Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive through the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment, enjoying a scenic 5-6 hours drive along the Great Rift Valley with scenic views and a brief stop at a viewpoint. Continue through the countryside before arriving at the Masai Mara in time for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive in this world-renowned reserve, home to lions, cheetahs, elephants, and more than 95 species of mammals. If traveling between July and October, you’ll witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River.

Dinner and overnight at your safari lodge/camp in the Masai Mara.

Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Spend the entire day exploring the vast plains of the Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. You will encounter the Big Five – lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo, alongside giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, and countless antelopes. If travelling between July and October, you will witness the spectacular Great Migration at the Mara River.

Meal Plan: 3 Meals(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Lake Nakuru is renowned for its flocks of flamingos, pelicans, and over 400 bird species. The park is also a sanctuary for black and white rhinos, tree-climbing lions, and Rothschild’s giraffes. The combination of birdlife, big game, and breathtaking landscapes makes Nakuru an unmissable stop.

Dinner and overnight near Lake Nakuru.

After breakfast, drive southwards to Amboseli National Park, passing through small towns and local communities. After a scenic 6-hour drive, arrive in Amboseli in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive.

Dinner and overnight at your Amboseli lodge/camp.

Amboseli is celebrated for its large elephant herds and offers stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. The park’s swamps and plains attract lions, cheetahs, buffalo, zebras, wildebeests, and a wide variety of birdlife.

Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy a full day exploring Amboseli with morning and afternoon game drives. The park provides excellent opportunities for close-up photography of elephants, with Kilimanjaro as the backdrop. You’ll also encounter other wildlife such as hyenas, jackals, giraffes, and hippos in the swamps.
Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp.

In between game drives, relax at your lodge and enjoy the views of the vast open plains.

Meal Plan: 3 Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Wake up early for a sunrise game drive, capturing the golden glow over Kilimanjaro and spotting predators before they retreat. Return to the lodge for breakfast before driving back to Nairobi, approximately a 4-5-hour drive depending on traffic. Your safari concludes with a drop-off at your hotel or the airport for your onward flight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast