Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint

Rift Valley Province - Guests will be picked up between 7:00 and 7:30 am from their hotel in Nairobi city center or by 8:30 am from their hotel in Westlands. The journey to Masai Mara begins via the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, offering a stunning view of the Rift Valley floor. Visitors will see the semi-active Mt. Longonot and two other dormant volcanic mountains, Mt. Suswa and Mt. Margaret, for 10 to 15 minutes.

Masai Mara National Reserve - The drive continues to Masai Mara, arriving in time for lunch. After checking in at the camp or lodge and resting, guests will depart at 4:00 pm for a 2-hour sunset game viewing drive in the Mara Reserve until 6:00 pm. Return to the camp for a delicious buffet dinner, followed by a restful night at the camp or lodge. Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Chui.

Full Day in Masai Mara

Maasai Mara National Reserve - After an early breakfast at 6:30 am, guests will depart for a full day of game viewing in search of the Big Five. The tour includes a visit to the famous Mara River, where the great migration occurs. This annual wildebeest migration involves over 1.5 million animals arriving in July and departing in November, followed by savanna predators such as lions, cheetahs, jackals, hyenas, and vultures. The phenomenal wildebeest migration, a spectacular event unique to Maasai Mara, is considered the seventh wonder of the world. Visitors will see resident crocodiles and hippos at the Mara River banks, guided by rangers. A picnic lunch will be provided under a tree in the park, overlooking the vast landscapes. The game drive continues, exploring the beauty of the Mara Reserve until evening.

Mara River - This is the site where the animal migration takes place, with large herds of wildebeest crossing the Mara River.

Depart Maasai Mara to Nakuru

Lake Nakuru - After breakfast at the camp or lodge, guests will check out by 8:00 am and drive to Nakuru. There is an optional visit to a Masai Village in Maasai Mara in the morning before departure, costing USD 20 per person (paid in cash at the village). This visit offers insight into the local tribe’s lifestyle and culture. Lunch will be provided at a traveler’s motel en route. Upon arrival in Nakuru, guests will check in at their hotel and rest. There will be no game drive on this day, allowing time to relax, swim at the pool, or take a walk around the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at Buraha Hotel or similar.

Nakuru to Naivasha

Lake Nakuru National Park - After an early breakfast, guests will check out and depart by 7:00 am for a game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park. This small park is home to magnificent, rare white rhinos, part of the Big Five animals, and possibly pink flamingos. The game drive lasts 3 to 4 hours, followed by game viewing on the way out. The ecosystem includes the lake, surrounded by wooded and bushy grasslands, supporting a wide ecological diversity, including flamingos and other water birds, and the Black and White Rhinoceros, major attractions of the area. Lunch will be at a traveler’s motel in Naivasha.

Lake Naivasha - After lunch, guests will head to Lake Naivasha for a 1-hour boat ride, enjoying bird watching, eagle feeding, and viewing pelicans and hippos. After the boat ride, guests will return to the dock. There is an option to visit Crescent Island at an extra cost of USD 35 per person or enjoy 2 hours of horse riding at Sanctuary Farm for an additional USD 70 per person. Dinner and overnight stay at Chambai Safari Hotel.

Naivasha - Amboseli

Hell’s Gate National Park - After an early breakfast, guests will check out by 7:00 am and proceed to Hell’s Gate National Park for a biking safari. A guided tour will allow guests to observe various animal species like zebras, buffalos, giraffes, and antelopes while biking. A guided walk in the gorge will follow, where guests can explore the park’s gorges and caves. After the tour, bikes will be returned at the gate. For those unable to bike, exploring the park on foot is an option. Hell’s Gate National Park, a remarkable part of the Great Rift Valley, offers spectacular scenery, including towering cliffs, water-gouged gorges, stark rock towers, scrub-clad volcanoes, and geothermal steam plumes, making it one of Africa’s most atmospheric parks. Visitors can enjoy biking, rock climbing, and a natural spa.

Amboseli Eco-system - Guests will drive to Naivasha Kifaru restaurant or Mai Mahiu hotel for lunch, then start the drive to Amboseli, arriving in the evening. After checking in to the lodge, guests can swim and relax. The game drive will take place the following day. Dinner and overnight stay at AA Lodges Amboseli.

Amboseli Full Day

Amboseli National Park - After breakfast, guests will spend a full day in the park with a packed lunch, searching for popular residents like well-known predators and their opponents, such as zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, and hippos, with a view of Mt. Kilimanjaro. If the tour finishes early, guests can return to the lodge to relax and swim. There will also be an opportunity to visit a Maasai village to learn about the tribe and their culture. Later, guests will return to AA Lodge Amboseli for dinner and an overnight stay.

Amboseli Eco-system - This refers to the general Amboseli area.

Observation Hill - From the summit of Observation Hill, a pyramid-shaped volcanic hill in the predominantly flat Amboseli National Park, guests can watch elephants bathe in a swamp. The view of the plains and swamps against the backdrop of Kilimanjaro is breathtaking. Observation Hill is one of the best places to see elephants and attracts many tourists, both local and international. In addition to large mammals gathering here to drink, flocks of pink flamingos can also be seen. Guests are encouraged to bring binoculars and a powerful lens for excellent pictures.

Amboseli - Nairobi

Amboseli Eco-system - Early morning viewing of Mount Kilimanjaro is followed by breakfast and check-out, with a short game drive en route off Amboseli, heading to Nairobi. The game drive is strictly from 6 to 8 am. Lunch will be served at a traveler’s motel along the way. Upon arrival, guests will be dropped off at their hotel or the airport.

This marks the end of the tour.

• Professional Guide and driver
• Transport in a 4 x 4 Land Cruiser Jeep with a pop roof for easy game viewing and Photography
• Boat Ride in Lake Naivasha
• 6 Nights accommodation
• Entrance fees to all parks
• Complimentary Airport transfer
• Pickup and drop off to your hotel or residency within Nairobi CBD
• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
• Bottled water

• Drinks e.g Alcohol
• Tips

On these safaris, there is an opportunity to witness all of the Big Five animals. In Nakuru, visitors can observe the rare and endangered rhinos in their natural environment. Enjoy a unique chance for an optional biking safari among the wildlife in Hell’s Gate National Park. The experience is topped off with a stunning view of Mount Kilimanjaro while in Amboseli.

Our company is the only one in Nairobi offering a GUARANTEED daily departure for this tour. We utilize a Land Cruiser jeep with a pop-up rooftop for optimal game viewing and photography. Our guides are professional, skilled, and friendly.

For accommodations, this safari offers three options:

• Mara Chui in Masai Mara: a midrange camp in Mara
• Enkorok or Simba Oryx: another excellent midrange camp with a swimming pool
• Jambo Mara: a lodge with higher-class amenities and services

We also offer stays at:

• Buraha Zenoni in Nakuru
• Chambai Hotel in Naivasha
• AA Lodges, Sentrim, or Oilepo in Amboseli. These hotels provide excellent amenities and high-quality service.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.