Gemfinders Tours and Travel

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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 Hotel/Airport - Masai Mara National Reserve

Nairobi Hotel/Airport - Masai Mara National Reserve

At 7:00 AM, you’ll be picked up from your Nairobi hotel or the airport for a scenic 5–6 hour drive to the Masai Mara, with short stops at the Great Rift Valley Escarpment and Suswa Hills to capture panoramic views. Arrive at Flair Camp Experiences in time for check-in and lunch.

Spend the afternoon relaxing at the camp and enjoying the peaceful surroundings ahead of your first full safari day in the Masai Mara. You may also choose to visit a traditional Maasai village at an extra cost of $30 per person for a cultural experience and interaction with the local community.

For guests looking to begin wildlife viewing on the first day, an optional afternoon game drive can be arranged at an extra cost of $100 per person (Jan–June) or $200 per person (July–Dec).

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or 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
Accommodation:
Flair Camp Experiences
  • Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Game Viewing Activities

Game Viewing Activities

Head out on a full-day game drive in the renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. You may choose to begin the day with an optional hot air balloon safari with champagne breakfast at an extra cost, offering spectacular aerial views of the Masai Mara at sunrise.
Venture deep into the wilderness in search of the legendary Big Five — lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino. If visiting between July and October, you may be lucky enough to witness the Great Migration, as thousands of wildebeests and zebras thunder across the Mara River in one of nature’s most dramatic spectacles.

Pause midday for a picnic lunch in the wild, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the savannah. In the afternoon, continue exploring different areas of the reserve while keeping watch for stealthy predators, vast elephant herds and graceful antelopes.

Return to camp in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Flair Camp Experiences
  • Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Flair Camp Experiences (Masai Mara) - L Nakuru National Park

Flair Camp Experiences (Masai Mara) - L Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, check out from Flair Camp Experiences and depart the Masai Mara for Lake Nakuru National Park, enjoying scenic views of the Great Rift Valley along the way. Arrive in Nakuru in time for check-in and lunch at Buraha Zenoni Hotel.

In the afternoon, head out for a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its populations of white and black rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and tree-climbing lions. The park is also known for its beautiful acacia woodlands, rocky escarpments, and seasonal flamingo sightings along the lake shores.

After the game drive, return to Buraha Zenoni Hotel for dinner and 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
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LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort
  • Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort (Nakuru) - Amboseli

Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort (Nakuru) - Amboseli

Enjoy an early breakfast before beginning your journey to Amboseli National Park, a scenic drive of about seven hours. Take in the ever-changing landscapes along the way before arriving in the afternoon to check in at Penety Amboseli Resort. Relax and take in the stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro towering in the distance. As evening falls, savor a warm dinner and unwind in the tranquil surroundings, preparing for the next day’s exciting wildlife adventures in one of Kenya’s most iconic parks.

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:
Penety Amboseli Resort
  • Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Amboseli NP Game Viewing - Nairobi Airport/Hotel

Amboseli NP Game Viewing - Nairobi Airport/Hotel

Leave at 6:00 am for gamedrive, the perfect time to capture Amboseli’s wildlife as the first light illuminates Mount Kilimanjaro. Watch as elephants roam freely, lions stir from their rest, and cheetahs prepare for the day’s hunt. This is also an ideal time for photography, with golden light enhancing the beauty of the landscape.

After the morning drive, enjoy a picnic lunch around lunchtime in the park, surrounded by the breathtaking scenery and the sounds of nature. Continue with an afternoon game drive, making the most of your last hours in Amboseli, searching for any animals you may have missed earlier.

At 4:00 pm, exit the park and begin your journey back to Nairobi. Arrive in the evening, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport at around 8:00 pm, concluding an unforgettable 5-day safari adventure with Gemfinders Safaris.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
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.

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