Your Romantic Kenya Safari begins with a morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel, residence, or airport. Travel south towards Amboseli National Park along the Nairobi–Mombasa Road, with the magnificent outline of Mount Kilimanjaro providing a spectacular backdrop as you approach the park.
Arrive in time for lunch at your camp before heading out for your first afternoon game drive. Explore the open plains of Amboseli in search of elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, cheetahs, ostriches, and other wildlife. The park is particularly scenic, with Mount Kilimanjaro creating an unforgettable setting for photography and wildlife viewing. In the late afternoon, the clouds around the mountain may clear, offering beautiful views of its famous summit.
Accommodation: Kibo Safari Camp
After breakfast, set out for a full day of exploration in Amboseli National Park. Enjoy game drives across the open plains while taking in the impressive scenery and views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Keep an eye out for elephants, lions, cheetahs, and other wildlife as you explore different areas of the park.
You will also visit the iconic Amboseli Observation Hill, where you can enjoy panoramic views across the park. A picnic lunch will be served during the day before continuing with your safari activities. In the evening, return to Kibo Safari Camp to relax, enjoy dinner, and spend the night.
Accommodation: Kibo Safari Camp
After breakfast, check out and begin your journey towards Lake Nakuru National Park. Along the way, make a brief stop at the Great Rift Valley Escarpment to appreciate the impressive landscape and scenery.
Continue towards Naivasha for lunch before proceeding to Lake Nakuru. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive through the park, exploring its diverse habitats and looking out for flamingos, white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes, and other wildlife. After the game drive, check in at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Start the day with breakfast before checking out and enjoying a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. Continue your journey towards the famous Masai Mara National Reserve, with the drive taking approximately five hours.
Arrive in the Mara around lunchtime, check in, and enjoy your meal before relaxing briefly. In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive in the reserve. Explore the expansive savannah in search of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and other wildlife. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp
After an early breakfast, set out for a full day of wildlife exploration in the Masai Mara. Spend the day traversing the reserve on extended game drives, with opportunities to encounter the Big Five and a wide range of other wildlife.
Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Mara’s open grasslands and tree-dotted plains as you explore different areas of the reserve. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed near the Mara River, where you may observe hippos and crocodiles. Depending on the season, particularly between July and October, there may also be opportunities to witness scenes associated with the wildebeest migration.
Return to Zebra Plains Mara Camp in the evening for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Enjoy breakfast before checking out and taking part in a Maasai village visit. Spend time learning about local traditions and community life, with opportunities to experience traditional singing and dancing and interact with members of the Maasai community.
After the cultural experience, begin your journey back to Nairobi. Arrive around lunchtime, after which your driver-guide will transfer you to your Nairobi hotel or airport, depending on your onward travel arrangements.
This marks the end of your Romantic Kenya Safari, filled with wildlife encounters, scenic landscapes, cultural experiences, and memorable moments across Kenya.
Main Destination: Nairobi (City)
