Itinerary
Exploring all that Africa has to offer is a dream for many. From epic Kenya safari adventures spotting Africa’s Big Five, going on a Gorilla trekking in Uganda or relaxing at Diani Beach: Africa has it all. Good news: Africa Safari Trips can build a custom-made itinerary that suits all your wishes.
Our most popular itineraries can help you find some inspiration. A lot of our clients love to end their exciting safari with a few days of relaxation on Africa’s most stunning beaches. Would you like that as well?
Whether you choose one of our popular itineraries or prefer to customize your journey, we are here to assist you. Come aboard and get ready to explore Africa at your own pace, exactly the way you like it!
Day 1
Nairobi to Masai Mara
Your Safari in Kenya starts with an early morning departure from Nairobi. Travel through the beautiful Kenyan countryside as you make your way towards the Masai Mara National Reserve. Along the way, enjoy a short stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, where you can admire the wide landscapes and take photos.
Continue to the Masai Mara and arrive at Sentrim Mara Lodge in time for lunch. After some time to relax, head out for your first afternoon game drive. Explore the open grasslands and search for some of Kenya’s most famous wildlife. You may see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and cheetahs. With good luck, you may also spot a leopard resting in the grass or hiding near the trees.
As the afternoon comes to an end, enjoy the beautiful sunset over the Mara before returning to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Evening Game Drive:
Accommodations:
- Silver Sentrim Mara Lodge
Day 2
Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara
Wake up early and prepare for a full day of wildlife adventure in the Masai Mara. After breakfast, set out with your professional guide and explore the reserve’s wide open plains. This is one of the best days of your Safari in Kenya for wildlife viewing.
Keep your eyes open for lions, elephants, buffaloes, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and rhinos. The Masai Mara is also one of the best places in Kenya to look for leopards. Your guide will help you find animals and explain more about their behavior and the Mara ecosystem.
During the migration season, you may have the chance to see large herds of wildebeest and zebras moving across the plains. The Mara River crossings are a major highlight, although they depend on animal movements and natural conditions.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve before continuing your game drive. In the afternoon, you can choose an optional visit to a Maasai village. This cultural experience offers an opportunity to learn about Maasai traditions, homes, music, dances, and daily life.
Return to Sentrim Mara Lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Accommodations:
- Platinum Sentrim Mara Lodge
Day 3
Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru
After breakfast, leave the Masai Mara and continue your Safari in Kenya towards Lake Nakuru. The journey takes you through rural areas where you can enjoy views of farms, villages, hills, and the changing Kenyan landscape.
Arrive in Nakuru around lunchtime and check in at The Midland Hotel. Enjoy lunch and take some time to relax before heading to Lake Nakuru National Park for an afternoon game drive.
Lake Nakuru is known for its beautiful lake, rich birdlife, and important rhino population. During your game drive, you may see white rhinos and black rhinos, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, hippos, lions, and other wildlife. The park is also home to the Rothschild’s giraffe. Depending on the season and water conditions, you may see flamingos around the lake.
Continue exploring the park as the afternoon progresses, enjoying the peaceful scenery and wildlife. Later, return to The Midland Hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 4
Lake Nakuru to Amboseli
Start the day with an early breakfast before leaving Nakuru and continuing south towards Amboseli National Park. The journey takes you through different parts of Kenya, giving you the chance to enjoy changing landscapes along the way.
A short stop in Nairobi allows you to stretch and refresh before continuing towards Amboseli. The drive takes several hours, but the countryside views make the journey an interesting part of your Safari in Kenya.
Arrive at Kilima Safari Camp in time for lunch and some rest. Later in the afternoon, head out for a guided game drive in Amboseli National Park.
Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds and open landscapes. During the game drive, you may also see lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and many bird species. On clear days, you can enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro in the background.
Return to Kilima Safari Camp around sunset for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.
Day 5
Amboseli to Nairobi
Wake up early for your final game drive in Amboseli National Park. The early morning is a great time for wildlife viewing because many animals are active before the day becomes hot. You may see elephants walking across the plains, lions searching for food, and herds of zebras and wildebeest moving through the park.
Return to the camp for breakfast before checking out. Depending on your schedule, enjoy a final game drive as you leave Amboseli. You may also choose an optional visit to a local Maasai village to learn more about the culture and traditional way of life of the Maasai people.
After leaving Amboseli, begin your journey back to Nairobi. Enjoy the changing scenery as you travel from the wildlife areas towards the city. Arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon, marking the end of your five-day Safari in Kenya.
