$1,542 to $2,124 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi - Masai Mara
Nairobi - Masai Mara
Depart early in the morning for Masai Mara National Reserve. It is one of the few places left on earth where wildlife still lives comparatively undisturbed, in the numbers that once roamed the plains and forests of Africa. As the northern tip of the vast Serengeti ecosystem, the Mara hosts the spectacular seasonal migration of many thousands of wildebeest, zebra and attendant predators. You will arrive in time for lunch, then have an afternoon game drive.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Enkorok Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Masai Mara Game Drive
Masai Mara Game Drive
After breakfast, we have a full-day game drive, with a packed lunch provided. The reserve is well known for its black-maned lion, as well as its abundant resident wildlife. It is one of the few places where it's possible to see the Big Five during a morning game drive. Many cheetahs are so tame that they seek shelter from the hot sun under one's vehicle, and several even climb onto the roof to get a better view of prospective prey. For the bird enthusiast, almost 500 species have been recorded: among these are 16 species of eagles, plus many hawks and falcons, 6 species of vultures, 8 species of storks, 4 of bustards (including the kori bustard, the world's heaviest flying bird), and 9 species of sunbirds.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Enkorok Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Masai Mara - Lake Naivasha
Masai Mara - Lake Naivasha
You will have an early morning drive to Lake Naivasha, the highest and most beautiful of the Rift Valley lakes. At 1,910m (6,200 ft), the water is fresh, and the lake is fringed with dense clumps of papyrus (ancient Egyptians used this to make paper). Kingfishers use the papyrus as a perch, and herons hide in it while searching for food.
Naivasha is a popular area for bird watching (over 400 species have been recorded). It is also a favorite weekend retreat for Nairobi residents, who come here to sail, water ski, and fish. Due to the altitude, the lake does not have crocodiles, as the water is too cold for them, but there are a number of hippos. Along the lake shore, vineyards produce grapes for the country's fledgling wine industry.
Dinner and overnight will be at the campsite or lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Naivasha Kongoni Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Naivasha - Amboseli National Park
Lake Naivasha - Amboseli National Park
You will have an early start and drive to Amboseli National Park. Check in at the accommodation, have lunch, then go on the afternoon game drive.
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 a number of 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.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Amboseli - Nairobi
Amboseli - Nairobi
You will go on a morning game drive in Amboseli. In the afternoon, you will transfer to Nairobi, arriving at about 5 pm. Lunch will be en route.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
