5 Days Amboseli Lake - Naivasha - Mara Safari

From Nairobi /return to Nairobi - Kenya

Tour  leaves from Nairobi  and spends a night at the Amboseli with game viewing drives to spot wildlife with views of the Mount Kilimanjaro snow capped peaks.

Tour proceeds for a night at the Lake Naivasha with  a boat ride to explore the freshwater lake and see hippos & abundant bird life.

Option of visiting the Hell’s gate national park near the lake

Tour culminates at the Masai Mara game reserve where we  marvel at the great scenery as we hunt for the Big five.

We have offered a selection of economy, standard or luxury safari lodges or tented camps (depending on your  style  / budget).

Tour transport shall be in safari designed minivan with pop up roof.

Transport in  a 4 x 4 land cruiser jeep is available at an  extra cost.

..just so you may know

-suitable family safari

-extendable

-can be customized to own specifications

 

Set  own safari dates

Private safari tour

Safari highlights

  • 1 day & night at  Amboseli national park
  • Views of Mount Kilimanjaro ( highest mountain in Africa).
  • 1 day & night at  Lake Naivasha (fresh water ) rift valley lake
  • Bird spotting and boat ride( at the lake Naivasha)
  • The Great Rift Valley escarpment.
  • 2 days & nights at  Masai-Mara game reserve
  • Game and scenery viewing with the Masai tribes

 

Safari itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi - Amboseli. (3.5 - 4  Hrs -250 km.)

0730 hrs: Pick up from Nairobi airport / Nairobi hotel or residence

Depart and proceed to Amboseli national park.

The drive takes you via the Nairobi Mombasa highway and  through Masai country to the amboseli which lies at the floor of the mount Kilimanjaro.

Arrive Amboseli in the mid morning.

Afternoon shall be spent on game viewing drives in search of elephant, cheetah, lion and other plains game. 

The Mount Kilimanjaro in its majesty shall provide the most natural background for wildlife photography. 

Overnight at your Amboseli safari lodge or tented camp.

Meal plan : Lunch, Dinner  

What you may  see at Amboseli national park .......

Elephant herds, Cheetah, Wild dogs, Buffalo, Giraffe, Zebra, Lion, Hyrax, Lesser Kudu, and Nocturnal Porcupine, prolific birdlife 

Day 2: Amboseli- Lake Naivasha - (340 km: 5 - 6 hrs)

Early morning game  and scenery viewing drive .

Extra game drive after breakfast. 

Proceed to  the Lake Naivasha at the floors of the Great Rift Valley.

There shall be a lunch stop  at a Nairobi suburb restaurant  

Arrive at the Lake Naivasha in the late afternoon. 
Overnight  at your lake Naivasha safari lodge/ tented camp

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. 

What to do at Naivasha ..................................

Bird watching, boat ride,hell’s gate

Day 3: Lake Naivasha – Masai Mara (240Km, 4-5 hours)

Explore Lake Naivasha and spot exotic bird species ,hippos etc on a  morning boat ride

Option of visiting the Hell’s gate by bicycle and hiking is available

Proceed to the Masai mara game reserve.

Arrive Masai Mara in time for an afternoon  game viewing drive

Overnight at your Masai Mara safari lodge or tented camp.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

 

Day 4: Full day - Masai mara.

Today shall be a game viewing extravaganza!

Masai Mara Game reserve remains the most exciting wildlife eco-system in the Natural world.

It is host to  the highest and most varied concentration of wild animals than any other wildlife park in the region. 

The scenic appeal of the tree studded savannah plains, the  moderate climate and diversity of wild game species makes it a one stop shop for game viewing activities.

We shall traverse the Masai Mara reserve on a full day of unlimited game viewing encountering the big five and more of the lesser game.

Picnic lunch shall be by the Mara river as we watch hippos & crocodiles or maybe the great migration (July – October)

Overnight shall be at our Masai Mara safari lodge/ Tented camp

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

 

Day 5: Masai Mara - Nairobi: 265km:5hrs

Early pre-breakfast game viewing drive.

Extra final game drive as you exit  the Masai Mara

Depart the Masai Mara for Nairobi to arrive in the late afternoon.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch.

Choose economy,standard or luxury lodge / tented camp  option according to your safari budget / style

 

Luxury lodge/ tented camp option :

Amboseli National park: Oltukai lodgeAmboseli Serena lodge

 

Lake Naivasha:   Lake  Naivasha sopa  , Lake Naivasha Country club

 

Masai Mara game reserve: Mara simba lodge , Mara sarova campMara serenaAshnil MaraKeekorok lodge

 

 

 

Standard lodge/ tented camp option:

Amboseli National park: Amboseli sopa, Sentrim AmboseliKibo safari camp

 

Lake Naivasha:   Lake Naivasha Sopa ,  Elsamere Lodge

 

Masai Mara game reserve : Mara sopa LodgeMara Leisure camp , Sekenani Camp , AA lodge/camp,

 

Economy lodge/ tented camp :

 

Amboseli National park: AA lodge/camp

 

 

 

Lake Naivasha:    Naivasha Kongoni Lodge

 

 

 

Masai Mara game reserve: Elangata Olerai Camp,  Olmoran tented camp,Sentrim Mara camp

 

 

 

Price is per person sharing in open top private safari minivan and in a double/twin room.

Single room extra is indicated

 

Price for 1,3,5 persons on request

 

 High season, Nov -March Economy Standard Luxury
2 persons in private safari: per person: $ 1065 $ 1150 $ 1235
4 persons in private safari: per person: $ 855 $ 940 $ 1025
6 persons in private safari: per person: $ 755 $ 845 $ 935
Single room extra $ 150 $ 140  $ 200
X-mas / new year suppl 21st Dec- 3rd Jan :per person: per day   $ 35   $ 45   $ 75
Children below 3 years: Free    
Children between 3-11 years 75% of adult rate:      
Children between 12-18 years 90% of adult rate:      
       
 Peak season July- Oct Economy Standard Luxury 
2 persons in private safari : per person: $ 1090 $ 1225 $ 1490
4 persons in private safari: per person: $ 880 $ 1015 $ 1280
6 persons in private safari: per person: $ 790 $ 925 $ 1190
Single room extra $ 150 $ 155 $ 290
Children below 3 years: Free    
Children between 3-11 years 75% of adult rate:      
Children between 12-18 years 90% of adult rate:      
       
 Low season April-June Economy Standard Luxury 
2 persons in private safari: per person: $ 1015 $ 1045 $ 1105
4 persons in private safari: per person: $ 805 $ 835 $ 900
6 persons in private safari: per person: $ 750 $ 785 $ 805
Single room extra - - -
Children below 3 years: Free    
Children between 3-11 years 75% of adult rate:      
Children between 12-18 years 90% of adult rate:      
       
 
4 x4 Land Cruiser Jeep extra:
2 persons in private jeep:  per person: $ 150
4 persons in private jeep: per person:  $ 75
6 persons in private jeep:  per person: $ 50
 
 
Safari price includes:
Courtesy Nairobi airport hotel pick up / drop off  transfers
Transport in a customized pop up top Toyota safari mini-van.
Services of an experienced English/ other language speaking driver/ guide.
Stay in economy, standard or luxury lodges / tented camps ( please choose)
Game viewing drives
Park entrance fees.
All meals on safari.
Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle.
The flying doctors medical, emergency and rescue cover.
Pick up/ drop off at Nairobi airport/ Nairobi, hotel or residence.
Boat ride at Lake Naivasha.
Government taxes and local levies 
 
Not Included in the safari price 
Other bottled drinks.
Items and services of a personal nature.
Packing items on safari.
Tips or gratuities