7-Day Explore Amboseli, Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Naivasha

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

Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

Your safari starts with a pick-up at 7:30am from your Nairobi hotel or airport, from where you will drive to Amboseli National Park.

You arrive in Amboseli shortly after noon and check into your lodge/camp, enjoy a hot lunch and rest before the afternoon game drive. At 4:00pm, depart for the afternoon game drive.

The highlight here is that Amboseli National Park has the greatest concentration of elephants in the world! The park is home to over 1600 elephants from 56 different families. Each of the elephants has a name and a photo attached to its name.

After the game drive, we will return to the lodge/camp, freshen up and enjoy a freshly prepared dinner.

Your overnight stay will be at Amboseli Sopa Lodge.

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:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game Drives in Amboseli National Park

Have breakfast then prepare to go for the full day game drive.

You will have picnic lunch in the afternoon within the national Park with great views around you.
Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds, which are often seen against the backdrop of the snow-capped mountain. The park's diverse ecosystems, including wetlands, savannah, and acacia woodlands, provide excellent opportunities for wildlife photography and game viewing, making it a must-visit destination for safari enthusiasts.

You will later in the evening go back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

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 to Lake Naivasha via Hells Gate

Have breakfast and then head for Naivasha. You will get to stop at the rift valley view point for a scenic photo session, later head to lake Naivasha.

You will be dropped off at the hotel check in and then head for lunch.

After lunch you will then head out for a Boat ride in Lake Naivasha followed by a walking safari in the animal sanctuary as the evening heat from the sun has come down. Here you get a one on one encounter with 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:

Avian Court Hotel

• Mid-range hotel 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 National park via Hells Gate

Have breakfast at Lake Naivasha then head out to Hells Gate National Park. Later spend the night at Ziwa Bush Lodge.

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, by bicycle, or through rock climbing. The park is home to diverse wildlife, such as zebras, giraffes, and various bird species, though it lacks large predators. Its unique scenery has inspired popular culture, notably serving as a setting for Disney's "The Lion King."

Have dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Main Destination:

Hell’S Gate National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Little rain)

High Season The park is rarely busy

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Hell’s Gate NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

LeopardVery Rare

CheetahVery Rare

HyenaVery Rare

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ElephantNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

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)

Masai Mara National Reserve

Have breakfast then head out for a morning game drive at Lake Nakuru until Midday.

This is heaven for the bird photographers as there is a very wide variety the birds. There are tree climbing lions, rhinos, Rothchilds giraffes and not to forget what makes it the pink lake the Flamingoes.

Later in the day after having lunch and having an incredible game drive, you will drive of to Masai Mara National Reserve. Have an evening nature walk with very rich views of flora and fauna alongside your guide to accomapany you. You can also explore visiting the Masai Village to experience their culture and norms.

Have dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

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:

Zebra Plains Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

More Safari Game Drives

Today's itinerary is flexible and you can discuss with your guide and plan for the day’s schedule.

You can have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full day game drives around the park at 6:30 am with your picnic lunch. This will give you a chance to visit the Mara River where the migration happens during it’s time. Also, you'll have better chances to view wildlife all day and return back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

A Masai Mara safari is an unmissable highlight of any holiday in Kenya. There are breathtaking panoramas in every direction, a vast range of wildlife including the Big Five and a rich cultural heritage to explore. Kenya’s Masai Mara is without doubt one of the greatest safari destinations in Africa.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Zebra Plains Mara 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

Depending on your program, you will organize with your guide your departure from Masai Mara.
You will be transferred to your Nairobi location or to the airport for your homebound.

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.