6-Day Iconic Kenya

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

Nairobi to Amboseli National Park by Road

Your safari starts with an early pick up by our safari driver-guide from your Nairobi hotel or the Airport. Your destination is Amboseli National Park. Set in rolling savannah scenery, it is dwarfed by the pink-tinged, snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing volcanic mountain in the world, topped by one-fifth of all the ice in Africa. Against this magnificent backdrop roam vast herds of ‘giant’ elephants, accompanied by a kaleidoscope of other fabulous beasts – lions, buffaloes, cheetahs, giraffes, baboons, gazelles, hippos, and wildebeests.

Amboseli National Park is also an ornithological paradise with over 400 species of birds, all manner of reptiles, flora, and fauna, and some of the most soul-searing views in Africa. Arrive at your accommodation for check-in and a delicious lunch. Enjoy an afternoon game viewing drive in search of the ‘big herds of elephants’ among other animals. Later, return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:

Ol Tukai Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Amboseli National Park to Lake Naivasha

After an early breakfast, depart Amboseli National Park for a scenic 5-hour drive to Lake Naivasha, stopping to admire the Great Rift Valley. This geological wonder stretches over 7,000 kilometers with the East African branch that goes from Ethiopia to Mozambique featuring volcanoes, hot springs, and diverse ecosystems. Arrive at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge for lunch and check-in. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Naivasha and a walking safari at Crescent Island, a private game sanctuary with abundant wildlife including zebras, giraffes, and hippos. The sanctuary boasts more animals per acre than any other park in Kenya. You are certain to trek by diverse herds of wildlife – wildebeest, waterbuck, zebra, giraffe, and gazelle amongst them. Hippos are also known to graze all about the island, and you’re sure to spot pelicans, cormorants, and fish eagles as well. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

• Mid-range hotel located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast at the lodge, head out to discover Lake Naivasha’s hidden treasure in Hell’s Gate National Park. Hire bikes and cycle to the park, where you can explore the canyon on foot or enjoy a nature hike, spotting small game along the way. Later, a 1-hour drive will take you to Lake Nakuru National Park. Birdlife abounds here, with thousands of flamingos, pelicans, and other bird species. The park is also home to black and white rhinos, warthogs, lions, zebras, giraffes, and more. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the 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:

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, depart for Kenya’s famous Masai Mara Game Reserve, one of the few regions where visitors can see animals in the same abundance as a century ago. Arrive to a warm welcome and lunch at Mara Serena Safari Lodge. After lunch, embark on an afternoon game drive in this vast reserve teeming with wildlife. Look out for the ‘Big Five’ – lion, Cape buffalo, Savannah elephant, black rhino, and the elusive leopard. The savannah grasslands stretch as far as the eye can see and are home to black-maned lions, cheetahs, Maasai giraffes, elephants, rhinos, zebras, migrating wildebeest, impalas, warthogs, Thomson and Grant gazelles, topis, waterbucks, and numerous other plains game. Return in the evening to freshen up before dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.

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

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Maasai Mara

Today, enjoy a full-day game drive at Kenya’s most famous park, the Masai Mara, with a picnic lunch. After a sumptuous breakfast, depart for a full-day adventure. Be on the lookout for the Big Five that the Masai Mara is famous for and that may have eluded you on previous game drives: lion, savannah (African) elephant, Cape buffalo, leopard, and black rhino. You might even witness a leopard or cheetah sprint and make a kill! Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Alternatively, you may choose to visit a Maasai Village for a nominal fee to gain a firsthand understanding of the lifestyle of the Maasai people. It offers a fascinating glimpse into their everyday life, customs, and traditions, including cultural activities like the Maasai dance.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Mara to Nairobi by Road

A last game drive after breakfast on your way out of the Park. Journey back to Nairobi where you will be dropped off at the International Airport for your homeward-bound flight.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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