$2,279 to $3,143 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, you'll begin the journey to the Masai Mara via road. There will be a brief stopover at the scenic Great Rift Valley. You will arrive in the Masai Mara in good time for a hot lunch at Julia's River Camp.
An afternoon game viewing will follow from 3:30 pm to sunset, then return to the camp late in the evening, in time for dinner. A campfire gathering under the clear African sky follows after dinner and overnight.
The Masai Mara is well known for the wildebeest migration. "Migrants' tag along with the big cat team (lion-the jungle king, leopard - Mr. Military camouflage, cheetah - race track ruler that gets attracted to this “rhythm of a feast” as they prey on the migrants. The silver-backed jackal, African wild dog, the sly fox, and of course the maniacal spotted hyena “true garbage-man of the savannah” can be spotted lurking in the shadows, waiting for their meaty fill, as the soaring vulture eagerly waits for the remains only to clean up after the party.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Julia's River Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
This day is dedicated to game viewing in the Masai Mara National Reserve. You'll drive across the plains in search of the big cats (black-maned lions, cheetahs, and leopards) with a picnic lunch served at the Mara River picnic site. Vast herds of wildebeest and zebra wander across the Mara grasslands in huge numbers within the savanna grassland, more so in June through August to the end of October, when millions of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle traverse the Mara plains landscape to feed on the rich new grass from the Serengeti National Park. You'll also have a chance to see other plain games like the topi, hartebeest, and eland. Your dinner and overnight at Julia's River Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Julia's River Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Masai Mara National Reserve & an Optional Guided Walking Safari
Masai Mara National Reserve & an Optional Guided Walking Safari
You'll embark on an early sunrise game viewing within the savannah grassland in search of game until midday, when the sun is overhead and most of the wildlife goes into hiding. We shall then return to the camp for a hot lunch.
After lunch, you have the option of proceeding on an optional guided walking safari that takes you to the Maasai village at an additional cost. This unique cultural experience gives you an opportunity to see, firsthand, the lifestyle of the Maasai by visiting a functioning Boma, which is an authentic residence of local Maasai who welcome visitors to their homes. A small contribution of 20 USD per person to them is very much appreciated to enable them to buy some items for their school-going children, payable directly.
You may also choose an afternoon game drive.
You will return to the camp feeling fulfilled after the exciting events of the day!
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Julia's River Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Masai Mara National Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park
Masai Mara National Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park
Soon after breakfast, you'll set off and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in good time for lunch. In this park, you will proceed on an extensive game viewing in search of cats in this park. Acacia trees are the leopard's favorite. You will also be in search of white and black rhinos. Lake Nakuru is home to the white rhinos and has tens of black rhinos too.
This park is well known for its millions of flamingos and other water birds like the pelicans and cormorants. Lake Nakuru boasts of some 600 bird species. It is also known as a rhino sanctuary and is home to other rare wildlife species such as the Rothschild giraffe.
Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the selected lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Nakuru National Park to Amboseli National Park
Lake Nakuru National Park to Amboseli National Park
You'll enjoy your breakfast, followed by an optional morning wildlife viewing in Lake Nakuru National Park. Alternatively, you'll exit Lake Nakuru after having breakfast and head to Amboseli National Park.
An early hot lunch will be served at the Carnivore Restaurant. After lunch, a drive to Amboseli National Park follows. It is a long stretch on a well-tarmacked road, though.
This park lies at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa (5,896m), whose snow-capped summit presents a splendid view on clear days. Amboseli National Park is often referred to as “The Home of Elephants, as some of the largest elephant herds are found here. The park also contains vast groups of zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, buffalo, hippos, and antelopes. Also to be found here are lions, leopards, cheetahs, rhinos, and many species of plain game.
The rest of the evening will be at the lodge on a full board basis.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park
You can have an early morning wake-up call if you wish to view Mt Kilimanjaro and, if possible, see the wildlife that wanders in the park early in the morning before the scorching sunrise hits their back.
You will go on morning and afternoon game drives across the park's dusty roads. (The true meaning of Amboseli in Maasai is "dusty whirlwinds"). You're likely to spot wildebeest, giraffes, gazelles, impala, and zebra attracted to the marshes and swamps fed by the melting snows of Kilimanjaro. You may also spot lions on the fringes of the marshes, as well as a great variety of birdlife (some 425 species of birds populate the park). With Kilimanjaro providing a dramatic backdrop, your photographs capturing elephants will be beautiful, which is another reason for Amboseli's popularity.
Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Amboseli National Park to Nairobi
Amboseli National Park to Nairobi
This day marks the end of the thrilling seven-day safari. Before setting off for Nairobi, you will go on an early morning game viewing until the expiry of the park entry ticket. Thereafter, together with your professional driver, safely exit the park and head to Nairobi. You will be dropped off at the airport or hotel of your choice.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
