Your safari begins with a collection from your Nairobi hotel at approximately 8:30 AM. The journey to the Masai Mara includes a memorable stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, offering a panoramic perspective of this geological wonder. You will arrive at your camp in time for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive across the vast savannah, searching for the Mara’s renowned residents, including lion, elephant, leopard, and buffalo. Return to Lenchada Tourist Camp for dinner and your overnight stay.
Accommodation: Lenchada Tourist Camp
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Dedicate this entire day to exploring the Masai Mara National Reserve. After an early breakfast, venture out to track the great herds of plain game and the diverse wildlife that inhabits these rich, tree-studded grasslands. The day is yours to absorb the raw beauty of the African wilderness, with opportunities for photography and wildlife observation. Enjoy a packed lunch at a scenic spot within the reserve. All meals and your overnight stay will be at the camp.
Accommodation: Lenchada Tourist Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Following breakfast, you may choose to participate in an optional cultural visit to a Masai Village. Afterwards, depart the Mara and journey towards Lake Nakuru. Your route includes a stopover at Lake Naivasha, where an optional boat ride is available. Continue with a picnic lunch en route, arriving in Nakuru in the evening. Check in at Hillcourt Resort & Spa for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Hillcourt Resort & Spa (Mid-range Hotel)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
An early breakfast precedes a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. Famous for its vast flocks of pink flamingos and over 400 bird species, the park is also a renowned sanctuary for both black and white rhinoceros. You may also spot giraffe, buffalo, and Columbus monkeys. In the late afternoon, drive to Lake Naivasha for dinner and an overnight stay at Hotel Chambai Safari.
Accommodation: Hotel Chambai Safari
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a 7:00 AM breakfast, you will visit Hell’s Gate National Park, unique for its breathtaking scenic gorge, towering cliffs, and geothermal activity. The park allows for exploration on foot or by bicycle, offering a uniquely personal safari experience. You will have the opportunity to view the Ol Karia Geothermal Power Plant and the Hot Springs. Depart for Amboseli National Park with a picnic lunch, arriving in the early evening. If time permits, an evening game drive will be conducted. Dinner and overnight at Manjaro Tented Camp.
Accommodation: Manjaro Tented Camp (Budget Tented Camp)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Rise early for a pre-morning game drive, which presents the perfect opportunity to photograph the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro bathed in the soft morning light. Amboseli is famous for its large herds of elephants, which are commonly seen against the magnificent backdrop of Africa’s highest peak. The day is dedicated to further game viewing, seeking out the park’s abundant wildlife, including giraffe, lion, and zebra. All meals and your overnight stay will be at the camp.
Accommodation: Manjaro Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy one final early morning game drive in Amboseli to capture last glimpses of the elephants and the stunning Kilimanjaro view. Return to the camp for breakfast before commencing your journey back to Nairobi. A picnic lunch will be provided en route. Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be dropped off at your hotel or at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, marking the conclusion of your safari.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
This itinerary offers exceptional opportunities to view a vast array of African wildlife. Key species you are likely to encounter include:
Masai Mara: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Cheetah, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe.
Lake Nakuru: Flamingos, White and Black Rhino, Giraffe, Buffalo, Hippo.
Amboseli: Elephant, Zebra, Wildebeest, Buffalo, Giraffe, Hippo, Lion.
Overall Best Time: June to October for general wildlife viewing across all parks. This is also the dry season, with sunny, pleasant weather.
Wildebeest Migration: The peak time to witness the migration in the Masai Mara is typically from July to October.
Lake Nakuru & Hell’s Gate: June to February offers the best conditions for wildlife viewing with little rainfall.
