Into the Wild 9 days / 8 nights Safari

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Amboseli National Park, Nairobi City, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara

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This safari offers a unique journey through Kenya’s diverse landscapes, combining the iconic elephant herds of Amboseli with the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, the conservation efforts for endangered rhinos and Chimpanzees at Ol Pejeta, the vibrant flamingo displays and diverse wildlife at Lake Nakuru, and the world-renowned Maasai Mara’s annual wildebeest migration and Maasai culture. It’s a comprehensive experience that showcases both the grandeur of large wildlife spectacles and focused efforts in wildlife preservation and cultural immersion.

Memorable aspects;

Witness Elephant Herds with exceptionally large tusks and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli.
Ol Pejeta, home to the last two northern white rhinos and Kenya’s only chimpanzee sanctuary.
Capture flamingos and rhinos in Lake Nakuru National Park.
Insights into the Maasai cultural Traditions & Homestead endeavors.
Maasai Mara: Highest density of big cats and seasonal migration of wildebeests and zebras

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	Morning game drive. Transfer to Nairobi. Lunch. Dinner enjoy a traditional Nyama Choma feast with entertainment from the Safari Cats dancers.	Nairobi
Day 4	Transfer to Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Afternoon Game drives. Visit Chimpanzee & Rhino Sanctuary.	Ol Pejeta
Day 5	Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park. Afternoon Game drive.	Lake Nakuru
Day 6	Transfer to Maji Moto. Afternoon Maasai Cultural Experience	Maji Moto, Loita Hills
Day 7	Maasai Warrior training. Drive to the Mara Reserve. Afternoon Game Drive.	Maasai Mara
Day 8	Maasai Mara Game drives, Optional Balloon Safari	Maasai Mara
Day 9	Departure. Drive to Nairobi JKIA for departure flight.

Included/Excluded

Accommodation as per the program
Transport in a 4x4 tour Land cruiser as per the above rates
Services of an English-speaking driver guide
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Game drives and Park entrance fees as per the itinerary
Lunch at the Carnivore Restaurant in Nairobi & a unique traditional nyama nyoma dinner with the famous Safaricats dancers at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi
Visit to a Maasai Village
Complimentary mineral water per person per day in the safari vehicle
All meet and greet services
All arrival and departure transfers
24 hours stand-by contact number
Two-way long-range high frequency radio communication in each vehicle
On Safari accessories in each vehicle; first aid kit, wildlife books, a pair of binoculars, cool box and fire extinguisher

International flights
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)
Any costs incurred from optional activities
Items of personal nature, e.g. Telephone call bills, laundry etc.
Meals and beverages, other than specified
Visa fees-you can apply a visa online easily through the following government website, www.ecitizen.go.ke
Any other items not included in the itinerary

Tour Plan

Day 1 Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

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:

Budget: Sentrim Amboseli , AA Amboseli Lodge
Luxury: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge , Kibo Safari Camp , Ol Tukai Lodge

Day 2 Explore Amboseli National Park

An early morning game drive will be ideal for this day. During that time of the morning, you can see the snowcapped 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 habour 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 Lodge.

Day 3 Amboseli National Park to Nairobi, Capital City of Kenya

Morning game drive Amboseli. Depart for Nairobi.

Arrive in time for lunch at the famous Carnivore Restaurant. Later drop off at your Nairobi hotel for an afternoon at leisure to relax and enjoy the hotel facilities.

In the evening, a special traditional Nyama Choma feast dinner with entertainment from the famous SafariCats dancers has been arranged for you to enjoy. Safari Cats dinner and dance performance.

Dinner & overnight at your hotel.

Day 4 Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Conservancy

After breakfast, depart for Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a private refuge for rhinos and chimpanzees.

Ol Pejeta is one of the largest and most well-known private wildlife conservancies in East Africa, established with the goal of protecting and preserving endangered species.

Arrive in time for lunch. After lunch, explore the conservancy. The combination of amazing wildlife and stunning views across the open plains of Ol Pejeta guarantees an unforgettable safari experience. Ol Pejeta is also the only place in Africa that offers the opportunity to see Chimpanzees and the last 2 remaining Northern white rhinos.

You will meet the primates face to- face, visit the Rhino Sanctuary and enjoy game viewing in the Conservancy. Dinner and overnight at your Camp.

Accommodation:

Budget: Comfort Gardens Sweetwaters , Nanyuki
Midrange: Rhino Watch Lodge
Luxury: Fairmont Mt. Kenya Safari Club , Sarova Maiyan, Nanyuki , Maisha Sweetwaters Camp , Sweetwaters Serena Camp

Day 5 Ol Pejeta to the shores of Lake Nakuru

Morning breakfast at the Camp 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 recognised as a rhino sanctuary, harbouring 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:

Budget: Flamingo Hill Camp , Ziwa Bush Lodge
Midrange: Lk. Nakuru Lodge , Lk. Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Luxury: Sarova Lionhill Game Lodge , The Cliff

Day 6 Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara Maji Moto Village, Loita Hills.

After breakfast, proceed to Maji Moto Eco Camp neighboring Maasai Mara National Reserve just an hour’s drive away.

Arrive for lunch. Afternoon spent in Camp Orientation, Guided Nature Walk and Maasai Manyatta visit.

Late afternoon "Maasai style" Fire Making presentation followed by winding down the day with camp fire stories.

Dinner and overnight at the Camp.

Accommodation: Mid range: Maji Moto Eco Camp

Day 7 Maji Moto to the famous Maasai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast and before departure, Maasai Warrior training - measuring skills in Sasol stick fighting, spear throwing and archery will be organized.

Later depart for the famous Maasai Mara. Lunch at your Camp followed by an afternoon 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 Lodge 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

Day 8 Explore Maasai Mara National Reserve

Full day in the Mara.

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 midafternoon. Then, depart on an afternoon game drive.

Return to your Camp at sunset for dinner and overnight.

Day 9 Departure

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 homebound flight.