Safari Overview
Luxury accommodation – 2200 per person
Standard accommodation – $1940 per person
This 8 days lodge Safari is a delightful journey for travellers with limited time away from home yet who desire an in-depth private luxury safari experience. Devoted exclusively to Kenya, we touch upon nearly all of the region’s highlights, experiencing exceptional wildlife throughout. And, with short distance drive from one park to the other to expedite travel between locations and maximize time in each Game Park.
The breadth and scope of this tour encompass everything for which Kenya is famous—the magnificent scenery, breathtaking wildlife, excitement and adventure—all in a time frame that suits your needs.
Please check the itinerary section for day-by-day activities.
Trip Highlights
- Safari in the finest national parks in Kenya
- This 8 days luxury holiday takes you to the gem of Kenya’s Parks Masai Mara
- A trip to the Great Rift Valley Lakes
Itinerary
After breakfast, depart to Amboseli arriving at the foothill of the majestic Kilimanjaro in time for lunch. Amboseli lies immediately North West of Mt. Kilimanjaro, on the border with Tanzania. Amboseli lies immediately North West of Mt. Kilimanjaro, on the border with Tanzania. Amboseli National Park, the second most popular animal park after Maasai Mara, is 260km (160 miles) from Nairobi, on the border with the neighboring country of Tanzania. Large concentrations of wildlife occur here in the dry season, making Amboseli a popular tourist destination. Amboseli is famous for its big game and its great scenic beauty. Its magnificent situation at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro combined with its excellent opportunities to view Kenya’s animals, make it one of the most-visited safari parks in Kenya. Amboseli National Park is known for its large herd of over 900 free-ranging elephants. This is the best national park to visit to see these wonderful and huge creatures. Large concentrations of wildlife occur here in the dry season, making Amboseli a popular tourist destination. Amboseli is famous for its big game and its great scenic beauty. After lunch, depart for a rewarding afternoon game drive till evening. 5 star accommodation :Overnight at oltukai lodge. 4 star accommodation :Kibo safari camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Spend a full day within this beautiful reserve viewing wildlife, birds and exploring the natural ecosystem that exists within this park as you view and photograph the scenic landscape which characterizes this park. Enjoy the Morning and afternoon game drives. 5 star :Overnight at oltukai lodge. 4 star :kibo safari camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After an early breakfast drive to the Great Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha arriving at the lodge in time for lunch (350 kms). With over 400 species of bird, this freshwater lake is a birding Paradise. Along the lake’s fabled waters, we are bound to see some of the area’s more intriguing species—hippos, giraffes, buffalo and even the arboreal colobus monkey. Lake Naivasha lies in the Great Rift Valley and the name derives from the local Maasai name Nai’posha, meaning “rough water” because of the sudden storms which can arise. Rest of the afternoon at leisure or choose from a selection of optional excursions including guided walks with naturalists or boat rides. Optional activities. Boat riding covering crescent island where you get chance to see the giraffe, zebra in island. Overnight stay at kiboko luxury camp
Enjoy the morning breakfast then proceed to Hell’s Gate National park for the viewing of the animals. The park is located to the south of Lake Naivasha, and is mainly comprised of savannah ecosystem. Some of the wild animal species found in the park include: vultures, Eagles, African buffalo, zebra, eland, hartebeest, Thomson’s gazelle, and baboons, klipspringer antelope and Chanler’s mountain reedbuck. Some of the adventure activities in the park involve Game watching, walking, bicycle riding, Raptor nesting in cliffs, Spectacular Gorge walk, Hot springs, the Olkaria Geothermal Station, Fischer’s Tower, nature trails and picnic sites. Lake Nakuru National Park Excursion: Lake Nakuru National Park is 1 hour drive from Naivasha. Depart with packed lunch boxes and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the park. Lake Nakuru is famous for a large variety of game can be found in the Park including the introduced Rothschild’s Giraffe, Black and White Rhino, Waterbuck, Reedbuck, Lion, Buffalo, Leopard, Baboon and many species of plains game. There are approximately 400 other species of birds found there. 5 star Overnight at kiboko luxury camp 4 star overnight at Lake naivasha country club Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast you will check out and depart to the Mara Reserve, home to the big five and numerous plains game. Welcome to the Masai Mara National Park, an undisputed paradise for the sheer quantity and variety of wildlife. Renowned for its lions and for the annual Great Wildebeest Migration, Kenya’s greatest reserve is as magical as your wildest safari dreams. Everything about this reserve is outstanding. The wildlife is abundant and the gentle rolling grasslands ensure that animals are never out of sight. Birds, too, are prolific. Including migrants, well over 450 species have been recorded, among them, 57 species of birds of prey. The climate is gentle, rarely too hot and well-spread rainfall year round. Rain, when it falls almost always chooses the late afternoon or night. Between July and October, when the great wildebeest migration is in the Masai Mara National Reserve, the sensation is unparalleled. Masai Mara is one of the best plains’ game reserve where you can actually encounter a live Discovery Channel, a haven for viewing a congregation of all sorts of animals in a five-mile radius: A pride of lions can be spotted ready to make a run for a gazelle. Arrive in time for hot lunch at the Camp. Proceed for a rewarding afternoon game drive till evening. 5 star :Overnight at Mara Ashnil / keekorok lodge 4 star : sopa lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Spend a full day at leisure with morning and afternoon Game viewing drives or a full day game drive in the reserve. You will guided by the expert driver guides to spot the big five game among other like, Thomson’s ad Grant’s gazelle, Topi and Eland and many more species of plains’ game offer a rich choice of food for the dominant predators; lion, leopard and cheetah which hunt in this pristine wilderness. In the Mara River, hippo submerges at the approach of a vehicle only to surface seconds later to snort and grumble their displeasure. Seemingly, the drowsy crocodile sunbathe on the riverbanks, mouth agape, and waiting with subtle cunning for prey at which to strike with lightning swiftness. Optional activities : Balloon ride at 450$ per person Bush dinner at 60$ per person Overnight at Mara Ashnil /keekorok lodge 4 star : sopa lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Spend a full day at leisure with morning and afternoon Game viewing drives or a full day game drive in the reserve. You will guided by the expert driver guides to spot the big five game among other like, Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelle, Topi and Eland and many more species of plains’ game offer a rich choice of food for the dominant predators; lion, leopard and cheetah which hunt in this pristine wilderness. In the Mara River, hippo submerges at the approach of a vehicle only to surface seconds later to snort and grumble their displeasure. Seemingly, the drowsy crocodile sunbathe on the riverbanks, mouth agape, and waiting with subtle cunning for prey at
After breakfast depart from the park and return to Nairobi. Upon arrival get transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to catch your departure flight home. Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.
What's Included
- All government taxes/VAT
- Park entry fees to Amboseli & Maasai Mara
- Accommodation in and meals as mentioned in the tour description
- Drinking water throughout the safari
- Transport and Game drives will be shared in the camp’s open-sided Land cruisers or private in our 4/4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof
- All game drives as mentioned in the tour description
- Services of a professional tour driver/guide
- Flight from Nairobi –Amboseli – Nairobi – Mara –Nairobi
- All airport transfers in Nairobi, Amboseli and Mara
- Lunch on the last day
What's Not Included
- International flights from home and back
- Tips & porterage
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Other personal items
- Optional Activities: Balloon ride, Maasai Village visit and any other activity not in the tour description above