cultural and wildlife safari
7 Days tour of the Amboseli great rift valley lake Nakuru Masai Mara and lake Naivasha Safari
$840-1155 USD
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Safari summary
This is a great opportunity where you might have a chance of seeing the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, the lovely African sunset and you will also spot the black and white rhino at lake Nakuru National park and if you are lucky you might see the flamingos on the shores of Lake Nakuru. You will have a chance of sampling the famous Maasai Mara game reserve which is re-known for the wildebeest migration if you travel in July through September where you might be lucky to witness it.
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Game drives | |
Activity level | Easy activity | |
Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Night game drives
Itinerary
Day 1
Amboseli | Kilimanjaro
Day 1: Nairobi-Amboseli National Park Early morning pick up at your hotel/airport then drive to Amboseli National park, passing through Masai land. You will arrive in time for lunch at budget camp followed by an afternoon game viewing where you will encounter herds of elephants the park is famous for with a chance of seeing Wildebeest (Gnu), Buffalos, Gazelles, Lions, Cheetahs, monkey families and rare bird species. In the early evening, weather permitting you will have a chance of seeinthe snow-capped dome of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Later you will proceed fo dinner and overnight at budget camp or Guest house. Meal plan (Lunch & Dinner)
Day 2
Amboseli
Day 2: Amboseli National Park Spend a whole day in Amboseli National Park, with morning and afternoon game drives. This park is termed as an animal's paradise. You will have an option of visiting the Masai Village and learn their rich culture at an extra cost. Dinner and overnight at budget camp or Guest house. Meal plan (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 3
Amboseli | Lake Nakuru | Nairobi
Day 3: Amboseli National Park-Lake Nakuru National Park After an early breakfast you will depart from Amboseli passing via the outskirts of Nairobi en route to Lake Nakuru National Park where you will arrive for lunch at WCK nakuru guest house or budget hotel. You will later proceed for an afternoon game drive taking you to the Lake shores to view Flamingos, pelicans among other bird species found in the woodlands. You will also have a chance of seeing White/Black Rhinos, Rothschild Giraffe, Waterbucks, lion, leopard, giraffe, zebra etc. You will also have a chance to visit the baboon cliff for the scenic view of the park. Later you will return to WCK nakuru guest house or budget hotel for dinner and overnight. Meal plan (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 4
Lake Nakuru | Masai Mara | Serengeti
Day 4: Lake Nakuru -Masai Mara National Reserve After breakfast you will depart from Lake Nakuru for the renowned maasai mara game reserve which is Kenya's premier game reserve. The Mara is actually the northern portion of the great plain’s ecosystem in neighbouring Tanzania called the Serengeti. It is the home of the "big five" - lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant, as well as cheetah, zebra, giraffe and vast herds of plains antelope and numerous other wildlife. You will arrive in time for lunch at Mara Springs Tented Camp or similar. Later you will proceed for game drive in this fascinating wildlife paradise then return to Mara Springs Tented Camp or similar for dinner and overnight. Meal plan (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 5
Masai Mara
Day 5: Masai Mara National Reserve Optional hot air balloon ride. You will have a whole day exploring the expansive Masai Mara Game reserve with picnic lunch giving you a chance see the "BIG FIVE": Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard. Wildebeests, Zebras, Cheetahs and Gazelles etc with a visit to the mara river where you will have a chance of seeing hippo and crocodile. Return to Mara Springs Tented Camp or similar for dinner and overnight. Meal plan (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 6
Masai Mara
Day 6: Masai Mara-Lake Naivasha After an early breakfast you will proceed for game drive as you depart from Maasai Mara with an optional visit to maasai cultural village en route and a stopover for lunch as you head to Lake Naivasha driving along the Great Rift Valley, passing by the extinct volcano of Mount Long’onot. You will have ample time to relax as you wait for dinner followed by overnight at fisherman’s camp-kasuku cottage or similar. Meal plan (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 7
Nairobi
Day 7: Lake Naivasha-Nairobi Breakfast will be served then proceed for an hour's boat ride where you will see hippo and different species of birds. Later you will depart from Lake Naivasha with a stopover at viewpoint to admire the scenic view of the escarpment as you proceed to Nairobi where you will be dropped off either at your Nairobi accommodation or airport for your onward journey connections.Meal plan (Breakfast)
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