Trip Overview
Locations:
Nairobi City | Masai Mara National Reserve | Lake Nakuru National Park | Amboseli National Park |Nairobi.
Trips Overview
On this trip after departing from Nairobi city, you will discover and explore the Maasai Mara National Reserve. This is an impressive destination in Kenya teeming with abundant wildlife and serene landscapes. Enjoy the breath taking views and the beautiful sceneries of the Great Rift Valley and a visit to Lake Nakuru National Park famous for the flamingoes, the rear rothschild’s giraffe and as a rhino sanctuary. The trip ends in Amboseli national park, World famous for the majestic views of the Mt. Kilimanjaro which forms the back drop of Amboseli National Park referred to as the world’s free standing mountain and the highest in Africa. Amboseli National Park is home to massive herds of elephants and you’ll experience exhilarating game drives along the swamps and get up close and personal with these gentle giants.
Highlights to your trip experience:
- The big five search (elephant, lion, leopard, cape buffalo and rhino.
- The annual wildebeest migration in masai mara July to October.
- Hot air balloon ride over the plains of masai mara and a babbly champagne breakfast – optional.
- The great rift-valley.
- Lake Nakuru national park an ornithological paradise famous for big flocks of flamingoes and a rhino sanctuary.
- Mt. Kilimanjaro the Worlds free standing mountain the the highest in Africa.
- Amboseli National Park and its huge elephant herds.
- Maasai people and their culture.
Optional experiences – activities:
- Hot air Balloon safari in maasai mara with a babbly champagne bush breakfast.
- Visit a local maasai village – for authentic intercultural interactions.
Recommended Day trips for early arrivals
- David Sheldrick’s wildlife trust famous for the orphaned baby elephants.
- Giraffe center known for the conservation of the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe.
- Lunch/Dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant
- Nairobi city tour.
Itinerary details
Day 1. Nairobi City, Kenya
Karibu Kenya – welcome to Kenya. On Arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta international Airport Nairobi, you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to Sarova Panafric Hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay at Sarova Panafic Hotel. BB
Day 2. Masai mara National Reserve, Kenya
After breakfast and trip orientation briefing, the trip departs for Maasai Mara National Reserve with a brief stopover at the Great rift Valley view point for a photo stop. Proceed to Maasai Mara National Reserve arriving in time for check in and lunch at Sarova Mara Camp. After lunch enjoy a short siesta before embarking for an afternoon game drive returning to the camp as the sun sets.
Dinner and overnight stay at Sarova Mara Game Camp. FB.
Day 3. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya.
Guests depart after breakfast with picnic lunches for a full day game drive to explore the magic of the rolling plains of the Masai Mara National reserve famous for the annual wildebeest migration that made it to be graded as one of the “seven natural wonders of Africa” it is native to the Mara River in Kenya. The masai Mara is home to the big five (lion, elephant, leopard, Buffalo and the rhino) plus plenty of other plains game not to mention of the over 400 different birds species found there.
Dinner and overnight stay at Sarova Mara Game Camp or Similar. FB.
Day 4. Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya
This morning after breakfast the tour departs for Lake Nakuru National Park travelling along the rift valley’s western rim down the escarpment arriving for check in and lunch at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge.
Lake Nakuru National Park is famous as an ornithological paradise with over 1 million flamingos and boasts of over 450 different birds species. This delightful park is also known as a sanctuary for both black and white rhinos. It’s also home to so many different species of animals including the Rothschilds giraffe, common zebra, Lion, Leopard, Jackal, Hyena and big herds of the cape buffalo.
After lunch, proceed for an evening game drive till sunset.
Dinner and overnight stay at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge. FB.
Day 5. Amboseli National Park, Kenya
Departure for Amboseli national park follows after an breakfast with a stopover at Lake Naivasha for one hour boat ride. There after proceed to Nairobi for lunch at Hilton Garden Inn. Travelers proceed to Amboseli national park after lunch arriving late in the evening.
Amboseli is famous for its swamps and the big herds of elephants together with the majestic views of Mt Kilimanjaro the highest mountain in Africa (19341 ft) and the world’s free standing mountain that form the backdrop of Amboseli National Park. There is plenty of game ranging from wildebeest, zebras, gazelle, hippo, lion and cheetah and the bird life is prolific with over 360 different species. Return to your lodge by sunset.
Dinner and overnight stay at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge. FB.
Day 6. Amboseli National Park, Kenya
Morning tea and coffee is served and thereafter travelers depart for an early morning game drive returning for breakfast and there after proceed for a mid morning game drive returning for lunch. After lunch relax by the pool before proceeding for an evening game drive returning by sun set.
Dinner and overnight stay at the Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge. FB.
Day 7. Nairobi, Kenya
After breakfast, check out and depart for Nairobi arriving at Jomo Kenyatta international Airport for your onward arrangements. Or check in at Sarova Panafric Hotel for use of a day room and later transfer you to Jomo Kenyatta international Airport for your outbound flight.
Price Includes
- Accommodations and meals as specified in the itinerary.
- Arrival and departure Airport transfers to and from hotels as specified in your itinerary.
- All applicable Game Park entrance and conservation fees.
- Excursions and game viewing drives, sightseeing as indicated in the itinerary.
- Services of a professional Private English speaking driver guide.
- Guaranteed window seats with pop up roof for easy game viewing and easy photography.
- Water for road trips.
- Membership in Flying Doctors Society – (Emergency air rescue).
- Internet access where applicable.
Price Excludes
- International airfare & flight tickets.
- Excess baggage fee.
- Kenya Visa Fee.
- Personal expenses such travel insurance, communication charges that include emails, faxes and phone calls.
- Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages during meals.
- Laundry charges.
- Optional activities provided by hotels/lodges/camps.
- Optional Hot Air Ballooning (cost per person about 450 US Dollars).
- Tips and gratuities to hotel/camp/lodge staff and driver guide.
- All statutory increase beyond our control.
Rates
| HIGH SEASON | LOW SEASON | MID SEASON | |
| PER PEERSON SHARING
SRS |
USD. 3721
USD. 621 |
USD.2999
USD. 197 |
USD. 3400
USD. 356 |
High Season: 01st July 2025 – 31st October 2025, 23rd December 2025 – 02nd January 2026.
Low season: 01st April 2025 – 30th June 2025.
Mid season: 03rd January 2025 – 31st March 2025, 01st November 2025 – 22nd December 2025
SRS: Single Room Supplement
Best months to go: June to October & December to March. For our Private Trips, choose your own group or travelers known to you and your preferred travel dates. Prices are per person and not guaranteed until services are confirmed. Contact us for availability, requests, or to book your trip!
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TRANSPORT
All arrival, departure transfers and game drive as specified in the itinerary by our safari custom converted Toyota Landcruiser 4×4.
Possible connection to: Seychelles / Diani beach / Zanzibar.
WEATHER
December to March is East Africa’s “summer” with daytime temperatures from 80°F-90°F and evenings from 50°F to 60°F. June, July, and August are the coolest months, with lows around 40°F and highs of 70°F-80°F. September, October, and November are warmer, with lows around 65°F and highs of 75°F-85°F. Scattered rains occur in November and early December, which help to lay the dust.
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Please Note
We make every attempt to follow this itinerary. Certain conditions (political, climatic, cultural, environmental, or wildlife migration) may require changes. We reserve the right to alter any itinerary at any time, if necessary. We will notify participants of changes as far in advance as possible