Day 1: Nairobi-Amboseli National Park
Here you will begin your journey from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park. Arrive at your camp. Check-in followed by a sumptuous buffet Lunch. Rest of the day enjoy a relaxation with the use of the recreational facilities offered to you in the Lodge.
At around 16:00 hours after enjoying your afternoon Kenyan tea and coffee head out for an exciting game viewing drive with the hopes of spotting different Wildlife and Birdlife along the way.
The name Amboseli comes from a Masai word meaning salty dust and it is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants. Nature lovers can explore 5 different habitats here ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli wetlands with Sulphur Springs the Savannah and Woodlands.
Return to your Lodge at 18:00 hours for dinner followed by overnight stay.
Day 2: Extensive Game Drive in Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, we head to the park for our full day game viewing. Your Kenya adventure safari today consists of panoramic views, large herds of elephants walking slowly on the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, buffalos bathing in the swampy areas, giraffes feeding on the treetops, zebras, warthogs, lions, and more wildlife. You will have your picnic lunch under a tree shade and continue scouring this semi-arid park, for more of its wildlife. In the evening, when the clouds open, the snow-capped highest peak of Mount Kilimanjaro is more visible and gives a fairytale view as you marvel at the elephants roaming at the foot of the Mountain. Dinner and overnight will be at the lodge
Day 3: Amboseli National Park-Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, you will depart via Nairobi to Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake located on the Great Rift Valley floor. You will arrive in good time for lunch and a siesta. Optionally, you can enjoy a scenic sunset boat cruise to see the hippos and walk on Crescent Island among wildlife and herbivores only. The waters of the lake draw a great range of game to these shores. Giraffes wander among the acacia, buffalos wallow in the swamps and Colobus monkeys call from the treetops while the lake’s large hippo population sleep the day out in the shallows.
Optional activities and excursions in Lake Naivasha include:
- 1-hour boat ride: USD 20 per person.-
- 2-hour walking safari on Crescent Island Sanctuary: USD 45 per person.
- Walking /biking safari at Hells Gate National Park: USD 45 per person.
Day 4:Lake Naivasha-Masai Mara National Reserve
After a sumptuous buffet breakfast, proceed to your rooms and ensure all your items are packed and nothing is left behind. Proceed to the Reception Desk our Driver Guide waits for you. Today you journey takes you to Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Arrive in time for Check-in followed by hot lunch. Maasai Mara National Reserve is a pristine wilderness of haunting beauty, it promises its visitors a profusion of wildlife, prolific bird life and the unprecedented opportunity of catching up with all the members of the 'Big Five' in one morning. Spend leisure with the use of the recreational facilities provided for you in the Camp. Enjoy an afternoon refreshment shortly after embark for your afternoon game viewing drive with the possibility of spotting active game. Return to Camp in the evening for dinner followed by overnight.
Day 5 & 6: Full Day Exploring Majestic Mara Plains
(Early in the morning, we have an optional hot air balloon at an extra cost of $500 per person.)
We’ll be up to view the reserves’ abundant wildlife. Enjoy an extensive game drive on the majestic Savanah plains. Mara has an extensive road and track network that allows for close-range viewing and photography. Mara is primarily made up of migrating animals: such as wildebeest and zebras, across the Mara River. The annual spectacular migration takes place from July to October. Anticipate escapable drama at the Mara River, where animals are streaming into the ecosystem in search of water and green pasture as predators lie to wait. for their prey. The Mara River crossing is a breathtaking sight to behold as the animals brave the treacherous waters, dodging crocodiles and hippos. This natural phenomenon attracts tourists from all over the world who come to witness the great migration in action. It’s not just about the animals, though; the Maasai Mara National Reserve offers a stunning backdrop of rolling hills and open savannah, making it a photographer’s paradise. Visitors can also immerse themselves in Maasai culture by visiting local villages at an extra cost of $10 per person extra cost of $10 per person. an extra cost of $10 per person. and experience the traditional dances and ceremonies. The Maasai people are known as the “Maa”-speaking people. They are well known for their distinctive culture, rituals, “high jumping dances”, Diet, Languages and custom dress. The maasai people are well known The Maasai Mara is truly a wonder of nature that must be seen to be believed.
Spice up your Mara experience with optional visits to the Maasai village. The Maasai people are known as the “Maa”-speaking people. They are well known for their distinctive culture, rituals, “high jumping dances”, Diet, Languages and custom dress. Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp.
Day 7: Depart Maasai Mara to Nakuru
Early breakfast, then head to the park for the last chance to spot the big cats hunting as the sun rises lighting the golden plains of Maasai Mara. The Kenya safari adventure continues on to the Lake Nakuru, one of the most beautiful parks in Africa, widely known as a bird paradise and a Rhino sanctuary. You arrive in the evening, for a chance to have a short game drive in the Lake Nakuru and later a relaxing evening at the hotel.
Day 8: Nakuru to Nairobi
You will have an early breakfast, check out and depart by 7am to straight to the park. Its a small park with magnificent, rare white rhinos which form part of the Big five animals. There is also a possibility to see the pink flamingos. The game drive lasts 3 hours, after which you depart on a 3-hour drive back to Nairobi to arrive at around 3 pm.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Unlimited game drives in suggested National Parks and Reserve.
- Transport option either on a 4X 4 land Cruiser or a minivan with open roof top which allows for proper game viewing
- and photography.
- Services of English-speaking professional safari guide.
- Free bottled drinking water all throughout the safari.
- Accommodations as mentioned above
- All meals as per the itinerary
- Government Taxes and Levies
- Park entrance fees
- Complimentary airport pick up and drop off
TOUR EXCLUDES:
- Kenya Visa to be applied and paid online
- Beverages- Soft drinks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic
- Tipping and Gratuities
- All items of a personal nature, laundry, Telephone/fax/e-mail charges
- Gratuities to guides and camps/lodges staff.
- Any excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
- Optional meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Both International and Domestic flights
- 1-hour boat ride: USD 20 per person.
- 2-hour walking safari on Crescent Island Sanctuary: USD 45 per person.
- Walking /biking safari at Hells Gate National Park: USD 45 per person.
- Masai village Visit $10 per person
- Hot Air Balloon Ride $500 per person
