$2,061 to $3,368 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve
Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve
On the first day of your classic safari, your driver will meet you at the airport or the hotel and brief you on your upcoming trip. You'll then embark on your journey to the famous Masai Mara National Reserve (an approximately five-hour drive). Along the way, you'll pass through the Great Rift Valley Escarpment, where you can stop for photography and enjoy scenic views. The Great Rift Valley stretches from the Middle East in the north to Mozambique in the south, and is known for its geological activity, including volcanoes, hot springs, and geysers.
Upon arrival in the Masai Mara, you'll check in, have lunch, and take some rest. Later in the afternoon, you'll head out for a game drive through the park, where you can search for lions, cheetahs, elephants, and buffalo (among others) until sunset.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
Enjoy an early breakfast, followed by 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's gazelles 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 are abundant in the Mara River, as are enormous Nile crocodiles, which lay in wait for a meal as the wildebeest cross on their annual quest to find new pastures. You can also experience an air balloon safari at an extra cost.
Later, you will return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Masai Mara National Reserve - Lake Nakuru National Park
Masai Mara National Reserve - Lake Nakuru National Park
After an early morning breakfast, you’ll check out and enjoy a game drive en route to your next destination. We’ll visit a Maasai village after exiting the park, which will give you a chance to interact with the Maasai and get a glimpse into their culture and unique way of life (cost not included). You'll arrive at Lake Nakuru in time for check-in and have lunch. You’ll then embark on an afternoon game drive in the park (after resting for a bit). The park boasts an abundance of wildlife and spectacular landscapes. Black and white rhinos, lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hippos occupy euphorbia forests, acacia woodlands, savannah grasslands, and rocky escarpments around a shallow, alkaline lake.
Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Nakuru National Park - Lake Naivasha National Park
Lake Nakuru National Park - Lake Naivasha National Park
After an early breakfast you’ll embark on a game drive en route to Lake Naivasha (an approximately two-hour drive). Stop at Hells Gate National Park for bike rides and guided walks into the gorges. You’ll arrive in Lake Naivasha in time for check-in and lunch. In the afternoon, you’ll go on a boat safari (cost not included) on the lake, guided by a resident birding expert to help you identify some of the region's 400 bird species, including pink-backed pelicans, goliath herons, and saddle-billed storks. After the boat ride, you’ll visit Crescent Island Game Sanctuary, which is known for its scenic beauty and wildlife.
Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Naivasha National Park - Amboseli National Park
Lake Naivasha National Park - Amboseli National Park
After an early breakfast, you’ll check out and depart Lake Naivasha for Amboseli (an approximately five-hour drive). Arrive in Amboseli in time for check-in and lunch at the camp. Enjoy some relaxation time before proceeding for game drives until sunset. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
Amboseli is renowned for its stunning scenery, with the backdrop of the now-capped Mount Kilimanjaro dominating the landscape. You can observe large herds of elephants up close. Nature enthusiasts can explore five different habitats, including the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli, wetlands with sulfur springs, savannah, and woodlands.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park
Today you’ll wake up early for breakfast, meet your guide, and depart from your camp for a full-day game drive in the park with your packed lunch in hand. Your driver will ensure you have the opportunity to view Mount Kilimanjaro’s peak from the viewpoint hill in the park. You will also have the chance to observe animals such as elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and various bird species, including the oxpeckers that ride on the elephants' backs.
After the full-day game drive, return to the camp for dinner, relaxation, and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Amboseli Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Amboseli National Park - Nairobi
Amboseli National Park - Nairobi
After a relaxed breakfast, you’ll check out and then enjoy the road trip back to Nairobi. You’ll have lunch along the way. You should arrive in Nairobi around 2:00pm (or earlier), depending on your flight time.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
