Embark on this 7-day safari that gives you a glimpse into our favourite destinations in Kenya. Start off at Amboseli National Park, known for its stunning views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and a haven for big herds of elephants. Then to the Great Rift Valley floor at Lake Naivasha for a boat ride and nature walk at Crescent Island and Lake Nakuru National Park where you can watch the horizon at the baboon cliff. Finish off at Kenya’s jewel Masai Mara with superb game viewing opportunities.
Memorable aspects:
- Witness Elephant Herds with exceptionally large tusks and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli
- Explore the Great Rift valley freshwater Lake Naivasha on a scenic boat ride and visit to Crescent Island (a close up walk with game)
- Capture flamingos, rhinos and Buffalos in Lake Nakuru National Park
- Go on spectacular game drives in Maasai Mara with highest density of big cats and seasonal migration of large herds of wildebeest and zebra
Itinerary at a glance
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
| Day 1 | Transfer to Amboseli National Park. Afternoon Game drive. | Amboseli |
| Day 2 | Morning & afternoon Game Drives Amboseli. | Amboseli |
| Day 3 | Transfer to Lake Naivasha. Afternoon Boat ride and visit to crescent Island. | Lake Naivasha |
| Day 4 | Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park. Afternoon Game drive. | Lake Nakuru |
| Day 5 | Transfer to Maasai Mara. Afternoon Game Drive. | Maasai Mara |
| Day 6 | Maasai Mara Game drives. | Maasai Mara |
| Day 7 | Departure. Drive to Nairobi JKIA for departure flight. |
(Optional Safari activities at an extra cost) – These can be arranged upon request
- Sundowners
- Bush walks
- Bush Meals
- Maasai Village visit
- Hot air balloon safari
Included/Excluded
- Full board accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner) while on safari
- PRIVATE transport and game drives in our top of the range customised 4 x 4 Land Cruisers (complete with a pop-up roof and sliding windows for optimised game and sightseeing and photography & Two-way long-range high frequency radio communication in each vehicle)
- Complimentary bottled mineral water per person per day often provided during game drives
- Services of a professional, experienced English-Speaking safari driver/guide
- Game drives and Park entrance fees to the listed parks and national reserves on the itinerary.
- All meet and greet services
- Pick up and drop off at the Airport
- 24 hours stand-by Customer Service contact number
- Safari accessories: - First aid kit, wildlife referral books, a pair of quality binoculars, cool box and fire extinguisher.
- International flights - From/to home (we can help select your flights, but you'll have to book them on your own)
- Tips & gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and driver guide(s) - (Note that gratuities should be given as a reward of exceptional service and is at your own discretion - Guideline US$ 10 per person per day)
- Cost incurred by all optional activities
- Items of personal nature. (e.g. Travel Insurance, Visa fees, Telephone call bills, laundry, Souvenirs etc) Note: To enter Kenya, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) is required. You can apply online easily through the following government website - https://immigration.ecitizen.go.ke/index.php?id=5
- Extra Meals and beverages not included in the accommodation meal plan
- Any other items not included in the itinerary
- × Accommodation in Nairobi (Pre/Post Safari): Depending on your itinerary and arrival/departure times (we can arrange this for you at an extra cost)
Tour Plan
Your private safari adventure begins as we collect you from your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Preferably before 8:00am, our driver-guide will meet you for a safari briefing before an easy drive via the Nairobi-Mombasa Road to Amboseli National Park.
(In case of late arrival, accommodation and transfer can be arranged at an extra cost).
The journey offers a mix of scenery, including the bustling city of Nairobi, open plains, and eventually, the magnificent backdrop of the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain. You will arrive at the Lodge in time for lunch with a little time to relax before heading out for an evening game drive between 1600hrs to 1830hrs.
Enjoy your first game viewing drive in search of the ‘big five’ among other animals against the backdrop of Africa's highest mountain-Mount Kilimanjaro. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation options:
- Budget: Sentrim Amboseli , AA Amboseli Lodge
- Luxury: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge , Kibo Safari Camp , Ol Tukai Lodge
An early morning game drive will be ideal for this day. During that time of the morning, weather permitting, you can see the snow-capped Mt Kilimanjaro which is at the Tanzanian border.
Most of the predators might also be spotted as they wade though the wet grass back to their hiding areas. Amboseli is well known to harbor one of the largest 'Tuskers' Tim and Echo, the most researched Elephant.
You will thereafter go back to the lodge for lunch as you recharge for an afternoon game drive to cover the remaining part of Amboseli National Park. Dinner and overnight at your Camp/ Lodge.
Depart after an early breakfast for Lake Naivasha, a popular fresh water Lake at the floors of the Great Riftvalley.
Lake Naivasha and its surrounding parks are a varied world of birds, grazing game, and landscapes easily explored by boat and foot as we have planned for you.
You will arrive at your Lodge for lunch and after go out to the Lake for an afternoon boat ride to enjoy the lake’s fresh waters as you view numerous water life that includes birds and animals.
We will glide by hippos and transfer you for a guided walking safari at Crescent Island Game Sanctuary. This beautiful piece of paradise hosts an abundance of bird life, especially large numbers of pelicans, cormorant and fish eagles. Walk amongst Giraffes, Zebras and more and see hippos grazing in the cool afternoon air or resting under acacia trees in the heat of day. The scenic beauty and sense of freedom in this little Sanctuary has seen many film makers alight on its shores to film herds of wildebeest, water buck and zebra passing through the grassy Savannah.
The day will end in the evening with dinner and overnight back at your Lodge.
Accommodation options:
- Budget: Sawela Lodge , Crater Lake Tented Camp
- Midrange: Lk. Naivasha Sopa Resort , Lk. Naivasha Crescent Camp , Lk. Naivasha Simba Lodge
- Luxury: Enashipai Resort & Spa , Loldia House, Chui Lodge
Morning breakfast at the lodge later exit to discover Lake Nakuru National Park. Created in 1961 to protect the alkaline lake Lake Nakuru.
The lake is renowned for its flamingo population and also recognized as a rhino sanctuary, harboring a population of black and white rhinos. It is also home to many herbivores including Rothschild's giraffe, buffalo, hippo, gazelle and nearly 55 mammals including lions, leopards, spotted hyenas, rock hyraxes and reedbuck.
You will arrive in time for check-in and enjoy a delicious lunch. After relaxation, you will proceed for a game drive at the park, where you will encounter a diverse array of other wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and buffaloes among others. Dinner and overnight at your Lodge.
Accommodation options:
- Budget: Flamingo Hill Camp , Ziwa Bush Lodge
- Midrange: Lk. Nakuru Lodge , Lk. Nakuru Sopa Lodge
- Luxury: Sarova Lionhill Game Lodge , The Cliff
An early bird and game viewing drive as you exit Lake Nakuru National Park.
Proceed to the Masai mara game reserve to arrive in good time for lunch. Check-in, have lunch, and spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing in your tent waiting for the late evening when the temperature cools to head out on your first Mara game drive.
Masai Mara is one of Africa’s greatest wildlife reserves brimming with abundant wildlife and birdlife. Game viewing is spectacular year-round; with opportunities of witnessing a pride of lions stalking their prey, observe a herd of elephants and their fascinating social structure, or see pods of hippo wallowing in the rivers.
Return to your Camp at sunset for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation options:
- Budget: Sentrim Mara Camp , Mara Sopa Lodge , AA Mara Lodge
- Midrange: Zebra Plains Mara Camp , Mara Big Five Camp , Mara Simba Lodge
- Luxury: Mara Maisha Camp , Sarova Mara Game Camp , Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Today you can make the full day in the Mara a game viewing extravaganza!
The itinerary is flexible, and you can plan with your guide the day’s schedule. You can have a relaxed breakfast and depart for a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch. You will have better chances to view wildlife all day and return to the lodge late in the afternoon.
Alternatively, you can depart an early morning game drive. Later, return to your accommodation for breakfast and relax until mid afternoon. Then, depart on an afternoon game drive.
Dinner and overnight at your Lodge.
After breakfast, enjoy a final, scenic drive through the park before transferring back to Nairobi for your departure or onward travel.
Depending on your next stay or flight details, you will be dropped off at your desired hotel or the airport for your home-bound flight.
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