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Overview
This 6-day luxury safari offers a journey through three of Kenya’s most renowned wildlife regions: Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru, and the Masai Mara. It is designed for travelers seeking premium accommodations, significant wildlife encounters including the Big Five, and views of Mount Kilimanjaro, all experienced with skilled local guides in a private 4x4 vehicle.
Tour Suitability:
- Traveler Profile: Suitable for discerning couples, families, and individuals who desire a comprehensive Kenyan safari with an emphasis on luxury, comfort, and iconic wildlife sightings.
- Pace of Travel: Moderate, allowing for detailed exploration of each park while maintaining comfortable travel times between these key destinations.
- Interests: Observing large elephant herds in Amboseli with Kilimanjaro as a backdrop, rhino tracking and birdwatching at Lake Nakuru, and experiencing the predator and plains game abundance of the Masai Mara.
- Comfort Level: Luxury, featuring stays at distinguished lodges such as Ol Tukai Lodge, Sarova Lion Hill, and Entim Mara Camp.
- Focus: A classic and extensive luxury Kenyan safari circuit, combining iconic wildlife viewing with superior comfort and personalized service.
Key Tour Highlights
- Amboseli's Elephants & Kilimanjaro Views: Witness the famed large elephant herds of Amboseli, with the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro often providing a stunning backdrop.
- Lake Nakuru's Rhino Sanctuary & Birdlife: Explore Lake Nakuru, celebrated for its rhino conservation efforts and as a haven for flamingos (seasonal) and diverse avian species.
- Masai Mara's Wildlife Profusion: Immerse yourself in the Masai Mara, one of the world's premier wildlife destinations, known for its high concentration of predators and the Great Wildebeest Migration.
- Luxury Lodge Accommodations: Enjoy exceptional comfort and service at top-tier lodges including Ol Tukai Lodge, Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, and Entim Mara Camp, or similar.
- Scenic Drives & Cultural Opportunities: Journey through the Great Rift Valley and have options for visits to Maasai villages to experience local culture (optional, extra cost).
Accommodation Style
Experience superior comfort and attentive service at some of Kenya’s finest safari lodges and camps. This itinerary includes stays at Ol Tukai Lodge in Amboseli, Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge in Lake Nakuru, and Entim Mara Camp in the Masai Mara, or similar establishments of a high luxury standard, ensuring excellent amenities and memorable dining experiences.
Featured Destinations & Attractions
- Amboseli National Park: Known for its large elephant herds, diverse birdlife, and unmatched views of Mount Kilimanjaro, especially from Observation Hill.
- Lake Nakuru National Park: A sanctuary for both black and white rhinos, also noted for Rothschild's giraffes and (seasonally) vast flocks of flamingos.
- Masai Mara National Reserve: Kenya’s flagship park, offering high densities of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalos, and the annual Great Wildebeest Migration.
- Great Rift Valley: Enjoy scenic drives through this dramatic geological formation.
Itinerary
Your private local driver-guide will collect you from your Nairobi hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Board your 4x4 vehicle for the journey to Amboseli National Park, situated at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. The drive offers glimpses of the African savannah. Arrive at your luxury lodge in time for lunch. After settling in, embark on your first game drive, seeking out elephants, lions, zebras, and giraffes, with Kilimanjaro often visible. (Meals: Lunch & Dinner, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge or similar luxury lodge.
After a hearty breakfast, prepare for a full-day game drive in Amboseli. Your guide will ensure you visit key viewpoints like Observation Hill for stunning perspectives of Mount Kilimanjaro (weather permitting) and the expansive plains. Focus on Amboseli's renowned elephant herds, as well as giraffes, buffaloes, and diverse bird species, including oxpeckers. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed at a scenic spot within the park. Return to the lodge in the evening for relaxation and dinner. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge or similar luxury lodge.
Wake for an early breakfast, then check out and depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, a drive of approximately 5 to 6 hours. Lunch will be served en route, possibly in the Naivasha area. Arrive at Lake Nakuru in time for an afternoon game drive. This park is a sanctuary for rhinos and is also famous for its flamingos (seasonal) and Rothschild's giraffes. After your game drive, check into your luxury lodge. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge or similar luxury lodge.
Enjoy an early morning breakfast, then check out and set off for the Masai Mara National Reserve, approximately a 5-hour drive. Arrive at your luxury camp, perfectly situated for wildlife viewing, in time for lunch and check-in. Later in the afternoon, head out for your first game drive in the famous Masai Mara, home to an incredible density of wildlife, including the Big Five and the annual Great Wildebeest Migration. (Meals: All meals included, Non-alcoholic drinks)
Accommodation: Entim Mara Camp or similar luxury tented camp.
After an early breakfast, embark on a full day of unlimited wildlife viewing in the Masai Mara. Traverse the tree-studded savannah plains, encountering the Big Five and a vast array of other game. The Mara hosts an extraordinary concentration of animals, making it a premier destination for wildlife enthusiasts. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the Mara River, a prime spot for watching hippos, crocodiles, and, during migration season (July – October), dramatic river crossings. (Meals: All meals included, Non-alcoholic drinks)
Accommodation: Entim Mara Camp or similar luxury tented camp.
After a leisurely breakfast at your camp, your driver-guide will assist with check-out. Begin your journey back to Nairobi, Kenya's vibrant capital. En route, you will have an opportunity to visit a Maasai village (optional, extra cost) to experience their authentic culture and purchase souvenirs. Arrive in Nairobi in time for lunch. Later, you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) for your flight home or to your Nairobi hotel. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch, Drinking water)
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour).
Inclusions and Exclusions
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Activities (as written in the itinerary)
- Entry fee
- Taxes
- A bottle of drinking water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas