Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve
Your safari begins with a morning pickup from the airport or your hotel in Nairobi. You’ll drive to the famous Masai Mara National Reserve, arriving in time for lunch and a bit of rest. In the afternoon, you’ll head out for your first game drive in the Mara, known for its vast savannahs teeming with wildlife. You’ll have the chance to spot big cats and herds of antelope before returning to the lodge at sunset.
Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Day 2: Full Day in Masai Mara
Start your day with an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. You’ll then head out for a full-day safari with a picnic lunch near the Mara River. The Masai Mara is a hotspot for seeing the Big Five and is also home to over 500 bird species. Cheetahs are famously relaxed here, sometimes even climbing onto vehicles! After an exciting day, you’ll return to the lodge for dinner and rest.
Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Day 3: Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, you’ll travel to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, you’ll explore the park, famous for its flamingos, pelicans, and rhinos. You’ll visit the scenic Makalia Waterfalls and enjoy sightings of other wildlife like buffalo, giraffes, and possibly leopards along the lake shore.
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge
Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, you’ll leave Nakuru and travel toward Amboseli, stopping in Nairobi for lunch and a short break. You’ll arrive at Amboseli in the late afternoon, just in time for a game drive with great views of Mount Kilimanjaro. As the sun sets, you’ll head back to your lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge
Day 5: Full Day in Amboseli National Park
Today is dedicated to exploring Amboseli. After breakfast, you’ll spend the day on game drives with a picnic lunch served at a scenic viewpoint. Known for its large herds of elephants and open plains, Amboseli also offers incredible sunrise and sunset views of Kilimanjaro. Big cats, buffalo, giraffes, and zebra are also commonly seen. After a full day of wildlife watching, you’ll return to the lodge for dinner and overnight rest.
Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge
Day 6: Amboseli – Nairobi
You’ll enjoy breakfast at the lodge, followed by a morning game drive. After checking out, you’ll return to Nairobi with a game drive en route. Upon arrival, your guide will drop you at the airport or your Nairobi hotel, marking the end of your memorable safari.
