Your Kenya Safari Holiday begins with a morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel at approximately 7:00 am. Depart the city and travel southwest toward the Masai Mara, passing through the scenic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley. The journey offers beautiful views of Kenya’s countryside as you make your way toward one of the country’s most celebrated wildlife destinations.
Arrive at the Masai Mara in time for lunch at your camp. After settling in and taking some time to relax, head out at around 4:00 pm for your first afternoon game drive, continuing until approximately 6:30 pm.
The afternoon safari provides an opportunity to explore the open savannah and begin searching for the Mara’s diverse wildlife. Look out for elephants, giraffes, lions, cheetahs, zebras, wildebeest, and other animals that inhabit the reserve. As the sun begins to lower, the changing light across the grasslands creates a beautiful setting for photography and wildlife viewing before returning to camp for the evening.
Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
Start the day with breakfast at approximately 6:30 am before departing the camp around 7:00 am with a packed picnic lunch. Spend the entire day exploring the Masai Mara on an extended game drive, visiting different areas of the reserve in search of its abundant wildlife.
Your safari may bring you close to a wide variety of species, including Maasai giraffes, lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, hippos, crocodiles, Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelles, impalas, topis, zebras, wildebeest, warthogs, hyenas, dik-diks, waterbucks, bushbucks, Coke’s hartebeests, black rhinos, elands, baboons, foxes, and jackals.
The Mara is also a rewarding destination for birdwatching. During the day’s exploration, you may encounter ostriches, cormorants, grebes, storks, falcons, bustards, and many other bird species.
Enjoy your picnic lunch while out in the reserve before continuing the game drive through the afternoon. Later, return to Enkorok Mara Camp for dinner and relaxation.
Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Enkorok Mara Camp
Wake up early and enjoy breakfast at around 6:00 am before checking out and leaving the Masai Mara. Continue your journey toward Lake Nakuru National Park, traveling through the changing scenery of the Great Rift Valley.
Arrive around lunchtime and check in at Sarova Woodlands Hotel & Spa. After lunch and a short period of relaxation, head out at approximately 4:00 pm for an afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park.
Situated on the floor of the Great Rift Valley, the park features a mixture of lake waters, woodland, bushy grasslands, escarpments, and scenic ridges. These varied habitats support a diverse range of wildlife and bird species.
During the game drive, look for giraffes, white rhinos, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, and other animals. Black rhinos may also be encountered in suitable areas. Lake Nakuru is particularly appealing to bird lovers, while its diverse landscapes also make it suitable for nature walks and scenic stops.
After the afternoon exploration, return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Main Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, leave Lake Nakuru and continue to nearby Lake Naivasha, another scenic destination within Kenya’s Great Rift Valley. The drive is relatively short compared with some of the longer journeys on your Kenya Safari Holiday, allowing you to arrive in time for lunch.
After checking in at Avian Court Hotel and enjoying your meal, spend the afternoon at leisure or choose an optional experience to explore the lake and its surroundings.
One option is a boat ride across Lake Naivasha, where you can enjoy views of the freshwater lake and look for hippos and a variety of waterbirds. Alternatively, you can visit Crescent Island for a guided walking safari among smaller plains wildlife. These optional activities are available at an additional cost.
The afternoon provides a more relaxed contrast to the intensive game drives of the previous days, allowing you to appreciate the peaceful scenery and freshwater environment of Lake Naivasha.
Main Destination: Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Accommodation: Avian Court Hotel
Rise early for breakfast before beginning the journey from Lake Naivasha toward Amboseli National Park. Travel through Kenya’s changing landscapes as you make your way southeast toward the iconic Kilimanjaro region.
Arrive in Amboseli around lunchtime and check in at Nyati Safari Camp. After lunch and some time to relax, head out for an afternoon game drive across the park.
Amboseli is particularly well known for its large elephant herds and dramatic scenery, with Mount Kilimanjaro providing an impressive backdrop when visibility is clear. The park’s combination of open plains, wetlands, woodland, and seasonal habitats supports a variety of wildlife.
During the afternoon drive, look for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and other species. Lions and other predators may also be encountered during the safari, although wildlife sightings depend on natural conditions.
As evening approaches, return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Main Destination: Amboseli National Park
Begin your final morning with an early game drive in Amboseli National Park. The cool morning hours provide a good opportunity to explore the park while many animals are active. Your guide will search for wildlife across the plains, with the possibility of seeing predators and other species as they begin their morning activities.
Enjoy the sunrise over the Amboseli landscape and take in the final views of the park, including the impressive Mount Kilimanjaro when weather conditions are favorable.
After the morning game drive, return to the camp for breakfast before checking out and starting your journey back to Nairobi.
Continue by road toward the capital, where you will be dropped off at your preferred location, either your hotel or the airport, depending on your onward travel arrangements.
This brings your Kenya Safari Holiday to an end after exploring the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli National Park.
Main Destination: Nairobi (City)
