Day 1: Nairobi - Masai Mara
Your safari will kick start with a pickup from your hotel in Nairobi. Your day will begin by about 7:30 a.m. depending on your pick up location. Heading out towards the day’s destination, the drive to Masai Mara will be covered in about six hours.
Along the way, you will have a small stopover at the viewpoint to see the great depression of the rift valley. You will reach Masai Mara National Reserve by noon, just in time for a good lunch. You will have a short afternoon game drive.
A freshly prepared dinner awaits you on returning from the game drive. Have a good night’s rest in your choice of accommodation at Mara Sopa Lodge, for tomorrow you will explore the park thoroughly.
Day 2: Masai Mara
After an early breakfast, you will head out for a full day game drive by 8 a.m. The 1510 square kilometers park is home to the famous Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino), wildebeest, giraffe, hippo and outrageous crocodiles near the Mara River. If it's your lucky day you might even witness a kill.
The abundant resident population of zebras, impalas, gazelles, ostrich, and topi attract numerous predators creating an exciting game viewing experience. Your picnic lunch will be done inside the park during the game drive itself.
The full-day game drive will come to a close in the evening by 5 p.m., followed by a delicious dinner. Make sure you get some good and recharge yourself for the next day’s adventure.
Day 3: Lake Nakuru National Park
The destination for today is the famous Lake Nakuru. Starting your day early and finishing up a quick breakfast, you will begin the six-hour-long journey covering a distance of about 340 kilometers to Lake Nakuru. On reaching Lake Nakuru in the afternoon, you will be just in time for a scrumptious lunch and a few hours to rest after checking-in to the lodge.
Early in the evening, you will head out on your game drive to see one of the world’s largest ornithological sites. Lake Nakuru region is extremely famous for its flamingoes and diverse wildlife. What adds on even more awe to the place is the Black and White Rhinos that are found in this park.
Day 4: Amboseli National Park
Starting off with an early breakfast, you will head to Amboseli National Park. This is a seven-hour-long drive and passes through Nairobi and other towns. On reaching Amboseli in the afternoon, you will be welcomed with a lovely lunch and some spare time for rest.
A short game drive in the afternoon in the Amboseli National Park allows you to experience the beautiful scenery along with the backdrop of the snow-capped Kilimanjaro. This is definitely a sight to cherish and don't forget to keep your cameras ready to snap away. The night will be spent in the lodge
Day 5: Amboseli National Park
Today you will have a full day game drive at the Amboseli National Park, with all meals provided at your lodge or camp. Amboseli being famous for elephants, you should be able to get close to a few free-ranging elephants.
The vegetation of the park is sparse due to the long dry months, thus giving amazing opportunities to spot wildlife. The park houses the African bush elephant, buffaloes, impalas, Masai lions, cheetahs, spotted hyenas, and blue wildebeest among other African animals.
Keeping your camera ready at hand is highly recommended. The action-packed day comes to an end by evening, with a fresh dinner awaiting you at your accommodation you can retire for the night.
Day 6: Nairobi
On the final day of your safari, you will have an early morning game drive from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. After the game drive, you will set out on a 265 kilometers' drive to Nairobi.
You will be dropped off at your hotel in Nairobi. With incredible experience and loads of memories to cherish, this is the time you bid goodbye to your team.
