7-Day Kenya's Finest

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve

You will be picked up at 7:30am and driven to Masai Mara National Park. Masai Mara located in southwestern Kenya along the border with Tanzania. It will be a scenic drive of about 5 hours towards the Great Rift Valley and finally reach Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya's premier game reserve. We will have a brief stop en route at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint to enjoy stunning views of the world's largest valley before arriving at Aa lodge Mara for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a cultural visit to a nearby Masai village to learn about traditional customs and daily life. Masai villages (also known as "Manyattas") are traditional settlements inhabited by the Masai people, a semi-nomadic ethnic group known for their distinct culture, colorful dress, and deep-rooted traditions. Visiting a Masai village offers cultural insight and is a common addition to safaris in areas like the Masai Mara, Return to Aa lodge Mara in the evening for dinner and a relaxed overnight stay under the stars.

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

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Aa Lodge Mara

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Game Drive at Masai Mara National Reserve

The second day is devoted to fully immersing yourself in the Masai Mara. After an early breakfast, you will set off on a morning game drive, with wildlife activity at its peak. Your professional guide will help track animals and explain the intricate ecosystems that make the Mara one of Africa’s most extraordinary safari destinations.

Expect encounters with predators like black-manned lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as herbivores such as wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles For the bird enthusiast, almost 500 species have been recorded: among these 16 species of eagle, plus many hawks and falcons, 6 species of vultures, 8 species of storks 4 of bustard (including the Kori bustard, the world's heaviest flying bird), and 9 species of sun birds.. If you're visiting during the Great Migration (typically July to October), you may witness thrilling river crossings and mass wildlife movements. After the drive, you will return to the Aa lodge Mara for lunch and rest.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Aa Lodge Mara

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park

You will have an early morning breakfast, then drive to Lake Nakuru National Park that is known all over the world for its flamingoes, it's alkaline and is recognized as being one of the natural wonders of the world. Lake Nakuru National Park is a small but stunning wildlife haven located in central Kenya, known for its flamingos, rhinos, and scenic landscapes. It centers around Lake Nakuru, one of the Rift Valley’s soda lakes. Lake Nakuru is now a rhino sanctuary, harbouring a population of over 40 black and over 60 white rhinos, but the flamingoes, of course, have always been the main attraction. At times there may be almost 2 million flamingoes in the residence, forming a stunningly beautiful deep pink band around the edge of the lake shore. Arrive in time for lunch then have an afternoon game drive. After the drive, you will check in at Ziwa Bush Lodge, freshen up and relax as you await dinner.

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

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ziwa Bush Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Nakuru NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, you will have an early morning drive to Lake Naivasha. It is the highest and the most beautiful of the Rift Valley lakes. At 1910m (6200f), the water is fresh and the lake is fringed with dense clumps of papyrus (ancient Egyptian once used this to make paper). Kingfishers use the papyrus as a perch; herons hide in it while searching for food. Naivasha is yet another area popular for bird watching (over 400species have been recorded). It is also a favorite weekend retreat for Nairobi residents, who come here to sail, water ski and fish. There are no crocodiles in the lake as the water is too cold for them, due to altitude but there are a number of hippos. Along the lakeshore, vineyards produce grapes for the country's fledglings wine industry, you will have lunch as you organize for an afternoon boat ride on Lake Naivasha then go ahead and check in at the Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort

• Mid-range hotel located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Amboseli National Park

You will have an early morning breakfast and drive to Amboseli National Park. Amboseli National Park is one of Kenya’s most popular and scenic parks, famous for its large elephant herds and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest peak. It offers incredible photo opportunities and classic African landscapes. Upon reaching, you will check into Kibo Safari Camp and have lunch as you prepare for an afternoon game drive. Amboseli National Park is situated due south of Nairobi, most of the park consist of a dry, ancient lake bed and fragile grassland with patches of acacia woodland, while in the southern area there is a number of small, rocky, volcanic hills. Around the swamps Ol kenya, Ol Tukai and Enkongo Narok, the vegetation is lush with yellow barked acacias and phoenix palms. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

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

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Kibo Safari Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Visit to Masai Homes

You will have breakfast rising early for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit, then have a visit to a Masai village which reveals the singing and dancing (culture) that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience. Maasai villages (also known as "Manyattas") are traditional settlements inhabited by the Maasai people, a semi-nomadic ethnic group known for their distinct culture, colorful dress, and deep-rooted traditions. Visiting a Maasai village offers cultural insight and is a common addition to safaris in areas like the Masai Mara, Amboseli. After the cultural visit, you will then return to the lodge and relax.

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)

Amboseli to Nairobi

You will check out of the lodge, have breakfast then set out for a morning game drive in Amboseli National Park as you summarize the trip and then transfer to Nairobi arriving at about 5 pm. Lunch will be had enroute. You will be driven to the airport so as to catch your flight back home. The drop off will be 3hours earlier in order to avoid missing your flight.

Main Destination:

Nairobi Airport (Nairobi)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.