06:30 hrs: Full safari briefing at our office or at your Nairobi hotel before departing for the Masai Mara. Our first stop is at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, where you can enjoy spectacular panoramic views across the valley and take a few photographs. Continue through Mai Mahiu and Suswa, passing through the open countryside and expansive wheat fields before arriving at the bustling trading town of Narok. From Narok, continue towards the Masai Mara National Reserve, arriving at our private campsite in time for a hot lunch and some time to settle in.
15:30 hrs: Set out on your first afternoon game drive in the Masai Mara, where we are on the lookout for the famous black-maned lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, buffalo and a host of other plains game — just to name a few. Enjoy your first taste of the incredible wildlife and landscapes that make the Mara so special before returning to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.
06:30 hrs: An early start this morning as we head out for one of the best game drives of the day. After breakfast and a hot cup of Chai (tea) or Kahawa (coffee), set off into the Masai Mara while the reserve is still cool and quiet. The early hours are an excellent time to be on the lookout for lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas and other wildlife becoming active across the plains. Return to camp in time for hot lunch.
15:30 hrs: Head out once again for a full afternoon game drive. With every game drive, we aim to explore a different part of the reserve, giving you the opportunity to experience new landscapes and encounter different wildlife. As the day comes to an end, enjoy the beautiful Mara sunset before returning to camp for dinner and overnight.
08:00 hrs: After breakfast, set out for a full day of exploring the Masai Mara National Reserve, with a picnic lunch enjoyed in the reserve. The day offers plenty of time to explore different areas of the Mara and be on the lookout for the incredible wildlife that makes this one of Kenya’s most famous safari destinations.
During the day, visit the Hippo Pool along the Mara River, where you can step out of the vehicle at a designated area and observe hippos and crocodiles in the river.
There may also be an opportunity to take a short, guided walk with a park warden, offering a different perspective of the Mara and its surroundings. Return to the campsite in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast for Lake Nakuru. Lunch in Nakuru town. Thereafter, enjoy a full afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, with a particular focus on searching for the park’s famous rhino population. Lake Nakuru is renowned for its Black and White Rhinoceros, and we will also look out for waterbuck, buffaloes, lions, leopard and other wildlife.
The lake is also home to a variety of birdlife, including flamingos, which we will look out for as we explore the park. After the game drive, check into your hotel with private shower and toilet facilities.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel on the shores of Lake Elementaita.
Early Morning bird walk along the shore of Lake Elementaita. After breakfast depart past Lake Naivasha and Mt. Longonot through the Rift Valley and crossing over to the Great Athi Plains. Picnic Lunch en-route. Drive South on the Nairobi Mombasa highway to the Loitokitok road arriving at Amboseli National Park in the late afternoon.
08:00 hrs: After breakfast, set out for a full day of exploring Amboseli National Park, with an extensive morning game drive across the park’s open plains and wetlands. We are on the lookout for the park’s famous large elephant herds, as well as lions, hyenas, bat-eared foxes, cheetahs and a variety of plains game. Amboseli is also home to an impressive range of birdlife, particularly around the swamps and wetlands, so there will be plenty to watch both on the ground and in the skies.
Picnic Lunch: Stop at Observation Hill, one of Amboseli’s most spectacular viewpoints. From the summit, enjoy panoramic views across the park’s vast plains and swamps, with Mount Kilimanjaro rising majestically in the distance. It is also a wonderful vantage point for watching elephants moving through and bathing in the surrounding swamps while you enjoy your picnic lunch.
After lunch, continue with a full afternoon game drive, exploring another part of the park and taking in more of Amboseli’s incredible scenery, wildlife and birdlife.
16:00 hrs – Optional: Visit a traditional Maasai village and experience an authentic glimpse into local culture. Enjoy captivating dances and songs, witness traditional fire-making techniques and learn more about the customs and way of life of the Maasai people. USD 25 per person.
07:00 hrs: After breakfast, depart Amboseli and drive towards Tsavo West National Park, one of Kenya’s most diverse and scenic wildlife areas. Enjoy a game drive en-route as we make our way through the park, with opportunities to spot wildlife along the way. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and some time to relax.
15:00 hrs: After lunch, head out for an afternoon game drive through Tsavo West, with a visit to the famous Mzima Springs, a series of crystal-clear natural springs fed by underground water from the Chyulu Hills. Take a short walk along the springs and enjoy the chance to see hippos, crocodiles and a variety of birdlife around the water.
Continue with your game drive in search of lions, leopards and other big cats, elephants, buffalo and plains game. Tsavo is also famous for its distinctive red elephants, whose colour comes from the park’s rich red volcanic soil. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast: Enjoy a leisurely departure from Tsavo West as you begin your journey towards Nairobi or continue onwards to Mombasa for your onward journey.
For those continuing to Nairobi, drive back to the city with time to relax or connect with your onward flight. Alternatively, travel by train to Mombasa for your onward journey, bringing your safari adventure to a relaxed close.
