Classic wildlife safari to Kenya’s fascinating destinations. Start in famous Masai Mara National Reserve. This sprawling savannah is home to thousands of wild animals, over 90 species of mammals. All of Africa’s Big Five are here and the park is known for many sightings of lion, cheetah, as well as elephant, rhino, wildebeest, and zebra. When you have been to the Masai Mara, you have experienced a true African.
Proceed on to Lake Nakuru, often referred as Pink Lake to due to its Great masses of Flamingos not forgetting the famous white Rhino and black rhino found in this park. Then to Hell’s Gate National Park, the only park where you can drive, walk and do some cycling within the Park. Conclude the trip in Amboseli National Park – here majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro dominates the horizon with its iconic snowy summit. It’s home to large herds of elephants.
Total Package Cost: $2190
Includes/Excludes
- Transport in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser Jeep with pop-up roof
- Services of a professional English-speaking driver/guide
- All park entrance fees (Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Hell’s Gate, Amboseli)
- Meals as outlined (B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner)
- Unlimited game drives as per itinerary
- Bottled drinking water (2L per person per day)
- Pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi (hotel/airport)
- 24/7 customer support
- International flights & visa
- Hot Air Balloon Safari in Masai Mara (optional, bookable on request)
- Maasai village visit (optional, payable directly)
- Optional activities at Lake Naivasha & Hell’s Gate (boat ride, cycling, guided walks)
- Drinks (alcoholic & soft)
- Tips & gratuities to driver/guide and lodge staff
- Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, travel insurance, etc.)
Itinerary
Pick up from Nairobi and drive via the scenic Great Rift Valley viewpoint and Narok town before continuing to Masai Mara. Arrive at Masai Heritage Eco Camp in time for lunch and check-in. In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive in the reserve. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Masai Heritage Eco Camp
Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, spend the whole day exploring the Masai Mara plains with picnic lunch carried from the lodge. Discover its rich wildlife including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and more. Visit the Mara River for a chance to spot hippos and crocodiles. Return in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Masai Heritage Eco Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional early visit to a Maasai village (extra cost, payable directly) before breakfast. Depart for Lake Nakuru with lunch en route, enjoying views of Mount Longonot and the Rift Valley lakes. Optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha ($20 per person, payable directly). Arrive in Nakuru and check in at Buraha Zenoni Resort for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Buraha Zenoni Resort
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for flamingos, rhinos, giraffes, lions, and many other species. Enjoy the view from Baboon Cliff before exiting the park. Drive to Naivasha for lunch and check-in at Sawela Lodge. Afternoon at leisure or optional boat ride at Lake Naivasha/Crescent Island (extra cost).
Accommodation: Sawela Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, visit Hell’s Gate National Park, where you can hike, enjoy the gorge, or cycle (optional, extra cost). Later, depart for Amboseli via Nairobi and the busy Nairobi Mombasa highway. Arrive in Amboseli in the evening, check in at Amboseli Sopa Lodge, dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend a full day on safari in Amboseli National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds and incredible views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives or opt for a picnic lunch in the park. Optional Maasai village visit available at extra cost. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, enjoy a final early morning game drive in Amboseli before returning to Nairobi with lunch en route. Arrive in the afternoon and be dropped at your hotel or airport.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
