7-Day Mid-Range Big 5 Adventure

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

Journey to Amboseli

The driver will pick you up from the airport or residence and drive you to your start point for a hearty breakfast. Your safari adventure begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi, heading southeast toward Amboseli National Park, a journey of about 4-5 hours by road.
As you leave the bustling city behind, you'll pass through scenic landscapes, rural towns, and open savannahs. Arriving in Amboseli by midday, you'll check into your lodge and enjoy a delicious lunch while taking in breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro. In the afternoon, set out for your first game drive across the park’s vast plains, where you can spot elephants, lions, cheetahs, and diverse birdlife. As the sun sets behind Kilimanjaro, return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

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:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli game drives

This day will fully be spent in Amboseli Park.
You will go for an early morning drive at 0600 hrs, before returning to your lodge for breakfast. You will then drive back to the grasslands, where you will be able to capture incredible wildlife moments, both predators and herbivores, with your packed lunch.
From a distance, Mount Kilimanjaro provides an attractive backdrop for your adventure pictures. Lunch will be served in the midst of the sights and sounds of nature before embarking on an afternoon drive. The violent sun rays will have forced the lion packs into shades of nature's trees and bushes. Birdlife in Amboseli is also one you will be able to enjoy.
As the sun sets on the horizon, you will return to your lodges for dinner with flashbacks of adventure’s best of the park.

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)

Journey to Hell's Gate

After an early breakfast, depart from Amboseli National Park and begin your journey toward Hell’s Gate National Park, a scenic drive of approximately 5-6 hours. Along the way, you’ll enjoy views of the Great Rift Valley and pass through small towns and lush farmland.
Upon arrival in Naivasha, check in at Crescent Camp, a peaceful retreat nestled along the shores of Lake Naivasha. After a brief rest and lunch, head to Hell’s Gate National Park for an afternoon adventure. Known for its dramatic cliffs, gorges, and geothermal activity, the park offers a unique chance to cycle or hike among zebras, gazelles, and towering rock formations. After exploring the park’s natural wonders, return to Crescent Camp for dinner and an overnight stay by the lake.

Main Destination:

Hell’S Gate National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Little rain)

High Season The park is rarely busy

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Hell’s Gate NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

LeopardVery Rare

CheetahVery Rare

HyenaRare

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ElephantNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Hell’s Gate NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Journey to Lake Nakuru National Park

Begin your day with an early breakfast at Crescent Camp before setting out for a morning tour of Lake Naivasha. Enjoy a peaceful boat ride across the lake, where you’ll have the chance to spot hippos, a variety of water birds like African fish eagles, and possibly giraffes and antelope grazing along the shores. You will also visit Crescent Island Sanctuary for a guided walking safari among zebras, wildebeests, and impalas.

After the tour, return to camp for check-out, then embark on a scenic 2-hour drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its flamingos, rhinos, and diverse birdlife. Upon arrival, check into your lodge or camp and enjoy lunch before an afternoon game drive to spot wildlife against the backdrop of the lake’s shimmering waters. Settle in for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay within the park.

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

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

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)

Journey to Maasai Mara

Breakfast will be served early in the morning before going for a drive around the park. The lake is world-famous as the location of one of the greatest bird spectacle on earth—myriads of fuchsia pink flamingos feeding on the abundant algae, which thrives in the warm waters in the morning sun. Return to your camp for check-out, then head to Maasai Mara.

Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed and served a delicious lunch before embarking on your first adventure: a visit to Maasai village, where a knowledgeable Maasai guide will introduce you to their culture and customs. Engage with the locals, witness traditional dances, and learn about their unique way of life, including cattle herding and beadwork artistry. This cultural experience offers a deep connection to one of Africa’s most renowned communities.
As the sun sets over the vast savannah, you will return to the resort for a delightful dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African wildernes.

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 Chui Resort

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai mara game drives

After an early breakfast, set out for a thrilling full-day game drive across the vast plains of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Renowned for its incredible wildlife diversity, the reserve offers the chance to spot the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—as well as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests. Depending on the season, you might also witness the spectacular Great Migration, where thousands of wildebeests and zebras cross from the Serengeti into the Mara.

Your expert guide will take you to prime wildlife viewing areas, including the Mara River, known for dramatic crocodile and hippo sightings. A picnic lunch will be served at a scenic spot within the park, allowing you to relax while surrounded by nature. Continue your game drive into the afternoon, capturing unforgettable moments as the sun sets over the savannah.

Return to your resort in the evening for dinner and a restful night under the star-lit African sky.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Mara Chui Resort

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Journey to Nairobi

Breakfast will be served in the lodge, then check out. You will then start the journey back to Nairobi. On arrival, you will be dropped off at the airport or your residence.

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.