Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Depart Nairobi and drive approximately 4 hours to Amboseli National Park, famous for its abundant elephants and the dramatic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy an afternoon game drive, capturing your first wildlife moments. In the evening, settle into your lodge and soak in the vast African landscapes.
Meals & Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge or similar
Day 2: Full Day in Amboseli National Park
Spend a full day exploring Amboseli’s wildlife and scenery. Begin with an optional bush breakfast followed by morning and afternoon game drives. Look for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of bird species. In addition, visit a Masai village to experience local culture, learn traditional dances, and interact with the community. End the day watching the sunset over Kilimanjaro.
Meals & Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge or similar
Day 3: Amboseli to Lake Nakuru National Park
After an early breakfast, depart Amboseli and drive through Nairobi en route to Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive around the lake, famous for its thousands of flamingoes and black and white rhinos. Also, watch for giraffes, zebras, elands, and over 400 bird species inhabiting the area. Relax at your lodge in the evening.
Meals & Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Lodge or similar
Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara Reserve
Depart Lake Nakuru after breakfast for the Masai Mara, Kenya’s premier wildlife reserve. En route, enjoy the scenic Rift Valley landscapes. Upon arrival, settle into your lodge before embarking on an evening game drive, spotting lions, cheetahs, elephants, and other wildlife in their natural habitat.
Meals & Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge or similar
Day 5: Full Day in Masai Mara
Spend the entire day exploring the Masai Mara, one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations. Wake early for a sunrise game drive and optional bush breakfast in the savannah. Continue to the Mara River to spot crocodiles and wildebeest during the great migrations (seasonal). Afternoon game drives offer opportunities to photograph big cats, hyenas, and diverse birdlife. Optional hot air balloon safari can be arranged in advance for a breathtaking aerial perspective.
Meals & Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge or similar
Day 6: Masai Mara to Nairobi
Enjoy a final early morning game drive and bush breakfast before departing the reserve. Drive back to Nairobi via Narok, stopping for photographs and short breaks along the way. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the airport or your Nairobi hotel for onward travel, marking the end of your safari adventure.
Meals: Breakfast | No accommodation
