Overview
Journey through Kenya’s wild heart, from Tsavo West and Amboseli with views of Mount Kilimanjaro, to the waters of Lake Naivasha and the vast Masai Mara. Spot elephants, lions, rhinos, hippos, and hundreds of birds, enjoy a boat ride on the lake, walk on Crescent Island, and experience the thrill of the Big Five all from the comfort of your private 4×4.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION |
Nairobi – JKIA Airport or Nairobi hotel |
| DEPARTURE TIME |
Early Morning |
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| INCLUDED |
| All transportation in 4×4 Landcruiser |
| All Park fees. |
| All meals in the camps/lodges |
| All Accommodation |
| Guided game drives in as per the itinerary |
| All Government taxes and levies. |
| Knowledgeable safari guide |
| Purified drinking water on all days |
| Airports meet and greet |
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| NOT INCLUDED |
| International flights (from/to home) |
| Personal items e.g. souvenirs |
| Personal clothing and equipment |
| Tips and other gratitude |
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| Anything else not mentioned |
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Day 1: Nairobi – Tsavo West National Park
Pick up from your hotel or the airport and set off on the drive to Tsavo West National Park. Along the way, enjoy the changing scenery as you leave Nairobi behind. Arrive at the park in time for lunch before heading out for an afternoon drive. Spot elephants roaming the plains, watch flocks of birds, and take in the dramatic sights of Mzima Springs, Shaitani Lava Flow, and Chaimu Lava Flow. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Tsavo West – Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, begin the journey towards Amboseli National Park, passing through stretches of Masai country. Arrive in time for lunch, then spend the afternoon on a game drive with Mount Kilimanjaro towering in the background. Keep an eye out for elephants, lions, zebras, and other wildlife as they move across the park’s open plains and acacia woodlands. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge or camp.
Day 3: Full Day in Amboseli
Enjoy the views of Kilimanjaro from your lodge in the morning before breakfast, then head out for a full day in the park. Take in Amboseli’s wide plains, swamps, and marshes as you track elephants, giraffes, lions, and other animals. Picnic lunch is served in the park. There is also a chance to visit a nearby Masai village where you can see traditional homes and enjoy music and dance performances. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 4: Amboseli – Lake Naivasha
Have breakfast at the lodge, then leave Amboseli and descend into the Rift Valley towards Lake Naivasha. Arrive in the evening, check in to your lodge, and relax after the drive. Dinner and overnight at your accommodation.
Day 5: Lake Naivasha – Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, take a boat across Lake Naivasha to Crescent Island. Here, walk among zebras, giraffes, and gazelles, and watch hippos resting in the water. Feed fish to the fish eagles and enjoy the variety of birds along the shores. Later, continue the drive to the Masai Mara with a stop for lunch in Narok town. On arrival, check in and take an afternoon game drive. Watch as lions, elephants, leopards, giraffes, and other wildlife move across the rolling savannah. Dinner and overnight at your lodge or camp.
Day 6: Masai Mara National Reserve
Spend the full day in the Masai Mara, witnessing its famous concentration of wildlife. Watch herds of elephants, zebras, and wildebeest, and look for lions, leopards, and rhinos. The Mara River offers sights of hippos and crocodiles, while migratory herds bring an ever-changing spectacle to the plains. Picnic lunch can be enjoyed in the heart of the reserve, and there’s an option to visit a Masai community in the evening. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 7: Masai Mara – Nairobi
After breakfast, pack up and leave the Mara for the drive back to Nairobi. Stop for lunch on the way and arrive in the late afternoon, where you will be dropped at your hotel or the airport to conclude your safari.
Optional Extras
- Balloon Ride at Masai Mara – $450 per person
- Cultural Village Visits – $15 to $20 per person
Please note that the price indicated below is per person sharing.
Low Season (1st April – 30th June)
| No. people |
Budget |
Economy |
Mid-range |
Luxury |
| 2 people |
$1830 |
$1980 |
$2190 |
$2390 |
| 4 people |
$1405 |
$1505 |
$1765 |
$1965 |
| 6 people |
$1265 |
$1420 |
$1625 |
$1825 |
| Single room supplement |
$190 |
$295 |
$380 |
$220 |
| Children (3-12years) |
75% |
75% |
75% |
75% |
| Infants (below 3years) |
free |
free |
free |
free |
High Season (2nd Jan – 31st March)
| No. people |
Budget |
Economy |
Mid-range |
Luxury |
| 2 people |
$1330 |
$1545 |
$1770 |
$1950 |
| 4 people |
$1050 |
$1265 |
$1490 |
$1670 |
| 6 people |
$965 |
$1180 |
$1410 |
$1580 |
| Single room supplement |
$190 |
$290 |
$405 |
$585 |
| Children (3-12years) |
75% |
75% |
75% |
75% |
| Infants (below 3years) |
free |
free |
free |
free |
Shoulder Season (1st Nov – 22nd Dec)
| No. people |
Budget |
Economy |
Mid-range |
Luxury |
| 2 people |
$1330 |
$1545 |
$1770 |
$1950 |
| 4 people |
$1050 |
$1265 |
$1490 |
$1670 |
| 6 people |
$965 |
$1180 |
$1410 |
$1580 |
| Single room supplement |
$190 |
$290 |
$405 |
$585 |
| Children (3-12years) |
75% |
75% |
75% |
75% |
| Infants (below 3years) |
free |
free |
free |
free |
Peak Season (1st July – 31st Oct, 23rd Dec – 1st Jan)
| No. people |
Budget |
Economy |
Mid-range |
Luxury |
| 2 people |
$1440 |
$1710 |
$1995 |
$2330 |
| 4 people |
$1145 |
$1410 |
$1700 |
$2030 |
| 6 people |
$1055 |
$1320 |
$1610 |
$1940 |
| Single room supplement |
$240 |
$280 |
$415 |
$680 |
| Children (3-12years) |
75% |
75% |
75% |
75% |
| Infants (below 3years) |
free |
free |
free |
free |
Festive Season (23rd Dec – 1st Jan)
| No. people |
Budget |
Economy |
Mid-range |
Luxury |
| 2 people |
$2355 |
$2840 |
$3350 |
$3380 |
| 4 people |
$1780 |
$2260 |
$2770 |
$2805 |
| 6 people |
$1585 |
$1975 |
$2580 |
$2610 |
| Single room supplement |
$200 |
$340 |
$770 |
$990 |
| Children (3-12years) |
75% |
75% |
75% |
75% |
| Infants (below 3years) |
free |
free |
free |
free |
Accommodation
| Park |
Budget Accommodation |
Economy Accommodations |
Midrange accommodations |
Luxury accommodations |
| Masai mara |
Rhino camp
Mara spring camp
Elephant Spring Camp
Olmoran tented camp
Mara sidai |
AA Mara Lodge
Jambo Mara Safari lodge
Enkorok
Elangata Olerai
Olmoran
Mara Chui Camp
Explore Nature mara Lodge |
Mara sopa Lodge
Mara leisure Camp
Osero Lodge
Azure Mara Haven
Sentrim Mara Camp
Mara Simba Lodge |
Mara Sarova Game Camp
Fig tree camp mara
Mara Serena Safari lodge
Ashnil Mara Camp
Keekorok Lodge
Mpata Safari lodge
Mara Engai
Mara River camp
Emayian Luxury Camp |
| Tsavo west |
Rhino Valley lodge |
Rhino Valley Lodge
Ngulia Safari Lodge |
Kilaguni Serena Lodge |
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| Naivasha |
Tahphe Guest House |
Kongoni Lodge
Camp carnelleys |
Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Sawela Lodge
Simba Lodge
Crescent camp |
Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Enashipai Resort & spa
Lake naivasha country club |
| Amboseli |
AA Amboseli Lodge |
AA Amboseli Lodge
Sentrim Amboseli Camp
Amboseli Sopa
Kibo Safari Camp |
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Kilima safari camp |
Ol Tukai Lodge |