5-Day Amboseli, Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara Safari

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

Arrival and Amboseli Safari

Your safari adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or the airport. You will then embark on a scenic drive to Amboseli National Park, which lies at the foot of the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro. Upon arrival, you will enjoy a short game drive en route to your lodge, followed by lunch and check-in at Kibo Safari Camp.

In the afternoon, you will head out for an extensive game drive to explore the park's vibrant ecosystem. Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds and the stunning backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, which provides excellent photographic opportunities. You will have a chance to spot a variety of wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, and buffaloes, often found near the park's swamp areas. After a thrilling afternoon, you will return to the lodge for a delicious dinner and a restful 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

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Kibo Safari Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli to Lake Nakuru Safari

Your day begins with a morning game drive in Amboseli, the best time for clear views of Mount Kilimanjaro before the clouds gather. After this final safari, you will depart Amboseli for a scenic drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, where you will check into your lodge, Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, upon arrival.

After a brief rest, you will embark on an evening game drive. The park is famous for its enormous flocks of pink flamingos and is a vital sanctuary for black and white rhinos. After a day of travel and wildlife viewing, you will return to the lodge for dinner and a peaceful overnight stay.

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

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Journey to and Safari in the Maasai Mara

After a final breakfast at your lodge, you will take a morning excursion to Lake Nakuru for one last chance to view the famous flamingos and other wildlife. Afterward, you will embark on a scenic drive south towards the world-famous Maasai Mara Game Reserve. The journey is an adventure in itself, passing through the beautiful savannah grasslands and plains of the Great Rift Valley, offering magnificent views of volcanoes like Mt. Suswa and Mt. Longonot.

The Maasai Mara is considered one of the world's greatest tourist destinations, renowned for its incredible wildlife, including a high concentration of the Big Five and the famous Great Migration. You will enjoy a short game drive on your way to your lodge, arriving in time for a well-deserved lunch. The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure, allowing you to settle in and take in the serene surroundings of the lodge before enjoying dinner and a peaceful overnight stay in the heart of the Mara.

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:

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

Maasai Mara Game Viewing

Today is spent on a thrilling full-day game drive in Kenya’s finest wildlife park, the Maasai Mara National Reserve. This vast savannah is renowned for its incredible wildlife and is the site of the Great Wildebeest Migration, which occurs seasonally. Your full-day drive will take you in search of Africa's iconic Big Five—lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffaloes—along with a host of other spectacular wildlife. As you explore the reserve, you will learn about the Maasai people, a proud nomadic tribe that lives in harmony with the environment. Later in the evening, a special bush dinner will be offered, a truly exciting dining experience under the vast African sky.

Optional for an extra cost:

Maasai Manyata Visit: You have the opportunity to visit a Maasai village for an authentic cultural experience. Learn about their unique traditions and witness their captivating cultural dances, gaining a fascinating glimpse into the lives of this proud community.

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)

Maasai Mara to Nairobi

After a final breakfast at your camp in the Maasai Mara, you will depart for a scenic drive back to Nairobi. The journey allows for one last glimpse of the vast savannah plains and the wildlife that calls this reserve home. Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight back home, or to your hotel, marking the end of your incredible Kenyan safari adventure.

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.