Overview
Highlights
- The Maasai Mara: Witness the sweeping savannahs, home to the Big Five and dramatic predator-prey interactions.
- Lake Nakuru National Park: Marvel at the pink-hued shores (home to flamingos) and track endangered white and black rhinos.
- Amboseli National Park: Capture iconic photographs of massive elephant herds framed against the majestic, snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Cultural Immersion: Optional visit to a traditional Maasai Manyatta (village)
- Expert Guidance: Game drives led by professional, English-speaking KPSGA-certified driver-guides.
Detailed itinerary
Day 01 :
Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Day 02 :
Full Day Exploration of Maasai Mara
- Morning: Enjoy an early morning game drive when predators are most active. Alternatively, book an optional Hot Air Balloon Safari followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush.
- Afternoon: After lunch at the camp, embark on an extended game drive or visit the Mara River (famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration river crossings, depending on the season) to spot hippos and basking crocodiles.
- Evening: Return to camp as the sun sets over the Mara. Dinner and overnight.
Day 03 :
Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park
- Morning: After breakfast, check out and drive northward through the Rift Valley floor to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch.
- Afternoon: Head into the park for an afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru is renowned for its birdlife (including flamingos and pelicans), dense acacia forests, and being one of the best places in Kenya to spot both black and white rhinoceros.
- Evening: Check in to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 04 :
Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park
- Morning: Enjoy an early breakfast, check out, and embark on a scenic drive toward Amboseli National Park, situated at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy lunch en route or upon arrival.
- Afternoon: Enter Amboseli and enjoy a game drive on your way to the lodge. Watch for massive herds of elephants roaming against the stunning backdrop of Africa's tallest mountain.
- Evening: Arrive at your lodge, settle in, enjoy dinner, and rest.
Day 05 :
Full Day in Amboseli National Park
- Morning: Spend the day exploring Amboseli’s diverse habitats, which range from dried-up lake beds and wetlands with sulphur springs to savannahs and woodlands. Keep your camera ready for classic shots of elephants with Mt. Kilimanjaro in the background.
- Afternoon: Visit Observation Hill for a panoramic view of the park’s swamps and marshes teeming with elephants, buffalos, hippos, and a plethora of waterbirds.
- Evening: Enjoy a relaxing dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Day 06 :
Amboseli to Nairobi (Departure)
- Morning: Wake up for an early morning game drive to catch the sunrise over Mount Kilimanjaro. Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast, check out, and begin your drive back to Nairobi.
- Afternoon: Arrive in Nairobi by mid-afternoon. You will be dropped off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) for your onward flight home, marking the end of your unforgettable 6-day safari.
Inclusions:
- Transport in a customized 4x4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van with a pop-up roof for optimal game viewing and photography.
- Services of a professional, experienced English-speaking driver-guide.
- Park entrance fees for Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli.
- Accommodation on a Full Board basis (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) throughout the safari.
- Bottled drinking water during game drives.
- Pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi.
- Government taxes and local levies
Exclusions.
- International flights and visa fees.
- Travel insurance (highly recommended).
- Optional activities (e.g., Hot Air Balloon ride in Maasai Mara: ~$450 USD per person; Maasai village visit: ~$20–$30 USD per person).
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at the lodges.
- Tips and gratuities for your driver-guide and lodge staff.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, souvenirs, and internet charges.
