8 Days Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara Wildlife Lodge Safari

Pick up from the airport on arrival and transfer you to Nairobi Sarova Panafric Hotel for overnight stay in readiness for a holiday safari the following day.

• Main destination: Nairobi Kenya

• Accommodation: Ibis Hotel

• Meals and drinks: Bed and Breakfast is provided including drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Complimentary transport from the airport to your hotel

Day 2: Nairobi – Amboseli National park

Depart Nairobi in the morning for Amboseli National park at the foot of the snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain. Lunch at a lodge. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli AA Lodge, Amboseli Sopa Lodge or Amboseli Kibo Safari Camp.

• Main destination: Nairobi Kenya

• Accommodation: AA Lodge, Amboseli Sopa Lodge or Amboseli Kibo Safari Camp

• Meals and drinks: All meals are provided including drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3: Amboseli National park

A full day in this photogenic park. Morning and afternoon game drives. Amboseli National park is one of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries in Kenya. It is situated close to Kenya. It is situated close to Kenya- Tanzania border, The Park lies at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa (5,896m) whose snow-capped summit presents a splendid view on clear days. Amboseli National Park is often referred to as “The home of Elephants’ some of the largest Elephant herds are found here.

• Main destination: Nairobi Kenya

• Accommodation: AA Lodge, Amboseli Sopa Lodge or Amboseli Kibo Safari Camp

• Meals and drinks: All meals are provided including drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4: Amboseli - Mount Kenya Region

After breakfast we head north to Mount Kenya region. On your way stop at the equator and have special demonstration. Arrive in time for lunch. After lunch visit The Mau Mau Caves at the foothills of Mt Kenya open out to a beautiful waterfall and pass-through rocks on Burguret River. Once shielded by a dense forest cover, these caves near Nanyuki are well known for their historical significance. During the Emergency period between 1952 and 1960, the Mau Mau Freedom fighters used these caves for storing supplies and as a hideout from colonial forces.

Route Description

The 9km hike from Bantu Lodge goes over a dirt road through the forest on the foothills of Mt Kenya. The forest cover in this area is sadly sparse due to over-exploitation. However, it still provides a pleasant walk through wild bushes and relatively short indigenous trees teeming with baboons, birds among other wildlife. Footprints and animal droppings attest to the presence of hyenas, elephants, buffalos and other wildlife in this forest.

When you get to the caves, a swaying footbridge over the river takes you to the shallow cave, mostly made up of a large rock overhanging a large sheltered space. Directly across the caves is the pass through rocks on the river, with the cascading waterfalls directly behind. A short climb to the side takes you to the top of the waterfalls, with magnificent views of rapids preceding the waterfall.

• Main destination: Mount Kenya

• Accommodation: Jaqanaz Resort, Naro Moru

• Meals and drinks: All meals are provided including drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5: Mount Kenya region – Lake Nakuru

Depart the lodge soon after breakfast and proceed to Lake Nakuru via Nairobi. Lunch en route followed by late afternoon game drives. Dinner and overnight stay at Waterbuck Hotel booked on full board.

Lake Nakuru’s claim to fame is anchored on its flamingo’s and the over 400 species of birds found here. The lake itself is a soda lake on the floor of the rift valley. The sight of the at times millions of flamingos is quite spectacular. From a distance the lake appears ringed in pink. The Lake has also earned a reputation as an important haven for endangered species- particularly the Rothschild Giraffe and the black and white rhino. Lions, water buck, buffalo and baboons are all residents here.

• Main destination: Lake Nakuru National Park

• Accommodation: Waterbuck Hotel, Nakuru

• Meals and drinks: All meals are provided including drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6: Lake Nakuru National park - Maasai Mara Game Reserve

After breakfast depart for Masai Mara – the land of vast migrating animals. Arrival will be in time for lunch at Mara AA lodge. After lunch embark on a game drive. Dinner and overnight at Mara AA lodge or similar standard located inside the park.

• Main destination: Masai Mara National Park

• Accommodation: Mara AA Lodge or Mara Sopa Lodge or similar

• Meals and drinks: All meals are provided including drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7: Masai Mara Game Reserve

This full day is spent exploring Masai Mara in search of the Big 5. Optional hot air balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost of US$ 450 per person. Dinner and overnight stay at Mara AA Lodge or Mara Sopa Lodge or similar.

The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures.

• Main destination: Masai Mara National Park

• Accommodation: Mara AA Lodge or Mara Sopa Lodge or similar

• Meals and drinks: All meals are provided including drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8: Maasai Mara - Nairobi Kenya

Early morning breakfast at your camp, check out of the camp and drive to Nairobi, arriving in time for lunch. Lunch at the famous Carnivore Restaurant known for its wide variety of meat including giraffe, crocodile, ostrich, antelope and zebra; afterwards drop off at your respective hotel or at the Airport at around 3pm.

Optional to our clients with evening Flights back home - if you have an evening flight back home you can do more game drives in the Masai Mara on this day with packed lunch departing the Masai Mara at about midday to arrive in Nairobi at around 5 to 6 pm; if there is still time before check-in at the airport we proceed for dinner at the Carnivore before drop-off at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

• Main destination: Nairobi City

• Meals and drinks: Breakfast in the Masai Mara and Complimentary Lunch at the Carnivore Restaurant for first option and for those with evening flights breakfast and lunch en-route while Complimentary Dinner is taken at the Carnivore Restaurant including drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Included Are

Arrival & Departure airport transfers, Transportation as per itinerary

Accommodation per itinerary or similar with a request to all our clients

Meals as per itinerary B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner.

Services of an English speaking driver/guide

National park & game reserve entrance fees as per itinerary

Excursions and activities as per itinerary

Recommended Mineral Water while on safari

Complimentary Farewell Dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant

Excluded Are

Visas and related costs

Personal Taxes

Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls and other items of a personal nature International flights plus Optional excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary like Balloon safaris, Masai Village and short Nairobi excursions