Day 1: Nairobi, Kenya

Welcome to East Africa! Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), you’ll be warmly greeted by our representatives for a seamless airport transfer to your comfortable city hotel. Enjoy a briefing on your exciting safari arrangements. Settle in for an overnight stay in Nairobi with bed and breakfast.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Sarova Panafric Hotel
Included Highlights: Arrival Transfer

Day 2: Nairobi – Amboseli National Park, Kenya

After a delicious breakfast, your dedicated guide driver will collect you from your hotel for a scenic drive to Amboseli National Park. Arrive in time for a satisfying lunch. Embark on an exhilarating afternoon game drive in Amboseli, renowned for its large herds of elephants. Keep your eyes peeled for lions, buffalo, cheetahs, giraffes, baboons, gazelles, hippos, and wildebeest. Weather permitting, be awestruck by the breathtaking views of the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. Return to your lodge for dinner and a restful overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge or similar
Included Highlights: Amboseli National Park Afternoon Game Drive

Day 3: Amboseli National Park, Kenya

Enjoy both morning and afternoon game viewing drives in Amboseli National Park, one of Africa’s best places for up-close elephant encounters. Discover the park’s diverse habitats, from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli and wetlands with sulphur springs to the savannah and woodlands. “Amboseli,” meaning “salty dust” in Masai, offers incredible photographic opportunities. Savor delicious meals and enjoy an overnight stay in Amboseli.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge or similar
Included Highlights: Amboseli National Park Morning and Afternoon Game Drives

Day 4: Amboseli National Park – Aberdare National Park, Tanzania

After breakfast, depart for Aberdare National Park. Upon arrival at the Aberdare Country Club, you’ll receive a warm welcome and enjoy lunch. As space at The Ark Lodge is limited (only small overnight bags are permitted), your excess luggage will be securely stored at the Country Club. From there, you’ll be transferred to The Ark Lodge, nestled deep within the park and surrounded by lush green forest. Spend your night watching wildlife from the lodge decks, which overlook a floodlit waterhole and salt lick. An underground bunker offers even closer views and fantastic photographic opportunities. The resident guide will buzz your room for special animal sightings at the waterhole.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: The Ark Lodge (or similar).
Included Highlights: Watch wildlife from the comfort of the lodges deck

Day 5: Aberdare National Park – Lake Nakuru National Park, Tanzania

Enjoy breakfast before returning to the Aberdare Country Club to collect your luggage. Then, proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park, with a brief stopover at the scenic Thompson’s Falls. Arrive at your lodge for lunch, followed by an afternoon game viewing drive. The picturesque Lake Nakuru National Park, covering 188km², is home to both black and white rhinos, as well as lions, cape buffalos, waterbucks, reticulated giraffes, and hartebeests, among others. When water levels are low, the 68km² alkaline lake is famous for its spectacular congregations of thousands of greater and lesser flamingos. The park also boasts the largest euphorbia forest in Africa.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge (or similar)
Included Highlights: Lake Nakuru Afternoon Game Drive

Day 6: Lake Nakuru National Park – Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

After an early breakfast, depart for the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve, arriving for check-in and lunch. Embark on an exciting afternoon game viewing drive in search of the hundreds of wildlife species that make this reserve famous. Keep an eye out for the “Big Five” – lion, Cape buffalo, savannah elephant, black rhino, and the elusive leopard – as well as numerous other species including impalas, Masai giraffes, waterbucks, warthogs, Thompson’s and Grant’s gazelles, topis, and resident wildebeests.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp (or similar).
Included Highlights: Masai Mara National Reserve Afternoon Game Drive

Day 7: Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Enjoy breakfast followed by a full day dedicated to game viewing drives in the Masai Mara Game Reserve. This is your best chance to witness the incredible diversity of wildlife and potentially see a hunt or other fascinating animal behavior. The Mara’s vast plains and grasslands also provide a habitat for hundreds of bird species. You have the optional activity of a Balloon Safari over the Mara plains (at an extra cost of US$ 425 per person according to) or a visit to a traditional Masai Village (Manyatta) for a cultural experience (at an extra cost of US$ 30 per person according to). Enjoy all meals and another overnight at the Mara Camp (or similar).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp (or similar
Included Highlights: Masai Mara National Reserve Full Day Game Drive
Optional Activities: Balloon Safari – USD 425 per person, Traditional Masai Village Visit USD 30 per person

Day 8: Masai Mara National Reserve – Nairobi, Kenya

After breakfast and check-out, you may choose to drive back to Nairobi (approximately 6 hours) or opt for a one-hour light scheduled flight to Wilson Airport at an extra cost of USD 250 per person. If time permits, enjoy a farewell lunch in Nairobi before our guide driver transfers you to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast

Onward Travel Plans

Due to circumstances beyond our control while on tour (such as border crossings, traffic, breakdowns and delays, etc), the end time on the last day cannot be guaranteed. Therefore we strongly recommend you stay the night and fly out the next day. Please consult with your booking consultant.