You will start your safari adventure by being picked up from Nairobi Airport and setting off for Amboseli National Park at 7:00 am. The approximately 3-4 hour drive from Nairobi concludes at the Amboseli Lodge, where you'll check in and enjoy lunch. The afternoon unfolds with a game drive in the park, renowned for its abundant wildlife and stunning vistas dominated by Mount Kilimanjaro. Keep an eye out for elephants, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, impalas, and leopards. As the day winds down, you will return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Sentrim Amboseli Lodge—a mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
You will spend an entire day immersed in the wonders of Amboseli National Park, starting with an early morning game drive followed by a return to your lodge for breakfast. After breakfast, you will venture out with packed lunch boxes for an extended adventure. This day offers excellent birdwatching opportunities, with a chance to spot pelicans, bee-eaters, kingfishers, African fish eagles, and pygmy falcons. Nature enthusiasts can explore diverse habitats, including the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli, wetlands with Sulphur springs, the savannah, and woodlands.
For a cultural experience, consider visiting the local Maasai community residing around the park, providing an authentic glimpse into their way of life. It's a day filled with wildlife encounters, natural exploration, and a rich cultural experience.
Accommodation: Sentrim Amboseli Lodge—a mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
You will leave Amboseli after breakfast and check out from the lodge at 6:30 am to head towards Lake Naivasha. Upon arrival, you will check in at your hotel and enjoy lunch. You will experience the beauty of Lake Naivasha with an optional boat ride, offering views of hippos and numerous bird species during a leisurely 2-hour excursion. Afterward, you will explore Crescent Island, an ideal spot for wildlife and bird watching, as well as a guided walking safari. In the evening, you will return to your lodge for a relaxing dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Eseriani Resort—a mid-range hotel located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
After breakfast, you will depart from the lodge and proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park at 8:00 am, approximately a 2-hour drive from Naivasha. You will arrive at the lodge for check-in and set off on an exciting adventure with packed lunch boxes. You will begin by exploring the lake's surroundings, spotting flamingos, white pelicans, ibis, plovers, storks, herons, and various other bird species during the morning game drive.
You will continue the wildlife exploration until lunchtime when you'll enjoy a picnic with magnificent views from the Makalia waterfalls camping site. In the afternoon, you will embark on another game drive to encounter the diverse array of animals in the park, including lions, buffalos, Rothschild’s giraffes, black and white rhinos, waterbucks, reedbucks, leopards, and baboons. As the day concludes, you will return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge - a mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP
You will depart from the resort after breakfast and head to Masai Mara at 7:00 am, with a brief stopover at Narok. You will arrive at the lodge in the afternoon for check-in and lunch. At 4:00 pm, you will embark on your first exhilarating game drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve, renowned as one of East Africa’s premier safari destinations. You will return to your lodge late in the evening for dinner, followed by the opportunity to gather around a bonfire and listen to captivating Maasai stories.
Accommodation: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge—a mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR
Immerse yourself in the wonders of Masai Mara with a full day of morning and afternoon game drives. If you're visiting between July and October, you will witness the spectacular annual wildebeest migration from the Serengeti, as millions of animals journey to the Mara in search of fresh green pastures and water. The diverse wildlife includes giraffes, gazelles, impalas, hyenas, cheetahs, leopards, lions, zebras, hippos, and Topi. While black rhinos may be elusive, they are occasionally spotted in the distance. You will enjoy the thrill of observing this rich and varied ecosystem during your memorable safari in Masai Mara.
Accommodation: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge—a mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR
You will conclude your safari adventure with a drive back to Nairobi after breakfast. Upon reaching Nairobi, you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure, marking the end of your memorable journey. You will board your flight homeward with cherished memories of the stunning landscapes and wildlife encounters experienced during your Kenyan safari.
