The day before, your guide will pick you up at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and drive you to your hotel. In the morning after breakfast, meet your guide at the front door and then proceed on a scenic drive towards Amboseli National Park. Here you will be welcomed by the sight of a towering snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro. You will arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. You will spot a variety of animals like zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, hippos and elephants that are found in impressively large numbers at Amboseli National Park.
On the second day in Amboseli, you will be going on a full-day game drive. Arise early for a morning game drive. These are very rewarding as you get to encounter a variety of predators like big cats retiring after a night of hunting. You will then drive back to your lodge for mid-morning breakfast and relax as you enjoy the view of the lodge. After lunch, you will go for an afternoon game drive before returning to your lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
Check out of your Amboseli lodge and proceed on a scenic drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. You will arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru, fondly known as the pink lake, is home to big flocks of both greater and lesser flamingos, which give the lake a magnificent pink carpet. The birdlife here is enormous, with 400 species of birds including white pelicans, plovers, egrets and Marabou storks.
At first light, check out of your Nakuru lodge, and go for a short game drive as you head out of the park towards Masai Mara. This drive will consist of panoramic views of large wheat plantations and the famous Mau Forest. You will arrive in time for lunch and an evening game drive. Masai Mara National Reserve is located in southwest Kenya. A scene of wild and rugged landscapes and the set of the Big Cat Diary documentary by BBC. Here you will experience some of the most beautiful views, wake up to unforgettable sounds and find an array of luxurious safari lodges. It is rich in the culture of warm and welcoming Maasai people and host to the greatest of the seven wonders—the wildebeest migration. Guaranteed, you will leave Mara with indelible experiences and life-long memories.
Enjoy a full day of game drives at the Mara. Arise early for the morning game drive, and have a packed breakfast as you enjoy game-viewing at dawn. Proceed on a day-long game drive covering as much of the Mara as possible and have a lunch picnic in the wild. In the afternoon, enjoy some self-sponsored Mara activities like riding the hot air balloons, visiting the Maasai traditional villages, or horseback riding at the Mara North Conservancy. Be back at your hotel for dinner and retire for the night.
Check out of your hotel and go for a short game drive, before heading back to Nairobi. You may stop at the escarpment for panoramic views, photos, souvenirs, gifts and view the hyrax colony. You will then be driven to the airport for your flight home. Say kwaheri to an epic adventure in Kenya, and be sure to be back soon with a friend or two!
This tour is 100% sustainable. We encourage our travelers to minimize their carbon footprint by choosing eco-friendly practices.
Cancellations made more than 60 days before departure qualify for an 80% refund of the deposit paid. Cancellations made between 30 and 59 days before departure qualify for a 50% refund of the deposit. Cancellations made less than 30 days before departure are non-refundable. Gorilla and Chimpanzee permits are non-refundable once purchased. Guests are advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance for unforeseen circumstances.
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