“Experience the best of Kenyan adventure”
6 Day Kenya Lodge Safari in Maasai Mara and Amboseli National Park
Mara Sopa Lodge, Ololaimutiek Village, Kenya
Unforgettable Wildlife Safari Kenya
Experience a thrilling adventure that gets you whisked away to the magical Maasai Mara National Park and the amazing Amboseli National Park (the land of Jumbo elephants). Go on daily guided game-tracking trips where you can take myriads of enviable selfies and jaw-dropping photos of wildlife. This safari offers days of memorable moments and nights of blissful rest at the luxurious Mara Sopa lodge and Amboseli Sopa lodge. You deserve this. Enjoy!
Key information
- Group safari
- Minimum of 2 and maximum of 7 participants
- Children policy: Children of any age are allowed to participate under the supervision of a parent or guardian.
- Starting point and ending point: Nairobi
- Languages spoken: English
- All park fees are included.
Meet the guides
Patrick & Jackson
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Highlights
- Daily guided game drives
- Pop-up roof for game view
- Transportation in safari minibus
- Professional guide and driver services
- All park entrance fees and driver allowances
- 5 nights accommodation at exotic lodges
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- 1 picnic lunch at the hippo pool
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
6 activity days
Group size: 2-7 participants
Airport transfer included:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
08:00
Check-out Time:
17:00
You will stay on Sopa properties: Maasai Mara Sopa Lodge and Amboseli Sopa Lodge.
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
This was one of the first safari lodges to be built in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, a reason why its gardens and trees are so lush and mature. All the buildings follow the design of traditional African round houses with conical roofs and these stretch along the line of the hills with the impressively large public area buildings and the swimming pool at their center.
The lodge has fifty guest cottages divided into two wings on either side of the main public areas. Each of these houses two spacious guest rooms with queen and king-size beds, mosquito nets, electronic safes, dressing tables, en-suite bathrooms, and sheltered verandas that all have views over the gardens and the game reserve beyond.
- Accommodation level: Mid-range
Facilities
- Bar
- Gift shop
- Lounge
- Outdoor boma dining area
- Restaurant
- Swimming pool
- TV in the bar
- Wi-Fi in public areas
The Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Set in 200 acres of private land, and with a rustic charm all of its own, the lodge nestles in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro which, at almost six thousand meters, is Africa’s highest and most famous snow-capped mountain.
It was this region of Kenya that, in the 1930s, inspired Ernest Hemingway’s unforgettable stories ‘The Snows of Kilimanjaro’ and ‘The Short, Happy Life of Francis Macomber’ which were turned into more than successful feature films in the late 1940s due to their renowned actors. All forms of wildlife still abound in this wilderness which continues all the way to the Amboseli National Park, an easy twenty-minute drive away from the lodge.
Rustic, well-spaced cottages meander through the vast expanse of the lodge's mature gardens and house the eighty-three guest rooms. These are all brightly decorated with Maasai-themed wall murals, and each room has been purpose-built to contain either one or two queen-sized beds as well as a veranda.
- Accommodation level: Mid-range
Facilities
- Adjoining rooms
- Babysitting
- Board games
- Children’s menu
- Children’s pool
- Executive suite
- Gift shop
- Hairdryers
- Handicraft market
- Honeymoon suite
- Laundry
- Mosquito nets
- Outdoor dining
- Sauna
- Special diets
- Sundowners
- Swimming pool
- Telephone at reception
- Traditional dances
- Turndown service
- Wheelchair-accessible rooms
Program
Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara Game Reserve
At 08:30 a.m. you will depart from your Nairobi hotel for the Masai Mara Game Reserve, stopping at the viewpoint of the Great Rift Valley and at Narok town for the final shopping and refueling. Check in upon arrival, have lunch then an afternoon game drive in the reserve which is famous for its high animal concentration, abundance, and, variety. Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge or similar.
Day 2: Maasai Mara full day
After an early breakfast, you will proceed for a full day of tracking game with your guide across the rich acacia-studded grassland and rolling hills. Virtually every type of wildlife is found in the Mara which has an extensive road and track network which allows for excellent photography and viewing opportunities, making it the best and most visited park in Kenya. Absolute Holiday Safaris will cater to a picnic lunch at the hippo pool. In the evening, drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Maasai Mara to Nakuru
Wake up a bit late, have your breakfast at leisure and later proceed for the Maasai village for the cultural tour for about an hour, depart the Mara region for Nakuru, lunch en route, with chances to view the Longonot mountain and lake Naivasha from the main highway. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge or Similar.
Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Amboseli
After breakfast, you will proceed on a game drive in the nearby Lake Nakuru National Park, the abode of various water birds that breed in the lake's alkaline waters including flamingo, white rhino, Rothschild's giraffe, and plain games are other species encountered while water-buck and cape buffalo are common on the lake-shore.
You will then depart for Amboseli National Park via Nairobi for lunch. Upon arrival, you will check in to the lodge, relax and later have dinner and your overnight stay.
Day 5: Full day at Amboseli park.
After breakfast, proceed for an early morning pre-breakfast game drive. Return to the campsite for breakfast. After breakfast, a further game drive where plains game including zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, and various antelopes can be seen. You will have lunch and a leisure break at the lodge then end with an evening game drive.
You may want to look out for the peak of Kilimanjaro which may be seen in clear weather from the observation hill. You will also watch large herds of elephants and hippos bathing in swamp grounds with water sources from Mountain Kilimanjaro. All meals and overnight at the lodge.
Day 6: Amboseli to Nairobi
There will be a final pre-breakfast game drive and a late breakfast after which you will depart Amboseli for Nairobi. There will be a stop for lunch along the way. You will then be dropped off at your hotel upon arrival in Nairobi in the evening.
Guides
Patrick Kusola
Patrick's an adventure guide and the top senior guide with a travel tour agency in Nairobi. He received schooling and training at Utalii College where he was approved as a guide. He began working as a city guide and upgraded to a full guide shortly thereafter. He enjoys sharing knowledge of different species of animals and birds with others. Among the organization guides, he's proud to have the first priority to lead groups as a guide and take them into the wilderness. He is very informative and responsible, the company trusts him with all clients as they are ensured everyone is in safe hands.
Jackson Wachira Mureithi
A Kenya-born adventure guide, he is a great guide who does his job with passion. He's always ready to make his services available with a clean and open heart to all clients. He has a great deal of knowledge of cultural activities, animals, birds, and Kenyan topography. His office co-workers are proud of him for the services he offers to clients and the great role he plays in the organization. The company chose him due to his work with many tour operators and because of his good records. The people at the agency trust him with clients as they are aware of his clients’ satisfaction.
Location
Kenya claims some of the world's most beautiful National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Areas which teem with countless species of birds and truly wild animals, and which also host a family of Sopa Lodges. These have all been individually designed to complement and blend in with the magnificent surroundings of their environments while reflecting the themes and influences of Equatorial African cultures and their art.
Large open-plan areas and cottage-style guest rooms nestle unobtrusively into the vastness of Africa and are representative of the traditions of the local inhabitants who make up the rich tapestry of Kenya. The location of every facility has been carefully chosen to promise you the best views over the wilderness while also offering an unrivaled ambiance amongst cool and elegant surroundings.
This safari starts in Nairobi while activities take place in Maasai Mara Game Reserve Nakuru, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Amboseli National Park.
Features
Activities
- Spa
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
General
- Bar
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- In-room safe
- Lobby
- Luggage room / storage
Services
- Dry cleaning
- Free parking
- Free toiletries
- Internet access
- Laundry
- Mosquito net
- Parking lot
- Room cleaning
- Toiletries
- Tour assistance
Food
During this safari, you will be provided with daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, and one liter of bottled water. A picnic lunch at the hippo pool is also included in the price.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Hallal
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
- Explore the surroundings
- Culturally entertaining visit to a Maasai village
- Scenic flights over the Mara
- Visit Lake Naivasha
- Balloon or flying safaris
- Take nature walks
- Sauna and swimming
What's included
- A 1-liter bottle of mineral water daily
- 5 nights accommodation
- All daily meals
- All game drives
- All park entrance fees
- Professional guide and driver services
- Statutory taxes
- Transfers from and back to Nairobi
- Transport in a safari jeep with a hatch roof
- one liter of bottled water daily
What's not included
- Beverages and drinks
- Items for personal use
- Masai village visit
- Personal insurance
- Tips and porterage
- Accommodation in Nairobi
- Transfer to the airport on departure day
- Airfare
How to get there
Recommended Airports
NBO
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
173 km
Transfer included
Airport: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Airport transfer included: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 16% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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