Tour overview
The premium parks of Kenya include Masai Mara/ Nakuru and Amboseli. Head to Masai Mara through the great rift valley. Masai Mara is known for the big cats and the great wildebeest migration. Nakuru famous for the greater and lesser flamingoes and other water birds including a variety of over 450 bird species. Lake Nakuru has the most beautiful view in the early sunrise with a beautiful pink appearance. Finally go to Amboseli which is located at the foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro giving you the best views of the snowcapped peak. It has very large herds of elephants consisting of bigger than usual elephants.
Included
- Transport based on a comfortable safari van with pop up roof for game viewing
- Park entry fee
- Accommodation in a self-contained tents with hot water shower
- Service of an English-speaking driver guide
- Game drives as per the Itinerary
- Driver allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver
- Government taxes
- Transfer from and to Airport/ Pick up from Nairobi hotel
- Masai Village
Not Included
- Extras – Balloon safari, boat ride tips, drinks etc
- Items of personal use I.e Towels, ointments, repellants etc
- Accommodation in Nairobi
- Personal travel insuarance
DAY 1: NAIROBI – MASAI MARA
8:30 am. Depart from your Nairobi hotel for the Masai Mara Game Reserve stopping at the view-point of the great Rift Valley and at Narok town for final shopping and refueling. Upon arrival check in, lunch and then afternoon game drive in the reserve which is famous for its high animal concentration, abundance and variety. Dinner and overnight at Miti Mingi Eco Camp.
DAY 2: MASAI MARA FULL DAY
Early breakfast then proceed for a full day of tracking game with your guide across the rich acacia studded grassland and rolling hills. Virtually every type of wildlife is found in the Mara which has an extensive road and track network which allows for excellent photography and viewing opportunities, making it the best and most visited park in Kenya. We will cater for a picnic lunch at the hippo pool. In the evening, drive back to the camp for dinner and overnight.
DAY 3: MASAI MARA – NAKURU
Wake up to a heavy breakfast at leisure then proceed for the Masai Village visit. Get to learn about the culture of the Maasai people as well as their way of life. Afterwards, depart the mara region for Nakuru, lunch enroute, with chances to view Mt.Longonot and lake Naivasha while on the main highway. Dinner and overnight at Legacy Hotel or Similar
DAY 4: LAKE NAKURU – AMBOSELI
After breakfast, proceed on a game drive in the nearby lake Nakuru National park, the abode of various water birds that breed in the Lake’s alkaline waters including flamingo, white rhino, Rothschild’s giraffe and plains game are other species encountered while waterbuck and cape buffalo are common on the lake-shore. Depart for Amboseli National Park via Nairobi for lunch upon arrival at Nyati Safari Camp, check in and relax later dinner and overnight.
DAY 5: AMBOSELI FULL DAY
After breakfast, proceed for an early morning pre-breakfast walk around the camp. Return to the campsite for breakfast. After breakfast, proceed to Amboseli National Park to start your game drive where plains game including Zebra, wildebeest, giraffe and various antelopes can be seen. You will have lunch and leisure break at the lodge then end with an evening game drive, looking out for the peak of Kilimanjaro which may be seen in clear weather from the observation hill. Large herds of elephant and hippo can be seen bathing swamp grounds whose water source is Mt. Kilimanjaro. Exit the park and return to the camp for dinner and overnight.
DAY 6: AMBOSELI – NAIROBI
Early morning breakfast then proceed for the game drive with the possibility of seeing the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro if the weather conditions are good. Afterwards depart Amboseli for Nairobi with lunch enroute, arriving in the afternoon. Drop off at your hotel or the airport.