8 Days - Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli and Tsavo East
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Tour Overview
This itinerary includes Maasai Mara National Reserve (3N), Kenya’s premier safari destination, renowned for the Big Five, big cat sightings and the Great Migration (July-October); followed by a transfer to Lake Naivasha (1N), a serene freshwater lake known for boat safaris, birdlife, and sightings of hippos along its shores; then a transfer to Amboseli National Park (2N), iconic for its large elephant herds and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro; then a transfer to Tsavo East (1N), known for its vast open plains, red-dust elephants, and dramatic landscapes, before transferring back to Nairobi.
Day 1 – Nairobi to Masai Mara
Your tour starts with pick up at 7:30 AM from your Nairobi hotel or Airport and drive to Masai Mara. This drive will take about 5 to 6.5 hours with a scenic stopover at Great Rift Valley. Arrive in Masai Mara shortly after noon and check into your lodge/camp, have hot lunch and then depart for an afternoon game drive. After the game drive, we head back to lodge/camp to reach by around 5:30 or 6:00 PM, freshen up and enjoy a freshly prepared Dinner. Overnight at your lodge.
Note: The last 1-hour drive to Masai Mara is on the corrugated and bumpy road and may not be comfortable for clients with back problems. Clients with back problems can consider flying directly to (and out of) Masai Mara.
Day 2 & 3- Masai Mara
Today’s itinerary is flexible and you can discuss with your guide on the previous evening and plan for today’s schedule. You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full day game drives around 9:00 AM with packed lunch and return back to lodge late afternoon around 6:00 PM. Or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive (This is the best time to see the animals and a good chance to witness hunt/kill). Later return to accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and depart on an afternoon game drive with packed lunch. you will stop at a picnic spot for having packed lunch and later depart on a game drive till the park is closed. Around 6:00 PM return to lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4 – Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha
After breakfast checkout and Depart to Lake Naivasha which is about 5 hours drive.
Check-in to your camp/lodge and then proceed for Boat Ride to Crescent Island where you will be doing a nature walk next to zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, waterbucks, antelopes and many types of birds. Return back to your camp/lodges in Naivasha for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5 – Lake Naivasha to Amboseli
You can have an early breakfast and check out from your accommodation and start your drive to Amboseli National Park. The drive usually takes around 5.5 hours. Arrive at Amboseli National Park by noon and enjoy lunch at the Lodge. Post which you can embark on an afternoon game drive to explore the park and see its wildlife, including the famous elephants of Amboseli. After a stunning game drive, you can head back to your accommodation and enjoy dinner at your lodge or camp and unwind after the drive.
Day 6 – Amboseli
Today’s itinerary is flexible and you can discuss with your guide on the previous evening and plan for today’s schedule. You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full day game drives around 9:00 AM with packed lunch and return back to lodge late afternoon around 6:00 PM. Or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive (This is the best time to see the animals and a good chance to witness hunt/kill). Later return to accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and depart on an afternoon game drive with packed lunch. you will stop at a picnic spot for having packed lunch and later depart on a game drive till the park is closed. Around 6:00 PM return to lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7 – Amboseli to Tsavo East
You can start the day with an early morning game drive to explore more of Amboseli’s wildlife. The early morning is a great time to see animals and enjoy the beautiful light. Post morning game drives , return to the lodge for breakfast. Check out and proceed towards Tsavo East . This drive will take about 3 to 3.5 hours. Have a packed lunch en route and Arrive in Tsavo East by evening , check into your lodge/camp. Enjoy your evening and dinner at your lodge or camp. Relax and unwind after the drive.
Day 8 – Tsavo East to Nairobi
Wake up early in the morning and proceed for game drives around 6:15 AM. Head out for a final early morning game drive in Tsavo East. The park is known for its large elephant herds and diverse wildlife. Continue with game drives till around 9:00 AM and then head back to camp for breakfast. After breakfast, check out from camp and proceed to Nairobi , this drive will take about 6 to 6.5 hours. You can stop for lunch en route.
Inclusions
All Taxes and VAT.
Meals as per itinerary.
Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day).
Daily game drives while on Safari.
4×4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van.
A professional English speaking driver/ guide.
- Park Fees (for Non-Residents).
Exclusions
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Tips
Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).
International flights.
Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.
