Your Kenya Safari for Couple begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi towards Amboseli National Park. Travel south through the Kenyan countryside before arriving at your lodge for check-in and lunch.
In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive in Amboseli. The park features wide-open savannah plains, acacia woodland, seasonal wetlands, and lush swamp areas that attract a variety of wildlife.
Keep your eyes open for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and other wildlife. On clear days, you may also enjoy magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro rising above the plains.
After the afternoon safari, return to Amboseli Sopa Lodge for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.
Activities: Game drive in an open-sided or pop-up-roof 4×4 vehicle
Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner.
Wake up early to enjoy the beautiful morning scenery and, weather permitting, views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds gather around the summit.
After breakfast, set out for a full day of exploration in Amboseli National Park with a packed lunch. Continue searching for elephants and other wildlife as you explore the park’s swamps, grasslands, and open plains.
An optional Maasai village visit can also be arranged, providing an opportunity to learn about local traditions, daily life, music, dance, and community culture.
Continue with your safari through the afternoon, taking advantage of the excellent wildlife-viewing opportunities around the park’s wetland areas. Later, return to Amboseli Sopa Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Activities: Game drives in an open-sided or pop-up-roof 4×4 vehicle; optional Maasai village visit
Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
After breakfast, depart Amboseli and travel towards Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley. The journey takes you through changing landscapes before reaching one of Kenya’s most scenic freshwater lakes.
Lake Naivasha is surrounded by beautiful vegetation, including papyrus along sections of the shoreline, making it an excellent destination for birdwatching. The lake is home to numerous bird species and is also known for its population of hippos.
Upon arrival, settle into Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Spend the afternoon relaxing or enjoying activities around the lake before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Activities: Lake and nature-based activities
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
After an early morning pickup, depart Lake Naivasha for Lake Nakuru National Park. Continue through the scenic Great Rift Valley towards this renowned wildlife destination.
Lake Nakuru is particularly known for its birdlife and rhino conservation. The park provides opportunities to see white and black rhinos, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, and other wildlife during game drives.
Arrive in time for lunch before heading into the park for an afternoon game drive. Explore the different habitats around the lake and enjoy the scenery while searching for wildlife.
After the safari, head to Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.
Activities: Game drive in an open-sided or pop-up-roof 4×4 vehicle
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and travel towards the famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Continue through the Great Rift Valley and into the scenic Maasai countryside.
The Masai Mara forms part of the greater Serengeti ecosystem and is renowned for its exceptional wildlife populations. The reserve is also associated with the seasonal movement of wildebeest, zebras, and predators during the Great Migration.
Arrive at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge in time for lunch before heading out for an afternoon game drive. Explore the open savannah in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife.
Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Activities: Game drive in an open-sided or pop-up-roof 4×4 vehicle
Accommodation: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Spend two full days exploring the magnificent Masai Mara National Reserve. With extended game drives, you will have plenty of time to explore different sections of the reserve and search for its diverse wildlife.
The Mara is home to large populations of elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and many other species. The reserve also supports an impressive variety of birdlife, making it an interesting destination for bird enthusiasts.
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, with time between activities to relax at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge. Depending on the season, you may also have an opportunity to witness the spectacular Great Migration as large herds move through the Mara ecosystem.
Each evening, return to the lodge for dinner, relaxation, and overnight.
Activities: Full-day game drives in an open-sided or pop-up-roof 4×4 vehicle
Accommodation: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Wake up early for your final game drive in the Masai Mara. Explore the reserve during the cooler morning hours, when wildlife is often active, before returning to the lodge for breakfast.
After breakfast, check out and begin your road transfer back to Nairobi. Enjoy the changing scenery as you leave the Mara and travel towards the capital.
Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight home or dropped off at your Nairobi hotel if you are staying overnight.
Your Kenya Safari for Couple concludes after an exciting journey through Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and the Masai Mara.
Main Destination: Nairobi