Peak Season Africa Safaris

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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 - Amboseli National Park

Nairobi - Amboseli National Park

Upon your arrival, you will be picked up from JKIA, SGR Nairobi Terminal, your hotel, or place of residence and be driven to Amboseli National Park, with brief stops along the way. Upon arrival in Amboseli, you will check in for lunch, followed by an afternoon rest, and later head out for an evening game drive.

Amboseli is crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. The name “Amboseli” comes from a Maasai word meaning “salty dust,” and it is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close. You will explore five different habitats here, ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli to wetlands with sulphur springs, savanna, and woodlands. You'll also see a variety of wildlife.

Note: If an accommodation is fully booked, we will suggest a comparable alternative.

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

Day 2

Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park

You'll have breakfast by 7:30 am before heading out for a full-day game drive to try and spot more of the Amboseli wildlife (Africa's “Big Four:” elephants, lions, leopards, and buffalos), as well as birdlife such as flamingoes. You'll also take a short hike up the Amboseli Observation Hill, located in the middle of the park, which offers a clear view of the entire area. Later, you'll have lunch at the Sopa Old Campsite until 2:00 pm, then go on a short en-route game drive back to your camp, arriving by 4:30 pm in time for a short rest. You'll have dinner and stay overnight, awaiting your safari the following day.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
Accommodation:
Kibo Safari Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Amboseli National Park - Lake Naivasha

Amboseli National Park - Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, you'll check out of your camp and begin the journey to Naivasha via the Nairobi–Mai Mahiu–Nakuru Road. Along the way, you'll stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, the Travelers' Church, and then proceed to Naivasha. After your lunch break at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge, you'll go on a boat ride and visit Crescent Island. You might also enjoy a view of the sunset on the shores of Lake Naivasha while doing optional activities like a boat ride or a nature walk on Crescent Island, before having dinner and staying overnight at the lodge.

Note: We'll suggest a comparable alternative if the accommodation is fully booked.

Main Destination:
Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Accommodation:
Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
  • Mid-range hotel located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Naivasha - Lake Nakuru

Lake Naivasha - Lake Nakuru

After enjoying a hearty breakfast, you'll bid farewell to your cozy lodge and embark on a journey to Lake Nakuru National Park. Upon reaching your destination, you'll settle in and have lunch before unwinding with some leisure time in the afternoon. Following this, you'll head out for a late afternoon safari drive through the park, seeking out the famous "Big Four" animals, various bird species including flamingoes, and other sights the park offers. As the day draws to a close, you'll return to your lodge for dinner and your overnight stay amidst the natural beauty of your surroundings.

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:
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara National Reserve

Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara National Reserve

You will have breakfast and check out by 8:00 am, then embark on your journey to the Masai Mara with a short stopover in Narok town for a health break. You'll then check in for lunch at the lodge. After lunch, you'll have a rest and later head out for an evening game drive until 6:30 pm, when you'll return for dinner and your overnight stay. During the game drive, you'll be on the lookout for the African “Big Five,” giraffes, zebras, gazelles, various bird species, and many other wild animals with the help of your assigned professional tour guide.

Masai Mara National Reserve, locally known as the Mara, is named in honor of the Maasai people, the ancestral inhabitants of the area. "Mara," meaning a plain with small, scattered bushes, is recognized worldwide as the home of the “Seventh Wonder of the World.”

Note: If the accommodation is fully booked, we'll suggest a comparable alternative.

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
Show more
BuffaloCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Masai Mara National Reserve

Masai Mara National Reserve

You will have breakfast by 7:00 am and head out for a full-day game drive. This gives you an opportunity to spot more wildlife and visit the border between Masai Mara National Reserve and Serengeti National Reserve. You will enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and, during the migration period between July and September, you may witness more of the Great Wildebeest Migration. After the game drive, you’ll return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and your overnight stay.

Note: If the accommodation is fully booked, we'll suggest a comparable alternative.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Masai Mara National Reserve - Nairobi

Masai Mara National Reserve - Nairobi

After breakfast, you’ll be expected to check out of the lodge by 8:30 am and pass by the Maasai Village for a cultural experience before driving back to Nairobi via the Narok–Mai Mahiu–Nairobi Road. A few stops will be made for health breaks, snacks, and a chance to visit gift shops to pick up something for your loved ones back home before continuing to your preferred destination in Nairobi. This will mark the end of your adventure in Kenya.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other 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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