Experience Kenya’s best in this 9-day safari , featuring game drives in Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli, plus a boat ride on Lake Naivasha and a hike in Hell’s Gate. Enjoy Mt. Kilimanjaro views, cultural visits, and stays in comfortable lodges and camps. Includes transport in a 4×4 Land Cruiser, meals, park fees, and expert guidance. Optional extras: hot air balloon ride, Maasai village visit, and select meals in Nairobi.
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Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 1:00 PM, you will be warmly welcomed by your safari guide. From the airport, you will head straight to the Giraffe Centre, where you’ll have the chance to interact with the endangered Rothschild giraffes and learn about conservation efforts. After your visit, you’ll proceed to either Open House Restaurant https://openhouserestaurant.co.ke/ or Clay Oven Restaurant https://www.clayoven.co.ke/ for a delightful meal, where you can enjoy authentic Indian cuisine in a cozy setting. Later in the evening, you will be transferred to Kozi JKIA (B&B) https://kozi.ke/ for an overnight stay, ensuring a comfortable and restful night before your next adventure.
After breakfast, you’ll depart from Nairobi and journey through the scenic Great Rift Valley towards the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. You’ll arrive in time for lunch at Enchoro Wildlife Camp(https://www.enchorowildlifecamp.com/the-camp.html). Later in the afternoon, you’ll embark on your first thrilling game drive from 2:00 PM until sunset. This is a perfect introduction to Kenya’s wildlife, and you may spot elephants, lions, giraffes, and more. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp
Your day begins with an early breakfast, after which you’ll head out for a full-day game drive in the heart of Masai Mara. You’ll leave the camp by 6:30 AM and spend the day exploring this rich and diverse ecosystem. With a packed lunch provided, you’ll spend more time in the wild, searching for the Big Five and witnessing the iconic landscapes of the savannah. You’ll return to camp in the evening for a hearty dinner and a well-deserved rest. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Enchoro Wildlife Camp.
After breakfast, check out and Start your day with an early masai village visit, where you will enjoy their culture then later begin the approximately 180 km journey to Lake Nakuru National Park. On arrival, check into Buraha Zomeni Resort where you will spend the afternoon at leisure. No game drives are planned for the afternoon, giving you time to relax, enjoy the resort’s facilities, or explore the surrounding grounds independently. Dinner and overnight at Buraha Zomeni Resort.
After an early breakfast, you will embark on a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its spectacular flamingo populations (seasonal), white and black rhinos, waterbucks, baboons, and over 450 bird species. Following this wildlife experience, you will check out and take the 65 km drive to Lake Naivasha. Upon arrival, enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the freshwater lake, observing hippos, fish eagles, kingfishers, and other birdlife in their natural habitat. Dinner and overnight at Sweetlake Naivasha Resort.
After breakfast, visit Hell’s Gate National Park located near Lake Naivasha. Spend approximately five hours walking or cycling through dramatic gorges, towering cliffs, geothermal steam vents, and diverse wildlife including zebras, buffalo, and various bird species. Afterwards, embark on a longer transfer of approximately 320 km to Amboseli National Park, situated at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Upon arrival, check in at Manjaro Tented Camp where you will have dinner and overnight.
This day is dedicated to discovering the beauty of Amboseli National Park. After breakfast, you’ll head out for a full-day game drive, with breaks for lunch and scenic views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. Amboseli is famous for its large herds of elephants and breathtaking open plains. After a full day of wildlife spotting, you’ll return to Manjaro Camp for dinner and overnight.
Before breakfast, you’ll go on a short early morning game drive for two hours to catch the animals at their most active. After returning to the camp for breakfast, you’ll check out and head back to Nairobi. Upon arrival, you’ll check in at Kozi JKIA Hotel, located conveniently near the airport. This will be your final night in Kenya, and accommodation is on a Bed & Breakfast basis.
This morning, you’ll be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in time for your flight home. Depending on your flight schedule, you may enjoy breakfast before departure. With unforgettable memories and experiences, your Kenyan adventure comes to a close.
