7-Day Wildlife & Outdoor Activities - Amboseli to Mara
Overview
Tour Overview
Kenya Safari: This tour starts in Nairobi and visits various attractions, including Amboseli National Park, Home to the biggest African elephants, and Mt
Day by Day
Itinerary
Nairobi To Amboseli National Park 250 km 4-5 hrs drive
Day 1Nairobi To Amboseli National Park 250 km 4-5 hrs drive Nairobi To Amboseli National Park 250 km 4-5 hrs drive Today, you will be picked up from the airport or your accommodation in Nairobi by our company representative. After a brief introductory session, you will be handed over to your driver-guide to begin your safari towards Amboseli National Park. You will arrive at the lodge in time for lunch. After lunch, you can enjoy the camp's facilities and activities before embarking on your first afternoon game drive, returning to your lodge or hotel at sunset. Amboseli National Park is renowned for its breathtaking panoramic views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest freestanding mountain in the world, and the highest peak in Africa at 5,895 meters. The park is also an elephant paradise, where large populations of African savanna elephants roam from swamp to swamp, grazing throughout the day. The observation hill provides stunning views of the mountain peak and the park’s plains and swamps. The varied wildlife in the park includes giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, wildebeest, buffalo, and many more. Main Destination: Amboseli National Park Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February High Season December to March and July to October (Busy) Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Amboseli NP ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant HippoCommon Show more HyenaCommon LionOccasional Cheet
Amboseli Park - Amboseli park
Day 2Amboseli Park - Amboseli park Amboseli Park - Amboseli park Leave the camp after breakfast, carrying your packed lunch to enjoy in the wild. Spend the whole day exploring the marshlands and swamps of Amboseli, which are fed by subterranean water channels. Water is abundant throughout the year, as is the pasture. Elephants and various other herbivores can be found here. After a long day of exploration in this 392 km² park, you will return to the lodge late in the afternoon. Alternatively, you can start the day with an early morning game drive to search for animals when they are most active. Then return to the lodge for a relaxed breakfast and lunch. During the hottest part of the day, take some time to relax in camp. You can read your favorite book, write in your journal about the safari, or listen to your favorite music while observing the birds. Don’t worry; the animals will be resting too! In the afternoon, head out again at 16:00 for another drive through the park. Return to the lodge at sunset for dinner and overnight. Main Destination: Amboseli National Park Accommodation: Kibo Safari Camp Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Amboseli National Park to Lake Naivasha 300km 5-6hrs
Day 3Amboseli National Park to Lake Naivasha 300km 5-6hrs Amboseli National Park to Lake Naivasha 300km 5-6hrs After enjoying an early breakfast, you will depart from Amboseli National Park and drive towards Nairobi. Along the way, there will be a stop at the renowned Carnivore Restaurant or Tamarind for lunch. Next, you will stop at the spectacular Great Rift Valley viewpoint, where you can stretch your legs and capture photos of the contrasting landscapes, including Mount Longonot and Mount Suswa. Following this, you will continue to Lake Naivasha, arriving in good time. In the afternoon, you have the option to take a boat ride, offering a refreshing experience as you explore the diverse birdlife and wildlife around the lake. Alternatively, you can choose to relax by the poolside in preparation for a busy day filled with outdoor activities the following day. Please note that the activities mentioned above are not included in the price and are optional. Payment for these activities should be made directly to the suppliers. Main Destination: Lake Naivasha (Naivasha) Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge Mid-range lodge located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha) +4 Photos +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru 100km 2hrs
Day 4Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru 100km 2hrs Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru 100km 2hrs Get ready for a day filled with outdoor activities! After breakfast, pack your belongings and head to a nearby animal sanctuary for a walking safari. Alternatively, you can visit Crescent Island, where the animals are less wary of humans, allowing you to take pictures up close. After exploring the sanctuary, drive to Hell's Gate National Park (Optional). You can choose to cycle, walk, or drive through the park, as it is one of the few national parks that permit these activities. Following this adventure, enjoy lunch before setting off for Lake Nakuru. You will arrive in the late afternoon and have a game drive on your way to your lodge, which is located within the park. Main Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain) High Season July to February (The park gets very busy) Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP GiraffeCommon White RhinoCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraCommon HippoCommon Black RhinoOccasional Show more LionOccasional LeopardOccasional HyenaOccasional ElephantNone CheetahNone WildebeestNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP +4 Photos +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Lake nakuru to Masai mara Masai Mara 210 km 4-5hrs drive
Day 5Lake nakuru to Masai mara Masai Mara 210 km 4-5hrs drive Lake nakuru to Masai mara Masai Mara 210 km 4-5hrs drive After having breakfast, you will begin your first early morning game drive. Despite the early start, morning game drives are incredibly rewarding, as you can spot animals when they are most active. Lake Nakuru is home to flamingos, black and white rhinos, lions, leopards, buffalo, and the endangered Rothschild's giraffe. The southern end of the lake is the best place to observe wildlife. Following the game drive, you will exit the park and return to the lodge for lunch (you can choose to carry picnic lunch boxes if you prefer). After lunch, you will drive through the Rift Valley floor to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Upon your arrival, you will be welcomed by Maasai warriors who will escort you on a cultural walking safari, including a visit to a Maasai village to learn more about the community that has coexisted with the Mara wildlife for centuries. You will return later in the day. Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration) High Season June to October and December to March Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot) Wildlife in Masai Mara NR ElephantCommon GiraffeCommon LionCommon CheetahCommon ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Show more BuffaloCommon HippoCommon HyenaCommon LeopardOccasional Black RhinoRare Wild Dog
Masai Mara National Park
Day 6Masai Mara National Park Masai Mara National Park Spend a full day game viewing in the renowned "Eighth Wonder of the Animal World," the Masai Mara. This area is famous for its large herds of plains game, including leopards, cheetahs, and lions, as well as numerous elephants and nearly every other type of wildlife found in Kenya. You will embark on a full-day game drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve. For lunch, enjoy a picnic lunch under a flat-top acacia tree in the savannah while watching animals graze nearby. Afterward, continue your game viewing on the way back to your camp, arriving in the late afternoon after thoroughly exploring this vast grassland savannah that spans 1,500 square kilometers. Additionally, you have the option to book a hot air balloon ride that takes off early in the morning. After landing, the crew will assist you out of the basket and escort you to a beautiful setting for a bush breakfast. This experience is unforgettable and well worth the price. Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Masai Mara to Nairobi 250km 4-5hrs drive
Day 7Masai Mara to Nairobi 250km 4-5hrs drive Masai Mara to Nairobi 250km 4-5hrs drive After a leisurely breakfast, you will check out of your lodge, pack your belongings, and drive back to Nairobi. Along the way, you may choose to visit the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi, where you can get up close to these gentle and endangered Rothschild's giraffes. Here, you will have the opportunity to feed them and learn more about these magnificent creatures. After your visit, you will proceed to your respective hotel or the airport, marking the end of your safari adventure. Depending on your homeward flight departure time, you will coordinate your departure from Masai Mara with your driver-guide. Main Destination: Nairobi (City) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator direc
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Included & Excluded
Included
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- What is included in this tour
Not Included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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