Safari Overview
Mount Kilimanjaro views and herds of elephants in Amboseli
Boat ride and birdwatching at Lake Naivasha
Flamingos, rhinos, and leopards at Lake Nakuru
Big Five and Great Migration (seasonal) in the vast plains of Masai Mara
Travel through the Great Rift Valley
Day 1: Nairobi – Amboseli National Park
Depart Nairobi in the morning (~4 hrs) and drive through Maasai country to Amboseli.
Arrive for lunch and check-in.
Afternoon game drive with views of Mount Kilimanjaro (weather permitting).
Dinner & Overnight: Amboseli Sopa Lodge / Kibo Safari Camp / Ol Tukai Lodge
Day 2: Full Day in Amboseli
Early morning game drive: spot elephants, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and buffalo.
Return for breakfast and rest.
Optional visit to a Maasai village.
Afternoon or sunset game drive across the open plains and marshes.
Dinner & Overnight: Same lodge/camp
Day 3: Amboseli – Lake Naivasha
Depart after breakfast for Lake Naivasha (~6 hrs drive).
Scenic drive through Nairobi and the Great Rift Valley.
Arrive in time for late lunch and relax at the lodge.
Optional: Boat ride on the lake to see hippos and water birds.
Dinner & Overnight: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge / Enashipai Resort / Crescent Camp
Day 4: Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru National Park
Breakfast, then drive 1.5 hrs to Lake Nakuru.
Game drive en route, then lunch at the lodge.
Afternoon game drive: look for rhinos, flamingos, giraffes, and lions.
Dinner & Overnight: Sarova Lion Hill / Flamingo Hill Camp / Lake Nakuru Lodge
Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve
Early breakfast and drive to Masai Mara (~5–6 hrs).
Arrive for check-in and lunch.
Afternoon game drive: track predators and grazing herbivores in the rolling plains.
Dinner & Overnight: Zebra Plains / Basecamp Explorer / Ashnil Mara / Mara Serena Lodge
Day 6: Full Day in Masai Mara
Spend the day with morning and afternoon game drives OR a full-day drive with packed meals.
Search for the Big Five and (if in season, July–Oct) the Great Migration at the Mara River.
Optional hot air balloon safari (extra cost).
Dinner & Overnight: Same lodge/camp
Day 7: Another Day in Masai Mara
Additional morning and afternoon game drives to explore different parts of the reserve.
Optional cultural visit to a Maasai village.
Great for photographers and wildlife lovers seeking extended experience.
Dinner & Overnight: Same lodge/camp
Day 8: Masai Mara – Nairobi
Early morning game drive, then breakfast.
Depart Masai Mara and drive back to Nairobi (~5–6 hrs).
Drop-off at hotel or airport in the late afternoon.
