Beyond The Plains Kenya Safaris

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$2,234 to $2,666 pp (USD)

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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 to Amboseli

Nairobi to Amboseli

Meet and greet at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your Nairobi hotel by our safari representative. After a short safari briefing, depart for Amboseli National Park at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge/camp.
In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive in Amboseli, famous for its large herds of elephants, plains game, and stunning backdrop of Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peaks. Return to your lodge/camp for dinner and overnight stay..

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:
Sentrim Amboseli Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Full Day in Amboseli

Full Day in Amboseli

Spend the day exploring Amboseli with morning and afternoon game drives. The park offers excellent chances to spot elephants, lions, cheetahs, zebras, wildebeest, and a variety of bird species. Between game drives, relax at your lodge/camp.
Enjoy stunning photographic opportunities of wildlife set against Mount Kilimanjaro, particularly in the morning when the skies are clear. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli.

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:
Sentrim Amboseli Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Amboseli to Nakuru

Amboseli to Nakuru

After an early breakfast, check out and depart Amboseli, driving via Nairobi towards the Great Rift Valley. Arrive in Naivasha around midday and enjoy lunch at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge, overlooking the beautiful freshwater lake, home to hippos and rich birdlife.
After lunch, continue your journey to Lake Nakuru National Park. On arrival, enjoy game drives as you enter the park en route to your lodge/camp. Spot rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, zebras, buffalos, and with luck, leopards along the way. Arrive at your lodge/camp in the evening 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:
Ziwa Bush Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara

After breakfast, depart for the world-renowned Masai Mara Game Reserve, driving through the Rift Valley floor and Masai homelands. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge/camp.
In the afternoon, enjoy your first exciting game drive across the endless plains of the Mara, searching for the Big Five and other abundant wildlife. Dinner and overnight at Masai Mara.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Full Day Masai Mara

Full Day Masai Mara

Begin the day with an early morning game drive when wildlife is most active. Return to your lodge/camp for breakfast and relaxation.

Later, enjoy a complimentary visit to a Masai village, where you’ll experience traditional dances, step inside a manyatta (homestead), and learn about the customs and daily life of the Masai people.

After lunch and leisure at your lodge/camp, head out for an afternoon game drive across the savannah. Look out for the Big Five, cheetahs, giraffes, hyenas, and abundant plains game. End the day with sunset views before returning for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Masai Mara to Nairobi

Masai Mara to Nairobi

After breakfast, check out and begin the drive back to Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley. Arrive by midday and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (own arrangement or included depending on package).
In the afternoon, complementary visit the Giraffe Centre to learn about conservation efforts and feed the endangered Rothschild’s giraffes. Later, you will be dropped off at your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your safari.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • 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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