$2,571 to $3,585 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
A private 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional driver-guide picks you up from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Enjoy a brief introduction to the tour and depart Nairobi, driving south through the Athi Plains. You will arrive in the afternoon, check-in at Tortilis Camp, a luxury tented camp with stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Relax with a welcome drink and settle into your spacious, en-suite tent with a private veranda. Thereafter savor a 3-course lunch at the camp’s restaurant.
Embark on your first afternoon game drive in Amboseli NP. Explore the park’s swamps and savannahs, known for large elephant herds, lions, cheetahs, and giraffes, with Kilimanjaro as a dramatic backdrop. Your guide will share insights on the park’s ecosystem and wildlife.
Return to Tortilis Camp for a gourmet dinner (e.g., beef tenderloin with red wine sauce, paired with a South African vintage). Overnight in your luxury tent, falling asleep to the sounds of the bush.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Full Day in Amboseli National Park
Full Day in Amboseli National Park
Head out for a sunrise game drive, the best time to spot active predators like lions and cheetahs. Visit Observation Hill for a 360-degree view of the park and Kilimanjaro (weather permitting). Look for hippos, zebras, and over 400 bird species, including flamingos in the wetlands.
Enjoy a private bush breakfast in the park—think fresh pastries, fruit, eggs, and coffee with a view of grazing elephants (optional for an extra cost).
Relax at Tortilis Camp. Swim in the infinity pool or unwind on your veranda with Kilimanjaro views.
Enjoy a light lunch (e.g., grilled fish with lemon herb sauce, served with a chilled white wine).
Explore a different section of the park, focusing on the swamps where elephants often gather. Your guide will help you spot elusive species like leopards or serval cats.
Return to Tortilis Camp for a 4-course dinner (e.g., butternut squash soup, grilled lamb chops, and chocolate lava cake). Overnight in your luxury tent.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Amboseli NP to Lake Nakuru National Park
Amboseli NP to Lake Nakuru National Park
Enjoy a hearty breakfast at Tortilis Camp and depart for Lake Nakuru and drive north through the Great Rift Valley, stop briefly for photos at a scenic viewpoint.
You will arrive in time and check-in at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, your luxury lodge overlooking the lake. Savor a buffet lunch at the lodge’s restaurant, with options like roasted vegetable skewers, grilled tilapia, and tropical fruit platters.
Set out on your afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru NP, famous for its flamingo flocks (seasonal), white and black rhinos, and leopards. The park’s acacia forests and grasslands are also home to over 300 bird species, including fish eagles and pelicans. Your guide will take you to the Makalia Falls viewpoint for photos.
Return to Lodge, freshen up and relax on the lodge’s terrace with views of the lake at sunset.
Enjoy a gourmet dinner (e.g., cream of mushroom soup, roast beef with garlic mash, and crème brûlée).
Overnight in your chalet, listening to the calls of nocturnal birds.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Nakuru NP to Masai Mara National Reserve
Lake Nakuru NP to Masai Mara National Reserve
For early risers, a short game drive to catch sunrise over Lake Nakuru and spot rhinos or leopards. Enjoy your breakfast.
Drive southwest to the Masai Mara NR, passing through the Loita Plains. Stop for a brief restroom break and snacks en route.
You will arrive in time and check-in at Loyk Mara Camp, your luxury lodge with panoramic views of the Mara plains. Settle into your en-suite room with a private balcony.
Enjoy a 3-course lunch at the lodge (e.g., Caesar salad, grilled chicken with chimichurri, and passionfruit cheesecake).
Begin exploring the Masai Mara, one of the world’s premier wildlife destinations. Look for the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—along with cheetahs, hyenas, and giraffes. Your guide will focus on the Talek or Olare Orok areas, known for big cat sightings.
Return to camp for a gourmet dinner (e.g., vegetable spring rolls, grilled steak with peppercorn sauce, and tiramisu). Overnight in your room, with views of the Mara under the stars.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Loyk Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve
Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve
Wake up and head out at sunrise to catch peak wildlife activity. Explore the Mara River area (especially during migration season, July-October) for a chance to see wildebeest crossings, crocodiles, and predators like lions. Outside migration season, focus on resident prides and elephant herds. After the morning game drive, you will return to the camp for a full breakfast.
At an extra cost, you can opt for a pre-dawn hot air balloon safari over the Mara, followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush or spend time with the Maasai, learning about their culture, trying traditional dances, and visiting a local school or market.
Continue exploring the Mara, focusing on areas you haven’t visited, like the Musiara Marsh for leopards or the Sand River for cheetahs. Your guide will use radio communication to track recent sightings. Enjoy dinner under the stars and a 3-course meal (e.g., tomato basil soup, lamb shank with rosemary, and chocolate mousse).
Return for a restful night in your room.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Loyk Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Masai Mara NR to Nairobi
Masai Mara NR to Nairobi
One last early morning game drive to catch any missed sightings, such as a leopard in the trees or a lion pride on the move.
Enjoy your breakfast and begin the drive back to Nairobi, stop at a restaurant in Narok for a quick snack. (optional for an extra cost)
Drop-off at your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, concluding the tour. Your guide will bid you farewell, and you’ll receive a small keepsake (e.g., a Maasai beaded bracelet) as a memento.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
