Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be met by your safari representative and transferred by road toward Amboseli National Park. Enjoy a scenic journey of approximately 5–6 hours through Kenya’s countryside, with changing landscapes along the way. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge, enjoy lunch, and take some time to relax.
In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive in Amboseli. Explore the park’s open plains, wetlands, and wildlife-rich areas while searching for large elephant herds, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and numerous bird species. On clear days, Mount Kilimanjaro provides an impressive backdrop to the safari, creating excellent opportunities for photography. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Main Destination: Amboseli National Park
Best Time To Visit: June to October and January to February
High Season: December to March and July to October
Best Weather: June to September and January to February
Wildlife: Elephant, giraffe, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, hippo, and other species
Activities:
- Game drives in a pop-up roof 4×4 safari vehicle
Accommodation: Sentrim Amboseli Lodge
Start the day with an early morning game drive across Amboseli’s scenic plains. The cooler morning hours offer excellent opportunities to observe elephants and other wildlife as they become active. With Mount Kilimanjaro rising dramatically in the background, the setting is ideal for photography and wildlife viewing.
Continue with additional game-viewing opportunities during the morning and afternoon. Look out for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeest, and a variety of bird species. Between activities, return to the lodge to relax and enjoy your meals before heading out again later in the day.
After your final game drive, return to Sentrim Amboseli Lodge for dinner and a peaceful overnight stay.
Main Destination: Amboseli National Park
Activities:
- Morning and afternoon game drives in a pop-up roof 4×4 safari vehicle
Accommodation: Sentrim Amboseli Lodge
After breakfast, leave Amboseli and travel toward Lake Naivasha on a scenic 5–6 hour drive through the Kenyan countryside. Arrive at the lake in time for lunch and some relaxation at your accommodation.
Lake Naivasha offers a peaceful contrast to the open savannahs of Amboseli. The area is known for its freshwater lake, abundant birdlife, lush surroundings, and resident hippos. Depending on the day’s schedule, enjoy a boat excursion across the lake, providing an opportunity to see hippos and waterbirds from the water. Nature walks can also be enjoyed around suitable areas.
The lake and its surrounding landscapes offer beautiful opportunities for photography and relaxation before returning to the resort for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Main Destination: Lake Naivasha
Activities:
- Game drives where applicable
- Nature walks/hikes
- Boat trip
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Resort
After an early breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha and continue toward the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. The journey takes approximately 5–6 hours and passes through scenic countryside before reaching the Mara ecosystem.
Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and a short rest. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive in the Masai Mara. Explore the expansive savannah plains in search of lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other wildlife.
If travelling during the migration season, particularly between July and October, you may have the opportunity to witness large herds of wildebeest and zebras moving across the Mara ecosystem. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
Best Time To Visit: June to October for general wildlife viewing; August to October for the wildebeest migration
High Season: June to October and December to March
Best Weather: June to October
Wildlife: Elephant, giraffe, lion, cheetah, zebra, wildebeest, and other species
Activities:
- Game drives in a pop-up roof 4×4 safari vehicle
Accommodation: Sentrim Mara Lodge
Begin the day with an optional hot-air balloon safari, offering spectacular sunrise views over the Mara plains and wildlife below. After landing, enjoy a special breakfast before continuing with the day’s safari activities.
Alternatively, begin with breakfast at the lodge before setting out on a full-day game drive with a packed picnic lunch. Explore different parts of the reserve while searching for lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and many other species.
Return to the lodge later in the afternoon for some relaxation before heading out again for an additional game drive. The late afternoon provides beautiful light and another opportunity to encounter wildlife before returning to camp for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
Activities:
- Game drives in a pop-up roof 4×4 safari vehicle
- Optional hot-air balloon safari
Accommodation: Sentrim Mara Lodge
Enjoy an early breakfast at the lodge before checking out and beginning your return journey to Nairobi. The drive takes approximately 5–6 hours, passing through rural communities, scenic landscapes, and countryside along the way.
Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be transferred to your preferred drop-off point, whether your hotel, airport, or another convenient location. This marks the end of your safari adventure through Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, and the Masai Mara, bringing together spectacular landscapes, diverse wildlife, and memorable experiences across Kenya.
