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Overview
This 7-day comfort safari provides a comprehensive journey through Kenya's classic wildlife circuit, featuring stays at Sopa Lodges in Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli. It's crafted for travelers seeking a well-rounded wildlife experience with comfortable accommodations, excellent opportunities for Big Five sightings, and views of Mount Kilimanjaro, all facilitated by experienced local guides.
Tour Suitability:
- Traveler Profile: Ideal for families, couples, and first-time safari-goers desiring an in-depth Kenyan wildlife adventure with the reliability of Sopa Lodges.
- Pace of Travel: Moderate, allowing for thorough exploration of each key park while maintaining comfortable travel between these prime safari destinations.
- Interests: Big Five viewing in Masai Mara, rhino tracking and birdwatching at Lake Nakuru, observing large elephant herds in Amboseli with Kilimanjaro as a backdrop, and enjoying the consistent quality of Sopa Lodges.
- Comfort Level: Comfort/Mid-Range, featuring stays exclusively at Sopa Lodges known for their good service and locations.
- Focus: A classic, well-rounded Kenyan safari focusing on major wildlife highlights with comfortable travel and consistent Sopa Lodge quality.
Key Tour Highlights
- Masai Mara Immersion: Full-day game drives in the world-renowned Masai Mara, celebrated for its high concentration of predators and the Great Wildebeest Migration.
- Lake Nakuru's Rhino & Birdlife: Explore Lake Nakuru, a sanctuary for endangered rhinos and famous for its flamingos (seasonal) and diverse avian species.
- Amboseli's Elephants & Kilimanjaro: Witness large elephant herds of Amboseli with the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro providing a stunning backdrop.
- Consistent Sopa Lodge Stays: Enjoy the comfort and service of Masai Mara Sopa Lodge, Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, and Amboseli Sopa Lodge.
- Scenic Drives & Cultural Options: Journey through the Great Rift Valley with opportunities for optional Maasai village visits.
Accommodation Style
Experience comfortable stays at a selection of Kenya’s Sopa Lodges, known for their strategic locations and reliable mid-range comfort. This itinerary includes Masai Mara Sopa Lodge, Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, and Amboseli Sopa Lodge. These properties offer good amenities, pleasant dining, and are well-positioned for park exploration.
Featured Destinations & Attractions
- Masai Mara National Reserve: Famed for its abundant wildlife, including the Big Five, numerous predators, and the annual Great Wildebeest Migration.
- Lake Nakuru National Park: A rhino sanctuary also known for Rothschild's giraffes, (seasonal) flamingos, and diverse birdlife.
- Amboseli National Park: Famous for its large elephant herds and unparalleled views of Mount Kilimanjaro from Observation Hill.
- Great Rift Valley: Scenic drives through this dramatic geological feature.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) or from your Nairobi hotel, you will be met by a local representative. Depart from Nairobi at 07:00 AM for the Masai Mara National Reserve, traveling via the Great Rift Valley viewpoint. Arrive at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge for check-in and lunch. At 4:00 PM, embark on an afternoon game drive. (Meals: Lunch & Dinner, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge or similar Sopa Lodge standard.
Enjoy breakfast at the lodge, then proceed at 07:00 AM with a picnic lunch for a full-day game drive. Spend the day in Masai Mara, Kenya’s most popular game reserve, seeking the Big Five. Return to the lodge for dinner. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge or similar Sopa Lodge standard.
After breakfast at 07:00 AM, depart from the Mara region for Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge for lunch. Enjoy scenic views en route. After lunch and a brief rest, join your guide for an afternoon game drive from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge or similar Sopa Lodge standard.
Enjoy an early breakfast, then leave Lake Nakuru National Park with a game drive en route. Proceed on a long and easy drive to Amboseli National Park. Arrive in time for lunch at Amboseli Sopa Lodge. Relax after lunch and then proceed for an evening game drive, looking for the famed elephant herds. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge or similar Sopa Lodge standard.
Leave the lodge after breakfast for a full day of game drives in Amboseli. The park contains swamp grounds where elephants and hippos bathe. A variety of plains game and birds can also be seen, often with Mt. Kilimanjaro’s peak visible. A picnic lunch will be provided. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge or similar Sopa Lodge standard.
Wake up to the sights and sounds of Amboseli. If clear, you will see the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy a hearty breakfast before another day of adventure. This photogenic park is known for huge elephant herds. In the evening, you might enjoy entertainment from traditional Maasai dancers at the lodge (lodge dependent). (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge or similar Sopa Lodge standard.
Enjoy breakfast at leisure, then depart your lodge for Nairobi. Lunch will be at the Carnivore Restaurant (or similar, operator dependent), then you will be dropped off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) or your hotel. (Meals: All meals included until 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