Awuor Escapades

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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 - Amboseli National Park

Nairobi - Amboseli National Park

You will depart in the morning and head to Amboseli National Park, arriving in time for lunch. Your guide will take you on an afternoon game drive for a clear evening view of the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro.

Amboseli National Park is situated south of Nairobi. Most of the park consists of a dry, ancient lakebed and fragile grassland with patches of acacia woodland, while in the southern area, there are several small, rocky, volcanic hills. Around the swamps of Ol Kenya, Ol Tukai, and Enkongo Narok, the vegetation is lush with yellow-barked acacias and phoenix palms. Other than being renowned for its high population of wild African elephants, the park is home to a diverse range of species spanning from the Big Five mammals, antelopes, leopards, hyenas, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, monkeys, crocodiles, peacocks, and ostriches among others.

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
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HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
LeopardRare to None
Accommodation:
Aa Lodge Amboseli
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Amboseli National Park - Full Day

Amboseli National Park - Full Day

After an early breakfast, you will have a full day of adventure in the park. This park is home to great herds of elephants and the backdrop of the beautiful Mount Kilimanjaro which makes it a favorite spot for photographers. Enjoy the sight of unique animals such as cheetah, lion, and leopard in this beautiful, scenic park.

At an extra cost, you can visit the local communities in their nearby villages. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
Accommodation:
Aa Lodge Amboseli
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Amboseli National Park - Lake Naivasha

Amboseli National Park - Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, you will drive to Lake Naivasha. On arrival, you will check into the hotel, have lunch, and spend the afternoon at leisure. You can go on a boat ride (at an additional cost) on Lake Naivasha.

Much of the lake is surrounded by forests of the yellow-barked Acacia xanthophyll, known as the yellow fever tree. These forests abound with birdlife, and Naivasha is known as a world-class birding destination. The waters of the lake draw a great range of game to these shores. Giraffes wander among the acacias, buffalos wallow in the swamps and colobus monkeys call from the treetops while the lake's large hippo population sleep the day out in the shallows. Zebra, impala, caracal, leopard, and waterbuck can also be seen near Lake Naivasha around Crescent Island.

In the evening, you will return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Accommodation:
Naivasha Kongoni Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Naivasha - Lake Nakuru National Park

Lake Naivasha - Lake Nakuru National Park

Wake up very early and get ready for the morning game drive. After the game drive, return to the camp for a full breakfast and then depart for Lake Naivasha. Arrive at the "pink lake" in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive.

Lake Nakuru National Park is one of the several Rift Valley lakes. Its ecosystem supports a wide ecological diversity with flamingos and other waterbirds as the area's major attractions. Other than birds, 56 different species of mammals exist in this ecosystem including white rhinos and buffaloes.

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
WildebeestVery Rare
Accommodation:
Hotel Waterbuck
  • Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Lake Nakuru National Park - Masai Mara National Reserve

Lake Nakuru National Park - Masai Mara National Reserve

Wake up early for a game drive as you leave the park and head to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Stop at the viewpoint of the Great Rift Valley and have lunch at Narok. You will arrive at the Mara in the afternoon. Check in and have a short rest before you enjoy your afternoon game drive in the reserve which is famous for its high animal concentration and variety of wildlife.

You will enjoy your afternoon drive across the Masai Mara National Reserve's grassy plains before returning to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

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
Show more
BuffaloCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Aa Lodge Mara
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Full Day at the Masai Mara National Reserve

Full Day at the Masai Mara National Reserve

Have an early breakfast at the camp and then proceed for a full-day game drive in the Masai Mara savannah in search of the Big Five. Drive towards the Mara River where there is a particularly dramatic spectacle, the annual migration of huge herds of gnus and zebras that takes place between July and November. The famous Mara is renowned for its great herds of plains game, black-maned lions, leopards, and cheetahs but also contains numerous elephants and virtually every type of wildlife to be found in Kenya.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Aa Lodge Mara
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Masai Mara National Reserve - Nairobi

Masai Mara National Reserve - Nairobi

Have an early breakfast and proceed to enjoy your final game drive in the park. You can also visit the Maasai community which is close to the park and is among the few remaining communities in the world that has escaped the influence of Western culture and remained in a true traditional way of life. You will be intrigued by their dances and clothing style. This can be organized at an extra cost.

Return to the camp for lunch after which you will check out. Exit the park with an en-route game drive to Nairobi where your safari ends in a hotel, airport, or place of residence.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
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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