5 Day Best Kenya Safari at Masai Mara Game Reserve and Lake Nakuru and Amboseli National Parks
Private Safari Kenya
This safari covers the world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve, a jewel for wild animal viewing area. In addition, the two premium most visited parks in Kenya are Lake Nakuru and Amboseli National Parks. After the safari, you will take home a lifetime safari experience and great memories about Kenya.
Key information
- Private safari
- Group size: Maximum of 7 participants
- Children from the age of 12 years are allowed to participate under the supervision of a parent or guardian
- Starting and ending points: Nairobi
- English speaking guide
- All park fees are included
Highlights
- 7 game drives
- Chance to see wildebeests, rhinoceros, lions, elephants, and cheetahs
- Visit Masai Mara Game Reserve and Lake Nakuru and Amboseli National Parks
- Ride in a pop-up roof safari minibus
- 4 nights accommodation
- Daily meals and drinks
- Transfers to and from the airport
- All entrance fees included
Styles
Accommodation
Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
Jambo Mara Safari Lodge is a luxurious and eco-friendly lodge in Maasai Mara National Reserve located within Maasai Mara National Reserve, 11 kilometers away from the Sekenani Gate which is the main gate of Maasai Mara National Reserve, 20 kilometers away from the Keekorok airstrip, and 220 kilometers away from Nairobi. The lodge is located at the heart of the Maasai Mara National Reserve in a jungle surrounded by two streams which is also one of the important water sources of Maasai Mara National Reserve.
The place is rich with an abundance of indigenous wildlife. Located in the heart of Masai Mara National Reserve, Jambo Mara Safari Lodge offers complete relaxation and rejuvenation. Enjoy and relax in the surroundings of complete nature, from tropical gardens to spectacular wildlife and unbelievable African sunshine on your lovely private balcony.
- Accommodation level: Mid-range
Facilities
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Free Wi-Fi
- 24/7 hot water
- Meeting room
- Room service
- 24-hour power
- Gym
- Swimming pool
- Billboard
- Table tennis
- Chess
- Table football
- Eco-friendly
Buraha Zenoni Hotel
Situated in Nakuru, 19 kilometers from Lake Elementaita, Buraha Zenoni Hotel and Resort features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge, and a terrace. The property has a bar, as well as a restaurant serving African cuisine. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a kids' club, and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. At the hotel, rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. The rooms have a wardrobe.
AA Lodge Amboseli
AA Amboseli Lodge is built in a three-tier architectural design and is strategically located two kilometers from Amboseli National Park's main gate (Kimana Gate) and conveniently within the Emali-Loitoktok tarmac road. It is 240 kilometers from Nairobi, 16 kilometers from Amboseli airstrip, 20 kilometers from the Emali, and 20 kilometers from the Emali-Loitoktok tarmac road.
It commands a panoramic view of the snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro, the world’s Standing Mountain. With 60 rooms, the lodge is intimate and friendly with many personal touches. The lodge also has drones for guests willing to use them for game drives for photography and videography.
Program
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi - Masai Mara Game Reserve
You will be picked up by your guide from a hotel or an apartment in Nairobi and after a short briefing about the best Kenya safari, depart for Masai Mara. The first stopover will be at The Great Rift Valley viewpoint. Witness the escarpment wall, use the washroom take photos then continue to Masai Mara.
Another stop will be at the Masai capital town of Narok, and then the safari deepens further to Masai Mara. You arrive at the camp or lodge in time for check-in, have lunch followed by a short rest, and then an afternoon game drive across the reserve. Dinner and overnight will be served at your accommodation property.
Day 2: Masai Mara safari experience
Breakfast and depart with a packed lunch for a full-day best Kenya safari experience of game viewing. On this day, you will have a chance to visit the Mara River where wildebeests cross from Tanzania to Kenya during the annual wildebeest migration.
Other animals you will likely spot are lions, hyenas, warthogs, elephants, cheetahs, zebras, buffalos, eland, waterbuck, leopards, antelopes, gazelles, hippos, crocodiles, and many more. Lunch will be along Mara River after taking a guided walk with the ranger. Later with more game drives, return to the accommodation property for an optional activity, dinner, and overnight.
Day 3: Masai Mara Game Reserve - Lake Nakuru National Park - Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, you will have an optional cultural village visit to learn more about one of Kenya’s Indigenous community lifestyles the Masai people. You will return to the camp or lodge to check out and start the drive to Lake Nakuru with a packed lunch. The best Kenya safari is scheduled for an afternoon game drive with a high chance of seeing the rhinoceros one of the big five.
Interestingly other animals you are likely to see are lion, zebra, Rothschild giraffe, herds of buffalos, waterbucks, baboons, monkeys, and many more. Along the shores of Lake Nakuru, you will see flocks of flamingos and several species of birds. Later with a thrilling Kenya safari experience, exit the Lake Nakuru National Park and drive to Lake Naivasha for check-in, dinner, and overnight.
Day 4: Lake Naivasha - Amboseli National Park
Early morning, breakfast, check out of the hotel, and proceed to the lake for the optional boat ride at an extra cost to spice up your best Kenya safari experience. Later, drive to Amboseli via Nairobi to arrive at your accommodation property in time for a hot lunch. Then proceed to Amboseli Kimana gate, check into the park, and start a game-viewing drive in search of the park residents from the background of Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. Late evening, exit Amboseli National Park with thrilling safari memories and drive to your accommodation property for dinner, bonfire, and overnight.
Day 5: Amboseli National Park - Nairobi
Early breakfast at the accommodation property, check out, and proceed for a six-hour game drive to discover the beauty of Amboseli National Park. After enjoying the picnic lunch, check out with best Kenya safari experience and drive back to Nairobi where you will end your Kenya tour.
About the safari
The best Kenya safari experience covers the great Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli. All the big five are guaranteed and many more wild animals across the best game reserve and national parks. The Kenya safari starts at Nairobi with a round transport and ends at the same Nairobi city. Budget clean accommodations are guaranteed and an optional upgrade is available at an extra cost on request.
Location
The safari will take place in Kenya.
Food
You will be served daily meals and bottled water during the safari included in the price. You are advised to provide your diet at the time of booking the safari.
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
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
- Boat ride
- Cultural visits at Masai Mara and Amboseli if time permits
- Nature walk along Lake Naivasha shore
What's included
- 7 game drives
- 4 nights accommodation
- Full-board meals
- Bottled water for use during the safari
- Airport transfers
- Transportation in a custom safari minibus with a pop-up roof, ideal for game viewing and sightseeing
- Services of a professional English-speaking driver or guide
- Park entrance fees
- Transfers before the Kenya safari and after
What's not included
- International flights
- Extra activities
- Expenses of a personal nature such as visas and travel or baggage
- Insurance
- Laundry
- Beverages
- Tipping to the safari guide (at least 10 USD per day)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
174 km
Transfer included
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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