Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to Amboseli
Nairobi to Amboseli
Our company representative will pick you up from Jomo Kenyatta Airport in Nairobi. You'll then be handed over to your friendly and experienced driver guide for a scenic drive southeast towards Amboseli National Park, where you will arrive at the camp in good time for lunch.
After lunch, you can embark on your first afternoon game drive to explore the acacia woodland, freshwater swamps, scrub brush, and open plains in search of wildlife, returning at sunset.
Amboseli National Park spans 392 sq km and is well-known for its breathtaking panoramic view of Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest freestanding mountain on earth and the tallest in Africa (5,895m). It is also an elephant's paradise where massive African savannah elephants roam from swamp to swamp, grazing all day. Due to the abundance of water and pasture, bull elephants here can weigh up to 6 tons. Other animals to be spotted here include cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, wildebeests (gnus), gazelles, and hippos.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Amboseli
Amboseli
You have 2 options for your Amboseli adventure. The first option is to leave the camp after breakfast with a packed lunch box and spend the whole day exploring the marshlands and swamps of Amboseli. Water and pasture are abundant throughout the year, attracting various herbivores, including elephants. You will retreat to the lodge late in the evening.
The second option is to start the day with an early morning game drive to search for animals when they are most active, then return to the lodge for a relaxed breakfast and lunch. Spend the hottest part of the day relaxing in camp by reading your favorite book, writing your journal about the safari, or just listening to your favorite music while observing the birds. Don't stress, the animals will also be taking it easy during this time. In the afternoon, at 4:00 pm, head out for another drive through the park. Return to the lodge for dinner and another night under the Amboseli stars.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Amboseli to Lake Naivasha
Amboseli to Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, you will depart Amboseli National Park and head towards Nairobi city. Proceed further west and make a stopover at the magnificent Great Rift Valley viewpoint to take photos of the different landscapes, including Mount Longonot and Mount Suswa. This is a perfect opportunity to stretch your legs before continuing with the journey.
Upon arrival at your hotel located on the shores of Lake Naivasha, you will check in and have lunch. After lunch, you can opt to go for a boat ride and walking excursion at the Crescent Island Game Sanctuary. Later on, return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Lake Naivasha is one of the most beautiful Rift Valley lakes in Kenya. It is home to hippos, zebras, and giraffes. This breathtaking location is sure to make your safari memorable.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Osotua Luxury Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru via Hell's Gate
Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru via Hell's Gate
After enjoying a leisurely breakfast, you can head to the nearby Hell's Gate National Park for some exciting outdoor activities, such as rock climbing and bicycle riding, while observing wild animals grazing. Hell's Gate National Park is the only park in Kenya where visitors are allowed to cycle or walk alongside wild animals. The park is home to various wildlife, including African buffalo, zebra, eland, hartebeest, Thomson’s gazelle, giraffe, Kirk's dik-dik, and many more.
Later, you will leave the park and proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in good time for lunch. You will then embark on your first afternoon game drive, searching for the animals that reside in the park, and returning at sunset.
Lake Nakuru National Park is a highlight of any safari in Kenya. During your visit, you will almost certainly spot rhinos (both black and white), lions (including rare tree-climbing lions), and endangered Rothschild's giraffes, which have very pale markings below their knees.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
-
Ziwa Bush Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara
Today, after breakfast, you will embark on a scenic drive through the Rift Valley floor to the Masai Mara National Reserve. You will arrive at your lodge in good time for lunch. In the afternoon, you will set out on your first game drive in this beautiful savanna grassland, in search of the famous "Big Five" and other herbivores that roam around here. You will return to your lodge at sunset for dinner and your overnight stay.
The Masai Mara National Reserve is one of our favorite places to look for wildlife in Kenya. This reserve is home to incredible wildlife, including big cats such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as elephants. You will also have a very good chance of seeing giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeests, zebras, hippos, hyenas, and impalas. Don't forget to bring your binoculars, as there are more than 500 species of birds that have been recorded in the reserve. You will also be treated to beautiful savannah landscapes dotted with acacia trees.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Masai Mara
Masai Mara
This is a full day dedicated to game viewing across the famous "Eighth Wonder of the Animal World". Renowned for its great herds of plains game animals, such as leopards, cheetahs, and lions, the Mara also abounds with numerous elephants and virtually every other type of wildlife found in Kenya.
You will enjoy a picnic lunch under a lone flat-top acacia tree in the savannah while watching the animals graze. After lunch, you will continue with the game drive, arriving at your lodge late in the evening after thoroughly exploring this massive grassland savannah, which measures 1,500 km.
If you're feeling adventurous, you can book a balloon ride that takes off early in the morning. After landing, the crew will help you out of the basket and escort you to a lovely setting for a bush breakfast. You will then be reunited with your driver guide at a location and continue with the game drive until late in the evening. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that is well worth the price.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Masai Mara
Masai Mara
Wake up to another glorious day in the Masai Mara. Begin your day with an early morning game drive to search for animals when they are at their most active. Then, return to the lodge for a relaxed breakfast and lunch.
Spend the hottest part of the day relaxing in the camp - read your favorite book, write about your safari experience in your journal, or just listen to your favorite music while observing the birds. Don't stress, the animals will be doing the same. In the afternoon, head off for another drive through the park. Return to the lodge for dinner and enjoy another night under the Masai Mara stars.
Alternatively, you can depart early in the morning carrying your packed lunch boxes for a full-day game drive, returning to the lodge late in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Masai Mara to Nairobi
Masai Mara to Nairobi
After enjoying a leisurely breakfast, you will check out of your lodge, pack your belongings, and drive back to Nairobi. Along the way, you have the option to visit a Maasai village for a cultural experience, where you can learn about the community that has coexisted with the wildlife of the Mara for centuries. After this visit, you will continue your journey to Nairobi and arrive in the mid-afternoon. You will then be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your safari.
Depending on your homeward flight departure time, please coordinate with your driver-guide regarding your departure time from Masai Mara.
It’s unfortunate that this journey has to come to an end, but we hope you will take home many exciting and joyful memories. We look forward to welcoming you back on safari again in the future!
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
