Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
On this first day and the beginning day of your classic safari, your driver will meet you at the airport or Nairobi Hotel and brief you about the entire safari, and then embark on your journey to the famous Masai Mara National Reserve, which is approximately a drive of 5 hours. You'll pass through the Great Rift Valley Escarpment en route to Masai Mara Game Reserve and stop for photography and scenic views of the Escarpment, which stretches from the Middle East in the north to Mozambique in the south. The area is geologically active and features volcanoes, hot springs, and geysers. You'll arrive in Masai Mara in time for check-in, have lunch, and take some rest. Later, head out for an afternoon game drive through the park in search of the Lion, Cheetah, Elephant, Buffalo, and other members of the Big Five plus other animals till sunset.
Dinner and your overnight stay at Zebra Plains Mara Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
Enjoy an early breakfast and a full day in the park with a picnic lunch break along the Mara River. The Masai Mara plains are full of wildebeest during the migration season from early July to the end of September. Zebras, impalas, topis, giraffes, and Thomson gazelle are regularly seen, as well as leopards, lions, hyenas, cheetahs, jackals, and bat-eared foxes. Black rhinos are a little shy and hard to spot but are often seen at a distance if you are lucky. Hippos and Nile crocodiles are abundant in the Mara River.
Later, you will return to Zebra Plains in the evening for an arranged bush nature walk with an experienced and knowledgeable guide in a wildlife conservation area. You'll get to see the animals and plants of the region up close and learn about their habits and behaviors.
Return to the camp for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Masai Mara National Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park
Masai Mara National Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park
Have an early morning breakfast followed by check out. After exiting the park, there will be a visit to the Masai village, which will give you a chance to interact with the Maasai, get a glimpse into their culture and unique way of life, and see firsthand some of their customs and practices. Afterwards, Leave Masai Mara for Lake Nakuru. You'll arrive in time for check-in and have lunch. You will rest and enjoy game drives at Lake Nakuru National Park later in the afternoon. The park boasts an abundance of wildlife and spectacular landscapes. Think of black and white rhinos, lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hippos occupying euphorbia forests, acacia woodlands, savannah grasslands, and rocky escarpments around a shallow, alkaline lake.
Later, return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha
Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha
Have an early morning breakfast. After breakfast, have a game drive en route. Leave Lake Nakuru for Lake Naivasha, which is a 2 hours drive. There will be a stop at the Hells Gate National Park for bike rides and guided walks as you descend to the gorges. You'll arrive in time for check-in and have lunch. Later in the afternoon, tranquility glides through the sparkling waters of Lake Naivasha on a boat safari that promises to unveil many of the region's spectacular birdlife. You'll travel with a resident expert who will help you identify some of the region's 400 bird species. Keep your binoculars peeled for pink-backed pelicans, the goliath heron, and the saddle-billed stork. After the boat ride, you'll proceed to the Crescent Island Game Sanctuary, one of the scenic and breathtaking wildlife sanctuaries along the lake.
Later, return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park
Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park
Have an early morning breakfast, check out, and leave Lake Naivasha for Amboseli, a 5-hour drive. You'll arrive in Amboseli time for check-in and have lunch. You'll have some time for relaxation and proceed for game drives until sunset. The park is famous for its scenery, featuring a snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro backdrop, which dominates the landscape and open plains. Here, you'll have an excellent opportunity to view large herds of elephants up close. Nature lovers can explore five different habitats here, ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli to wetlands with sulfur springs, the savannah, and woodlands.
Later, return to the camp for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park
On this day, you'll wake up early in the morning for breakfast, meet your guide, and leave your camp for the park with your packed lunch for a full game drive. Our driver shall ensure you do not miss viewing the peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro from the viewpoint hill in the park. You shall explore more about animals such as elephants, the Girrafes, the buffalo, and the bird's lover will have a chance to meet some bird species, such as the oxpeckers that ride on the elephant's back, helping to buffet ticks.
After the game full-day game drive, proceed to the camp for an evening of relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay at the camp.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Amboseli National Park to Nairobi
Amboseli National Park to Nairobi
After a leisurely breakfast at your lodge/camp, your dedicated driver-guide will assist you with the checkout process and proceed to Nairobi —Kenya's colorful capital city.
You'll arrive in Nairobi in time for lunch, and later, the driver will drop you off at your Nairobi Hotel/ airport for your flight back home to your Nairobi Hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
