6 Days Nairobi-Amboseli-Lake Naivasha–Lake Nakuru–Masai Mara

From Nairobi / to Nairobi.

Private safari tour 

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 peaksExplore the Amboseli National Park and view Mount Kilimanjaro,Marvel at the great rift valley and visit  Lake Naivasha & Nakuru National park,Sample Masai Mara Game Reserve.

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

We continue to the Lake Nakuru national park where thousands of flamingoes thrive in the salinity of the Lake.

The endangered black & White Rhino including other wildlife species are plentiful at Lake Nakuru.

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

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

Tour transport shall be in pop up top safari minivan Upgrade to 4 x 4 Land cruiser jeep is available at an extra cost.

The endangered black & White Rhino including other wildlife species are plentiful at  Lake Nakuru.

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

Tour transport shall be in pop up top safari minivan

Upgrade to 4 x 4 Land cruiser jeep is available at an extra cost.

Suitable family  safari 

Safari highlights.

  • Day at  Amboseli national park –game viewing drives
  • Views of Mount Kilimanjaro ( highest mountain in Africa).
  • Day at  Lake Naivasha (fresh water ) rift valley lake –Boat ride  bird spotting
  • Day  at  Lake Nakuru National park:
  • The Great rift valley escarpment.
  •  Flamingoes, pelicans and other bird species.
  • Rhino sanctuary at Lake Nakuru
  • 2 days at  Masai-Mara game reserve
  • Game and scenery viewing with the Masai tribes
  • Option of Masai village visit at Masai Mara (arrange with your driver guide)
  • Option of hot air balloon ride

Safari itinerary.

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

0730 hrs: Pick up from Nairobi hotel/Nairobi airport

Depart  for the Amboseli national park.

The drive is  via the Nairobi -Mombasa highway and  through Masai country as you head to  amboseli which lies at the floors 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: 6 hrs)

Early morning game  and scenery viewing drive .

Later proceed to  the Lake Naivasha with a descent to the floor of the Great Rift Valley.

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

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

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

Bird watching,  Boat ride.

 

Day 3: Lake Naivasha - Lake Nakuru: (80km: 1.5 hr)

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

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

Later proceed  to the Lake Nakuru national park.

The Lake Nakuru national park is the smallest in the class A category Kenya national parks.

Birdlife abounds with flamingoes in their  thousands together with pelicans and other bird  species.

The lake  hosts the black and white rhino species, warthogs, lions, zebras, giraffe and many more.

Overnight shall be at your lake Nakuru safari lodge / tented camp.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

What you may see  at Lake Nakuru National park ....

Flamingo , Lion, Zebra, White Rhino, Black Rhino, Waterbucks, variety of terrestrial birds numbering about 450 species

 

Day 4: Lake Nakuru- Masai Mara:(300 km: 6 hrs.)

An early bird and game viewing drive at the  Lake Nakuru National Park

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 5: 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 6: Masai Mara - Nairobi: (265km: 5-6 hrs)

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.

Finish at your Nairobi hotel or Nairobi airport

 

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 SopaLake Naivasha country club

Lake Nakuru National park: Sarova Lion hillLake Nakuru sopa lodgeFlamingo camp

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

 

Standard lodge/ tented camp option :

Amboseli National park: Amboseli sopa lodge , Sentrim Amboseli , Kibo Safari Camp

Lake Naivasha:   Lake Naivasha sopa . Elsamere Lodge

Lake Nakuru National Park: Lake Nakuru Lodge 

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

 

Economy  accommodation :

Amboseli National park:  AA Lodge/camp

Lake Naivasha:  Naivasha kongoni lodge

Masai Mara: Elangata Olerai Camp, Olmoran tented campSentrim Mara camp

 

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

 

Price for 1,3,5 persons on request

 High season, Nov-March Economy Standard Luxury
2 persons in private safari: per person: $ 1280 $ 1430 $1540
4 persons in private safari: per person: $ 990 $ 1140 $1240
6 persons in private safari: per person: $ 900 $ 1040 $1160
Single room extra $  200 $ 250  $ 325
X-mas / new year extra 21st Dec- 3rd Jan :person: per day   $ 35   $ 45   $ 65
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: $ 1330 $ 1500 $ 1880
4 persons in private safari: per person: $ 1040 $ 1210 $ 1590
6 persons in private safari: per person: $ 940 $ 1115 $ 1490
Single room extra $  225 $ 300 $ 550
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: $ 1210 $ 1280 $ 1370
4 persons in private safari: per person: $ 920 $ 990 $ 1090
6 persons in private safari: per person: $ 820 $ 890 $ 980
Single extra room supplement- - - -
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 tour: per person: $ 180
4 persons in private tour: per person: $ 90
6 persons in private tour:  per person: $ 60
 
Safari price includes:
Nairobi airport hotel pick up/ drop off transfers
Transport in a customized pop up top Toyota safari mini-van.
Services of an expeerienced 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