Kenya Highlights Safari
For the ultimate Kenyan safari experience, choose to explore the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli on this six-day trip through the mesmerizing African landscape. The Masai Mara is famous for providing a home to the big five stars of African safari:
- Lions
- Leopard
- Elephant
- Rhino
- Wildebeest
Which you will have every opportunity to observe and photograph on your visit to your natural habitat.
Lake Nakuru turn fuchsia pink with the flocks of flamingos that call it home. Over four hundred other bird species populate this lake of the Great African Rift Valley, ready to take your breath away at the splendor of their daily lives.
Amboseli is known for the herds of elephants in the National Park, as well as the awe-inspiring backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. The second highest mountain in the world provides the staid and solid background to your trip.
It is possible to reverse the order of this safari, and some modifications to the itinerary are possible with some extra costs. There is also options to add domestic flights between destinations for a higher fee.
Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara Game Reserve (265 km – 5 to 6 hrs)
You will be picked up early from your accommodation in Nairobi and start to make your way to the Masai Mara. The journey takes you through the Great African Rift Valley and there will be opportunities to stop and allow you to take in the vistas and take photos to preserve your memories.
Lunch is arranged at a local village, consisting of traditional Kenyan food, before you finally reach the Masai Mara Game Reserve and settle into your accommodation. Your first game drive will be this same afternoon, with your first chance to catch a glimpse of the wild animals that have brought you to such a majestic part of the world. Look out for
- Lions
- Giraffes
- Buffalo
- Elephants
And many more stars of the savanna.
The evening is spent at your camp or lodge, where dinner will be served. Your first day on safari in Kenya will include:
- Accommodation at your camp or lodge
- Overnight stay inside Masai Mara Game Reserve
- Lunch and dinner, not breakfast
- Drinking water, other drinks are extra
Day 2: Full day exploring Masai Mara Game Reserve
Be ready to undertake an adventure that will last the whole day, as you undertake your journey around the Masai Mara for a full day of game rides. There is an abundance of wild animals for your viewing pleasure, with opportunities to see migrations, grazing, and natural behavior in this home of some of the greatest animals on the planet.
The Masai Mara offers some of the best chances to see animals such as cheetahs and leopard hiding among the acacia boughs that dot the rolling landscape. Lunch is served picnic style during your game drive, keeping you close to the nature you’ve travelled so far to see.
As well as the wildlife, the park is home to the tribe of Masai warriors. Their bravery is known the world over in their battles with the animals of the savanna, and they welcome you into the culture with traditional song and dance. You have chance to witness their culture and visit a home to better know their extraordinary way of life. This visit is optional and there is an extra fee of US$20 applicable.
Your second day on safari in Kenya includes:
- Accommodation at your camp or lodge.
- Overnight stay inside Masai Mara Game Reserve
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Drinking water, other drinks are extra
Day 3: Masai Mara National Reserve – Lake Nakuru National Park
Before breakfast, you will be taken on an early morning game drive to see how the Masai Mara moves from night time to day break. After returning to your lodge or camp for sustenance, you will depart towards Lake Nakuru through the Great African Rift Valley.
Flocks of flamingos have made Lake Nakuru their home, and they take over the blue waters with their stunning pink feathers – so coloured from the algae in the lake they feed in. More than four hundred other birds make this lake their home, and your African safari guide will help you spot such stunning avian species as:
- White pelicans
- Plovers
- Egrets
- Marabou stalks
After taking your chance to also spot black and white rhino, as well as Rothchild giraffes, you will go to your accommodation with in the national park for dinner to be served.
Included in the third day of your Kenyan safari is:
- Accommodation at your camp or lodge
- Overnight stay inside Lake Nakuru National Park, unless noted
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Drinking water, other drinks are extra
Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park – Amboseli National Park (384 km, 6 to 7 hours)
An early morning game drive through Lake Nakuru National Park starts the day before breakfast is served in your lodge or camp. Your day will be spent traversing the Kenyan countryside through the Great African Rift Valley and having chance to appreciate the splendour of this most ancient of landscapes.
Lunch is served during your journey, and you’ll reach Amboseli National Park in time for dinner to be served in your camp or lodge accommodation. Take time to relax and rejuvenate before your day or exploration starts the next morning.
Included in the fourth day of your African safari is:
- Accommodation at your camp or lodge
- Overnight stay inside Amboseli National Park
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Drinking water, other drinks are extra
Day 5: Full Day exploring Amboseli National Park
The day begins with an early start to give you chance to see the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro before the clouds roll in. Game driving is the order of the day, affording you ample opportunity to witness some of the awe-inspiring animals of the Amboseli.
This park is famed for its herds of elephants, and is also home to animals such as
- Giraffes
- Wildebeest
- Baboons
- Hyenas
- Lions
And many more that your Kenyan safari guide will be able to adeptly assist you in spotting.
Another chance to visit a village of the Masai is presented as an optional extra after breakfast. You will be greeted in the traditional way, with singing and dancing. You have chance to explore their culture and traditions as nomads of the plains of Africa. For this activity there is an additional charge of US$20.
On your fifth day on safari in Kenya, there is included:
- Accommodation at your camp or lodge
- Overnight stay inside Amboseli National Park
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Drinking water, other drinks are extra
Day 6: Amboseli National Park – Nairobi
The final morning of your wildlife safari in Kenya begins with an early morning game drive, punctuated by scenery of Mount Kilimanjaro and opportunity to see the stunning wildlife for a final time on your luxury safari in Kenya. After your swansong to Amboseli the morning drive back to Nairobi will take you through the countryside, peppered with traditional homesteads.
Upon arrival in Nairobi, you can choose to be dropped off at your hotel, residence, or at the airport, depending on your onwards itinerary. On the final day of your African safari, there is included:
- No accommodation, this is the final day
- Breakfast and lunch, no dinner
- Drinking water, other drinks are extra
INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
What’s Included
- All transfers
- All accommodations during the tour
- All meals and drinking water during the tour
- Flying Doctors medical, emergency, and rescue cover
- All game drives as noted in the itinerary
- Transport in a private 4 x 4 Safari Land Cruiser
- English speaking tour guides/driver
- All applicable government taxes, levies and entry fees
- Personalized private service
What’s Not Included
- International flights and taxes
- Passports and visa applications and processing
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities for drivers/guides
- Personal laundry
- Alcoholic drinks
- Entrance fee for activities noted as optional