Lion Rider Tours and Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Nairobi - Amboseli National Park

Nairobi - Amboseli National Park

You will be picked up from the hotel or from the airport at 07h00 by our professional safari guide who will drive you safely to Amboseli National Park. You will arrive in good time for lunch. At 15h30, depart for your first game drive until sunset. Look to the south and see the tallest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro, sitting majestically and waiting for you to take photos!

The park is also home to big herds of elephants, lions, cheetahs, wildebeests, zebras, flamingos and several other species. On this tour, you will discover the uniqueness of the park's biodiversity!

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
LeopardRare to None
Accommodation:
Sentrim Amboseli Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Game drive

Game drive

After breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive with packed lunch boxes, or you can return to the lodge for lunch (depending on your arrangements with your driver-guide). This morning, you will see herds of animals in the park, especially elephants, wildebeests and zebras. Drive to the lake to see flamingos and also visit the hyena dens. Return for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
Accommodation:
Sentrim Amboseli Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Ambosel National Park - Lake Nakuru National Park

Ambosel National Park - Lake Nakuru National Park

At 07h00, check out and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park with lunch at the famous Carnivore Restaurant in Nairobi. After lunch, proceed to Nakuru and arrive for the afternoon game drive until sunset.

The park is one of the best places to see both black and white rhinos, millions of flamingos, tree-climbing lions and Rothschild's giraffes. You will also see Makalia Waterfall and the Baboon Cliff. Return to Sentrim Elementaita for dinner and overnight.

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
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Black RhinoOccasional
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LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
WildebeestVery Rare
Accommodation:
Sentrim Elementaita
  • Mid-range lodge located at Lake Elementaita
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara

Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara

After breakfast at 07h00, check out and head to the Masai Mara National Reserve, driving through Mau Narok. Pay attention to the scenery which is dominated by natural forests and wheat plantations. Have a washroom stopover at Narok and proceed to the hotel to arrive in good time for lunch.

At 15h30, depart for the afternoon game drive where you can expect to see more animals. Masai Mara is a Maasai word meaning "spotted land". It's home to all of the Big 5 and other grazers. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and 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
Show more
BuffaloCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Sentrim Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Game drive

Game drive

Depart for a full-day game drive with lunch boxes in search of more wildlife. Our guides are knowledgeable about all of the terrain in the park. You have more chances to see cats, African elephants, leopards, the wildebeest migration (July - Nov), hippos, and the Serengeti and Masai Mara border.

Continue with the game drive until 16h00. Head back to the lodge for relaxation or visit a Maasai cultural village at an extra cost of USD 25 per person. Dinner and overnight will be at Sentrim Camp.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Masai Mara - Nairobi

Masai Mara - Nairobi

At 06h30, depart for an early morning drive and return to the camp for breakfast. Check out at 10h00 and proceed to Nairobi. You will arrive in the evening when you will be dropped off at the hotel or at the airport.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Lion Rider Tours and Safaris, not SafariBookings.
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