

Begin the morning with an early game drive in the Maasai Mara, giving you another opportunity to spot wildlife while the animals are most active. Return to the camp for breakfast before checking out and starting the journey toward Lake Nakuru National Park. Travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley landscapes and arrive in time for lunch. After some time to relax, head out around 4:00 pm for an afternoon game drive. Explore the park’s diverse habitats, from the lake and surrounding woodland to open grasslands and rocky escarpments. Keep an eye out for rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and various bird species. Return to camp around sunset for dinner and overnight rest.

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
Activities:
Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
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 to Amboseli – Scenic Journey to the Foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro

Lake Nakuru to Amboseli – Scenic Journey to the Foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro

Start the day with an early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, followed by breakfast back at camp. Check out and continue toward Amboseli National Park, enjoying a game drive as you leave Nakuru. Travel through the changing landscapes of Kenya before arriving in Amboseli in time for lunch. After a relaxing break, head out for an afternoon game drive across the park’s open plains. Amboseli is especially famous for its impressive elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Watch for lions, buffaloes, leopards, elephants, and other wildlife before returning to camp around sunset for dinner and overnight accommodation.

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
Activities:
Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Amboseli to Nairobi – A Scenic Journey Back to the City

Amboseli to Nairobi – A Scenic Journey Back to the City

Start your final morning with a cup of coffee before heading out for an early game drive in Amboseli National Park. Take advantage of the cool morning hours to look for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, and other wildlife while enjoying the beautiful scenery around Mount Kilimanjaro. Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast before checking out. Begin your journey back to Nairobi, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or another agreed location, marking the end of your safari.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Activities:
Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • 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.

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