5-Day Amboseli NP, Lake Nakuru N & Masai Mara Safari - Keny…

ABOUT 5-Day Amboseli NP, Lake Nakuru N & Masai Mara Safari - Kenya safaris

The safari starts with a drive to Amboseli National Park which is the best place to see large herds of elephants up close and is dominated by the highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro. Lake Nakuru National Park, known as a bird watcher's paradise, offers more than just birdlife. It's also home to white rhinos among other wildlife. The Masai Mara National Reserve is regarded as the jewel of Kenya's national game reserves. From the wildebeest migration to the Big Five, it offers it all.

Duration: 5 days
Route: Amboseli
Starts at: USD 1400

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Highlights for 5-Day Amboseli NP, Lake Nakuru N & Masai Mara Safari - Kenya safaris

Day 1: Nairobi - Amboseli National Park
Day 2: Amboseli National Park - Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 3: Lake Nakuru National Park - Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 4: Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 5: Transfer to Nairobi

Day 1: Nairobi - Amboseli National Park

>> You will be met at the airport by our representative. After the introduction and briefing of the safari, you will depart from Nairobi and proceed to Amboseli National Park. The park is located at the foot of the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain at about 5,895 meters.

Upon arrival, you will check into your lodge and enjoy a hearty lunch before heading out for an afternoon game drive. Amboseli is famed for its large elephant herds and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. During the game drive, expect to see lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of bird species. As the sun sets, you will return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation:Aa Lodge Amboseli Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

Day 2: Amboseli National Park - Lake Nakuru National Park

>> Rise early for a sunrise game drive when wildlife is most active. The golden light of dawn provides perfect photographic opportunities, especially with Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peak in the background. This morning drive increases the chances of spotting predators like lions and cheetahs as they hunt.

After a hearty breakfast at the lodge, you will embark on a scenic drive towards Lake Nakuru National Park renowned for its vibrant population of flamingos and other water birds, as well as the endangered black and white rhinos, which can often be seen grazing near the lake. There will be stops along the way for sightseeing and lunch. Upon arrival in the evening, you will check into your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation:Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort Mid-range hotel located in Nakuru (City)

Day 3: Lake Nakuru National Park - Masai Mara National Reserve

>> Start your day with an early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, the best time to spot wildlife before the heat sets in. Drive along the lake’s shores, where thousands of flamingos and pelicans create a stunning pink hue. Look out for rhinos, buffaloes, Rothschild’s giraffes, and, if lucky, a leopard lounging in the trees. Lions and hyenas may also be seen hunting in the open plains.

After about two hours of game viewing, return to your lodge for breakfast and check-out. By mid-morning, depart for Maasai Mara, a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley and Maasai villages. Arrive in the evening, check in as your prepare for dinner and overnight stay.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation:Rhino Tourist Camp Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Day 4: Masai Mara National Reserve

>> After a leisurely breakfast at the lodge, you will go on a full-day game drive in the park with a packed lunch. If your visit falls during the migration season, you will follow the migration as your guide tries to identify all of the Big Five. You will watch as hundreds of wildebeest cross the crocodile-infested river in awe and anticipation.

The ensuing herds will step over hundreds, perhaps even thousands of bodies that have drowned in the water. Those who are fortunate enough to cross the river will discover the predators who are ready to make a meal of them. You will be dumbfounded after such a moving encounter. You will enjoy a picnic lunch in a beautiful area of the park.

Further game drives will be taken before you head back to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation:Rhino Tourist Camp Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Day 5: Transfer to Nairobi

>> After breakfast, you will check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi. You will arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon, marking the end of an unforgettable safari experience.