Lapwing Safaris Kenya

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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

Nairobi

On arrival at the JKIA airport, our representative and our guide will be waiting for you at the main Terminal with a signage written your name. Our representative will welcome and brief you on your arrangement. Transfer from the airport will take around 30 minutes to Nairobi depending on the traffic of the day. Transfer and check you in your hotel for overnight.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
  • Luxury hotel located in Nairobi (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Nairobi to Amboseli

Nairobi to Amboseli

You can have an early breakfast and check out from your accommodation and start your drive to Amboseli National Park. The drive usually takes around 4 hours. Arrive at Amboseli National Park by noon and enjoy lunch at the Lodge. Post which you can embark on an afternoon game drive to explore the park and see its wildlife, including the famous elephants of Amboseli. After a stunning game drive, you can head back to your accommodation and enjoy dinner at your lodge or camp and unwind after the drive.

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:
Little Amanya Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Amboseli Game drives

Amboseli Game drives

Today's itinerary is flexible and you can discuss with your guide on the previous evening and plan for today's schedule. You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full day game drives around 9:00 AM with packed lunch and return back to lodge late afternoon around 6:00 PM. Or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive (This is the best time to see the animals and a good chance to witness hunt/kill). Later return to accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and depart on an afternoon game drive with packed lunch. You will stop at a picnic spot for having packed lunch and later depart on a game drive till the park is closed. Around 6:00 PM return to lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

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

Day 4

Amboseli to Lake Naivasha

Amboseli to Lake Naivasha

After breakfast you head to Lake Naivasha via Nairobi. Check out and proceed towards Lake Naivasha. This drive will take about 5 to 6 hours. Arrive for late lunch, check into your lodge/camp, Afternoon optional boat ride and walk in crescent island. Enjoy your evening and dinner at your lodge or camp. Relax and unwind after the activities.

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

Day 5

Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru

Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru

You can have an early breakfast and check out from your accommodation and start your drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. The drive usually takes around 2 hours. Arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park by mid morning and later enjoy lunch at the Lodge. Post which you can embark on an afternoon game drive to explore the park and see its wildlife, including the famous black and white rhinos. After a stunning game drive, you can head back to your accommodation and enjoy dinner at your lodge or camp and unwind after the drive.

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
Show more
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Hotel CityMax
  • Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, checkout and Depart to Masai Mara which is about 5 hours drive. Arrive in Masai Mara shortly after noon and check into your lodge/camp, have hot lunch and then depart for an afternoon game drive. After the game drive, we head back to lodge/camp to reach by around 5:30 or 6:00 PM, freshen up and enjoy a freshly prepared Dinner. Overnight at your lodge.
Note: The last 1-hour drive to Masai Mara is on the corrugated and bumpy road and may not be comfortable for clients with back problems. Clients with back problems can consider flying directly to (and out of) Masai Mara.

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:
Enchoro Wildlife Camp
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Masai mara game drives

Masai mara game drives

Today's itinerary is flexible and you can discuss with your guide on the previous evening and plan for today's schedule. You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full day game drives around 9:00 AM with packed lunch and return back to lodge late afternoon around 6:00 PM. Or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive (This is the best time to see the animals and a good chance to witness hunt/kill). Later return to accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and depart on an afternoon game drive with packed lunch. You will stop at a picnic spot for having packed lunch and later depart on a game drive till the park is closed. Around 6:00 PM return to lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Enchoro Wildlife Camp
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Mara to Nairobi

Mara to Nairobi

After a relaxed breakfast head back to Nairobi. On reaching Nairobi in the evening, you will be dropped of at the airport or your hotel.

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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  • This tour is offered by Lapwing Safaris Kenya, not SafariBookings.
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