7-Day Amboseli and Masai Mara Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

You will head to Amboseli National Park as your first safari stop. The view of Mt. Kilimanjaro compensates for the dusty safari through the magnificent landscapes of Africa.
On arrival, you will have lunch and then it is time for your first game drive in Amboseli national park. Amboseli's fragile ecosystem displays an impressive wildlife variety, with more than 50 mammal species. The park is famous for being the best place in Africa to get close to free-ranging elephants, the views of the majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro are stunning.
The spacious tents have custom-designed beds and locally made using bush logs and will ensure a good night’s sleep! All tents have flush toilets, showers, and wash basins.

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

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Osutua Rafiki Camp

• Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Explore Amboseli National Park

In the early morning hours, the view of Mt. Kilimanjaro is usually the best, and that is when you will start your safari to take breathtaking pictures of the landscape and animals. Today, you will have a full day of game drives in Amboseli National Park.
After the animal encounters of today, you will go back to the camp in the late afternoon, where you can relax or take a dip in the swimming pool.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Osutua Rafiki Camp

• Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli National Park to Lake Naivasha

After an early morning breakfast, you'll check out of the lodge and start your safari to Naivasha with lunch en route. You'll enjoy a boat excursion where you will come close to hippos among varied species of birds
Later, you'll continue at the Sanctuary farm and enjoy a close view of wildlife animals such as buffaloes, giraffes, impalas, zebras, warthogs among varied species of birds and as the sun goes down return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay at lodge.

Included Activity
• Boat Ride
• Bush Walk.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Panorama Park Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning Departure to Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, depart from Naivasha and enjoy a scenic drive to the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Arrive at your camp in time for lunch and spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing and settling into your surroundings. There will be no game drive on the day of arrival, allowing you to unwind before the safari adventure begins.

The following two days will be dedicated to full-day game drives across the vast plains of the Maasai Mara. Explore the reserve in search of the Big Five and a wide variety of wildlife while enjoying picnic lunches in the bush. Your experienced guide will take you to the best wildlife viewing areas, offering excellent opportunities for photography and unforgettable safari experiences.

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

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Endeem Mara Resort

• Budget lodge bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Explore Masai Mara National Reserve

Today, you will have a full day of game drives ahead. Before sunrise, you will try to spot different predators that might have made a kill last night. You will return for breakfast at the camp while the sun rises over the game reserve.
You can decide to take a packed lunch for a full day game drives or come back at the camp for a hot lunch. The secret on sighting a lot of animals is to do different game drives on different time and areas for the highest success rate.
After this exciting day, you will come back to the camp, where you can relax with a cold drink on your veranda with a view of the river!

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Endeem Mara Resort

• Budget lodge bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of Tour

Today is, unfortunately, the last day of your trip with Travels with Kip. After breakfast, you will head back to Nairobi. Depending on the time your flight departs, there might be some time left today to do an optional activity in Nairobi. All activities today are at your own expense. Your driver-guide will take care of your transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Note: Your international flight must be in the afternoon after 3 PM. If you need an extra night in Nairobi, please contact us, and we will plan for you at an additional cost.
Some lodges may ask for seasonal surcharges for the Easter and Christmas Holidays.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.