Upon arrival at the airport, you will meet our representative who will brief you about the safari before departure. From Nairobi, travel south toward Amboseli National Park, enjoying wildlife sightings along the way while the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro rises in the background. Arrive at Amboseli Sopa Lodge in time for lunch.
In the afternoon, head out for an exciting game drive through the park. Amboseli National Park lies at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain, and is among Kenya’s most popular wildlife destinations. Its rolling savannahs are dominated by the spectacular 5,896-meter snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro. The park is famous for its large elephant herds, while lions, buffaloes, cheetahs, giraffes, baboons, gazelles, hippos, and wildebeest can also be encountered. More than 400 bird species, together with diverse plant and reptile life, add to the park’s rich ecosystem.
Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
Enjoy another rewarding day exploring Amboseli National Park. An early morning start is recommended for excellent wildlife viewing and beautiful views of the snow-covered summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. After the morning game drive, return to the lodge for breakfast.
Following breakfast, you can choose to take another game drive toward the swamp, an area where wildlife can be seen throughout the day, or relax at the lodge while enjoying the surrounding wilderness. Later in the afternoon, head out for another game drive with opportunities to search for the Big Five. Return to Amboseli Sopa Lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4×4 vehicle, Pop-up roof minivan)
Accommodation:
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
After breakfast, check out from the lodge and enjoy a game drive as you leave Amboseli National Park. Continue your journey toward Lake Naivasha, arriving in time for lunch and check-in at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort.
In the afternoon, you can choose to enjoy a boat ride on Lake Naivasha followed by either a visit to Crescent Island Sanctuary or Hell’s Gate National Park. Crescent Island provides opportunities to see herbivores such as zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, and hippos.
Alternatively, explore Hell’s Gate National Park, known for its dramatic cliffs, deep gorges, rugged rock formations, volcanic landscapes, and geothermal steam. Activities here include mountain biking and rock climbing. Return to the resort for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Main Destination:
Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Activities:
Nature hikes/walks, Boat trip & Cycling safaris
Accommodation:
Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
After breakfast at the resort, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. Travel through the Great Rift Valley and stop at a scenic viewpoint to appreciate the spectacular landscape along the way. Continue to Lake Nakuru, often associated with the large numbers of flamingos found around its shores.
Check in at Nakuru Sopa Lodge and enjoy lunch before heading out for an afternoon game drive. Explore the park in search of its diverse wildlife, including flamingos, lions, leopards, black and white rhinos, buffaloes, Rothschild’s giraffes, zebras, impalas, and waterbucks. Return to Nakuru Sopa Lodge or an equivalent accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination:
Lake Nakuru National Park
Enjoy an early breakfast before departing for Masai Mara National Reserve. Travel south through the Great Rift Valley and continue past Narok before climbing the western escarpment into the vast grasslands associated with the Serengeti ecosystem.
Arrive at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive in the renowned reserve, exploring its open plains and searching for the abundant wildlife. Return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Spend a full day exploring the famous Masai Mara National Reserve in search of its abundant wildlife. You may choose to enjoy an optional hot-air balloon safari, while lunch can either be packed for a picnic or enjoyed at the lodge. A visit to a Maasai village is also available as an optional cultural experience.
The Mara is renowned for its exceptional concentration of wildlife. Lions, elephants, giraffes, gazelles, zebras, cheetahs, and leopards are regularly encountered, while rhinos may also be seen. From July to September, the reserve forms part of the route of the annual wildebeest migration, when large herds and predators gather across the plains. The Mara also supports numerous bird species, including colorful bee-eaters. The Maasai people, who have traditionally lived around the region, add an important cultural dimension to the destination.
Return to Masai Mara Sopa Lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4×4 vehicle, Pop-up roof minivan)
Accommodation:
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
After breakfast at the lodge, begin your journey back to Nairobi with a game drive en route as you exit the Masai Mara. Stop in Narok Town, a Maasai center where you can browse local handicrafts and souvenirs.
Continue to Nairobi and enjoy lunch at one of the city’s hotels. If time permits, you can do some final shopping at a local market before transferring to the airport. Arrive at the airport in time for your international departure, marking the end of your safari.