$2,325 to $2,797 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Morning: You will be picked up from Nairobi hotel/airport at 7:00 AM, breakfast en route, scenic drive through rural Kenya. By mid-morning, you will stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for photos and refreshments, spotting distant wildlife. In the afternoon, you will arrive at Maasai Mara by 1:00 PM for lunch and check-in; afternoon game drive (3:00-6:00 PM) for Big Five sightings. You will be greeted with a beautiful experience as the sun climbs higher, the vehicle's tires hum over dusty tracks, pulling you deeper into the Mara's embrace. Here, the acacias stand like ancient sentinels guarding secrets of the wild. Feel the pulse of Africa quicken as golden grasslands unfurl, promising encounters with majestic lions whose amber eyes pierce the horizon like embers of forgotten fires.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
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Fisi Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Full Day in Maasai Mara National Reserve
Full Day in Maasai Mara National Reserve
Dawn breaks with a hot coffee in hand as you set off on a game drive, watching cheetahs dash across the wet grass and wildebeest crossing the river in a massive, dusty rush that leaves you breathless. Back at the lodge, you'll enjoy a filling breakfast and maybe even float up in a hot air balloon for a bird's-eye view of the endless plains teeming with life. After lunch, you'll visit a Maasai village, chatting with locals in their red robes and joining a lively dance. The afternoon drive brings more sights: lions lazing in the shade- and as the sun dips low, everything glows golden. You'll end the day with a tasty dinner and stories around the campfire, feeling like part of the bush family.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Fisi Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru NP
Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru NP
Before the sun's fully up, you'll squeeze in one last Mara drive, catching a leopard slipping down from a tree like a sneaky shadow. Breakfast powers you through the winding road to Narok. Along the way, a vendor at the market might haggle playfully over a bracelet, turning it into a fun game you win with a smile. Your driver stops for fresh mangoes along the way, the juicy sweetness a perfect road snack. Arriving at Nakuru by early afternoon, you'll settle in after lunch and hit the game drive, surrounded by thousands of pink flamingos on the lake that look like a living sunset. Rhinos lumber by in the misty woods, making you feel like you've stepped back in time. As evening falls, dinner at the lodge feels just right, with the birds' chatter fading into a peaceful night. You'll drift off dreaming of the lake's gentle waves.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha
Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha
Sunrise lights up Nakuru's trees with birds everywhere, kingfishers flashing blue. Goodbye to the flamingos. The short trip to Naivasha feels easy, with valley view's rolling by until you arrive at noon for lunch and a comfy check-in. Hop on a boat in the afternoon, and hippos pop up from the water like big, grumpy surprises, while eagles swoop down with sharp cries. You will also stroll Crescent Island to get close to giraffes and zebras munching peacefully. Sunset over the lake is magic, leading into a warm dinner by the fire where the night's sounds wrap around you like a blanket. The boat guide points out a sneaky hippo pod, joking about their lazy attitudes that get a chuckle from the group. On the island walk, a giraffe bends low for a curious sniff, close enough to feel it's warm breath. Lunch includes fresh tilapia from the lake, grilled just right and shared family-style. As stars pop out, they turn dinner into an event, delicious and memorable.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
-
Camp Carnelley's
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Naivasha to Amboseli NP
Lake Naivasha to Amboseli NP
Morning at Naivasha starts with a relaxed walk by the reeds, listening to birds chatter like old friends, before breakfast gets you on the road south past Nairobi for a quick snack stop. By afternoon, Amboseli appears like a heat haze dream. Lunch helps you settle in, then the game drive turns into a spectacle of massive elephant herds marching across the dry plains, their wrinkled skins dusted red and trunks curling up sprays of water from hidden swamps. You'll spot cheeky baboons scrambling over rocks, lions dozing under thorn trees with bellies full of the morning hunt, and giraffes stretching high to nibble acacia tops, all framed by Mount Kilimanjaro's gleaming white cap rising sharp against the blue sky. Zebras and wildebeest scatter in black-and-white patterns, kicking up dust clouds that dance in the hot breeze, while ostriches sprint away in a funny, feathery blur. Dinner back at the lodge is cozy, with everyone sharing laughs about the day's big moments.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Nyati Safari Camp
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Full Day at Amboseli NP
Full Day at Amboseli NP
Early light reveals lions growling softly in the swamps as you sip coffee and drive out, spotting cheetahs ready to pounce on the open plains, their lean bodies taut and eyes locked on distant prey. Breakfast gives you a breather, maybe with a chat about Maasai life or just chilling by the pool with acacia scents in the air. After lunch, chase elephant herds across the dusty ground, their footsteps shaking the earth while colorful birds zip by, and Kilimanjaro stands tall in the background; massive bulls with curved tusks lead the way, calves trailing close amid clouds of red dust that swirl like mini tornadoes. You'll see hippos wallowing in muddy pools, their pinkish hides gleaming, and troops of vervet monkeys leaping through fever trees, chattering like a rowdy family reunion. A cheetah pauses mid-stalk to yawn hugely, breaking the tension with a laugh. The distant rumble of elephants lulls you toward sleep, the day's wonders replaying in your mind.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Nyati Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Amboseli NP to Nairobi
Amboseli NP to Nairobi
One last dawn drive catches cheetahs staring out over the red dirt, their focus pulling you into the hunt's quiet tension, before breakfast makes the goodbye a bit easier. The drive back winds through spots to grab souvenirs like carved wooden animals that remind you of the wild. Nairobi greets you by midday for a casual lunch if you're hungry, full of city energy after all that open space. Your transfer to the hotel or airport wraps it up gently, but the memories- roaring lions, pink lakes, trumpeting elephants; stick with you like a warm hug from Africa. You'll head home changed, ready to tell everyone your story.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
