8 Days & 7 Nights starting from $1,710*

Highlights:

Masai Mara National Reserve
Lake Nakuru National Park
Amboseli National Park

Overview

Masai Mara has the most spectacular event of the natural world; the annual migration of millions of wildebeests and zebras from Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Lake Naivasha is one of the freshwater lakes in the Great Rift Valley with a dense population of hippos and birds. Lake Nakuru is renowned for its spectacular flamingo population and one of the world’s greatest ornithological spectacles. Amboseli is renowned for its large herds of free-ranging African elephants.

Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi

Meet and greet upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by our representative and transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay on Bed and Breakfast.

Day 2: Nairobi - Masai Mara (265 km approx. 5 - 6 hrs)

You will be picked up from your Nairobi hotel in the morning and drive to Maasai Mara Game Reserve arriving in time for lunch and afternoon game-viewing. Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Sopa Lodge.

The Maasai Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to comprehend – indeed, over 450 species of animals have been recorded here! You will easily spot lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, buffalos, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, leopards, many kinds of antelopes and elephants.
It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place; the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna; lions, cheetahs, wild dogs, jackals, hyenas, and vultures.

Day 3: Masai Mara Full Day Game Drives & Photography

Spend a full day in the Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. You can also decide to take an optional hot air balloon ride (US$420 per person); you will also have the option of visiting a local Maasai village (US$20 per person). All meals and overnight stay at your lodge

Maasai warriors are famously known as the proud nomadic tribe whose legendary prowess in battle and single-handed acts of bravery in fights with the wild animals are known across the world. A visit reveals the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience.

Day 4: Masai Mara - L. Nakuru via Naivasha (300 km approx. 6 hrs)

Rise early for a breakfast and check out with a game drive en route and depart for Naivasha with a picnic lunch. Enjoy boat ride at Lake Naivasha where you can spot hippos as well as a variety of birds common to this area. Visit Crescent Island which is about 15 minutes by boat away from the shores of Lake Naivasha and is one of the few places where you can enjoy a nature walk alongside wild animals. Later proceed to Nakuru National park arriving in time for evening game drive. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge.

Lake Nakuru is a shallow alkaline lake in the Rift Valley renowned for its spectacular flamingo population. The lake is famed as one of the world’s greatest ornithological spectacles. Lake Nakuru National Park is home to zebras, gazelles, Rothschild giraffe, impalas, black and white rhino sanctuary and other large mammals.

Day 5: L. Nakuru - Amboseli (420 km approx. 7 hrs)

Enjoy early morning game drives at the park, then return to the lodge for breakfast and check out and proceed to Amboseli National Park with picnic lunch en-route arriving in the time for game viewing in the park. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge

Amboseli National Park, the second most popular animal park after Maasai Mara is at the Kenya-Tanzania. Its magnificent situation at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro combined with its excellent opportunities to view Kenya’s animals, makes it one of the most-visited safari parks in Kenya.

Day 6: Amboseli Full Day Game Drives

Enjoy morning and evening game drives in Amboseli National Park with an optional tour to the Maasai village to experience their traditional way of life and dances. You will have a chance to visit Observation Hill, which overlooks the park, swamps and, of course, the herds of free-roaming elephants. All meals and overnight your lodge.

Amboseli is renowned for its large herds of free-ranging African elephants. There are over 900 African elephants in Amboseli, as well as huge herds of wildebeests and many other animals including giraffes, African lions, monkeys, zebras, hyenas, and antelopes.

Day 7: Amboseli - Nairobi (250 km approx. 4 hrs)

After breakfast, you will leave the lodge for Nairobi arriving in the afternoon. You will be dropped off at your hotel for an overnight stay.
Optional activity: Dinner at the famous Carnivore Restaurant for game meat at USD $35.