6-Day Shadows of Kilimanjaro & Plain of the Mara

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

Nairobi-Masai Mara National Reserve

Your safari adventure begins with a morning departure from Nairobi, driving through the Great Rift Valley with its breathtaking escarpments and endless horizons. Arrive at the Masai Mara National Reserve in time for lunch at your lodge or camp. In the afternoon, set out for your first game drive across the vast golden plains. The Mara is one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife sanctuaries, renowned for its abundance of game. Expect to encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and prides of lions resting in the shade. As the sun sets, painting the savannah in warm colors, return to your camp for dinner and overnight, surrounded by the magical sounds of the African bush.

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:

Sarova Mara Game Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full day game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve

Spend this day immersed in the wonders of the Mara with morning and afternoon game drives, or opt for a full-day safari with a picnic lunch to maximize your time in the wild. The park is home to the Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino — as well as a remarkable diversity of other species including cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, and an incredible bird population. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration (July–October), where millions of wildebeest and zebra move in search of greener pastures, pursued by predators in thrilling scenes of survival. Your guide will take you to the Mara River, where crocodiles and hippos dwell, and where river crossings take place during migration months.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Sarova Mara Game Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Explore Further Masai Mara National Reserve

Another full day gives you the opportunity to explore different regions of the reserve. Each corner of the Mara tells a different story: from rolling savannahs dotted with acacia trees to riverine forests sheltering leopards. Early mornings are especially rewarding, offering a chance to see predators on the hunt. Midday, you can relax at your lodge or continue on a bush picnic safari. Optional activities today include a hot air balloon ride at sunrise for a bird’s-eye view of the wildlife below, followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush, or a cultural visit to a Maasai village to learn about the customs, traditions, and dances of the Maasai people. By evening, return to your lodge for dinner under the starlit sky.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Sarova Mara Game Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara-Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, bid farewell to the Mara and transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Amboseli National Park. Enjoy stunning aerial views as you soar over the Rift Valley and central Kenya before descending into Amboseli. On arrival, you’ll be met by your driver-guide and transferred to your lodge or camp in time for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive in Amboseli. Known as the “Land of Giants,” Amboseli is world-famous for its large elephant herds that roam against the dramatic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain. The park’s open landscapes also host lions, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, wildebeest, and a wide variety of birdlife. End the day watching the sun set behind Kilimanjaro — one of Africa’s most iconic views.

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

Show more

HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ol Tukai Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game drive in Amboseli National Park

Spend the entire day exploring Amboseli. Begin with an early morning game drive when the skies are often clear and Kilimanjaro is most visible, offering unmatched photography opportunities. Amboseli’s wetlands attract hippos, buffalo, and diverse bird species, while its dry plains are perfect for spotting predators on the prowl. Watch elephants up close as they graze and interact — the park is one of the best places in Africa to observe elephant behavior. Between drives, enjoy leisure time at your lodge, perhaps watching wildlife from a viewing deck or simply soaking in the park’s tranquility. In the evening, another drive gives you a chance to spot nocturnal species emerging at dusk.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Ol Tukai Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli-Nairobi

Enjoy a final early morning game drive in Amboseli, followed by breakfast at your lodge. Depending on your arrangements, you may return to Nairobi by road or opt for a short flight. Arrive in the city by afternoon, marking the end of your unforgettable safari adventure. This journey through Masai Mara’s dramatic savannahs and Amboseli’s elephant-filled plains beneath Kilimanjaro will leave you with lasting memories of Kenya’s wildlife and landscapes.

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.