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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 - Lake Nakuru National Park

Nairobi - Lake Nakuru National Park

We will begin the adventure with a 7:00 AM hotel or airport pickup, departing Nairobi at 8:00 AM for Lake Nakuru. A stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint offers a perfect opportunity for photos. The journey continues to Lake Nakuru National Park, where you'll arrive in the mid-morning for check-in at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge. Enjoy a delightful lunch, embracing the serene ambience, spotting various birds, and admiring views of Lake Nakuru. The day concludes with dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.

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:
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Lake Nakuru National Park - Maasai Mara

Lake Nakuru National Park - Maasai Mara

After enjoying breakfast and an excursion to Lake Nakuru to view flamingos, wildlife, and hot springs, you will journey south to the world-renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve. The drive offers magnificent views of Mount Suswa, Mount Margaret, and Mount Longonot, with the beautiful savannah grasslands and plains of the Great Rift Valley as your backdrop.

The Maasai Mara is famous for the Wildebeest Migration, a spectacle that crosses the crocodile and hippo-filled Mara River. The reserve boasts a high concentration of wildlife, giving you the best chance of spotting the Big Five and a pride of lions. Other animals you can expect to see include hyenas, antelopes, zebras, and more.

Upon arrival at approximately 14:00, you will have a short game drive en route to Muthu Keekorok Lodge for check-in and lunch. The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure, followed by a thrilling late afternoon game drive before dinner. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge.

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
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Muthu Keekorok Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Game drive in Maasai Mara

Game drive in Maasai Mara

Your safari includes two thrilling game drives daily, perfectly timed to maximize wildlife sightings. The first is a morning drive from 6:15 AM to 9:00 AM, before breakfast, when animals are at their most active. The second takes place in the late afternoon, from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM, after lunch.

As this is a private safari, timings are flexible to accommodate your schedule, which is ideal when traveling with children or for a honeymoon.

Optional for no extra cost: You may choose to have a full-day game drive with a packed picnic lunch to explore more of the reserve.

Optional for an extra cost: A hot air balloon safari for a bird's-eye view of the Mara is also available for an extra cost of USD 500 per person.

You will return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Muthu Keekorok Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Maasai Mara - Lake Naivasha

Maasai Mara - Lake Naivasha

Today, after breakfast, we will proceed to a Maasai village for a cultural visit to learn about their traditions and way of life. Afterward, you will proceed to Lake Naivasha and check in at your hotel. After lunch, you will drive to the shores of Lake Naivasha to take photos of the diverse bird and wildlife population. Other activities available include a boat ride to Crescent Island. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort.

Consider a boat ride to Crescent Island for an up-close encounter with hippos and other wildlife.

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 5

Lake Naivasha - Amboseli National Park

Lake Naivasha - Amboseli National Park

Early morning breakfast at the lodge. Drive south towards Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya's most popular destinations. The park is famous for its stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa.

Amboseli, a Maasai word for "salty dust," is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close. Nature lovers can explore five distinct habitats, from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli to lush wetlands, savannah, and woodlands. Upon arrival, you will enjoy a game drive as you head to your lodge for check-in and lunch.

After lunch, relax at the lodge before embarking on a late afternoon game drive. You'll enjoy game viewing until the evening, after which you will return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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

Day 6

Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park

Whole day at Amboseli National Park with morning and afternoon game viewing drive.

Early morning game drive and later return to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast full day spent in the park with packed lunch in search of its popular residents like the well-known predators and their opponents like the Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Hippo with a view of Mt Kilimanjaro.

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 7

Amboseli National Park - Nairobi

Amboseli National Park - Nairobi

After a final morning game drive, you will depart Amboseli National Park for a scenic drive back to Nairobi, arriving around midday. Upon arrival, you'll be taken to a selected restaurant for lunch. Following lunch, you will be transferred to an airport hotel to freshen up and relax. In the evening, you’ll enjoy an early dinner before being driven to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight back home, marking the end of this amazing safari. We hope you had a memorable journey and look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Safe travels!

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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