“Group safari with upgraded accommodations”
7 Day Kenya Safari to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Naivasha, Hell's Gate, and Amboseli National Parks
Maasai Mara, Rift Valley Province, Kenya
Kenya Safari
Enjoy this seven-day safari to the most famous Kenyan parks. Catch amazing scenery and enjoy the Kenyan landscape, Rift Valley, and Amboseli, if the weather is suitable, you will be able to view Mount Kilimanjaro from far away. This is the tallest mountain in Africa.
Key information
- Group safari
- Group size: 2 - 30 participants
- Children from the age of 11 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
- 9 game drives
- See Big Five, hippos, zebras, giraffes, and antelopes
- Ride in a pop-up roof 4X4 vehicle
- Visit Maasai Mara Reserve and Lake Nakuru, Hell’s Gate, and Amboseli National Parks
- 6 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
- All park fees included
Styles
6 activity days
Group size: Maximum of 30 participants
Airport transfer included:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Accommodation
During this safari, you will be staying at various accommodations.
- Nights 1 and 2: Jambo Mara Safari Lodge, Simba Oryx Nature Camp, Enkorok Mara Camp, or Mara Chui Resort Camp
- Night 3: Buraha Zenoni Hotel or similar
- Night 4: Chambai Safari Hotel
- Nights 5 and 6: Sentrim Amboseli Lodge or AA Lodge
- Accommodation level: Mid-range
Mara Chui Camp
Mara Chui Resort is carefully engineered to blend with the Mara safari spirit. Overlooking the Inguetat Hills and tacked under ancient trees, are just 35 units accommodating a minimum of 70 guests. The units were literally planted within the woodland and not a single tree was felled.
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
Simba Oryx Nature Camp
Simba Oryx Nature Camp is set just at the border to the famous Masai Mara Game Reserve. This sustainable camp offers 10 luxury tents and a restaurant. The tents are enough distance from each other that you get the impression of being alone in the terrific wilderness of Mara. Through the glass front of the tents, you can recognize the wild animals even from your bed. Each tent has its own solar panels for electricity and hot water. Simba Oryx Nature Camp is situated just a few minutes from Ololaimutia Gate with a great view of Serengeti and Masai Mara.
- Accommodation level: Budget
Facilities
- Restaurant
Enkorok Mara Camp
Enkorok Mara Camp is set on 30 acres of private land in Masai Mara Siana’s Conservancy. The camp overlooks the scenic Oloolotikoshi Hills and the spot is perfect for sundowners for guests relaxing after a game drive with a captivating sunset. The camp is set on the banks of the Oloirigynyisho River where zebras, wildebeests, elephants, and other wildlife regularly come to drink water. Enkorok Mara Camp is setting standards offering luxury services at affordable prices. Their friendly and professional staff are set out to send the guests back to their countries with great and lasting memories.
- Accommodation level: Mid Range
Facilities
- Restaurant and bar
- Spa
- Swimming pool
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. Buraha Zenoni Buraha Zenoni is the standout establishment towering over any other structure in the vicinity.
Being a 15-minute drive from The Nakuru CBD, the hotel strikes the perfect balance between convenience and serenity; away from the rush life of the town. It has a variety of rooms that will suit your budget ranging from standard, superior, twin, deluxe, en-suite, and family suite. At the hotel, rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. The rooms have a wardrobe.
Being seven floors high, the lounge affords you a beautiful panoramic view of the vast Nakuru landscape as you indulge in your favorite food and beverage. Nakuru offers many attractions such as the Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha, Hell's Gate National Park, and Menengai Crater, a must-visit place for any visitor to the area.
Facilities
- Restaurant
- Lounge
Chambai Safari Hotel
Situated in Naivasha, Chambai Hotel boasts a barbecue and views of the lake. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on-site. All rooms include a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Some units include a seating area where you can relax. All rooms have a private bathroom. Extras include slippers and free toiletries. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.
- Accommodation level: Budget
Facilities
- Barbecue
- Bar
- Free private parking
- Flat-screen TV with cable channels
- 24-hour front desk
Sentrim Amboseli Lodge
Sentrim Amboseli Lodge is located 280 kilometers south of Nairobi, 260 kilometers north of Mombasa, and deep inside the Amboseli National Park, making access to the park's renowned elephants, buffaloes, wildebeest, zebra, giraffes, impalas, and several predators very easy. Sentrim Amboseli Lodge offers 60 modern tents with a private view of Mount Kilimanjaro. All tents at the Sentrim Amboseli Lodge feature soft beds, en-suite bathrooms with a steaming hot shower, washbasin, and flush toilets.
Other facilities include coffee and tea making facilities, fridge, fan, hair dryer, and electronic safe deposit boxes. Sentrim Amboseli Lodge's main dining room has a sitting capacity of 120 but meals can also be enjoyed at your private veranda as well as the spacious lounge and bar area. Surrounded by a shady sunbathing area is Sentrim Amboseli Lodge's swimming pool and Jacuzzi. They are a welcome sight in this arid land.
Facilities
- Coffee and tea-making facilities
- Fridge
- Fan
- Hair drier
- Electronic safe deposit boxes
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
Daily itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi - Maasai Mara
You will be picked up between 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. from your hotel within the Nairobi city center or by 8:30 am from your hotel in Westland then commence the drive to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley view point where you will have a breathtaking view of the floor of the Rift Valley. Here you will see the semi-active Mount Longonot and two other dormant volcanic mountains, Mount Suswa and Mount Margret for 10 to 15 minutes.
Then you will continue the drive to Masai Mara and arrive in time for lunch. Check-in at the camp or lodge and have a rest. Then later at 4:00 p.m., depart for a two-hour sunset game viewing drive in the Mara Reserve until 6:00 p.m. Return to the camp for a sumptuous buffet dinner ending with a good time for resting at the camp or lodge. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Full-day game drive in Maasai Mara Reserve
Early breakfast at 6:30 a.m. and depart for a full-day game viewing. This is the most important day since you will be in search of the Big Five, hoping to see wildlife, especially the big cats which are extremely elusive. The phenomenal wildebeest migration is a spectacular event only seen in Maasai Mara is the seventh wonder of the world. At midday, you will have a picnic lunch which is provided by them under a tree in the park overlooking the vast landscapes. Then continue with the game drive and explore the beauty of the Mara Reserve until evening. Dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Maasai Mara - Nakuru
You will have breakfast at the camp or lodge then check out from 8:00 a.m. and thereafter drive to Nakuru. On this day, you have an optional visit to Masai Village in Maasai Mara in the morning before leaving. The village costs 20 USD per person (paid in cash at the village). Here you will get to see the lifestyle of the Local tribe and learn more about their culture. They will offer lunch on the way to a traveler’s motel. Arrive at Nakuru, check in at your hotel, and rest. You will not have a game drive on this day so you will relax and either have a swim at the pool or take a walk around your hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Lake Nakuru - Lake Naivasha
You will have an early breakfast, check out, and depart by 7:00 a.m. to straight to Lake Nakuru National Park for a game drive. The game drive lasts three or four hours, after which you will enjoy game viewing on your way out. The ecosystem is comprised of the lake, surrounded by wooded and bushy grasslands. You will have lunch at a traveler’s motel in Naivasha. After lunch, head to Lake Naivasha for a one-hour boat ride.
While on the boat ride, enjoy bird watching, eagle feeding, and the pelicans and hippos viewing. Once your boat ride comes to an end, return to the dock. On this day, you can opt to add a visit to Crescent Island at an extra cost of 35 USD per person or two hours of horse riding at Sanctuary Farm at an extra cost of 70 USD per person. Dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Hell’s Gate National Park - Amboseli National Park
Early breakfast and check out of the hotel by 7:00 a.m. to proceed to Hells Gate National Park where you will start the biking safari. Experience a guided tour as you watch different animal species like zebras, buffalos, giraffes, and antelopes among others as you bike. Have a guided walk in the gorge where you will visit the gorges inside the park. Gorges are small thin depressions of land mass where you can walk underneath.
Some areas have formed caves where you can walk through. Finish the tours and bring the bikes back to the gate. If you can not bike, you have the option of exploring the park on foot. Drive to Naivasha Kifaru restaurant or Mai Mahiu Hotel for lunch. Start of drive to Amboseli to arrive in the evening. Check in to the lodge swim and relax. The game drive will be on the next day. Dinner and overnight.
Day 6: Full day in Amboseli
Early morning game drive and later, return to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast, enjoy a full day spent in the park with a packed lunch in search of its popular residents like the well-known predators and their opponents like the zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, and hippos with a view of Mount Kilimanjaro. Picnic lunch at Observation Hill. Several stops for bathroom breaks are available during the game drives. Dinner and overnight.
Day 7: Amboseli - Nairobi
You will have a last day early morning game drive, higher chances of seeing the predators. The game drive is strictly from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Back to the hotel for morning breakfast, check out with all your luggage, and start to drive to Nairobi. When you arrive, you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport. This marks the end of the tour.
About the safari
This safari is ideal for travelers seeking upgraded accommodation and to save costs on transport by using shared transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser. The safari Land Cruiser is the best for off-road offering a luxurious experience for travelers. The vehicle carries a maximum of eight people.
- Witness the breathtaking views of the Great Rift Valley and its dormant volcanoes
- Enjoy a full-day game drive in the parks with a high possibility of seeing the Big Five
- Visit the famous Mara River and see the Nile crocodiles and hippo families
- See herds of elephants in Amboseli
- Experience the boat ride in Naivasha
- Get a bike riding experience inside Hell's Gate Park
- Breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro in the background
Location
This safari will take place in Kenya covering Maasai Mara National Reserve as well as Lake Naivasha, Hell's Gate, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli National Parks.
Kenya
Kenya is a country full of surprises and many are amazed to know that besides safaris and wildlife, the country also has some of the best beaches in East Africa. The beauty of this land is that besides the assortment of activities and sights, it has to offer, it is also easy to enjoy a safari and a beach holiday combination. Kenya’s coastline boasts brilliant blue water, lined with protective coral reefs, creating ideal conditions for swimming, snorkeling, sailing, and water sports.
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Maasai Mara National Reserve is an area of preserved savannah wilderness in southwestern Kenya, along the Tanzanian border. Its animals include lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, and hippos. Wildebeest traverses its plains during their annual migration. The landscape has grassy plains and rolling hills and is crossed by the Mara and Talek rivers. The area nearby is dotted with villages (enkangs) of Maasai people.
It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place: the great migration. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (in Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna - lions, cheetahs, jackals, hyenas, and vultures.
Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Nakuru National Park is one of Kenya’s 23 national parks and one of two in the premium category, along with Amboseli National Park. It can be found in Central Kenya, about 90 miles (140 kilometers) northwest of Nairobi, in the Nakuru district of the Rift Valley Province. The ecosystem is comprised of the lake, surrounded by wooded and bushy grasslands. The park supports a wide ecological diversity including flamingos (greater and lesser), other water birds, and the black and white rhinoceros which are the major attractions of the area.
Hell’s Gate National Park
Known for the intense geothermal activity within its boundaries, the Hell’s Gate National Park is a remarkable quarter of the Great Rift Valley. Spectacular scenery including the towering cliffs, water-gouged gorges, stark rock towers, scrub-clad volcanoes, and belching plumes of geothermal steam make it one of the most atmospheric Parks in Africa. Hell’s Gate is an ideal venue for a day trip from Nairobi where, in addition to the bio-diversity that includes raptors, visitors can enjoy mountain biking, rock climbing, and a natural spa.
Amboseli National Park
Crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, the Amboseli National Park is one of Kenya’s most popular parks. The name “Amboseli” comes from a Maasai word meaning “salty dust”, and it is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close. Nature lovers can explore five different habitats here ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli, wetlands with sulphur springs, the savannah, and woodlands. They can also visit the local Maasai community who live around the park and experience their authentic culture.
Food
During this safari, you will be provided with three daily meals including breakfast, lunch, and dinner as per the Itinerary. Perfect Wilderness Tours and Safaris offers bottled water in the vehicle and not at the hotel or camp. They can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate it at the time of booking.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
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
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)
- Balloon safari - 430 USD per person (conducted on day two early in the morning and continuing with the normal program)
- Maasai village visit - 20 USD per person
- Two hours of horse riding at Sanctuary Farm - 70 USD per person
- Visit to Crescent Island - 35 USD per person
What's included
- 9 game drives
- Boat ride in Lake Naivasha
- 6 nights accommodation while on safari
- All meals as per itinerary
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Pick up and drop off from your hotel in the Nairobi
- All park entrance fees (Mara, Nakuru, Hell’s Gate, and Amboseli)
- Shared transport and game drives in a 4x4 Land Cruiser jeep with a pop roof for easy game viewing and photography
- Perfect Wilderness Tours and Safaris' assistance at any point
- Bicycle renting charges and biking guide
What's not included
- Airfare
- Gratuities
- Drinks e.g. alcohol
- Extra activities
- Pick up from hotels not in Nairobi City center or Westland’s (30 USD one way)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
NBO
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
200 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 14% 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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