Journey Overview
Following a night in Nairobi to relax and enjoy a historic tour of Nairobi or a delightful restaurant, depart early in the morning on a safari to Maasai Mara. From the open plains of Maasai Mara, the shimmery pink waters of Lake Nakuru and the swamps of Amboseli, this safari takes in three of the most picturesque regions in Kenya. It also provides the perfect opportunity to spot the Big-5 and to capture some diverse scenery.
Highlights
Nairobi
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Lake Nakuru National Park
Amboseli National Park
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival – Nairobi
The arrival of your flight at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our Vazquez Tours & Travel Ltd representative, safari briefing then introduction to your driver-guide. Thereafter you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in and remainder of the day at leisure.
Hotel/lodge : Kempiski Vila Rosa Hotel
Meal : Breakfast (Lunch & Dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 2: Nairobi – Maasai Mara National Reserve (approximately 265km/5hrs 30min)
Leaving Nairobi after breakfast, you’ll travel towards Kenya’s fertile highlands and head down the Rift Escarpment on a road built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II. Look for the charming chapel they built at the foot of the escarpment. You’ll pass the impressive longonot earth satellite station as you head across the Valley to Narok, and then travel across acres of wheat and barley, before you reach the Maasai Mara and your camp in time for lunch. There will be an afternoon game drive.
Hotel/lodge : Ashnil Mara Tented Camp
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Drinks not included)
Day 3: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Early morning tea/coffee at the camp then enjoy morning game drive and return to the camp for lunch. Relax at the camp until 4 o’clock when you embark for an afternoon game drive. Maasai Mara is an extension of the Serengeti ecosystem to the south. Game abounds here; The Mara is noted for its abundance of lions – particularly the superb black manned males. See the great Migration where over 1.5 million wildebeest and other antelopes cross the mighty Mara River.
Experience the battle between survival and hunger. You are also likely to see lots of elephants here often in large herds, as well as – if you’re lucky leopard, cheetah and rhino. All the Big Five are residents. You’re sure to see the African buffalo. Get the cameras ready and enjoy yourself! In the evening visit Maasai Village at an extra cost payable direct.
Hotel/lodge : Ashnil Mara Tented Camp
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Drinks not included)
Day 4: Maasai Mara – Lake Nakuru (Approximately 300km/6hrs)
Leaving the Maasai Mara after breakfast, you’ll travel across the ‘breadbasket’ of Kenya, where acres of wheat and barley litter the landscape as you head north to Narok, the district headquarters of this part of Maasai-land. Now travel across the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley, keeping an eye out for herds of giraffes and gazelle as you head up the Mau Escarpment, before arriving at Lake Nakuru. The waters here were often colored shimmering flamingo pink, from thousands of the beautiful birds lining its shores.
After lunch at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, depart for an afternoon game drive in Nakuru National Park before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Hotel/lodge : Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Drinks not included)
Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Amboseli National Park (Approximately 406Km/7hrs)
After an early breakfast you will depart with a picnic lunch leaving the Rift Valley behind, you continue towards Nairobi and then head south towards Amboseli National Park. Then proceed with an afternoon game drive in the park en-route to the lodge, arriving in the evening.
Hotel/lodge : Ol Tukai Lodge Amboseli
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Drinks not included)
Day 6: Amboseli National Park
Full day in the park. Early morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli National Park. Magnificent views of snow-capped Kilimanjaro are dominant. The best time to see it, however is early morning or just around sunset. This is Africa’s highest mountain – some call it ‘the rooftop of Africa’. Game drives with all meals and overnight at the Camp/Lodge on a full board basis.
Hotel/lodge : Ol Tukai Lodge Amboseli
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Drinks not included)
Day 7: Amboseli National Park – Nairobi – Departure (Approximately 220Km/3hrs 45 min)
Following an early breakfast, you’ll catch your last views of the majestic Kilimanjaro as you depart Amboseli viewing game en-route to the border of the park. Arrive at Kenya’s bustling capital city of Nairobi by early midday. On arrival, lunch at the carnivore restaurant, later drop off at the Airport for your departure flight.
Hotel/lodge :
Meal : Breakfast and lunch (Drinks not included)
