Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli
Your Kenya Safari Package begins with an early morning pickup in Nairobi and a scenic drive south toward Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya’s most celebrated safari destinations. Amboseli is famous for its vast open plains, lush swamps, and unrivaled views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain.
As you journey into the park, enjoy an en-route game drive, spotting elephants, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, and predators such as lions and cheetahs. The park is also home to over 400 bird species, making it a haven for birdwatchers. Upon arrival, check in to Amboseli Sopa Lodge, where you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch.
In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive, where you can witness free-roaming elephant herds and unique geological features, including crystal-clear springs fed by Kilimanjaro’s underground water. As the sun sets, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African wilderness.
Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Day 2: Amboseli to Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, continue your Kenya Safari Package with a scenic drive to Lake Naivasha, making a brief stop at the breathtaking Great Rift Valley viewpoint for panoramic photos. Arrive at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort in time for lunch, then prepare for an exciting afternoon adventure.
Your highlight today is a visit to Hell’s Gate National Park, one of Kenya’s most dramatic landscapes. Here, you’ll marvel at towering cliffs, deep gorges, volcanic plugs, and steaming geothermal activity that inspired Disney’s The Lion King. Guests can enjoy optional cycling safaris, hiking excursions, or guided gorge walks for a truly adventurous experience.
As evening approaches, return to your lodge overlooking Lake Naivasha. Enjoy a sumptuous dinner and relax as the sun sets over the tranquil waters, offering the perfect balance of excitement and serenity.
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
Day 3: Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara
Begin your day with an optional early morning boat ride on Lake Naivasha at an additional cost. This peaceful experience allows you to spot hippos basking in the shallows and an array of birdlife, including African fish eagles. You may also take a walking safari on Crescent Island for an up-close encounter with giraffes, zebras, and antelopes.
After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s premier safari destination. Along the way, enjoy an en-route game drive, where landscapes transform from lush Rift Valley plains to rolling savannahs. Upon arrival, check in at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge and enjoy a hearty lunch.
At 5:00 pm, join Maasai Morans for a guided nature walk through the bush, learning about medicinal plants and survival techniques. Later, visit a traditional Maasai village where you’ll be immersed in their culture, dances, and traditions. End the day with dinner at your lodge, as you prepare for the thrilling adventures awaiting in the Mara.
Accommodation: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Day 4: Full-Day Masai Mara Safari
Day four is the highlight of your Kenya Safari Package. After breakfast, set out with packed lunches for a full-day safari across the vast Masai Mara plains. The reserve is home to over 95 mammal species and 450 bird species, making every game drive an extraordinary experience.
Expect to encounter prides of lions, elephants roaming in family groups, elusive leopards resting in the trees, and cheetahs chasing prey across the open plains. Between July and October, the Mara becomes the stage for the Great Migration, when millions of wildebeests and zebras thunder across the savannah and brave the crocodile-infested Mara River.
Enjoy your picnic lunch in the wild, then continue your game drive until sunset. As an optional activity, you may visit a Maasai village for a cultural tour or indulge in a sundowner experience overlooking the golden savannah. Return to your lodge for dinner and a peaceful night’s rest.
Accommodation: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Day 5: Masai Mara to Nairobi
On your final day, start with an early morning game drive to capture the last thrilling moments of your Kenya Safari Package. Watch predators in action and herbivores grazing as the first light spreads across the savannah. After breakfast, check out of your lodge and begin your return journey to Nairobi.
Arrive in the capital by early afternoon and enjoy a farewell lunch at a local restaurant, savoring authentic Kenyan cuisine. You will then be dropped at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward journey, carrying with you lifelong memories of your 5-day safari adventure through Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, and Masai Mara.
