Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Pack your belongings and set out for the safari! Our driver will pick you up from your place of accommodation or the airport. Today, you will make your way to the Masai Mara National Reserve. After the morning drive, you will arrive at camp in time for a delicious lunch and some free time. Later in the afternoon, you will depart for your first game drive.
The Masai Mara National Reserve has vast acacia-dotted plains, ox-bow lakes and spectacular escarpments. This is where the movie "Out of Africa" was filmed. The animals are the stars of the show, providing drama and intrigue against a backdrop of spectacular scenery. You might notice a Maasai moran standing on one foot, herding hundreds of cows or shepherding goats and sheep while holding a single stick or a spear.
In the evening, relax and enjoy the beautiful sunset at the camp. Later on, you'll enjoy a delicious dinner at the camp.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Ol Moran Tented Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
After an early breakfast, you will have a full day in the Masai Mara National Reserve. Your guide will search for the big cats of Masai Mara and the spectacular view of the famous migration. During game viewing, remember to keep a sharp lookout. You may witness a dramatic hunt, a solitary leopard retrieving its kill from the high branches of an acacia tree, or a herd of elephants protecting their young from predators. You will have a break at one of the many rest camps to enjoy lunch.
Afterwards, you'll continue with your adventurous journey around Masai Mara. Dinner will be served at your camp in the evening.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Ol Moran Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Masai Mara National Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park
Masai Mara National Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park
Breakfast will be served at your lodge before boarding the safari vehicle and driving overland to Lake Nakuru National Park. Lake Nakuru is a shallow alkaline lake famous for its flamingo and rhino populations. It's estimated to have more than a million flamingos, and bird watchers call it a bird's paradise. You'll arrive in time for lunch and a siesta. You will then depart for an afternoon game-viewing drive. You'll return to the camp before sunset.
In addition to flamingos, the lake draws more than 450 species of birds. There are no elephants in the park, but the other members of the Big Five can be spotted, including tree-climbing lions. Animals that thrive in the dry land surrounding the lake such as Rothschild's giraffes, Cape buffaloes, waterbucks, gazelles, leopards and primates can also be spotted. Your dinner will be served at the beautiful camp after an exciting day.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Flamingo Hill Camp
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Nakuru National Park to Amboseli National Park
Lake Nakuru National Park to Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, we will depart by road and return to Nairobi. We'll then proceed through Kamba and Maasai land dotted with circular houses and a few shopping centers en route to Amboseli National Park. The park is situated at the foot of the highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro. It is the highest free-standing mountain in the world. You will arrive at the camp in time for lunch and enjoy a few leisure hours. You'll then depart for an afternoon game drive.
The park has large herds of wildebeest, zebra, elephant, giraffe, lion, and a variety of other animals and birds. These animals are attracted to this park due to its permanent water supply from Mount Kilimanjaro’s melting snow. The elephant population in Amboseli is one of the few that have been able to live undisturbed. Amboseli's elephant families have been studied by world-renowned researcher Cynthia Moss.
You will be served dinner at the camp.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park
We have planned 2 full days in Amboseli National Park. Your guide will focus on searching for the big cats and elephant families of Amboseli. Early in the morning is the perfect time to catch a glimpse and photograph the highest peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. After the morning game drive, you will return to the camp for breakfast and lunch. Here, you'll have some rest and relaxation, sunbathing and swimming.
In the afternoon, you will depart for an afternoon game-viewing drive in search of the huge herds of elephants. Your dinner will be served back at camp.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park
You will enjoy morning and afternoon game drives. You'll also have a chance to meet the Maasai people during your stay in Amboseli. They are tall and proud nomadic warriors. Their legendary prowess in battle and single-handed acts of bravery in fights with wild animals have spread across the world. Their diet is simple, consisting mainly of meat, milk, and the blood of cattle mixed with milk. A visit to their village reveals the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a memorable experience. The Maasai people live in close harmony with the environment and the animals that surround them.
Your dinner will be served at the camp. In the evening, you will have the last chance to enjoy the amazing scenery of Amboseli National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Nairobi
Nairobi
After breakfast, your guide will take you from Amboseli National Park to the city of Nairobi or the airport (if applicable).
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
