Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha & Amboseli

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Nairobi to Masai Mara

Your safari begins with a morning pick-up from your Nairobi hotel at around 8:00 AM. From Nairobi, you will travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley, with a stop at the viewpoint where you can take photographs and enjoy the expansive landscape. Continue towards the Masai Mara, arriving at approximately 1:00 PM. After checking into your accommodation, enjoy lunch before settling in for a short rest. Later in the afternoon, head out for your first game drive in the Masai Mara. As you explore the savannah plains, keep an eye out for some of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife, including lions, elephants, cheetahs and other animals. Return to the camp around 6:30 PM for dinner and overnight.

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Full Day in Masai Mara

Today is dedicated to exploring the Masai Mara. You may begin with an early morning game drive, when wildlife activity is often high, before returning to the lodge for breakfast. Continue with another game drive through the vast savannah plains, exploring different areas of the reserve and looking for the Big Five. The route can include a visit towards the Mara River, where hippos and crocodiles may be seen. Enjoy lunch either at the camp or as a picnic in the reserve, depending on the day’s schedule, before continuing with afternoon game viewing. Return to the camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.

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Masai Mara Full Day

Spend another full day exploring the Masai Mara, visiting different areas of the reserve in search of its abundant wildlife. The day provides opportunities to look for cheetahs and leopards, as well as lions, elephants, wildebeest and other species. During the migration season, the Mara River is also an important area to explore as wildebeest move through the ecosystem. Enjoy lunch at the camp or carry a packed lunch for an extended game drive inside the reserve. For those interested, optional experiences such as a hot-air balloon safari at dawn or a Maasai village cultural visit can be arranged. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight.

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Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, check out and begin your journey towards Lake Nakuru National Park. An optional early morning game drive in the Masai Mara can be arranged before departure, with additional park fees applying. The journey takes you through scenic landscapes, including views around Mount Longonot and Lake Naivasha. Arrive at Lake Nakuru at approximately 3:00 PM and check into your accommodation. Later in the afternoon, head out for a game drive through the park. Lake Nakuru is known for its flamingos, black and white rhinos and opportunities to see tree-climbing lions. Return to the camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.

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Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha

Begin the day with an early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru, exploring the park between approximately 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM. Continue searching for black and white rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes, leopards and the abundant birdlife around the lake, including flamingos. After the game drive, depart for nearby Lake Naivasha. Check into your accommodation and enjoy lunch before heading out for an afternoon boat safari. The boat ride offers the opportunity to see hippos in the water and a variety of bird species around the lake. An optional visit to Crescent Island can also be arranged, where you can take a walking safari among giraffes, zebras and wildebeest. Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

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Lake Naivasha to Amboseli

Enjoy a relaxed morning at Lake Naivasha, or take part in an optional cycling tour at Hell’s Gate National Park. After breakfast, depart for Amboseli National Park, travelling through the Kenyan countryside and Maasai lands towards the southern part of the country. Arrive in the Amboseli area in the afternoon and continue into the park for your first game viewing experience. Amboseli is particularly known for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. After the afternoon game drive, check into your accommodation, enjoy dinner and settle in for the night.

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Full Day Amboseli

Spend a full day discovering Amboseli National Park. Begin with an early morning game drive, when the skies are often clearer and there are opportunities for beautiful views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Explore areas where large elephant herds gather around the park’s wetlands and swamps, while also looking for lions and other wildlife. Visit Observation Hill for panoramic views across the park and its surrounding landscape. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing with afternoon game viewing. As the day progresses, explore more of Amboseli’s diverse habitats before returning to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

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Amboseli Full Day

Continue exploring Amboseli with another full day of game viewing. Start with an early morning game drive around 6:00 AM, providing an opportunity for sunrise photography and views of Mount Kilimanjaro. After the morning drive, return for breakfast and some time to relax. Later, head out again to explore different areas of the park, including the swamps where elephants gather and the dry lake bed. The varied landscapes provide excellent opportunities for wildlife photography, particularly with Mount Kilimanjaro forming the backdrop. Return to your camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.