Gatelinks Car hire 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 to Amboseli

Nairobi to Amboseli

You will be picked up from either Jomo Kenyatta Airport or your accommodation to begin your journey towards Amboseli National Park. Once you arrive at the camp, you will have lunch and then set out on an afternoon game drive to explore the acacia woodland, freshwater swamps, scrub brush, and open plains to search for wildlife. You will return to the camp during sunset.

Amboseli National Park covers an area of 392 square kilometers and is well-known for offering breathtaking panoramic views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest freestanding mountain on earth and in Africa (5895m). Other animals you might spot here include cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, gazelles, hippos, and many others.

Note- The accommodation can be upgraded at an extra cost.

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:
Kimana Amboseli Tented Camp
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Amboseli

Amboseli

You have two options for your day at Amboseli Park today. You can leave camp after breakfast, carrying your packed lunch to enjoy in the wild. Spend the entire day exploring Amboseli's marshlands and swamps, then Return to the lodge late in the afternoon after a long day of exploration,

If you choose the second option begin with an early morning game drive to see the animals when they are most active. Afterward, return to the lodge for breakfast and lunch. Spend the hottest part of the day relaxing in camp, reading, writing in your journal, or observing the local birds. In the late afternoon, at around 4 pm, head out for another drive through the park.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
Accommodation:
Kimana Amboseli Tented Camp
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Amboseli to lake Nakuru via Lake Naivasha

Amboseli to lake Nakuru via Lake Naivasha

After an early breakfast, we will depart and head west for a scenic drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. During our journey, we will make a stop at the spectacular Great Rift Valley viewpoint where you can stretch your legs and take photographs of the contrasting landscape. We will then proceed to a restaurant located on the shores of Lake Naivasha for lunch.

After lunch, you will head out for a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, followed by a walking safari in the animal sanctuary. Here, you will encounter animals like giraffes and zebras one-on-one. The animals here are less wary of humans that you can almost touch them! Then, we will proceed to your lodge in Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in good time at sunset for dinner and overnight.

Note: Your accommodations can be upgraded at an extra cost.

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:
Chester Hotel
  • Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara

After having breakfast, you will begin your first early-morning game drive. Despite the early start, morning game drives are always worth it as you can spot animals when they are most active. Lake Nakuru is home to flamingos, black and white rhinos, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and the endangered Rothschild's giraffes. The southern end of the lake is the best place to see wildlife. The forested area below the Rhinos Cliff is a favorite lion-spotting point where lionesses love to sleep in the trees.

After the game drive, you will exit the park and drive through the Rift Valley floor to Masai Mara National Reserve. You will stop for lunch on the way to Narok town and then proceed to Masai Mara. On arrival, you will be picked up by the Masai warriors and escorted to a Maasai Village for a cultural experience, where you can learn more about the community that has co-existed with the Mara wildlife for centuries.

Note- Your accommodations can be upgraded at an extra cost.

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:
Miti Mingi Eco Camp
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Masai Mara

Masai Mara

You will spend a full day exploring the rich tree-studded grassland and rolling hills of the famous Savanna on a game-viewing tour. The Mara is well-known for its vast herds of plains game animals, such as leopards, cheetahs, lions, and other herbivores. It is home to virtually every other type of wildlife found in Kenya.

You will have a picnic lunch under a flat-top acacia tree in the savannah while watching the animals grazing. After that, you will continue with the game-viewing en route to your camp, arriving late in the afternoon after thoroughly exploring this massive grassland savannah that measures 1,500 sq.

You can also book a balloon ride early in the morning, which is an optional activity. After landing, the crew will assist you out of the basket and escort you to a lovely setting for a bush breakfast, which is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and worth the price. Later, you can join your driver guide at a location and proceed with your full-day game drive.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Miti Mingi Eco Camp
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Masai Mara to Nairobi

Masai Mara to Nairobi

After enjoying a leisurely breakfast in the morning, you will check out of your lodge, pack up your belongings, and drive back to Nairobi.

You will then have lunch at one of the hotels in Narok town. Afterward, you will continue your journey to Nairobi, arriving mid-afternoon. You will be dropped off at your respective hotel or the airport, marking the end of your safari.

Depending on the time of your homebound flight departure, you will need to coordinate with your driver to guide the departure time from Masai Mara.

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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