Days |
Main Destination |
Activities |
Accomodation |
Meal Plan |
---|---|---|---|---|
Day 1 |
Nairobi |
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Transfer to your accommodation for the night |
Nairobi |
BB |
Day 2 |
Nairobi |
Nairobi city tour where you will visit the Daphne Sheldrick’s Orphanage, Karen Blixen Museum and Giraffe Centre. |
Nairobi |
B, L,D |
Day 3 & 4 |
Amboseli National Park |
Drive or fly to Amboseli National Park. Afternoon game drive. Enjoy a nature walk and game drives in the park. |
Amboseli National Park |
B, L, D |
Day 5 |
Lake Naivasha NP |
Drive to Lake Naivasha National Park. Enjoy a boat cruise to the crescent Island. |
Lake Naivasha National Park |
B, L, D |
Day 6 |
Masai Mara NR |
Drive to Masai Mara National Reserve. Afternoon at leisure or game drive. |
Masai Mara National Reserve |
B, L, D |
Day 7 & 8 |
Masai Mara NR |
There are a number of activities to participate ranging from game drives, nature walks, community visits and Hot Air Balloon Safaris. |
Masai Mara National Reserve |
B, L, D |
Day 9 |
Departure |
Drive or fly to Nairobi and connect to your departure flight back home. |
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B, L, – |
DAY 1: ARRIVE AT JOMO KENYATTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and after finalizing with the formalities, you will be welcomed by your guide and transferred to your accommodation for an overnight.
Overnight in Nairobi
DAY 2: NAIROBI CITY TOUR
During this city tour, you will visit the Daphne Sheldrick’s Elephant Orphanage which was started by the famous naturalist David Sheldrick. You will get to see young Elephants interacting with their keepers while they feed them and as they take mud baths. This is wonderful way to get up close to them which is not always the case or safe in the wild.
Thereafter you will visit the Ngong hills which feature the Famous Karen Blixen National Museum that was brought to map by the award-winning film – Out of Africa, before moving on to the nearby jock Leslie-Melville Nature Education Centre which is a sanctuary for the Rothschild’s Giraffe. Feeding Giraffes from the central feeding platform is one of the famous activities here and getting to learn more about their way of life.
Overnight: Nairobi
DAY 3 & 4: FLY OR DRIVE TO AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
This day, you will drive to Amboseli National Park which will be your home for the next 2 nights. Alternatively, you may choose to fly from Nairobi to the park. A number of activities can be enjoyed here some of which include; Game drives, Nature walks, Hike to the observation hill that allows you to have great views of the park, birding and boat cruise on Lake Amboseli where the park derives its name.
Transit time: +/- 4 hours’ drive.
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park is one of Kenya’s top tourist destinations being second after Masai Mara. It covers an aera of 392 square Kilometres and is located in the Southern part of the country at the Tanzania border. The park offers magnificent views of Mountain Kilimanjaro which is the highest free-standing mountain in the world. Besides, Mount Kilimanjaro, it home to the largest herds of Elephants and the best place to get up close to these African giants. Other wildlife present in the park includes; Buffaloes, Giraffes, Zebras, Lions, Leopards, Cheetahs, Wildebeests and Antelopes. Not forgetting Lake Amboseli where boat cruises are done with great game viewing and a visit to the Masai community.
Overnight: Amboseli National Park
DAY 5: DRIVE TO LAKE NAIVASHA NATIONAL PARK
After an early morning breakfast, depart for Lake Naivasha with an en-route brief stop at the great rift valley view point. Arrive at the park in time for check in and lunch. Later in the afternoon, you will enjoy and leisurely boat cruise to the crescent Island which one of the private Island Sanctuary in the park and often called Naivasha’s best-kept secret. Later return to your accommodation for an overnight.
Transit Time: +/- 5 hours’ drive
Lake Naivasha National Park
Lake Naivasha National Park derives its name from the fresh water Lake Naivasha which means rough water by the locals. It covers an area of 140 square Kilometers and is part of the Great Rift Valley features. The park is gifted with a good number of habitats like the Acacia trees along the lake banks, Mount Longonot which is an extinct volcano and the seasonal Lake Naivasha. The park has over 100 species of grazers and hunters. Lions, leopards as well as Hippos, Giraffes, Zebras and Buffaloes among others are also present.
Overnight: Lake Naivasha National Park
DAY 6: DRIVE TO MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE, AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE
Depart for Masai Mara National Reserve to arrive in time for check in and an unwind before you head out for an evening game drive. Transit Time: +/- 4 hours’ drive
Masai Mara National Reserve
The Masai Mara National Reserve is located in South Western Kenya and is the largest national game reserve in Kenya. It was named after the Masai people who are the indigenous inhabitants of the area. It is by far one of the popular protected areas on the continent. It is famous for its exceptional population of wildlife including the Big five – Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Elephant and Rhino. Other wildlife includes, Cheetah, Zebra, Topi, Impala. Masai Mara National Reserve is also famous for the Wildebeest migration that brought it to the map as one of the seven wonders of Africa. This migration usually happens during the months of June to November. It is where thousands of wildebeests, zebras and other wildlife crossover from Serengeti National Park in Tanzania to Masai Mara in search of food and water.
Overnight: Masai Mara National Reserve
DAY 7 & 8: ACTIVITIES IN MASAI MARE NATIONAL RESERVE
Having a game drive in Masai Mara is one of the best wildlife adventures you could ever have. Whether you choose to go for a morning or afternoon game drive, Masai Mara National Reserve will most definitely meet your expectations. The Great Migration is the highlight of most game drives here.
A hot air balloon is also the perfect way to experience the wonders of Masai Mara. You will have panoramic views of the astonishing landscape, the beautiful rolling hills and meandering Masai Mara river and catch the live action of the great migration.
Cultural experiences are also common in the reserve where you get to interact with the Masai people and learn about the culture that they have preserved for the longest.
Overnight: Masai Mara National Reserve
DAY 9: DRIVE OR FLY BACK TO NAIROBI AND DEPART
Drive back to Nairobi and drop off at Jomo Kenyatta Airport for your departure flight back home. Alternatively, there are number of domestic Airlines that operate flight between Masai Mara and Nairobi hence you may opt to fly.
Transit time: +/- 4.5 hours’ drive