7-Day Best of Kenyan Parks, Ol Pejeta Mara & Nakuru

Nairobi to Amboseli

Day 1Nairobi to Amboseli Nairobi to Amboseli You will be picked up from either Jomo Kenyatta Airport or your accommodation to begin your journey towards Amboseli National Park. Once you arrive at the camp, you will have lunch and then set out on an afternoon game drive to explore the acacia woodland, freshwater swamps, scrub brush, and open plains to search for wildlife. You will return to the camp during sunset. Amboseli National Park covers an area of 392 square kilometers and is well-known for offering breathtaking panoramic views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest freestanding mountain on earth and in Africa (5895m). Other animals you might spot here include cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, gazelles, hippos, and many others. note- accommodation can be upgraded at an extra cost. 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 CheetahOccasional White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone LeopardRare to None Wild DogNone Accommodation: Kibo Safari Camp Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP +9 Photos +8 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli

Day 2Amboseli Amboseli You have two options for your day at Amboseli Park today. You can leave camp after breakfast, carrying your packed lunch to enjoy in the wild. Spend the entire day exploring Amboseli's marshlands and swamps, then Return to the lodge late in the afternoon after a long day of exploration, If you choose the second option begin with an early morning game drive to see the animals when they are most active. Afterward, return to the lodge for breakfast and lunch. Spend the hottest part of the day relaxing in camp, reading, writing in your journal, or observing the local birds. In the late afternoon, at around 4 pm, head out for another drive through the park. 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 to Ol-Pejeta

Day 3Amboseli to Ol-Pejeta Amboseli to Ol-Pejeta Today you will have an early breakfast at 6 am, drive North through the fertile highlands of Kenya where a vibrant agricultural economy of tea and coffee is the source of livelihood. You'll stop for lunch en rout to your camp an the famous trout tree hotel and there afeter, stop at the equirtor line for a demonstration between the north and south using the water. you will arrive at your camp in good time and have a free afternoon to relax by the poolside. Main Destination: Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau) Best Time To Visit June to September (Dry season) High Season June to October and December to March Best Weather June to September and December to February (Less rain) Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy ElephantCommon GiraffeCommon White RhinoCommon Black RhinoCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraCommon Show more HyenaCommon LionOccasional CheetahOccasional WildebeestOccasional HippoOccasional LeopardRare Wild DogRare Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau) +23 Photos +22 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru

Day 4Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru Today after Breakfast, you'll embark on your first early morning game drive this morning to experience this wildlife conservation haven famous for an abundance of black and white rhinos and other herbivores and carnivores that call this place home, You will after that exit The park and head south to lake Nakuru National park arriving late afternoon. Ol Pejeta is a wonderful place for black and white rhinos, the Big Five, and over 500 bird species, all with mountain and savannah views. The conservancy protects the earth's last two surviving northern white rhinos, as well as rescued chimpanzees. We will visit the Sweetwater Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only one of its kind in Kenya. Here visitors can enjoy the unique opportunity of observing the orphaned chimps. It is also home to the last two of the northern white rhinos that remain in the world. 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: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP +6 Photos +5 Photos Meals & Drinks:

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve

Day 5Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve After having breakfast, you will begin your first early-morning game drive. Despite the early start, morning game drives are always worth it as you can spot animals when they are most active. It is home to flamingos, black and white rhinos, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and the endangered Rothschild's giraffes. The southern end of the lake is the best place to see wildlife. The forested area below the Rhinos Cliff is a favorite lion-spotting point where lionesses love to sleep in the trees. After the game drive, you will exit the park and drive through the Rift Valley floor to Masai Mara National Reserve. You will stop for lunch on the way to Narok town and then proceed to Masai Mara. On arrival, you will be picked up by the Masai warriors and escorted to a Maasai Village for a cultural experience, where you can learn more about the community that has co-existed with the Mara wildlife for centuries. Note- Your accommodations and vehicle can be upgraded at an extra cost. 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

Masai Mara

Day 6Masai Mara Masai Mara You will spend a full day exploring the rich tree-studded grassland and rolling hills of the famous Savanna on a game-viewing tour. The Mara is well-known for its vast herds of plains game animals, such as leopards, cheetahs, lions, and other herbivores. It is home to virtually every other type of wildlife found in Kenya. You will have a picnic lunch under a flat-top acacia tree in the savannah while watching the animals grazing. After that, you will continue with the game-viewing en route to your camp, arriving late in the afternoon after thoroughly exploring this massive grassland savannah that measures 1,500 sq. You can also book a balloon ride early in the morning, which is an optional activity. After landing, the crew will assist you out of the basket and escort you to a lovely setting for a bush breakfast, which is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and worth the price. Later, you can join your driver guide at a location and proceed with your full-day game drive. Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve Accommodation: Ashnil Mara Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara to Nairobi

Day 7Masai Mara to Nairobi Masai Mara to Nairobi After a leisurely morning breakfast, you will check out of your lodge, pack up, and drive back to Nairobi. On the way, you can choose to visit a Maasai Village for a cultural experience, where you'll learn more about the community that has co-existed with the Mara wildlife for centuries. You'll have lunch at one of the hotels in Narok town. Afterward, the journey will continue to Nairobi, arriving in the mid-afternoon. You'll be dropped off at your respective hotel or at the airport, marking the end of your safari. Depending on your homebound flight departure time, you will organize with your driver guide the departure time from Masai Mara. Main Destination: Nairobi (City) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) 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 directly Nex