Day 1: Nairobi – Amboseli National Park
Your safari adventure begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi as you travel south toward Amboseli National Park. The scenic drive takes you through rural landscapes and traditional villages while offering your first glimpses of Kenya’s open countryside.
Upon arrival in Amboseli in time for lunch, check in at Ol Tukai Lodge, a luxury lodge located inside the park with spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. After some time to relax, head out for your first afternoon game drive across the park’s vast plains.
Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds and extraordinary photographic opportunities. During the drive, you may encounter lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and numerous bird species as Kilimanjaro towers above the landscape.
Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge
Day 2: Amboseli National Park – Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, depart Amboseli and begin the scenic journey toward Lake Nakuru National Park. The drive passes through the spectacular landscapes of the Great Rift Valley, offering panoramic views of escarpments, volcanic hills, and fertile farmlands.
Arrive at Lake Nakuru in the afternoon and check into Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge before enjoying lunch and a short rest. Later in the day, embark on an afternoon game drive exploring the park’s diverse habitats.
Lake Nakuru is renowned for its vibrant birdlife, particularly the large flocks of flamingos that often line the lake’s shores. The park is also a sanctuary for endangered rhinos and is known for its unique tree-climbing lions and Rothschild’s giraffes.
Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Day 3: Lake Nakuru National Park – Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and journey toward the famous Masai Mara National Reserve. The drive passes through rolling hills, open plains, and traditional Maasai villages, offering insight into the local culture and lifestyle.
Arrive at Sarova Mara Game Camp in time for lunch before setting out for an afternoon game drive in the reserve. The Masai Mara is widely regarded as one of Africa’s premier wildlife destinations and forms part of the greater Serengeti ecosystem.
During the game drive, you may encounter lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, cheetahs, and vast herds of wildebeest and zebras roaming the savannah. The reserve is also famous for the spectacular Great Migration, which occurs annually between July and October.
Accommodation: Sarova Mara Game Camp
Day 4: Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve
Spend a full day exploring the remarkable landscapes of the Masai Mara. Early morning and late afternoon game drives offer the best opportunities to observe predators and other wildlife when they are most active.
With nearly 500 bird species and an incredible density of wildlife, the Mara offers endless opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography. The reserve is particularly famous for its black-maned lions and large populations of cheetahs.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your safari across the rolling plains. For many travelers on Kenya Safari Tours from France, a full day in the Masai Mara becomes the highlight of their safari adventure.
Accommodation: Sarova Mara Game Camp
Day 5: Masai Mara – Nairobi
After breakfast, check out from the camp and begin your journey back to Nairobi. As you leave the Masai Mara, enjoy scenic views of the savannah and surrounding hills while traveling through the Great Rift Valley.
The drive back to Nairobi takes approximately five to six hours, with opportunities to stop along the way for refreshments or photographs of the beautiful landscapes.
Upon arrival in Nairobi in the late afternoon, you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your unforgettable Kenya Safari Tours adventure.
