5-Day Masai Mara to Amboseli Midrange Safari Escape

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

Nairobi to Masai Mara

Your safari adventure begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi, heading southwest through the scenic Great Rift Valley to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge followed by an afternoon game drive across the vast plains. Spot lions, elephants, giraffes, and possibly a cheetah or leopard, as the sun sets over the savannah. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight under the African 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:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai mara

Spend a full day exploring the wildlife-rich landscapes of the Masai Mara. Begin with an early morning game drive to catch predators returning from a night hunt, followed by breakfast. Continue with either a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch in the bush, or two shorter drives with a break at the lodge. Keep your eyes peeled for the Big Five, vast herds of wildebeest (seasonal), and a variety of birds. Optional visit to a local Maasai village offers cultural insight before returning to camp for a warm dinner and storytelling by the fire.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, depart Masai Mara and journey to Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake nestled in the Rift Valley. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge by the lakeshore. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride across the lake, spotting hippos, fish eagles, and other water birds. Continue with a guided walking safari on Crescent Island, where you can walk among harmless game like zebras, giraffes, and antelope. Return for dinner and overnight at your peaceful Naivasha lodge.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli

Depart early after breakfast for the drive to Amboseli National Park, arriving in time for lunch and some relaxation at your lodge. In the late afternoon, set out for a game drive across the dusty plains, famous for their large herds of free-roaming elephants. If the weather is clear, enjoy stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro looming majestically in the background. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay, surrounded by the sounds of the African night.

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:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli to Nairobi

Start the day with a final early morning game drive to catch more wildlife action against the dramatic backdrop of Kilimanjaro. After breakfast, begin your return journey to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon with your heart full of memories from Kenya’s most spectacular safari destinations.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

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.