7-Day Kenya Private Big Five Safari

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

Nairobi - Amboseli National Park

Your safari will start with a pick-up at JKIA or your Nairobi hotel. You will then drive to Amboseli National Park.

You will arrive at Amboseli National Park and check in at Amboseli Sopa Lodge in time for lunch. Freshen up and have hot lunch at the Lodge.

At around 4 pm, after having some time to relax, you will proceed for an afternoon game drive.

This is the best park to get close to the free-ranging elephants, over 1600 elephants, and have spectacular views of the highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro. Also, you will have an opportunity to get the best snapshots of the unique African sunset and sunrise.

After the game drive, you will drive back to the Lodge. You will freshen up and proceed for a warm dinner with soothing traditional music.

You will later have an overnight at the camp.

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:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli National Park

Today the program is very flexible; you have two options to choose from:

Option one: You may opt to have an early morning game drive, return for a hot breakfast, freshen up and spend the rest of the midmorning at leisure, either swimming in the pool or just relaxing. Later have lunch and proceed for the evening game drive. Finally, return to the camp for dinner and your overnight stay.

Option two: You may have an early breakfast and proceed for a whole day game drive with a packed lunch. Return to the lodge for dinner and turn in for the night.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli National Park - Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, you will head to Naivasha. You will stop at the Rift Valley View Point for a scenic photo session and later head to Lake Naivasha. You will be dropped off at the Kongoni Lodge, check in, and then head for lunch.

After lunch, you will head out for a Boat ride on Lake Naivasha, followed by a walking safari in the animal sanctuary as the evening sun comes down. This is Naivasha’s best-kept secret. Here, you get close to animals like giraffes and zebras; you can almost touch them.

You will later head to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Naivasha Kongoni Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru via Hells gate

Have breakfast at Lake Naivasha then head out to Hells Gate National Park.

Hell's Gate National Park, located in Kenya's Rift Valley near Lake Naivasha, is renowned for its dramatic landscapes, including towering cliffs, geothermal springs, and the striking Hell's Gate Gorge. Unlike most national parks, it offers a more interactive experience where visitors can explore on foot, bicycle, or rock climbing. Though it lacks large predators, the park is home to diverse wildlife, such as zebras, giraffes, and various bird species. Its unique scenery has inspired popular culture, notably serving as a setting for Disney's "The Lion King."

Later, you will drive to Lake Nakuru for lunch and spend the night at Ziwa Bush Lodge.

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

WildebeestVery Rare

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ziwa Bush Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Nakuru NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve

After an early breakfast, you will drive to Lake Nakuru National Park for a morning and mid-morning game drive.

This park is renowned for hosting thousands, sometimes millions, of flamingos, hundreds of black and white rhinos, and highly endangered Rothschild's giraffes. It also has the best scenery and offers the opportunity to see Makalia Waterfall.

After lunch, you will head to Masai Mara, one of Africa's Greatest Wildlife Reserves. You will arrive late in the evening and check in at Mara Kimana Camp. Your guide will assist you on an evening nature walk with rich views of flora and fauna. You can also explore visiting the Masai Village to experience their culture and norms (Optional at USD 30PP).

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

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Mara Kimana Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara National Reserve

Today's program is also very flexible; you can choose Among three options.

Option 1: Have breakfast and exit the lodge with a packed lunch for a whole day game drive at the Mara Reserve, searching for the Big Five and other animals.

Option 2: You may opt to have an early morning game drive in search of the big cat and the killings, return for breakfast, freshen up and spend the rest of the midmorning at leisure, either swimming in the pool or just relaxing. Later, have lunch and proceed for the evening game drive at around 4 pm, searching for Big Five and other animals.

In case your safari falls from July to October, you will have the privilege to witness the 7th Wonder of the World, the annual wildebeest migration, especially while crossing the crocodile-loaded River Mara.

Finally, Return to the lodge for dinner and turn in for the night.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Mara Kimana Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi

After breakfast, you drive as you exit the park heading back to Nairobi.

Depending on your flight back home, you will spend the day with optional activities. Some Nairobi excursions are; a visit to the Giraffe Center, a Visit to Maasai Market, and a dinner at the famous Carnivore Restaurant for meat lovers, etc.

Later, we will transfer you to the JKIA Airport or your Nairobi hotel. This is where your safari will end.

Main Destination:

Nairobi Airport (Nairobi)

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.