Itinerary

1. Day 1: Nairobi - Amboseli National Park

   • 0700 hrs - After the tour briefing, depart from Nairobi for Amboseli National Park.
   • Drive via Namanga at the Kenya-Tanzania border to Amboseli National Park.

   Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Ol Tukai Lodge.

2. Day 2: Amboseli Game Viewing

   • 0600hrs - Start with an early morning game drive in the Amboseli National Park. Amboseli is located on the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro—Africa’s highest peak, which lies across the border in Tanzania. Witnessing Kilimanjaro towering above the clouds in the early morning is an unforgettable experience. The dramatic backdrop of the mountain creates stunning scenes for photography enthusiasts. Amboseli is renowned for its large elephant herds, and it is also home to buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, and other plains animals.
   • Return to the lodge at 0830hrs for a late breakfast.
   • Later, spend the rest of the morning at leisure.
   • Enjoy the swimming pool of Amboseli or do an optional nature walk for a small fee.
   • At 1600hrs, enjoy an afternoon game drive till dusk.

   Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Ol Tukai Lodge.

3. Day 3: Amboseli - Lake Nakuru National Park

   • 0700 Hrs - Check out and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Lake Nakuru’s claim to fame is anchored in its flamingos and the over 400 bird species found here. The lake is a soda lake situated on the floor of the Rift Valley. The sight of millions of flamingos is truly spectacular; from a distance, the lake appears ringed in pink. Lake Nakuru has also earned a reputation as an important haven for endangered species, particularly the Rothschild giraffe and black and white rhinos. Lions, waterbucks, buffalo, and baboons are also residents here.
   • En route, have a stop for some hot lunch.
   • You will have an evening game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park until sunset, when you will check in at your lodge for the night.

4. Day 4: Lake Nakuru - Maasai Mara

   • At 08:00 AM, depart via the Great Rift Valley ridge of Mau Summit and drive to Maasai Mara, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive en route to your overnight camp. Maasai Mara is renowned for its diverse and abundant wildlife, including over 450 recorded species. Highlights include lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, buffaloes, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, leopards, various antelopes, and elephants. The Mara is famous for the spectacular annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebras from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture, accompanied by savanna predators like lions, cheetahs, wild dogs, jackals, hyenas, and vultures.
   • Enjoy a packed lunch during the journey.

   Dinner and overnight at Mara Ashnil Camp.

5. Days 5 and 6: Maasai Mara

   • You will have two full days in Maasai Mara, with the option of morning and evening game drives or full-day game viewing across the greater Mara.
   • Spend a day witnessing the great migration at the riverbank, observing the dramatic river crossings, or tracking the migration across the plains as predators take advantage of the spectacle.

   Dinner and overnight at Mara Ashnil Camp.

6. Day 7: Depart for Nairobi

   • 07:30 AM - Check out and drive to Nairobi, arriving by midday.
   • Enjoy a farewell lunch at a restaurant of your choice before being transferred to your hotel or the airport for your onward travel.