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Tour Highlights
What makes this trip special
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Your trip, day by day
Nairobi Arrival & Safari Preparation
Arrive in Nairobi and receive a comprehensive safari briefing from your dedicated guide. Transfer to your hotel, review detailed game drive strategies and park information for the exciting days ahead. Enjoy a welcome dinner and early rest before your safari begins tomorrow. Morning: Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Clear immigration and collect your luggage. Your professional driver-guide will be waiting outside the arrivals hall holding a sign with your name. Nairobi, Kenya's vibrant capital, sits at 1,795 metres above sea level and is known as the "Green City in the Sun." Afternoon: Transfer to your hotel in Nairobi (30-60 minutes from the airport). After settling in, enjoy a comprehensive safari briefing from your guide covering the highlights of each park, wildlife behaviour, photography tips, and cultural protocols. Optional visit to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust or the Giraffe Centre. Evening: Check in and settle at your Nairobi lodge. Enjoy a welcome dinner and early rest. Your guide will check your safari gear and confirm the departure time for tomorrow's adventure. Packing tip: organise your camera gear and binoculars — the Masai Mara awaits.
Masai Mara Safari & Wildlife Exploration
Today takes you to the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve for comprehensive game drives through this spectacular wildlife area. Your expert guide will navigate the most productive wildlife corridors, wetlands, and savannah grasslands in search of Kenya's extraordinary megafauna including lions, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, cheetahs, and leopards. Enjoy meals in the bush and overnight at your carefully selected camp. Morning: Early breakfast at 6:00 AM. Depart Nairobi for the Masai Mara, driving through the Great Rift Valley with stops at the spectacular view points. The 5-hour drive offers stunning landscapes of rolling hills, Maasai villages, and open plains. Upon arrival, embark on an introductory game drive to acclimatise to the Mara ecosystem. Afternoon: Lunch at your camp followed by a short rest. At 3:30 PM, depart for an afternoon game drive exploring the vast savannah plains. Search for the Big Five and witness the abundance of wildlife that makes the Mara famous. The Mara covers 1,510 sq km of pristine wilderness and hosts one of the highest densities of predators in Africa. Evening: Return to camp as the sun sets over the Mara. Sundowner drinks overlooking the plains. Enjoy a hearty dinner under the stars at your camp. Photography tip: sunset game drives offer stunning golden hour light for wildlife photography between 4:00-6:30 PM.
Lake Nakuru Safari & Wildlife Exploration
After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its breathtaking flocks of flamingos and pelicans that paint the lake shores pink. Game drive through the park in search of rhinos (both black and white), lions, leopards, giraffes, and buffalo. The park is a UNESCO-recognised Important Bird Area with over 450 bird species recorded. Morning: Breakfast at 6:30 AM. Drive from Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park (approximately 4 hours). The journey takes you through the dramatic landscapes of the Rift Valley, passing the Equator crossing point for a photo opportunity. Arrive at the park for a game drive along the lake shoreline, famous for its immense flocks of lesser and greater flamingos. Afternoon: Check in at your lodge and enjoy lunch with panoramic views over Lake Nakuru. Continue with an afternoon game drive exploring the park's woodlands and grasslands. Lake Nakuru is a rhino sanctuary and offers excellent sightings of both black and white rhinos. The park is also home to the rare Rothschild giraffe and the elusive leopard. Evening: Return to the lodge for dinner. Enjoy the tranquil setting overlooking the Rift Valley escarpment. Birding tip: the park is a birdwatcher's paradise — look out for African fish eagles, pelicans, cormorants, and the stunning lilac-breasted roller.
Lake Naivasha Safari & Wildlife Exploration
A short scenic drive brings you to the pristine freshwater shores of Lake Naivasha, one of the few freshwater lakes in the Rift Valley. Enjoy a boat cruise among the hippos and over 400 species of waterbirds. Take a guided nature walk on Crescent Island where zebras, giraffes, and antelopes roam freely. Overnight at your lakeside lodge. Morning: Breakfast at 7:00 AM. A short 1-hour drive takes you from Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha through the Rift Valley floor. Lake Naivasha sits at an elevation of 1,884 metres and is one of the few freshwater lakes in the Great Rift Valley. Check into your lakeside lodge and enjoy the stunning views over the water. Afternoon: Lunch at the lodge followed by a boat cruise on Lake Naivasha. Drift past pods of hippos, observe fish eagles diving for prey, and witness an astonishing variety of waterbirds including herons, kingfishers, cormorants, and the African jacana. Visit Crescent Island for a guided walking safari where zebras, waterbuck, giraffes, and antelopes graze freely. Evening: Sundowner drinks by the lakeside as the sun sets over the Rift Valley escarpment. Dinner at the lodge. The sounds of hippos grunting and exotic birds create an unforgettable African evening atmosphere. Overnight at Lake Naivasha.
Amboseli Safari & Wildlife Exploration
Today takes you south to Amboseli National Park, home to Africa's most iconic views — massive elephant herds roaming the plains with Mount Kilimanjaro providing the dramatic backdrop. Enjoy an afternoon game drive through the park's diverse habitats, from dried lake beds to swamps and acacia woodlands. Expect extraordinary elephant sightings and incredible birdlife. Morning: Breakfast at 6:00 AM. Depart Lake Naivasha for Amboseli National Park (approximately 4-5 hours). The journey south takes you through Nairobi and the scenic landscapes of Maasailand. Arrive at Amboseli by midday. The park covers 392 sq km and offers unobstructed views of Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895 metres), Africa's highest peak. Afternoon: Check in at your lodge and enjoy lunch. At 3:30 PM, depart for an afternoon game drive through Amboseli's varied habitats. The park is famous for its large elephant herds — some of the biggest tuskers in Africa. Also look out for lions, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and over 400 bird species. Evening: Game drive continues towards sunset. The best Amboseli wildlife photography occurs in the late afternoon when Kilimanjaro is most visible and elephants are silhouetted against the mountain. Return to lodge for dinner. Photography tip: the morning and evening light in Amboseli creates spectacular golden conditions for elephant photography with Kilimanjaro.
Amboseli Wildlife Exploration
A full day dedicated to exploring the magnificent Amboseli National Park. Begin with an early morning game drive when the wildlife is most active and Kilimanjaro is at its most photogenic. Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. Afternoon game drive to the Observation Hill and the Enkongo Narok Swamp where elephants, hippos, and buffalo gather in large numbers. Morning: Early morning tea or coffee at 5:30 AM. Depart for a sunrise game drive targeting the best wildlife viewing areas. This is the prime time to photograph elephants with Kilimanjaro in the background as early morning light bathes the mountain. Visit the Enkongo Narok Swamp where large herds of elephants gather to drink and bathe. Afternoon: Return to the lodge for a late breakfast and rest during the heat of the day. Lunch at the lodge. At 3:00 PM, depart for an afternoon game drive to Observation Hill, offering panoramic views across the park, the swamps, and Kilimanjaro. Explore the acacia woodlands and dry lake bed of Lake Amboseli for diverse wildlife encounters. Evening: Final Amboseli sunset game drive. The golden hour provides exceptional photography opportunities with large elephant herds, giraffes silhouetted against the setting sun, and the majestic peak of Kilimanjaro glowing in alpenglow. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Final Game Drive & Return to Nairobi
Rise early for one spectacular final game drive in Amboseli, capturing the extraordinary morning light and activity. Enjoy a farewell bush breakfast before packing up, bidding farewell to the bush, and making the comfortable drive back to Nairobi for your international departure. Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight. Morning: Early morning game drive at 6:00 AM. One last opportunity to photograph the magnificent elephants against Kilimanjaro in the morning light. This is often the most productive game drive as predators return from their night hunts and the park comes alive with dawn activity. Farewell bush breakfast prepared by your camp team overlooking the Amboseli plains. Afternoon: Depart Amboseli for Nairobi after breakfast (approximately 4 hours). The drive takes you through the scenic Athi River plains and the rolling hills of Maasailand. Enjoy lunch en route. Arrive in Nairobi in the early afternoon with a stop at a curio shop for last-minute souvenirs if desired. Evening: Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight. End of tour. We recommend booking flights departing after 6:00 PM to allow ample time for transfers. Asante sana (thank you very much) for joining this incredible Kenya safari adventure!
What's Included & Excluded
Know exactly what your package covers
Included
- All national park entrance fees
- 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Full board accommodation at camps/lodges
- Game drives per the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
- Airport transfers
Not Included
- International flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance
- Tips for driver-guide and camp/lodge staff
- Alcoholic beverages
- Optional activities (hot air balloon, cultural visits) unless stated
- Personal expenses
Best Time to Travel
Wildlife viewing is good year-round. The dry season (June-October) concentrates animals around water sources for easier sightings, and the Great Migration's river crossings peak July-October. Calving season in the southern Serengeti runs December-March.
Tented camps and lodges
Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) at camps/lodges
What to Pack
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