Description
This 6-day game-viewing tour takes you to Amboseli with views of Mount Kilimanjaro's snow-capped peaks. At Lake Nakuru National Park, thousands of flamingos thrive in the salinity of the lake. The endangered black and white rhino including other wildlife species are plentiful. At Masai Mara National Reserve, we marvel at the great scenery as we hunt for the Big Five.
Special Notes
1. Amboseli National Park
Location: Southern Kenya, near the Tanzania border
Special Notes:
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Famous for: Spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak.
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Elephants: Renowned for large herds of free-roaming elephants, often seen with Kilimanjaro in the background.
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Photographers’ paradise: Iconic landscapes, particularly in dry seasons when dust creates dramatic scenes.
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Wetlands & Birdlife: Swamps fed by underground rivers from Kilimanjaro provide excellent birdwatching and support hippos, buffaloes, and waterfowl.
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Accessibility: Can be dusty and dry; 4x4 vehicles are recommended, especially in the rainy season.
2. Lake Nakuru National Park
Location: Central Kenya, part of the Great Rift Valley
Special Notes:
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Famous for: Once massive flamingo flocks (numbers now fluctuate based on water levels and algae).
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Rhinoceros Sanctuary: Excellent place to see both black and white rhinos.
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Scenic views: The park has forested hills, waterfalls (Makalia Falls), and dramatic cliffs.
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Other wildlife: Home to leopards, lions, giraffes (especially Rothschild's giraffe), baboons, and zebras.
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Compact and easily accessible: Can be visited as a day trip from Nairobi or as part of a longer safari circuit.
3. Masai Mara National Reserve
Location: Southwestern Kenya, part of the Greater Serengeti ecosystem
Special Notes:
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Famous for: The Great Wildebeest Migration (typically July–October), one of the world’s most spectacular wildlife events.
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Big Five Destination: High chances of seeing lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino.
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Predator activity: Excellent predator sightings including cheetahs, hyenas, and jackals. Lions are particularly abundant.
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Cultural interaction: Opportunities to visit Maasai villages and learn about traditional lifestyles.
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Varied accommodation: Ranges from luxury camps to budget options; ideal for all kinds of travelers.
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Balloon safaris: Hot air balloon rides at sunrise are a popular premium experience.
Detailed Day Wise Itinerary
Day 1
Nairobi - Masai Mara
We pick you up from your hotel and depart from Nairobi at 08h30 toward Masai Mara. You will have a stopover at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for sightseeing and photography. Continue driving and have another stopover at Narok for lunch, the last town before Masai Mara. We arrive at Masai Mara National Reserve in the late afternoon. We do an afternoon game drive up to 18h30 and then return to the camp for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Rhino Tourist Camp
- Budget tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
- Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Masai Mara
Today, we go on a full-day game drive in Masai Mara with a picnic lunch served at the Mara River. The landscape here is scenic savannah grassland on rolling hills. The reserve is the best park for game viewing in Kenya as it has an extensive road and track network which allows for close-range viewing and photography. Break for your picnic lunch at the hippo pool, looking out for hippos and crocodiles. Later, we return for dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Rhino Tourist Camp
- Budget tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Mara - Nakuru
Take a visit to Masai Village for cultural experiences and then depart to Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its prolific birdlife including flamingoes. The park contains a sanctuary for the conservation of the white rhino, while species like the Cape buffalo and waterbuck can be seen near the shoreline. We arrive in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Main Destination:
Lake Nakuru National Park
Accommodation:
Alps Hotel
- Budget hotel located less than 30 minutes drive from Lake Nakuru NP
Day 4
Nakuru - Amboseli
Have an early-morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its prolific birdlife including flamingoes. The park contains a sanctuary for the conservation of the white rhino while species like the Cape buffalo and waterbuck can be seen near the shoreline. Later, we leave for Amboseli with lunch on the way, arriving in the evening. On a clear day, you will see Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. Dinner and overnight will be at the lodge.
Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
Accommodation:
Ol tukai Lodge
Day 5
Amboseli
We go on morning and afternoon game drives on the park's dusty roads (in the Maasai language Amboseli means "dusty whirlwinds"). You're likely to spot wildebeest, giraffe, gazelle, impala, and zebra which are attracted to the marshes and swamps fed by the melting snows of Kilimanjaro. You may also spot lions on the fringes of the marshes as well as a great variety of birdlife (some 425 bird species populate the park). Amboseli is popular as it is home to hundreds of elephants, and with Kilimanjaro providing a dramatic backdrop, your photographs will be stunning. We return for dinner and overnight at the camp.
Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
Accommodation
Ol Tukai Lodge
- Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Amboseli - Nairobi
You will have your last early-morning game drive in Amboseli. You return for breakfast and thereafter proceed to Nairobi. You will arrive in the evening and be dropped off at a hotel, marking the end of your 6-day safari.
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