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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 Masai Mara National Reserve

Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

On this first day and the beginning day of your classic safari, your driver will meet you at the airport or Nairobi Hotel and brief you about the entire safari, and then embark on your journey to the famous Masai Mara National Reserve, which is approximately a drive of 5 hours. You'll pass through the Great Rift Valley Escarpment en route to Masai Mara Game Reserve and stop for photography and scenic views of the Escarpment, which stretches from the Middle East in the north to Mozambique in the south. The area is geologically active and features volcanoes, hot springs, and geysers. You'll arrive in Masai Mara in time for check-in, have lunch, and take some rest. Later, head out for an afternoon game drive through the park in search of the Lion, Cheetah, Elephant, Buffalo, and other members of the Big Five plus other animals till sunset.

Dinner and your overnight stay at Entim Mara Camp.

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
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Entim Mara Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Masai Mara National Reserve

Masai Mara National Reserve

Enjoy an early breakfast and a full day in the park with a picnic lunch break along the Mara River. The Masai Mara plains are full of wildebeest during the migration season from early July to the end of September. Zebras, impalas, topis, giraffes, and Thomson gazelle are regularly seen, as well as leopards, lions, hyenas, cheetahs, jackals, and bat-eared foxes. Black rhinos are a little shy and hard to spot but are often seen at a distance if you are lucky. Hippos and Nile crocodiles are abundant in the Mara River.

Later, return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Entim Mara Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Masai Mara National Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park

Masai Mara National Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park

Have an early morning breakfast followed by check out. After exiting the park, there will be a visit to the Masai village, which will give you a chance to interact with the Maasai, get a glimpse into their culture and unique way of life, and see firsthand some of their customs and practices. Afterwards, Leave Masai Mara for Lake Nakuru. You'll arrive in time for check-in and have lunch. You will rest and enjoy game drives at Lake Nakuru National Park later in the afternoon. The park boasts an abundance of wildlife and spectacular landscapes. Think of black and white rhinos, lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hippos occupying euphorbia forests, acacia woodlands, savannah grasslands, and rocky escarpments around a shallow, alkaline lake.

Later, return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha

Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha

Have an early morning breakfast. After breakfast, have a game drive en route. Leave Lake Nakuru for Lake Naivasha, which is a 2 hours drive. You'll arrive in time for check-in and have lunch. Later in the afternoon, tranquility glides through the sparkling waters of Lake Naivasha on a boat safari that promises to unveil many of the region's spectacular birdlife. You'll travel with a resident expert who will help you identify some of the region's 400 bird species. Keep your binoculars peeled for pink-backed pelicans, the goliath heron, and the saddle-billed stork. After the boat ride, you'll proceed to the Crescent Island Game Sanctuary, one of the scenic and breathtaking wildlife sanctuaries along the lake.

Later, return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Accommodation:
Enashipai Resort & Spa
  • Luxury resort located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park

Have an early morning breakfast, check out, and leave Lake Naivasha for Amboseli, a 5-hour drive. You'll arrive in Amboseli time for check-in and have lunch. You'll have some time for relaxation and proceed for game drives until sunset. The park is famous for its scenery, featuring a snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro backdrop, which dominates the landscape and open plains. Here, you'll have an excellent opportunity to view large herds of elephants up close. Nature lovers can explore five different habitats here, ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli to wetlands with sulfur springs, the savannah, and woodlands.

Later, return to the lodge for dinner and 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
Show more
HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
LeopardRare to None
Accommodation:
Ol Tukai Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park

On this day, you'll wake up early for breakfast, meet your guide, and leave your lodge for the park with your packed lunch for an entire game drive. Our driver shall ensure you do not miss viewing the peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro from the viewpoint hill in the park. You shall explore more about animals such as elephants, the Girrafes, the buffalo, and the bird's lover will have a chance to meet some bird species, such as the oxpeckers that ride on the elephant's back, helping to buffet ticks.

After the game full-day game drive, proceed to the lodge for an evening of relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay at the camp.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
Accommodation:
Ol Tukai Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Amboseli National Park to Nairobi

Amboseli National Park to Nairobi

After a leisurely breakfast at your lodge/camp, your dedicated driver-guide will assist you with the checkout process and proceed to Nairobi —Kenya's colorful capital city.

You'll arrive in Nairobi in time for lunch, and later, the driver will drop you off at your Nairobi Hotel/ airport for your flight back home to your Nairobi Hotel.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other 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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