8-Day Masaimara-Lake Nakuru-Amboseli-Saltlick-Tsavo East

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

Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve

You will be picked up at the airport by your driver /guide and enjoy the drive to Masai Mara National Reserve with a stopover at the Rift Valley Viewpoint. You'll have a chance to enjoy the view of the Rift Valley that runs from Lebanon in the Middle East to Mozambique in southeast Africa a total distance of about 7,000 kilometers. You will arrive in time to enjoy lunch. After lunch, you will enjoy a late afternoon game drive in the vast reserve in search of wildlife while discovering and experiencing the magic of the 7th Wonder of the World. A spectacular watch of the Big Five awaits you. You will see lions, rhinos, buffaloes, leopards, elephants, and the wildebeest migration from Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) into Masai Mara (Kenya).

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 Olodare Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Explore Masai Mara National Reserve

You should take full advantage of all that Mara offers with an entire day to explore. The expertise and experience of your driver-guide will maximize your chances of seeing all the splendors of Masai Mara and beyond. A family of cheetahs sunning themselves sleepily on a rock, the drama of a lion making a kill just 15-20 feet away from you, or the thrill of an elephant charge. The trees in the distance turn out to be the giraffe family. The clump of bushes is a pride of lions. The rock that moves may be a rhino lumbering out of your way. You'll proceed to the Mara River where you’ll enjoy a sumptuous picnic lunch by the river. In any event, the sheer mass and spectacle of the animals surrounding you will provide endless opportunities to fill many an album of treasured memories.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Mara Olodare Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara National Reserve - Lake Nakuru National Park

You will leave Masai Mara after breakfast, and travel across the ‘breadbasket’ of Kenya, where acres of wheat and barley litter the landscape as you head north to Narok, the district headquarters of this part of Maasai land. You will travel across the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley, keeping an eye out for herds of giraffes and gazelles as you head up the Mau Escarpment, before arriving at Lake Nakuru. The waters here were often colored shimmering flamingo pink, from thousands of the beautiful birds lining its shores. After lunch at Ziwa Bush Lodge, you'll depart for an afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park before returning 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

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

WildebeestVery Rare

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

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)

Lake Nakuru National Park - Amboseli National Park

You'll enjoy an early breakfast before you depart by road to Amboseli National Park, famous for its breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro. This Park also shelters more than 420 species of birds, an enormous elephant population, and other big game that are attracted to the underground springs fed by the melting snow of Mount Kilimanjaro.

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:

Sentrim Amboseli Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Explore Amboseli National Park

You will wake up early for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit. You will then set off on a game drive. Amboseli is an excellent place to view a multitude of wildlife, including everything from wildebeest to giraffes to baboons. You will eat breakfast after returning to the camp and enjoy the lodge amenities like the sun-warmed waters in the swimming pool. You will eat lunch at the lodge at midday and enjoy an afternoon rest before going on another game drive.
Amboseli is home to the legendary Maasai tribesmen. These warriors are a famous and proud nomadic tribe whose legendary prowess in battle and single-handed acts of bravery in fights with wild animals are known across the world.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Sentrim Amboseli Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli National Park- Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

After breakfast, you will check out and enjoy the drive to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary for yet another experience in the wild. Your stay will be at the famous Saltlick Safari Lodge which has been one of Kenya’s flagship lodges, famed for being among the world’s most photographed lodges. A favorite amongst travelers in search of luxury accommodation, Salt Lick Safari Lodge is a luxurious safari escape set in the heart of the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary overlooking a waterhole and the vast Tsavo plains.
You'll enjoy a late afternoon game drive in the sanctuary, and return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. You may also witness some animals coming for a drink at the water pools near the lodge.

Main Destination:

Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

Best Time To Go June to October (Wildlife), November to April (Birding)

High Season June to September

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Salt Lick Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Taita Hills WS

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary - Tsavo East National Park

After breakfast, you will check out and enjoy another drive to Tsavo East National Park. The Park is more arid than Tsavo West, with arid bush and rock outcrops, such as the Mudanda Rock outcrop, 1.6 km long. The spectacular Yatta plateau, about 290 km long spills its lava flows into this park. A series of rapids, popularly known as Lugards Falls or the Galana River meander through the park. The Athi River, which begins from Nairobi, flows through the park. After having lunch, you will enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of wild animals which include buffalos, lions, leopards, hippos, crocodiles, waterbucks, lesser kudus, gerenuks, and hirola.

Main Destination:

Tsavo East National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February (Best for general wildlife viewing; little rainfall)

High Season December to March and July to October (Not busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tsavo East NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

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BuffaloOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

WildebeestRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Voi Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Tsavo East NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tsavo East National Park - Nairobi

After a hearty breakfast at your lodge, you will check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi. As you exit Tsavo East National Park, you’ll enjoy an en-route game drive, providing one last chance to witness the incredible wildlife and stunning landscapes of the park. Keep your camera ready, as you might spot elephants, giraffes, and various antelope species during this leisurely drive.
The journey to Nairobi will take approximately four to five hours, allowing you to soak in the sights along the way. You’ll aim to arrive in Nairobi by early afternoon, giving you ample time to relax before your onward flight. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, depending on your travel plans.
This day will mark the end of your unforgettable safari adventure, filled with cherished memories and experiences.

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.