Highlights: Nairobi, Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli
Accommodations: Luxury Lodges, Tented camps.
Type of Safari: Wildlife safari, Nature.
Following a night in Nairobi to relax and enjoy a historic tour of Nairobi or a delightful restaurant, depart early in the morning on safari to Masai Mara. From the open plains of Maasai Mara, the shimmery pink waters of Lake Nakuru and the swamps of Amboseli, this safari takes in three of the most picturesque regions in Kenya. It also provides the perfect opportunity to spot the Big-5 and to capture some diverse scenery.
Package Includes
- Meet and greet services with assistance at the airport or hotel
- All transport and game drives on road safaris will be in a 4×4 Land cruiser
- Services of a Professional English speaking driver-guide on private basis
- All Transfers in Nairobi
- Extra lunch at the carnivore Restaurant on the last day
- Meals and accommodation as specified
- All park fees and government taxes
- Flying doctor’s emergency rescue cover while on safari
- 2 bottles of ½ litre mineral water per person per day on game drives
Package Excludes
- Visas, international flights and Airport taxes (clients pay direct)
- Driver-guide gratuities, drinks, dining rooms tips, porterage
- Personal travel, baggage and medical insurance
Additional remarks
- We may have to re-route the itinerary or accommodate in similar lodges in case of non-availability.
- Prices for domestic flights, airport taxes or park fees may be changed without prior notice. This is beyond our control and any increase levied will be passed to you.
Passenger Information
- Passengers should bring only soft-sided bags on safaris.
Day 1: Arrival Nairobi
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport you will be met by our representative and be transferred to your hotel for check in and remainder of the day at leisure.
- Main destination: Nairobi
- Accommodation: Kempiski Vila Rosa Hotel
- Meals & drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & Dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 2: Nairobi – Maasai Mara National Reserve (approx. 265km/5h 30min)
Leaving Nairobi after breakfast, you’ll travel towards Kenya’s fertile highlands and head down the Rift Escarpment on a road built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II. Look for the charming chapel they built at the foot of the escarpment. You’ll pass the impressive Longonot earth satellite station as you head across the Valley to Narok, and then travel across acres of wheat and barley, before you reach the Maasai Mara and your camp in time for lunch. There will be an afternoon game drive.
- Main destination: Maasai Mara
- Accommodation: Ashnil Tented Camp
- Meals & drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Drinks not included)
Day 3: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Early morning tea/coffee at the camp then enjoy morning game drive and return to the camp for breakfast. Relax at the camp until 4 o’clock when you embark for an afternoon game drive. Maasai Mara is an extension of the Serengeti ecosystem to the south. Game abounds here; The Mara is noted for its abundance of lions – particularly the superb black maned males. See the great Migraton where over 1.5 million wildebeest and other antelopes crossing the mighty Mara River. Experience the battle between survival and hunger. You are also likely to see lots of elephants here often in large herds, as well as – if you’re lucky leopard, cheetah and rhino. All of the Big Five are residents. You’re sure to see the African buffalo. Get the cameras ready and enjoy yourselves! In the evening visit Maasai village at an extra cost payable direct.
- Main destination: Maasai Mara
- Accommodation: Ashnil Tented Camp
- Meals & drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Drinks not included)
Day 4: Maasai Mara – Lake Nakuru (approx. 300km/6hrs)
Leaving the Maasai Mara after breakfast, you’ll travel across the ‘breadbasket’ of Kenya, where acres of wheat and barley litter the landscape as you head north to Narok, the district headquarters of this part of Maasailand. Now travel across the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley, keeping an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle as you head up the Mau Escarpment, before arriving at Lake Nakuru. The waters here are were often coloured shimmering flamingo pink, from thousands of the beautiful birds lining its shores. After lunch at Sarova Lionhill Lodge, depart for an afternoon game drive in Nakuru National Park before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main destination: Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation: Sarova Liomhill Lodge
- Meals & drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Drinks not included)
Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Amboseli National Park (approx. 406KM/7hrs)
After an early breakfast you will depart with a picnic lunch leaving the Rift Valley behind, you continue towards Nairobi and then head south towards Amboseli national park. Then proceed with afternoon game drive in the park en route to the lodge arriving in the evening.
- Main destination: Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation: Oltukai Lodge
- Meals & drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Drinks not included)
Day 6: Amboseli
Full day in the Park. Early morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli National Park. Magnificent views of snow-capped Kilimanjaro are dominant. The best time to see it, however, is early morning or just around sunset. This is Africa’s highest mountain – some call it “the rooftop of Africa”. Game drives with all meals and overnight at the Camp/Lodge on a full board basis.
- Main destination: Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation: Oltukai Lodge
- Meals & drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Drinks not included)
Day 7: Amboseli National Park – Nairobi – Depart (Approx. 220KM/3hrs 45min)
Following an early breakfast, you’ll catch your last views of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro as you depart Amboseli viewing game en route to the border of the park. Arrive Kenya’s bustling capital city of Nairobi by early mid day. On arrival, lunch at the carnivore restaurant later drop off at the airport for your departure flight.
- Main destination: Nairobi
- Accommodation: No accommodation
- Meals & drinks: Breakfast, Lunch
