DAY 1: Nairobi - Masai Mara
After breakfast, we pick you and drive to Masai Mara with stopover at the Great Rift Valley. We continue driving on through Longonot and Suswa and on to the Western walls with another stopover at Narok for re-fuelling. We have lunch before arriving in the Mara in time for evening game drive in the Mara popular for the Big five (Lions, Elephants, Leopards, Buffalo and Rhinos). The team returns to Camp late in the evening just in time for dinner. A campfire gathering under the clear Africa’s Sky follows after dinner and overnight at camp/lodge
DAY 2: Masai Mara
A full day spent viewing and exploring this spectacular National park. All the big Five can be seen. Maasai Mara is also famous for its bird life. Meals and overnight at the camp.
DAY 3: Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru
Take an early morning game drive in Masai mara park before breakfast. After breakfast, leave camp and proceed to Nakuru to arrive in the evening.
Lake Nakuru is known as an ornithological paradise by birdwatchers because the lake is world famous as the location of the greatest Lake Nakuru Flamingos bird spectacle on earth which boasts anywhere between one and two million lesser and greater pink flamingos that feed on the abundant algae thriving in the lakes warm waters. It is one of the few parks that have been specifically established (Gazetted) for the protection of birds specifically flamingoes, more than 450 species of birds have been recorded here. The park has also been established for the protection of endangered species such as the rhino and is also home to Columbus monkeys, Leopards, Giraffes, and a variety of plain antelope. Lake Nakuru is famous for its Pink Flamingoes and many other types of birds. There are also a number of animals in this park.
Dinner and overnight at a Hotel.
DAY 4: Lake Nakuru – Naivasha
Take an early morning game drive in order to spend the morning watching and photographing birds and wild animals in the park. Depart Lake Nakuru,lunch enroute to Naivasha. On arriving Naivasha you can opt for boat riding.
Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Day 5: Depart Naivasha to Amboseli National Park
Early breakfast then drive a short distance on to Hell’s Gate national park for a walking tour. Located in Naivasha area, this is one of the lowland parks in the country which you can walk through. The looming cliffs and the Hell’s Gate gorge itself are spectacular and home to a variety of birds and animals such as zebra, baboons, Thomson gazelle, antelope, cheater, and leopards. The Olkaria Geothermal power station, which uses one of the hottest sources of energy in the world, is also a spectacular site, with plumes of steam rising. Depart Naivasha to Amboseli arriving in the evening. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge.
Meal plan; Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Full Day Game Drives in Amboseli National Park
Morning and afternoon game drives over the park's dusty roads (Giving the true meaning in Maasai language Amboseli meaning dusty whirl winds), you're likely to spot wildebeest, giraffes, Gazelles, Impala and zebra attracted to the marshes and swamps fed by the melting snows of Kilimanjaro. You may also spot lions on the fringes of the marshes as well as a great variety of bird-life (some 425 species of bird populate the park). With Kilimanjaro providing a dramatic backdrop, your photographs will be stunning with Elephants, which makes Amboseli popular as there in hundreds. Dinner and overnight at camp/lodge.
Meal plan; Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: Depart Amboseli National Park to Nairobi City
You will have early morning game drives. It will be your last game drive at Amboseli before coming back for breakfast and packing for Nairobi and where the Safari ends.
Explore the destinations
Maasai Mara National Reserve
The Maasai Mara is Kenya's most celebrated safari destination, renowned for its vast golden grasslands, abundant wildlife, and exceptional predator sightings. The reserve forms part of the greater Mara–Serengeti ecosystem and provides excellent opportunities to observe lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, and numerous antelope species.
It is particularly famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration, when enormous herds move between Tanzania's Serengeti and Kenya's Maasai Mara in search of fresh grazing.
Special features: The Great Migration and dramatic Mara River crossings, outstanding big-cat sightings, Big Five safari opportunities, hot-air balloon safaris, beautiful open savannah landscapes, and Maasai cultural experiences in surrounding communities.
Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Nakuru National Park is a scenic wildlife sanctuary in Kenya's Great Rift Valley, famous for its alkaline lake, birdlife, and important rhino conservation work. Its landscape combines open grasslands, acacia woodlands, rocky escarpments, and lake shores.
The park is one of Kenya's well-known places to see both black and white rhinoceroses. Flamingos may gather along the lake depending on water conditions and food availability, while pelicans and other waterbirds are also common.
Special features: Black and white rhinos, seasonal flamingo gatherings, Rothschild's giraffes, Baboon Cliff viewpoints, Makalia Falls, and excellent birdwatching.
Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha is a beautiful freshwater lake in the Great Rift Valley, surrounded by lush vegetation, acacia trees, and wildlife-rich landscapes. It is particularly popular for relaxing boat excursions, photography, and birdwatching.
The lake supports a large population of hippos and a remarkable variety of birds, including African fish eagles, kingfishers, herons, and pelicans.
Special features: Boat safaris, hippo sightings, African fish eagles, walking safaris on Crescent Island, peaceful lakeside lodges, and beautiful sunset scenery.
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park is famous for its large elephant herds and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, located just across the border in Tanzania.
Its landscape consists of open plains, seasonal dry lakebeds, swamps, and acacia woodland, creating superb opportunities for wildlife photography. The park is especially known for its long-studied elephant populations, including impressive older bulls with large tusks.
Special features: Large elephant herds, iconic Kilimanjaro views, close-up elephant photography, Observation Hill, wildlife-rich swamps, and Maasai cultural experiences outside the park.