Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Your driver/guide will pick you up from your Nairobi hotel, residence, or Nairobi airport. Hop into the 4x4 for the beginning of your journey to Amboseli Park along the Nairobi-Mombasa Road. Even before you arrive at Amboseli, you’ll be guided by the unmistakable summit of Kilimanjaro, drawing you to the park.
You’ll arrive in time for lunch at your lodge or tented camp. After lunch, we’ll venture out on our first game drive looking for elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, cheetahs, ostriches, and so many others. Amboseli is renowned for its easy and abundant wildlife viewing. The park is also a photographer’s dream, framed by the snowy flanks and summit of Kilimanjaro. Toward the evening and sometimes early morning, the daytime clouds obscuring this tallest peak drift off, giving lucky viewers a stunning view of the mountain’s iconic summit.
Dinner and overnight stay at Kibo Safari Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park
Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast and head to the plains of Amboseli for a day full of adventure.
You'll enjoy the excellent views of Mount Kilimanjaro before the clouds build up over the summit. Catch the big cats as they stroll through the savannah. This is the best time to spot lions, cheetahs, and large herds of elephants crossing near your vehicle, and have the chance to spot over 80 different mammal species and more than 400 bird species.
You'll have the opportunity to visit the Iconic Amboseli Observation Hill, where you'll enjoy a picnic lunch and a panoramic view of the Amboseli National Park.
Later in the evening, you will return to your cozy Lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Amboseli National Park to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Amboseli National Park to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast and drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy. As you journey to Ol Pejeta, you'll travel through the farmland of central Kenya, passing local homesteads along the way.
You'll enjoy your lunch en route as you drive to Ol Pejeta.
Afterward, you will enjoy an afternoon game drive across the vast and varied landscapes of the conservancy. You'll have the opportunity to spot all members of the Big Five: the elusive black and white rhinos, the stealthy leopards, the majestic elephants, the formidable cape buffaloes, and the awe-inspiring lions.
As the sun sets on this unforgettable day, you will check into the Sweetwaters Serena Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
- Accommodation:
- Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Enjoy breakfast and head out for a full day of adventure.
You'll be on the lookout for six resident prides of lions at Ol Pejeta. The conservancy hosts packs of African wild dogs and harbors a uniquely large population of black rhinos in a specially protected game corridor.
Perhaps one of the most unique facilities in East Africa is the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary within the park. Here you'll view rescued chimps being nourished back to health and living freely in their natural habitat. It's the only place in Kenya where you can see and enjoy these lively creatures.
The conservancy is also home to the two remaining northern white rhinos (at an additional cost).
Dinner and overnight stay at the Serena Sweetwaters Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
- Accommodation:
- Sweetwaters Serena Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ol Pejeta Conservancy to Lake Nakuru National Park
Ol Pejeta Conservancy to Lake Nakuru National Park
Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast, check out, and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park.
You'll arrive in time for check-in and enjoy a delicious lunch. Then, embark on an afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru National Park is a bird-watching paradise, home to many pink-colored flamingos that can be spotted on the shores of Lake Nakuru. During the game drive, you will encounter a variety of animals that inhabit the park, including flamingos, white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, and many more.
Dinner and Overnight stay will be at the Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara National Reserve
Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara National Reserve
Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast, check out, and embark on a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park before departing the park.
Later, set off for Masai Mara National Reserve, which is approximately a 5-hour drive. You'll arrive in time for lunch and check-in.
Later in the afternoon, you'll head out for an afternoon game drive at the famous Masai Mara National Reserve, home to the eighth wonder of the world, the great wildebeest migration. Here, you'll be looking for many animals, such as lions, leopards, Masai giraffes, cape buffalos, cheetahs, elephants, and many more.
Dinner and overnight stay will be at the Zebra Plains Mara Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
Enjoy an early breakfast, as today will be a game-viewing extravaganza!
You'll traverse the Masai Mara reserve on a full day of unlimited game viewing, encountering the Big Five and more of the lesser game. The Masai Mara National Reserve remains one of the most exciting wildlife ecosystems in the world. It hosts the highest and most varied concentration of wild animals of any other regional wildlife park. The scenic appeal of the tree-studded savannah plains, the moderate climate, and the diversity of wild game species make it a one-stop shop for game-viewing activities.
You will have a picnic lunch by the Mara River as we watch hippos and crocodiles, or maybe the great migration (July – October).
Dinner and our overnight stay are at the Zebra Plains Mara Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Masai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi
Masai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi
Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast before checking out. Afterward, you'll embark on a visit to a Masai village, where you can immerse yourself in the rich culture and traditions of the Masai people. This experience includes the opportunity to engage in traditional singing and dancing, allowing you to connect with the community and gain a deeper understanding of their way of life.
Later, begin your journey to Nairobi. On the way, your guide will point out the Longonot extinct volcano, a strato volcano located southeast of Lake Naivasha in Kenya's Great Rift Valley. It is thought to have last erupted in the 1860s. Its name is derived from the Maasai word Oloonong'ot, meaning "mountains of many spurs" or "steep ridges ".
You'll arrive in Nairobi in time for lunch, and later, the driver guide will ensure you are dropped off at your hotel in Nairobi or the airport in time for your flight back home.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
