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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Nairobi – Transfer to Amboseli National Park
Arrival in Nairobi – Transfer to Amboseli National Park
Upon your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, you will be met by our professional safari representative who will brief you on the tour. After a warm welcome, embark on a scenic drive towards Amboseli National Park, located at the foot of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro. The journey takes you through the beautiful Kenyan countryside, with opportunities to spot local villages and landscapes along the way.
Arrive in Amboseli in time for lunch at your lodge/camp, followed by a relaxing afternoon before heading out for your first game drive. Amboseli is world-renowned for its large herds of elephants, stunning views of Kilimanjaro, and diverse wildlife including lions, cheetahs, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, and an abundance of birdlife.
In the evening, return to your lodge/camp for dinner and overnight stay, enjoying the serene ambiance of the African wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Amboseli Gateway Hotel
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Full-Day Game Drive in Amboseli
Full-Day Game Drive in Amboseli
Begin the day with an early morning game drive as the first light of dawn illuminates the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, providing the perfect backdrop for photography. This is the best time to spot predators and observe elephants as they make their way across the plains in large herds. Return to your lodge/camp for breakfast.
Spend the rest of the morning exploring Amboseli’s diverse habitats — from the open savannah grasslands to acacia woodlands and seasonal swamps fed by underground rivers from Kilimanjaro’s glaciers. These wetlands attract elephants, hippos, buffaloes, and numerous bird species.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park or return to your lodge for a hot meal and short rest.
In the afternoon, embark on another extended game drive. Amboseli is world-renowned for its close encounters with elephants and offers opportunities to spot lions, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and gazelles.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Amboseli Gateway Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Amboseli - Lake Naivasha
Amboseli - Lake Naivasha
After breakfast at your lodge in Amboseli National Park, check out and begin your journey towards the Great Rift Valley. The drive takes you through diverse Kenyan landscapes, passing farmlands, towns, and scenic escarpments with stunning views.
Arrive at Lake Naivasha in time for lunch at your lodge, located along the lakeshore. The afternoon is spent at leisure with options for exciting activities. You may take a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, where hippos wallow in the shallows and fish eagles swoop for their prey. For a unique experience, visit Crescent Island, a private sanctuary that allows walking safaris among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes in their natural habitat.
As the evening sets in, relax by the tranquil lakeside before dinner and overnight stay at your Naivasha lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Naivasha - Lake Nakuru
Lake Naivasha - Lake Nakuru
Spend the day exploring the wonders of Lake Nakuru National Park, one of Kenya’s most celebrated wildlife sanctuaries. After breakfast at your lodge/camp, set out for a morning game drive, when animals are most active. Traverse the park’s acacia woodlands, grasslands, and the shimmering alkaline lake that attracts thousands of waterbirds, including pelicans, cormorants, and the world-famous flamingos (seasonal).
Mid-morning, visit the scenic Baboon Cliff Viewpoint, offering sweeping panoramas of the lake and its surroundings. Return to your lodge for lunch, followed by a short rest.
In the afternoon, embark on another game drive to spot more of the park’s diverse wildlife. Lake Nakuru is a designated rhino sanctuary, making it one of the best places in Kenya to encounter both black and white rhinos. You may also see lions, leopards, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffalo, zebras, waterbucks, and an array of birdlife.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Nakuru National Park– Maasai Mara National Game Reserve
Nakuru National Park– Maasai Mara National Game Reserve
After breakfast at your lodge/camp in Lake Nakuru National Park, depart for the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve. The journey takes you across the dramatic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley, through scenic farmlands and Maasai villages, with a chance to enjoy the changing scenery along the way.
Arrive at your lodge/camp in the Maasai Mara in time for lunch. After some relaxation, head out for your first afternoon game drive across the rolling savannahs. The Maasai Mara is famous for its abundant wildlife, including the “Big Five” (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino), cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, and a remarkable variety of antelopes and birdlife.
In the evening, return to your lodge/camp for dinner and overnight, surrounded by the magical sounds of the African bush.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Full-Day in Maasai Mara
Full-Day in Maasai Mara
Rise early for a sunrise game drive, the best time to witness predators on the hunt and animals at their most active. The golden light over the vast savannah makes for spectacular photography. Return to your lodge/camp for breakfast.
Afterwards, spend the rest of the morning on extended game drives across the reserve’s rolling plains and riverine forests. The Maasai Mara is home to unmatched wildlife diversity, including the Big Five, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles along the Mara River, and countless bird species. If visiting between July and October, you may witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, one of nature’s most dramatic spectacles.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild or return to camp for a hot meal, depending on your preference. The afternoon continues with more exploration, tracking wildlife in different habitats, from open savannahs to acacia woodlands. As the day winds down, experience the magical African sunset before heading back to your lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Maasai Mara National Reserve- Nairobi
Maasai Mara National Reserve- Nairobi
Enjoy an early morning game drive followed by breakfast. Check out and drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon. Depending on your schedule, you’ll be dropped at your hotel or the airport for your onward flight, marking the end of a memorable Kenyan Classic Safari – The Great Rift Valley Lakes.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
