Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha & Amboseli

Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha & Amboseli

The Ultimate Kenya Safari Experience

Duration

9 Days, 8 Nights Days

Parks Covered

4

Group Size

2-7 people

An East African Journey

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Start

Nairobi

End

Nairobi

Accommodation

Lodge Safari

Experience

Guided Safari

What Makes This Safari Special

3 nights in world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve

Morning and afternoon game drives in Masai Mara

Lake Nakuru flamingo viewing and rhino sanctuary

Boat safari and walking tour on Lake Naivasha

2 nights in Amboseli with Mt. Kilimanjaro views

Big Five wildlife encounters across 4 national parks

Professional English-speaking driver-guide

All park fees and conservation charges included

Day By Day Experience

1

Nairobi to Masai Mara

Pick up from your Nairobi hotel at 8:00 AM. Drive through the Great Rift Valley with a stop at the scenic viewpoint for photos. Arrive at Masai Mara around 1:00 PM, check into your lodge and enjoy lunch. At 4:00 PM, depart for your first evening game drive in the Masai Mara. Look for lions, elephants, cheetahs, and other wildlife. Return to the lodge at 6:30 PM for dinner and overnight.

Drive: 5.5-6 hours (284 km)Meals: Lunch, DinnerMara Sopa Lodge or similar
2

Full Day in Masai Mara

Today schedule is flexible. Option 1: Depart at 6:00 AM for an early morning game drive (best time to see predators hunting), return for breakfast, relax, then afternoon game drive with picnic lunch. Option 2: Have a relaxed breakfast at 8:00 AM, depart at 9:00 AM for full-day game drive with packed lunch, return at 6:00 PM. Explore the vast savannah plains, visit the Mara River to see hippos and crocodiles, and track the Big Five.

Drive: No transferMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerMara Sopa Lodge or similar
3

Masai Mara Full Day

Another full day exploring different areas of the Masai Mara. Drive to the Mara River where wildebeest cross during migration season (July-October). Visit areas known for cheetah and leopard sightings. Optional activities include hot air balloon safari at dawn ($480 per person) or Maasai village cultural visit ($25 per person). Extensive game viewing with packed lunch in the park.

Drive: No transferMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerMara Sopa Lodge or similar
4

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru

Optional early morning game drive (additional park fees apply). After breakfast around 9:00 AM, check out and depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. Scenic drive past Mt. Longonot and Lake Naivasha. Arrive at Lake Nakuru around 3:00 PM, check in and enjoy late afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru is famous for flamingos, endangered black and white rhinos, and tree-climbing lions.

Drive: 5-5.5 hours (250 km)Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerLake Nakuru Lodge or similar
5

Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha

Early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru (6:30-11:00 AM). Search for both black and white rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes, leopards, and abundant birdlife including thousands of flamingos. After game drive, depart for nearby Lake Naivasha. Check in and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, take a boat ride on Lake Naivasha to see hippos up close and hundreds of bird species. Optional visit to Crescent Island for a walking safari among giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest.

Drive: 1.5-2 hours (67 km)Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerLake Naivasha Sopa Resort or similar
6

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli

Morning at leisure or optional Hell's Gate National Park cycling tour. After breakfast, depart for Amboseli National Park. Drive through typical Kenyan countryside and Maasai lands. Arrive at Amboseli in the afternoon. Check in and enjoy evening game drive. Amboseli is famous for large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Drive: 4.5-5 hours (283 km)Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAmboseli Sopa Lodge or similar
7

Full Day Amboseli

Full day exploring Amboseli with morning and afternoon game drives. Early morning offers the best chance to see Mt. Kilimanjaro without clouds. Watch large elephant herds play in the swamps, spot lions resting under acacia trees, and see the park's famous "tuskers." Visit observation hill for panoramic views. Enjoy picnic lunch in the park with views of Kilimanjaro.

Drive: No transferMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAmboseli Sopa Lodge or similar
8

Amboseli Full Day

Another full day in Amboseli. Early morning game drive (6:00 AM) for sunrise photography with Mt. Kilimanjaro backdrop. Return for breakfast, then either relax at the lodge or take an afternoon game drive. Visit different areas of the park including the swamps where elephants bathe and the dry lake bed. Excellent opportunities to photograph wildlife against Africa's highest mountain.

Drive: No transferMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAmboseli Sopa Lodge or similar
9

Amboseli to Nairobi

Optional early morning game drive to catch the last sunrise over Kilimanjaro. Return for breakfast, check out around 9:00 AM. Drive back to Nairobi with en-route lunch. Arrive in Nairobi around 2:00-3:00 PM. Drop off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight. End of safari.

Drive: 4-4.5 hours (216 km)Meals: Breakfast, LunchNot included (can be arranged)

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