Name: 8 Days Amboseli Eco System, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Great Rift Valley, Maasai Mara Safari in Kenya
Brand: My Kenya Travel
Price: 3710 USD
Availability: InStock

Accommodation

Four Points by Sheraton Airport (1 night)

Convenient Location: Just five minutes from the airport terminal, the Four Points by Sheraton Airport in Nairobi is ideal for both business and leisure travelers.

Relaxation and Dining: Enjoy the Tazama rooftop bar and grill with stunning views of the national park, or dine at the all-day Marketplace restaurant with a 24-hour menu for travelers on the go.

Modern Amenities: The 172-room hotel features spacious rooms, signature Four Points beds, rain showers, and 42" LED TVs for a comfortable stay.

Rooftop Pool and Fitness Room: Guests can relax at the rooftop pool or stay active in the fully-equipped fitness room.

Additional Conveniences: The Lobby Bar offers quick snacks, pastries, and coffee for those needing a quick pick-me-up, adding to the hotel's guest-friendly services.

Ol Tukai Lodge (2 nights)

Prime Elephant-Watching Location: Ol Tukai Lodge offers one of the best views in the world for watching elephants, with Africa's highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, serving as a stunning backdrop.

Unique African Art and Eco-Rated Lodge: The lodge features a unique collection of African art and is eco-rated, reflecting its commitment to sustainability.

Exquisite Dining and Maasai Entertainment: Guests can enjoy exquisite dinners accompanied by true African hospitality, with entertainment provided by local Maasai morans.

Magical Elephant Bar: The Elephant Bar offers a variety of stylish cocktails, fruit punches, and refreshing smoothies, making it a delightful spot to relax.

Luxury Chalet-Style Rooms: The 80 luxury chalet-style twin rooms offer comfort and quality, with uninterrupted views of the wetlands or Mount Kilimanjaro.

Immersive Wilderness Experience: Guests can feel the presence of the wilderness even at night, with the tranquil silence adding to the overall ambiance of the lodge.

Sarova Lion Hill Lodge (1 night)

Prime Location with Scenic Views: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge is situated along Lion Hill, offering stunning views of the flamingo-pink rimmed Lake Nakuru and the picturesque Lake Nakuru National Park.

Accessible from Nairobi: The lodge is a favorite among both residents and visitors to Kenya, located just a three-hour drive from Nairobi.

Unique Layout and Landscaping: The lodge is designed to provide most rooms and sitting areas with breathtaking views of the lake and park. The landscaping features tall acacia trees, winding walkways, and greens dotted with bird feeders.

Relaxing Atmosphere and Amenities: The lodge's cozy atmosphere, complete with a dining area and relaxing spa, provides immediate relaxation for guests.

Comfortable Chalet-Style Accommodations: The 120 bedrooms are chalets with patios that offer panoramic views of the lake. Each room includes a private shower and water closet, mosquito nets, hair dryer, and tea/coffee making facilities.

Ideal Great Rift Valley Lodge: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge is considered one of the best lodges in the Great Rift Valley, making it an excellent base for exploring the region.

Mara Serena Safari Lodge (3 nights)

Prime Location in the Mara Triangle: Mara Serena Safari Lodge is centrally located in the heart of the Masai Mara National Reserve, offering unmatched views of the savannah and the Mara River, home to hippos and the iconic wildebeest migration.

Traditional Maasai Design: The lodge is styled to resemble a Maasai manyatta with its circular motif, seamlessly blending international sophistication with raw African beauty.

Individual Rooms with Private Balconies: Each room is housed in a stand-alone unit, featuring a private balcony, a spacious seating area, and uninterrupted views of the Mara River. All rooms are non-smoking.

Luxury Facilities and Amenities: The lodge offers a central dining room, internal and external bars, a rock-surround swimming pool, a gift shop, a business center, a conference center, and free Wi-Fi in communal areas.

Unique Safari Experiences: Guests can enjoy a variety of safari experiences, including balloon safaris, bush dinners, breakfast by the hippo pool, and sundowners in the wilderness. The new Maisha Safari Spa and Gym provides relaxation and reinvigoration after a day in the bush.

Additional Services and Activities: The lodge offers a complete wedding planning service, 24-hour on-call medical services, babysitting, special dietary accommodations with advance notice, board games, and a library of Africana books.

Spectacular Views and Dining: The central bar and dining areas provide stunning views of the savannah, while the rock-enclosed swimming pool adds a unique touch to the lodge's charm. Guests can enjoy breathtaking sights while indulging in exquisite meals and drinks.

Program

What to expect

Unforgettable Adventure: This adventure promises a series of unforgettable moments in some of Africa's most iconic locations.
Amboseli's Elephants and Kilimanjaro: Start your adventure in Amboseli, where you'll encounter large herds of elephants against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's tallest peak.
Great Rift Valley Journey: Travel through the Great Rift Valley, home to breath-taking landscapes and vibrant wildlife, including the iconic flamingos.
Tree-Climbing Lions at Lake Nakuru: Get special access to Lake Nakuru, where you can witness the rare spectacle of tree-climbing lions and guaranteed sightings of black rhinos.
The Great Migration at Maasai Mara: Experience the Great Migration at the Maasai Mara, known as the 8th wonder of the modern world, and watch thousands of wildebeest and zebras on the move.

Itinerary

Day 1

Layover - Nairobi

Days 2 - 3: Amboseli National Park to Grand African Elephants and Mt. Kilimanjaro

Begin your safari in Amboseli National Park, where the iconic silhouette of Mount Kilimanjaro serves as a dramatic backdrop to your wildlife encounters. Here, you'll have the opportunity to witness the legendary Amboseli elephants, known for their massive tusks and graceful demeanour. Over 1200 are resident here.

Explore the vast savannah plains and acacia woodlands as you search for lions, cheetahs, and a myriad of over 420 Bird Species.

Day 4: Great Rift Valley (Flamingos, Black rhino, and Tree Climbing Lions)

Journey through the Great Rift Valley, a geological marvel that stretches thousands of kilometres across East Africa. Be awed at the breath-taking vistas of this ancient landscape, where steep escarpments and verdant valleys create a dramatic tableau of natural beauty.

Arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park, a haven for both birdlife and big game. Delight in the sight of fuchsia-hued Flamingos wading in the shallows of the lake, their delicate forms creating a striking contrast against the surrounding greenery.

Keep your binoculars handy as you venture into the park's lush forests and open grasslands in search of the elusive tree-climbing Lions that call this area home. It’s also guaranteed to sight the Black Rhino.

Days 5 - 7: Maasai Mara National Reserve ( 8th Wonder - The Great Migration)

Prepare to witness one of the greatest spectacles on Earth as you journey to the Maasai Mara National Reserve during the peak of the annual wildebeest migration. Watch in awe as millions of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle traverse the savannah in search of greener pastures, pursued by hungry predators in a dramatic display of survival of the fittest.

Experience heart pounding moments as you witness river crossings teeming with crocodiles and hippos, and marvel at the sheer abundance of wildlife that fills the plains as far as the eye can see.

Throughout your safari, you'll be accompanied by expert guides who will share their knowledge and passion for the natural world, ensuring that every moment is filled with excitement and wonder.

From the towering peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro to the endless plains of the Maasai Mara, this journey promises to be an adventure of a lifetime, leaving you with memories that will last forever.

Day 8

Final game drive then departure

Daily schedule

Day 1

Your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi (flight details to be confirmed)
My Kenya Travel will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel
On arrival, you will be met by one of My Kenya Travel's friendly safari assistants and driven directly to your hotel (less than 10 minutes away)

Day 2: Amboseli and Kilimanjaro

You'll spend the day in Hemingway country. Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest and the world's tallest free-standing mountain, overlooks the park and rises heavenwards gracefully.

Pick up and depart for Amboseli National Reserve
After breakfast, you will be picked up by My Kenya Travel's experienced safari guide
Drive from your hotel via a scenic route to Amboseli National Reserve at the foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro. (4.5 hrs, 265 km)
After your arrival at the lodge, enjoy lunch, relax a few hours, and take in your surroundings
Afternoon tea will be served around mid-afternoon
Take a two to three-hour game drive with the experienced guide in a safari land cruiser with a customized game viewing pop-up roof hatch
Return to the lodge and enjoy a relaxed evening of drinks, dinner, and sharing your stories around the campfire
Have a restful sleep, and relish the night sounds of the African wild from the safety and comfort of your room

Day 3: Amboseli and Kilimanjaro

At the crack of dawn, begin your one to two-hour morning game drive
Return to the lodge for a sumptuous breakfast
After a delicious buffet lunch, you can simply relax or take a dip in the swimming pool, which has a wonderful viewing deck as herds of elephants graze in the swamps
After your afternoon tea, it's time to head out for yet another game drive
Visit Observation Hill and enjoy unparalleled views across the plains with Kilimanjaro towering majestically.
Enjoy a relaxing evening and dinner buffet at the lodge.

Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park

Amboseli to Lake Nakuru National Park (7 hrs, 380 km)
Drive into the Great Rift Valley to the shores of Lake Nakuru
A scenic view point and lunch stop is included at no cost
Check in, time for lunch, followed by a rest in your quaint cottage, or relax on the rustic patio
Enjoy the panoramic vista of the lake or perhaps take a dip in the swimming pool with a cocktail

You can choose to go on an afternoon game drive, returning to lodge in time for a shower followed by a sundowner round the campfire, where you can exchange stories of the day with the other guests.

Day 5: Famous Maasai Mara

Check out and depart for Maasai Mara National Reserve
After your early breakfast, it's time to take the off-the-beaten track to the Maasai Mara, the highlight of your safari, passing via Mt. Longonot, an extinct volcano, and the wheat fields near Narok
Arrive at Maasai (6.5 to 7 hrs - last 1.5 hr will be a game drive at the national park, 339 km)
After your arrival, enjoy lunch, relax a few hours, and take in your surroundings - you'll be at the Eighth Wonder of the World
Laze around the swimming pool, enjoying one of the most panoramic and spectacular views of the Maasai Mara
Afternoon tea will be served around mid-afternoon
Take a two to three-hour game drive with your guide
Return to the lodge and enjoy a relaxed evening of drinks, dinner, and sharing your stories around the campfire
Have a restful sleep and relish the night sounds of the African wild from the safety and comfort of your tent

Days 6 - 7: Famous Maasai Mara

At the crack of dawn, begin your one to two-hour morning game drive
Return to the lodge for a sumptuous breakfast and spend time at the viewing deck
After a delicious buffet lunch, you can simply relax or take a dip in the swimming pool.
This is the perfect place to just relax and laze around in the calm afternoons with spectacular views of Maasai Mara
After your afternoon tea, it's time to head out for yet another game drive. See if you can spot a leopard in the tree.

The guide will talk to you at length about the Big Five of Africa and some of the 450 species of birds that thrive in the Masai Mara National Reserve. Afterwards, you can enjoy a relaxing evening and dinner buffet at the lodge.

Day 8: Back to Nairobi and then home

Driving time / distance - 6 hrs, 280.0 km

After breakfast can say goodbye to your hosts and head back to Nairobi.

Every ounce of your being will want to stay and little really wants to return home, but it’s time. You pack your bags, grasp onto final memories and images of the Mara, and head back to Nairobi.

Your memories will already be flooding your mind, you can’t wait to get home and share your experiences (along with all those pictures and videos) with family and friends, and you’ll be counting the days until you can do this all over again.

Kwaheri Ya Kuonana (Goodbye, until we meet again)!

Guides

Gurmukh Singh

With his family having settled in East Africa since the late 1800s, Gurmukh has deep roots in Kenya - attending local schools, making lasting friendships, embracing local culture, and feeling at ease among street vendors, rural communities, and nomadic tribes. His early years were spent on classic safari style camping, near the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro that cemented his passion for the wilderness. Prior to founding My Kenya Travel, he worked in various roles within the safari industry. His expertise in all things safari is unmatched, making him a trusted guide and expert advisor.

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Nairobi is the capital and the largest city of Kenya. The name comes from the Maasai phrase 'Enkare Nyrobi,' which translates to "cool water", a reference to the Nairobi River, which flows through the city.

The city proper had a population of 4,397,073 in the 2019 census, while the metropolitan area has a population of 9,354,580. The city is popularly referred to as the "Green City in the Sun."

Amboseli National Park

Overview:

Crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, the Amboseli National Park is the second most popular park after the Maasai Mara. The name "Amboseli" comes from a Maasai word meaning "salty dust."

Nature lovers can explore five different habitats there, ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli, wetlands with sulphur springs, the savannah, and the woodlands. They can also visit the local Maasai community who live around the park and experience their authentic culture.

Best known for:

Amboseli is one of the top places in Africa to see large herds of elephants up close. With Mt. Kilimanjaro in the background, the scene makes for some great photography. You can also find the Big Five there.

Lake Nakuru National Park

Overview:

Lake Nakuru National Park lies south of the town of Nakuru, in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya. The park protects Lake Nakuru, one the Rift Valley's soda lakes.

Best known for:

The lake is world-famous as the location of the greatest bird spectacle on earth - myriads of fuchsia pink flamingos whose numbers are often more than a million, or even two million. They feed on the abundant algae, which thrives in the warm waters. The surface of the shallow lake is often hardly recognizable due to the continually shifting mass of pink.

The number of flamingos on the lake varies with water and food conditions and the best vantage point is from Baboon Cliff. Also of interest is an area of 188 km (116 mi) around the lake fenced off as a sanctuary to protect giraffes as well as both black and white rhinos.

Maasai (Masai) Mara National Reserve

Overview:

The Maasai Mara National Reserve (MMNR) covers some 1,510 sq km (583 sq mi) in south-western Kenya. It is the northernmost section of the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, which covers some 25,000 sq km (9,700 sq mi) in Tanzania and Kenya.

Best known for:

The Mara (as locals call it) has an exceptional population of lions, leopards, and cheetahs. However, it is globally famous for the annual migration (known as the Great Migration) of millions of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelles to and from the Serengeti every year from July to October.

All members of the "Big Five" (lion, leopard, elephant, cape buffalo, and rhinoceros) can be found there, including 95 species of mammals and over 570 recorded species of birds.

Getting To Nairobi, Kenya:

Major International Airport: Nairobi serves as a major hub for multiple international airlines, providing direct connections to and from key destinations worldwide.

Strategic Location: As the largest city in East Africa, Nairobi's central location makes it a convenient transit point for travelers visiting the region or connecting to other parts of Africa.

Diverse Flight Options: Nairobi's airport offers a wide range of flight options, from budget carriers to premium airlines, catering to a variety of travel preferences and budgets.

Comprehensive Airport Services: Nairobi's airports feature modern amenities, including lounges, duty-free shopping, dining options, and car rental services, ensuring a comfortable experience for travelers.

Gateway to East Africa's Attractions: Nairobi is the perfect starting point for exploring Kenya's iconic tourist destinations, such as the Maasai Mara, Amboseli, and Mount Kenya, as well as neighbouring East African countries.

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Food

The following meals are included in your safari experience:

Breakfast at Four Points Shereton
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner at Ol Tukai Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch En-route and Dinner at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner at Serena Mara Lodge

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Vegetarian
Vegan
Organic
Regular (typically includes meat and fish)

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)

Bush Walks

Bush Lunches & Dinners

Balloon Safaris

Cultural Visit to Local Maasai Model Settlements

Sundowners

What's included

Flexible guided morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli
Flexible guided afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park
Flexible guided morning and afternoon game drives in the Mara
Nairobi City - 1.5 days disposal as required
English-speaking driver-guide
1 night of accommodation at Four Points Shereton Nairobi
2 nights of accommodation at Ol Tukai Lodge at Amboseli
1 night of accommodation at Sarova Lion Hill in Lake Nakuru
3 nights of accommodation at Serena Mara Lodge in the Maasai Mara National Reserve
Meet / greet / assistance services
All airport transfers
All ground transportation in a safari land cruiser with driver-guide over the eight days
All game drives provided on a safari land cruiser with window seats / pop-up roof
All park / conservancy entrance fees
All taxes

What's not included

Roundtrip international airfare to Nairobi
Electronic Travel Authorization (30 USD per person) - to be obtained online
All meals and drinks unless specified
Customary tips for drivers, guides, hotel staff, etc.
All optional tours mentioned on the day by day itinerary provided

How to get there

Recommended Airports

NBO

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

11 km

Transfer included

Nairobi serves as a key hub for international flights, with Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) being the primary gateway to East Africa. It connects the region to major global cities, supporting business, tourism, and transit. Nairobi's airport plays a crucial role in regional connectivity and is a strategic point for airlines with routes to Africa and beyond.

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 30% of the total price.
The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.

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