Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through three of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations.
Amboseli National Park, located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, is renowned for its breathtaking views of Africa’s highest peak and its large herds of free-roaming elephants. The park offers a stunning contrast of swamps, open plains, and acacia woodlands, creating a rich habitat for wildlife viewing.
Lake Nakuru National Park is a bird lover’s paradise famed for its vibrant flocks of flamingos and over 400 bird species. The park also shelters endangered species like the black and white rhinos and the rare Rothschild’s giraffe, all set against a picturesque backdrop of the Rift Valley escarpment and the shimmering lake.
Maasai Mara National Reserve is home to the Great Migration, Africa Big Five & high population of Big Cats. This vast savannah is teeming with wildlife and offers unmatched game viewing opportunities, cultural encounters with the Maasai people, and golden sunsets that define the true essence of an African safari.
- This Safari can be customized depending on your arrival or departure time.
- Great Wildebeest Migration happens between July - October
Activities
- Game Drive
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1: Nairobi - Amboseli National Park
Your safari begins with pickup from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) or your Nairobi hotel by your professional safari driver-guide. After a short briefing, depart Nairobi and travel south through scenic Maasai countryside toward Amboseli National Park.
Arrive at your lodge or camp in time for lunch and relaxation before heading out for your first afternoon game drive.
Amboseli is internationally famous for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain. During your game drive, you may encounter lions, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and diverse birdlife roaming the open plains.
Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Amboseli Sentrim or similar
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Full Day Amboseli National Park
Wake up to breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and enjoy an early breakfast before departing for a full day of wildlife exploration.
Amboseli offers diverse landscapes ranging from dry lake beds to lush swamps fed by underground springs from Kilimanjaro. You will enjoy morning and afternoon game drives with a picnic lunch at a scenic viewpoint such as Observation Hill, offering panoramic views across the park.
Look out for elephant families, buffalo herds, hyenas, giraffes, and abundant bird species that make this park a photographer’s paradise.
Return to your lodge in the late afternoon for dinner and relaxation.
Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Amboseli – Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, depart Amboseli and drive toward Lake Nakuru National Park via Nairobi and the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment. Enjoy scenic stops along the way for photography and sightseeing.
Arrive at your Nakuru lodge in time for lunch before heading out for an afternoon game drive.
Lake Nakuru is one of Kenya’s premier rhino sanctuaries and offers excellent opportunities to spot endangered black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, flamingos, and over 400 bird species. The park is also home to lions, leopards, and waterbucks.
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: The Alps Hotel Nakuru or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara National Reserve
After an early breakfast, depart for the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve. Travel through the fertile highlands and scenic plains of Narok County, arriving at your camp or lodge in time for lunch.
Later, enjoy your first game drive in the Maasai Mara, famous for its dense predator population and vast open savannahs.
The reserve is home to the Big Five and hosts the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration (July–October), considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
Return to camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Full Day Maasai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, depart with a picnic lunch for a full-day game drive in the Maasai Mara.
Explore rolling savannah plains, acacia woodlands, and the famous Mara River — a major crossing point during the Great Migration. Along the riverbanks, you may encounter hippos, Nile crocodiles, and predators strategically hunting nearby.
The Maasai Mara provides exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, hyenas, zebras, gazelles, and countless bird species.
Enjoy lunch at a designated scenic picnic site inside the reserve before continuing your afternoon wildlife tracking.
Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and relaxation.
Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Maasai Mara – Nairobi
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast while taking in your final views of the African wilderness. After check-out, depart the Maasai Mara and drive back to Nairobi.
Arrive in the afternoon and be dropped off at your hotel, residence, or JKIA airport, marking the end of your unforgettable Kenya safari experience.
Meals: Breakfast
What's included?
Included in Your Trip Cost
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Professional guides
- Park fees
- Transportation
Not Included in Your Trip Cost
- Tips
- Alcohol (available to purchase)
- Laundry
- International flights
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
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