Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Nairobi – Wildlife and City Exploration
Arrival in Nairobi – Wildlife and City Exploration
Arrive at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and meet your guide. Transfer to your hotel in Nairobi.
Kick off your safari with a visit to Nairobi National Park, just outside the city center. Enjoy a game drive in this unique park where you can see wildlife like lions, giraffes, and zebras, all with the Nairobi skyline in the background.
Afterward, head to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, where you can interact with orphaned elephants and learn about the organization’s elephant conservation efforts.
End your day with a visit to the Giraffe Centre, where you can feed and interact with the endangered Rothschild giraffes in a beautiful natural setting.
Spend the night at a hotel in Nairobi, enjoying a relaxing evening before the next leg of your safari.
This first day offers an excellent introduction to Kenya’s rich wildlife and conservation efforts.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fairview Hotel
Wildlife in Nairobi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Nairobi to Masai Mara – Game Drives and Wildlife Adventures
Nairobi to Masai Mara – Game Drives and Wildlife Adventures
After breakfast, depart Nairobi and embark on a scenic 5-6 hour drive to Masai Mara National Reserve, one of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Along the way, enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the Great Rift Valley.
Upon arrival, check into your lodge in Masai Mara. After settling in, head out for an afternoon game drive in the reserve. Masai Mara is famous for its incredible wildlife, and you'll have the chance to spot the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino), along with cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and more.
As the sun sets, return to your accommodation for a relaxing dinner and overnight stay. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Mara, with the sounds of the wilderness surrounding you.
Stay at the lodge in the heart of Masai Mara, offering comfort, excellent service, and an unforgettable experience.
Day 2 sets the stage for an exciting and immersive safari, with your first game drive offering a taste of the abundant wildlife in Masai Mara.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Mara Chui Resort
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Full-Day in Masai Mara – Wildlife Exploration & Cultural Experience
Full-Day in Masai Mara – Wildlife Exploration & Cultural Experience
Start your day with an early morning game drive to witness the wildlife at its most active. This is the best time to see predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs as they hunt. You may also encounter large herds of elephants, buffaloes, and wildebeests.
For a truly unforgettable experience (optional, additional cost), take a hot air balloon safari at dawn. Float over the vast Mara plains as the sun rises, offering a bird’s-eye view of the wildlife below. After landing, enjoy a champagne breakfast in the bush to celebrate the experience. In the afternoon, immerse yourself in the local culture with a visit to a Maasai village.
Conclude your day with another game drive in the Mara, exploring different areas of the reserve. As the day cools, you might spot more wildlife, including grazing herbivores and birds of prey.
Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, reflecting on your exciting day in one of Africa's most famous reserves.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Mara Chui Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha – Scenic Beauty and Wildlife
Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha – Scenic Beauty and Wildlife
After breakfast, depart from Masai Mara and begin your scenic 5-6 hour drive to Lake Naivasha, a beautiful freshwater lake located in the Great Rift Valley.
Upon arrival, check into your lodge near the lake. Enjoy a relaxing boat ride on Lake Naivasha, where you can spot hippos lounging in the water, along with a wide variety of birdlife, including flamingos, herons, and pelicans.
Optional: (After the boat ride, head to Crescent Island for a peaceful walking safari). The island is home to giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and other herbivores, offering a unique opportunity to walk among wildlife in a tranquil setting, free from predators.
Return to your accommodation for a peaceful evening by the lake, where you can relax and enjoy the serene atmosphere.
Day 4 is a more relaxed day compared to the previous game drives, offering beautiful landscapes and close-up encounters with wildlife in the calm setting of Lake Naivasha.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park
Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, depart from Lake Naivasha and enjoy a scenic 5-6 hour drive to Amboseli National Park, located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, offering incredible views of Africa’s tallest peak.
Upon arrival, tented camp in Amboseli. After settling in, head out for an afternoon game drive. Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds and its stunning backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. You'll likely see elephants, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of bird species in the park’s open plains and wetlands.
As you drive through the park, enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance, with elephants and other wildlife in the foreground—one of the most iconic safari scenes in Africa.
Return to your accommodation for dinner and a relaxing evening, with the sounds of the wilderness all around you.
Spend the night in a comfortable tented in Amboseli, where you can rest and enjoy the stunning views of Kilimanjaro.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Full-Day in Amboseli National Park – Elephant Viewing & Exploration
Full-Day in Amboseli National Park – Elephant Viewing & Exploration
Start your day with an early morning game drive to see wildlife at its most active. This is the best time to spot elephants, which are abundant in Amboseli, as well as lions, giraffes, wildebeests, and a variety of bird species. The morning light also offers great opportunities for photography with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background.
After the morning game drive, return to your lodge for a relaxing lunch. Take a break to enjoy the stunning surroundings of Amboseli and its wildlife-rich landscape. In the afternoon, head out again for another game drive. Explore different areas of the park, including its swamps and wetlands, which attract large herds of elephants and other wildlife. You may also encounter cheetahs and hyenas.
Spend another night at your tented camp in Amboseli, enjoying a restful night in this stunning park.
Day 6 offers the perfect combination of wildlife exploration, cultural immersion, and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Amboseli to Nairobi – Departure
Amboseli to Nairobi – Departure
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Amboseli National Park, where you can catch any last glimpses of the incredible wildlife in the park, including elephants, zebras, and a variety of bird species. If you haven’t already, take one last look at Mount Kilimanjaro, as it provides the perfect backdrop for your final game drive.
After the game drive, return to your accommodation, check out, and begin your drive back to Nairobi. The journey will take around 4-5 hours.
Arrive in Nairobi in the early afternoon, where you can relax and do some last-minute shopping at a local market or visit a nearby attraction (time permitting) such as the Karen Blixen Museum or Maasai Market.
Day 7 offers a relaxing end to your safari, with one final game drive to soak in the sights of Amboseli, followed by a scenic drive back to Nairobi for your departure.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
