Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara
Your guide will pick you up at 7:00 AM from your Nairobi hotel or the airport. You’ll drive through the Great Rift Valley, stopping briefly to take in views of Mt. Longonot, Mt. Suswa, and Mt. Margaret. Arrive in Maasai Mara in time for lunch and check-in. At 4:00 PM, head out for a two-hour evening game drive, then return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: AA Mara Lodge
Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara
After early breakfast, depart at 6:30 AM for a full-day game drive in the Maasai Mara. Expect to encounter the Big Five and visit the Mara River where crocodiles and hippos live. Enjoy a picnic lunch under a shaded tree while soaking in the vast scenery. This is the heart of the Great Migration during its season.
Accommodation: AA Mara Lodge
Day 3: Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru
Have breakfast, check out, and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. You may stop for an optional Maasai Village visit (extra cost). Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive where you’ll look for white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, and flamingos. Return for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge
Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Lake Bogoria
After breakfast, drive to Lake Bogoria, home to over 450 bird species, hot springs, and geysers. Arrive for lunch and rest. In the evening, go on a short game and birdwatching drive before returning for dinner.
Accommodation: Lake Bogoria Spa Resort
Day 5: Lake Bogoria to Naivasha / Hell’s Gate
Early breakfast then drive to Naivasha. Upon arrival, explore Hell’s Gate National Park by bike and visit its famous gorges. Later, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Naivasha for birdwatching and spotting hippos. Return to your hotel for overnight stay.
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Country Club
Day 6: Naivasha to Amboseli National Park
Have early breakfast and depart by 7:00 AM for Amboseli, arriving in time for lunch. After a short rest, go on an afternoon game drive to see elephants, big cats, and other animals, with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background.
Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Day 7: Full Day in Amboseli
Spend the whole day on safari in Amboseli. With picnic lunch provided, you’ll explore different parts of the park in search of lions, giraffes, wildebeests, and large herds of elephants against the iconic snow-capped peak.
Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Day 8: Amboseli to Nairobi
Enjoy a final morning game drive, with increased chances of spotting predators. After breakfast and checkout, begin your drive back to Nairobi. You’ll be dropped off at your hotel or the airport. End of Safari.
