$1,466 to $2,102 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
A 4x4 safari van with a professional driver-guide picks you up from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Depart Nairobi, driving southwest through the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Stop at the viewpoint for photos and a restroom break, enjoying panoramic views of the valley.
Check-in Zebra Plains Mara Camp, a mid-range lodge near the park’s Talek Gate. The lodge offers comfortable en-suite rooms, a swimming pool, and views of the Mara plains.
Enjoy a buffet lunch at the lodge (e.g., vegetable stew, rice, and fruit salad).
Begin exploring Masai Mara NR, 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 area, known for big cat sightings.
Return to the camp, freshen up and relax. Buffet dinner at the camp (e.g., chicken curry, chapati, and greens).
Overnight in your en-suite room, with views of the Mara under the stars.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve
Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve
Wake up early with a cup of tea or coffee at the camp. Head out at sunrise for optimal wildlife viewing. Explore the Mara River area to spot resident hippos and crocodiles and look for the Big Five. Your guide will use radio communication to track recent sightings.
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.
Visit the Musiara Marsh for a chance to see leopards or cheetahs. Enjoy lunch at the camp (e.g., spaghetti with tomato sauce, salad, and bananas).
Explore a different section of the Mara, such as the Olare Orok area, known for big cat sightings. Look for zebras, wildebeest, and hyenas as the day cools down.
Return to the camp, freshen up. Enjoy your dinner (e.g., beef stew, mashed potatoes, and fruit).
Overnight in your room, with the option to stargaze if the sky is clear.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Masai Mara NR to Lake Naivasha
Masai Mara NR to Lake Naivasha
One last early morning game drive in Masai Mara to catch any missed sightings, focusing on areas near the camp for lions or cheetahs. Enjoy your breakfast at the camp (e.g., pancakes, sausages, and tea).
Drive northeast through the Loita Plains, passing Narok. Stop briefly for a restroom break en route. Check-in Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort, a mid-range lodge on the lake’s shores. The lodge offers en-suite rooms with hot showers, a dining area, and views of the lake.
Enjoy your lunch at the lodge (e.g., vegetable pasta, salad, and pineapple slices).
Take a boat ride safari on the lake (included in the package). Spot hippos, fish eagles, and waterbirds like pelicans. You’ll also see Crescent Island known for its walking safaris.
Relax at the camp, enjoying the serene lake views. Optional evening walk along the lake shore. Buffet dinner at the camp (e.g., grilled fish, mashed potatoes, and greens).
Overnight in your en-suite room, with the sounds of hippos in the background.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park
Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park
Wake up early and have your delicious breakfast. Enjoy the camp’s facilities, such as the lounge area or a short birdwatching walk near the lake. Drive south through the Great Rift Valley, passing through Nairobi. Continue via the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway to Emali, then to Amboseli. Check-in Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp, a mid-range camp near the park’s Kimana Gate. The camp offers comfortable en-suite rooms with hot showers, a swimming pool, and views of Mount Kilimanjaro (weather permitting).
Enjoy your lunch at the camp (e.g., vegetable soup, grilled chicken, rice, and fruit salad).
Head into Amboseli NP for your first game drive. Explore the park’s swamps and savannahs, known for large elephant herds, lions, cheetahs, and giraffes. Visit the Enkorogo Narok swamp for hippos and birds.
Freshen up, relax and enjoy your dinner at the camp (e.g., beef stew, ugali, and greens).
Overnight in your en-suite tent, listening to the sounds of the bush.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Amboseli NP to Nairobi
Amboseli NP to Nairobi
Head out at sunrise for the best chance to see active wildlife and, if the weather clears, views of Kilimanjaro. Focus on the park’s wetlands to spot elephants bathing, along with zebras, wildebeest, and birds like herons and kingfishers. Visit Observation Hill for a panoramic view of the park.
Return to the camp for a buffet breakfast (e.g., pancakes, bacon, and fresh juice).
At an extra cost, you can opt for a pre-dawn hot air balloon safari over the Amboseli, 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.
Unwind at the lodge, enjoying the pool or taking in the views of Kilimanjaro. Drive north through the Athi Plains, with a packed snack box (e.g., samosas and juice) for the road.
Drop-off at your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport concluding the tour. Your guide will provide a small keepsake (e.g., a Maasai beaded bracelet) as a memento.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
