Nairobi-Masai Mara National Reserve
After a leisurely breakfast, your driver-guide reports to your hotel for the start of the safari. You'll have a 7.30 am departure for a picturesque drive descending the Great Rift Valley and onwards to Masai Mara, Kenya's famous game reserve. Stop briefly en route at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint to enjoy the stunning views of an enormous valley system said to be visible from outer space. Arrive in Maasai Mara in time for lunch. After lunch, we will have an afternoon game drive which will allow spotting of the magnificent wildlife in the park. The reserve is known for providing excellent predator sightings thanks to its relatively large population of lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Bordering Tanzania, the Mara is in the northern extension of Serengeti and forms a wildlife corridor between the two countries. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Masai Mara National Reserve
This will be a day of unlimited game drives for you. Early mornings and late afternoons are considered the best time to spot animals as they are most active. This is the time that the big cats are most active and can provide some of the most dramatic photography, thanks to the beautiful lighting.
You will have an opportunity to drive down to the Mara River, the site of the Great Migration when in season— July through October. The immense herds of wildebeest and zebra are a magnificent sight, matched only by the drama of the predators who lie in wait for them. At the river, we’ll see hippos but also camouflaged in their natural habitat we’ll spot the many crocodiles awaiting the wildlife traversing the river. This is a spectacle that has played out for millennia.
At an extra cost, you can experience a visit to the local Maasai people in their nearby village and an early morning hot air balloon safari over the reserve.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Masai Mara National Reserve - Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast depart from the Mara through the Maasai plains and the Mau escarpments into the floor of the Rift Valley. Arrive in the flamingo-fringed Lake Nakuru National Park in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. We will embark on a comprehensive game drive of this scenic park including visits to viewpoints that offer superb photo opportunities. Lake Nakuru is one of several Rift Valley lakes and its ecosystem supports a wide ecological diversity with flamingos (greater and lesser) and other water birds being the major attractions of the area. The ecosystem provides for about 56 different species of mammals including the white rhinos and buffaloes and a variety of terrestrial birds numbering nearly 450 species.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Hotel Waterbuck
- Meals & Drinks:
Lake Nakuru National Park-Lake Naivasha
Conclude your stay in Nakuru with a shorter early morning game drive followed by breakfast. Your safari now takes you to Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake that is a popular tourist spot in Kenya. Arrive in time for lunch. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. You may also choose to book a one-hour boat safari at extra cost during which you get to see some of the lake's wildlife such as hippos. You'll also enjoy the picturesque views of the lake and surrounding highland landscapes.
Later, we can visit Crescent Island. This is a private island on Lake Naivasha that rose to fame after the 1985 movie “Out of Africa” which showcased the beautiful nature of Lake Naivasha and its surrounding. The island is found within the Great Rift Valley on the eastern side of Lake Naivasha. It is home to a number of bird species that roam around between the lake and the island. The island is also home to a number of wildlife that includes zebras, giraffes, and waterbucks.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Naivasha West Beach Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Lake Naivasha-Amboseli National Park
We will depart early in the morning after breakfast towards Amboseli National Park with lunch en route. Your guide will take you on an afternoon game drive. Amboseli is synonymous with two particular things— majestic herds of elephants and glorious views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa, Amboseli National Park is one of the most popular parks in Kenya. It is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close. On a clear evening, you can catch a view of the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Aa Lodge Amboseli
- Meals & Drinks:
Amboseli National Park
This being a full day in the Amboseli, you will have the option of a full-day game drive or morning and afternoon game drives. Amboseli is the home to great herds of elephants and with the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, it is a favorite spot for photographers. Also to be found in the Amboseli are herds of wildebeest, buffaloes, gazelles, and many other wildlife. Lions and cheetahs can also be seen here. During clear days, you may also view the Majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, which is the tallest mountain in Africa. There is also a chance to visit the local communities in their nearby villages.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Aa Lodge Amboseli
- Meals & Drinks:
Amboseli National Park-Nairobi
At the break of dawn, embark on your concluding game drive followed by a leisurely breakfast. Check out for a return road transfer to Nairobi. Later, you'll have a drop-off transfer to the JKIA international airport for your flight home or be dropped off at your overnight hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks: