Day 1
day 1 Arrival in Nairobi and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be greeted by your driver-guide. Following a safari briefing, proceed directly to Lake Nakuru National Park for a wildlife excursion. This park, founded in 1961 and designated a National Park in 1968, is renowned for hosting Kenya’s largest population of rhinos. It encompasses Lion Hill, Makalia Waterfalls, distinctive flora, scenic vistas, yellow acacia forests, and a rich variety of birdlife, notably including flamingos and pelicans.
Overnight in Lake Nakuru
Day 2
day 2 Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara Game Reserve & an optional visit to Masai Cultural Village
After breakfast, head towards the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at your hotel followed by an afternoon safari drive through the reserve. The Masai Mara is renowned as one of the best places to encounter the "Big Five" animals: elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffaloes. It's a must-visit destination for both Kenyan locals and international visitors, offering a breathtaking variety of unique wildlife and birds.
Additionally, you can opt to visit a Maasai Cultural Village for an extra fee. This experience includes an afternoon performance by Masai dancers dressed in traditional African attire, complete with rhythmic jingling ornaments on their feet. You'll have the chance to immerse yourself in African beats, perhaps even joining in the dancing, creating a memorable cultural experience that enriches your journey.
Dinner and overnight in Maasai Mara
Day 3
day 3 Full Day in Maasai Mara Game Reserve & an optional Maasai Mara Balloon Ride
Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel before embarking on a full-day game drive in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, including picnic lunch boxes. Alternatively, you can choose morning and afternoon game drives with a break for lunch in between.
For an additional cost, you have the option to enjoy a Maasai Mara Balloon Ride. The Balloon Company will pick you up from the hotel at 5:30 AM and transfer you to the balloon launch site. There, you will prepare for takeoff and experience a serene balloon ride over the plains, witnessing wildlife from above as the sun rises. After approximately an hour in the air, the balloon will land, and breakfast will be served nearby.
Dinner and overnight in Maasai Mara
Day 4
day 4 Maasai Mara Game Reserve to Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, head to Lake Naivasha for a boat excursion and bird-watching experience. Lake Naivasha is famous for its scenic boat rides and as the starting point for Crescent Island. During the boat trip, your guide will offer insights into the diverse wildlife and bird species inhabiting the lake. Among the resident birds are fish eagles, ospreys, lily-trotters, black crakes, and a variety of herons. Return to Naivasha for lunch, followed by leisure time in the afternoon. At 4 PM, enjoy an evening boat ride for more bird watching on the lake.
Dinner and overnight at The lodge
Day 5
day 5 Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park
After a scrumptious breakfast, set off for Amboseli National Park, renowned for its breathtaking vistas of Mount Kilimanjaro (weather permitting). Situated approximately 260 km (160 miles) from Nairobi, near the Tanzanian border, Amboseli ranks as Kenya's second most popular wildlife sanctuary after Maasai Mara. Its sparse vegetation, a consequence of extended dry seasons, offers exceptional opportunities for observing wildlife. The park is famed for its large herds of freely roaming African elephants and hosts a diverse array of other animals, including buffalo, impala, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests. Bird enthusiasts will also delight in spotting a wide variety of Kenyan birds, both large and small, by staying observant and stopping at each sighting.
Dinner and overnight at The lodge
Day 6
day 6 Full Day in Amboseli National Park
Begin your day with a delightful breakfast at the hotel before heading out for a full-day game drive, complete with picnic lunch boxes. Alternatively, you have the option to enjoy morning and afternoon game drives within Amboseli National Park, taking a break for lunch in between. Nestled at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's tallest peak, Amboseli National Park is renowned as one of Kenya's most iconic wildlife reserves. Located approximately 150 miles southeast of Nairobi near the Tanzania border, the park offers awe-inspiring views of the snow-capped Kilimanjaro towering above the clouds. Additionally, for an additional fee, you can visit a Masai cultural village.
Dinner and overnight at The lodge
Day 7
day 7 Departure
After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we will proceed to Nairobi by car. You may choose to have lunch at a restaurant in the city (at your own expense). Following this, we will transfer you to the airport in time for your return flight home.
End of Tour