Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Your safari begins with a morning departure from Nairobi, driving south towards Amboseli. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. The park is famous for being the best place in Africa to get close to free-ranging elephants among other wildlife species.
- Overnight: Sentrim Amboseli Lodge (or similar)
- Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Full Day in Amboseli
Spend a full day in Amboseli National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. Visit the Observation Hill for a panoramic view of the park, swamps, and the elephants below. On a clear day, the views of Mount Kilimanjaro are breathtaking.
- Overnight: Sentrim Amboseli Lodge (or similar)
- Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 3: Amboseli to Lake Nakuru National Park
Depart Amboseli after breakfast and drive via Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive. This park is a sanctuary for rhinos and Rothschild giraffes, and offers excellent opportunities to spot leopards.
- Overnight: Lake Nakuru Lodge (or similar)
- Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, drive through the Great Rift Valley floor to the legendary Maasai Mara. Arrive in time for lunch and an introductory afternoon game drive in this vast reserve, home to the highest concentration of big cats in the region.
- Overnight: AA Lodge Mara (or similar)
- Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 5: Full Day in Maasai Mara
Enjoy a full day of game viewing with a picnic lunch in the wild. Explore the rolling hills and savannahs of the Mara. If you are visiting between July and October, you might witness the Great Migration. Optional activities include a visit to a Maasai Village or a Hot Air Balloon Safari (at extra cost).
- Overnight: AA Lodge Mara (or similar)
- Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 6: Maasai Mara to Nairobi
Start with an early morning game drive to catch the predators when they are most active. Return to the lodge for breakfast before checking out and driving back to Nairobi, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch