Nairobi to Amboseli National Park 250 km 4-5 hrs drive

Amboseli National Park - Today, a company representative will pick you up from the airport or your accommodation in Nairobi. After a brief introduction, you will meet your driver-guide to start your safari journey to Amboseli National Park. You will reach the lodge in time for lunch. Post-lunch, enjoy the camp’s amenities and activities before setting out on your first afternoon game drive, returning to your lodge or hotel by sunset.

Amboseli National Park is famous for its stunning views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest freestanding mountain globally and Africa’s highest peak at 5,895 meters. The park is an elephant haven, with large herds of African savanna elephants moving from swamp to swamp, grazing throughout the day. The observation hill offers breathtaking views of the mountain peak and the park’s plains and swamps. The park’s diverse wildlife includes giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, wildebeest, buffalo, and more.

Amboseli National Park - Full day

Amboseli National Park - Depart the camp after breakfast, taking your packed lunch to enjoy in the wild. Spend the entire day exploring the marshlands and swamps of Amboseli, nourished by underground water channels. Water and pasture are plentiful year-round, attracting elephants and various other herbivores. After a full day of exploration in this 392 km² park, return to the lodge late in the afternoon.

Alternatively, start the day with an early morning game drive to spot animals when they are most active, then return to the lodge for a relaxed breakfast and lunch.

During the hottest part of the day, unwind in camp. You can read a book, write in your journal about the safari, or listen to music while birdwatching. Don’t worry; the animals will be resting too! In the afternoon, head out again at 16:00 for another drive through the park. Return to the lodge at sunset for dinner and overnight.

Amboseli National Park to Lake Naivasha 300km 5-6hrs

Lake Naivasha - After an early breakfast, depart from Amboseli National Park and drive towards Nairobi. Stop at the renowned Carnivore Restaurant or Tamarind for lunch. Next, visit the spectacular Great Rift Valley viewpoint, where you can stretch your legs and capture photos of the contrasting landscapes, including Mount Longonot and Mount Suswa. Continue to the Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort (or a similar venue).

In the afternoon, you have the option to take a boat ride, offering a refreshing experience as you explore the diverse birdlife and wildlife around the lake. Alternatively, relax by the poolside in preparation for a busy day filled with outdoor activities the following day.

Please note that the activities mentioned above are not included in the price and are optional. Payment for these activities should be made directly to the suppliers.

Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru via Hell’s Gate National Park

Lake Nakuru National Park - Prepare for a day filled with outdoor activities! After breakfast, pack your belongings and head to a nearby animal sanctuary for a walking safari. Alternatively, visit Crescent Island, where the animals are less wary of humans, allowing you to take pictures up close.

After exploring the sanctuary, drive to Hell’s Gate National Park (Optional). You can choose to cycle, walk, or drive through the park, as it is one of the few national parks that permit these activities. Following this adventure, enjoy lunch before setting off for Lake Nakuru. You will arrive in the late afternoon and have a game drive on your way to your lodge, which is located within the park.

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara 210 km 4-5hrs drive

Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya - After breakfast, embark on your first early morning game drive. Despite the early start, morning game drives are incredibly rewarding, as you can spot animals when they are most active. Lake Nakuru is home to flamingos, black and white rhinos, lions, leopards, buffalo, and the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe. The southern end of the lake is the best place to observe wildlife.
Following the game drive, exit the park and return to the lodge for lunch (you can choose to carry picnic lunch boxes if you prefer). After lunch, drive through the Rift Valley floor to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Upon arrival, be welcomed by Maasai warriors who will escort you on a cultural walking safari, including a visit to a Maasai village to learn more about the community that has coexisted with the Mara wildlife for centuries. Return later in the day.

Masai Mara National Park - Full day

Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya - Spend a full day game viewing in the renowned “Eighth Wonder of the Animal World,” the Masai Mara. This area is famous for its large herds of plains game, including leopards, cheetahs, and lions, as well as numerous elephants and nearly every other type of wildlife found in Kenya. You will embark on a full-day game drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve.

For lunch, enjoy a picnic lunch under a flat-top acacia tree in the savannah while watching animals graze nearby. Afterward, continue your game viewing on the way back to your camp, arriving in the late afternoon after thoroughly exploring this vast grassland savannah that spans 1,500 square kilometers.

Additionally, you have the option to book a hot air balloon ride that takes off early in the morning. After landing, the crew will assist you out of the basket and escort you to a beautiful setting for a bush breakfast. This experience is unforgettable and well worth the price.

Masai Mara to Jomo Kenyatta Airport Nairobi 250km 4-5hrs drive

Nairobi - Today, after a leisurely breakfast, you will be transferred back to Nairobi and proceed to the Carnivore Restaurant for (optional) lunch/dinner. Later, be dropped off at your hotel in Nairobi or at the airport to mark the end of your safari.

Note - If you have a late departure, a visit to the Giraffe Center, home to a towering crew of the endangered Rothschild giraffes, can be arranged. Alternatively, visit the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, a rescue and rehab center for orphaned baby elephants, open to the public for one hour between 11-12 a.m. for viewing mud baths and feeding.

Note - A flight/train from Nairobi to the coastal beaches of Kenya, Diani or Mombasa, can also be arranged if you wish to extend your trip to Kenya’s white sand beaches when booking this trip.

• Accommodation in hotels, lodges, and camps
• All park entrance fees
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
• 4X4 Offroad Landcruiser for the entire itinerary

• Tips
• International flights

This tour begins in Nairobi and explores several attractions, such as Amboseli National Park, renowned for its large African elephants, and Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain peak in Africa. Additionally, the itinerary includes a visit to Lake Naivasha, the highest lake in the Great Rift Valley, and the Masai Mara, a gem of African wildlife conservation. The tour also includes a stop at Lake Nakuru, situated in west-central Kenya, famous for its population of the endangered Rothschild Giraffe, as well as both White and Black rhinos.

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