In this tour we will cover the 3 most popular destinations in Kenya - Masai Mara National Reserve (4 nights), Lake Naivasha (1 night) & Amboseli National Park (3 nights). Tour starts and ends at Nairobi. With our experienced driver guides, it will be a trip of a lifetime!
Short Itinerary
Day 1 (Nov 11, 2024) - Nairobi to Masai Mara. Afternoon game drives in Masai Mara
Day 2 (Nov 12, 2024) - Full day game drives in Masai Mara
Day 3 (Nov 13, 2024) - Full day game drives in Masai Mara
Day 4 (Nov 14, 2024) - Full day game drives in Masai Mara
Day 5 (Nov 15, 2024) - Transfer from Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha for Boat ride to and Walking tour in Crescent Island
Day 6 (Nov 16, 2024) - Transfer to Amboseli for afternoon game drives in Amboseli
Day 7 (Nov 17, 2024) - Full day game drives in Amboseli
Day 8 (Nov 18, 2024) - Full day game drives in Amboseli
Day 9 (Nov 19, 2024) - Morning game drives in Amboseli and transfer to Nairobi
Day 11 (Nov 21, 2024) - Note 1: Morning game drives in Masai Mara can be added on the last morning at the park by paying additional park fees.
Day 13 (Nov 23, 2024) - Note 3: In Naivasha, Boat ride to Crescent Island and walking tour in Crescent Island are included. Other activities like bike tour, hiking, horse ride can be opted as add-ons by paying additional.
Choose Date
Safari tour prices vary depending on the starting date, your group size, and the choice of stay.
Ensuite Accommodation Packages
Below are packages with a few popular ensuite options for your tour, starting on Nov 11, 2024, in a group of two adults
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Ensuite hotels are tented camps/lodges that can be inside/around national parks.
You will have a private room with attached bathroom. Meals are provided by hotels.
Click to know more about safari accommodations (ensuite camps/lodges)
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Option E1: $2,503 per adult for safari with Safari Van
, $2,765 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Simba + Oryx Nature Camp, Masai Mara (Outside the Park)
from Nov 11, 2024 to Nov 15, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Rossina Living, Lake Naivasha
from Nov 15, 2024 to Nov 16, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at AA Lodge, Amboseli - Tent, Amboseli (Outside the Park)
from Nov 16, 2024 to Nov 19, 2024 [Full Board]
Option E2: $2,845 per adult for safari with Safari Van
, $3,107 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at PrideInn Mara Camp & Cottages - Savannah Tents, Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)
from Nov 11, 2024 to Nov 15, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Muthu Lake Naivasha Country Club - Standard Room, Lake Naivasha
from Nov 15, 2024 to Nov 16, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Sentrim Amboseli Camp, Amboseli (Outside the Park)
from Nov 16, 2024 to Nov 19, 2024 [Full Board]
Option E3: $3,033 per adult for safari with Safari Van
, $3,295 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Masai Mara (Within the Park)
from Nov 11, 2024 to Nov 15, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge, Lake Naivasha
from Nov 15, 2024 to Nov 16, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, Amboseli (Within the Park)
from Nov 16, 2024 to Nov 19, 2024 [Full Board]
Option E4: $3,861 per adult for safari with Safari Van
, $4,123 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Ilora Retreats, Masai Mara (Within the Park)
from Nov 11, 2024 to Nov 15, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Enashipai Resort and Spa, Lake Naivasha
from Nov 15, 2024 to Nov 16, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp - Mountainview Deluxe Safari Tent W/Plunge Pool, Amboseli (Outside the Park)
from Nov 16, 2024 to Nov 19, 2024 [Full Board]
Option E5: $5,378 per adult for safari with Safari Van
, $5,640 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Entim Mara - Main Camp, Masai Mara (Within the Park)
from Nov 11, 2024 to Nov 15, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Chui Lodge - Standard Room, Lake Naivasha
from Nov 15, 2024 to Nov 16, 2024 [All Inclusive]
- Stay at Elephant Gorge Camp - Standard Room, Amboseli (Outside the Park)
from Nov 16, 2024 to Nov 19, 2024 [Full Board]
Option E6: $8,615 per adult for safari with Safari Van
, $8,877 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Bateleur Camp - Tented Suite, Masai Mara (Outside the Park)
from Nov 11, 2024 to Nov 15, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Loldia House, Lake Naivasha
from Nov 15, 2024 to Nov 16, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Elephant Gorge Camp - Deluxe Suite, Amboseli (Outside the Park)
from Nov 16, 2024 to Nov 19, 2024 [Full Board]
A detailed list of inclusions is shared below. We have many more accommodations and addon tours to offer. Please share with us your requirements by clicking on the "Request Quote" button below, and our reservations team will get in touch with you.
Itinerary
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, Day 3 & Day 4 - 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 5 - 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 6 - Lake Naivasha to Amboseli
After breakfast, depart to Amboseli which is about 5.5 hours drive. Upon arrival, check-in to lodge, have lunch and start your afternoon safari in Amboseli. You can do game drives till about 6:00 PM before returning to your camp/lodge for a freshly prepared dinner. Overnight stay at your Camp/Lodge.
Day 7 & Day 8 - Amboseli
After breakfast, depart for morning game drives around 7:00 AM and continue till about 10:30 AM. Return back to camp to relax and have lunch and then in the afternoon around 3:00 PM proceed for afternoon game drives for 3 hours and return to camp before 6:30 PM.
Note: Since Amboseli is relatively hot, game drives around noon are not usually recommended but can be arranged if you are interested.
Day 9 - Amboseli to Nairobi
Wake up early in the morning and proceed to Amboseli for game drives around 6:15 AM. 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 to reach by around 3:00 PM.
Stay Locations
Day 1 - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park) or Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)
Day 2 - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park) or Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)
Day 3 - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park) or Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)
Day 4 - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park) or Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)
Day 5 - Lake Naivasha
Day 6 - Amboseli (Within the Park) or Amboseli (Outside the Park)
Day 7 - Amboseli (Within the Park) or Amboseli (Outside the Park)
Day 8 - Amboseli (Within the Park) or Amboseli (Outside the Park)
Maps
Pre & Post Tour Hotels
Nairobi is the base for safari tours in Kenya. If you need accommodation in Nairobi before/after your safari tour, you can check some popular hotel prices on bed and breakfast basis below (Prices are per person).
Single room:
- 67 Airport Hotel - Superior Deluxe Room - USD 71 per person
- ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands - USD 115 per person
- The Boma Nairobi - Superior Room - USD 144 per person
- Movenpick Hotel - Superior Room - USD 168 per person
- Fairmont the Norfolk - Fairmont Room - USD 299 per person
Double sharing room:
- 67 Airport Hotel - Superior Deluxe Room - USD 43 per person
- ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands - USD 69 per person
- The Boma Nairobi - Superior Room - USD 84 per person
- Movenpick Hotel - Superior Room - USD 95 per person
- Fairmont the Norfolk - Fairmont Room - USD 175 per person
Triple sharing room:
- 67 Airport Hotel - Superior Deluxe Room - USD 32 per person
- ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands - USD 69 per person
- The Boma Nairobi - Superior Room - USD 72 per person
- Movenpick Hotel - Superior Room - USD 79 per person
- Fairmont the Norfolk - Deluxe Room - USD 143 per person
All of the above prices are on per person per night on bed and breakfast basis. More hotel options can be shared upon request.
Transfers
This tour starts from Nairobi. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is the nearest international airport and Wilson airport is the nearest domestic airport.
Airport Pickup/Drop
Pickup or drop off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on the day of safari: No extra charge
Pickup or drop off at Wilson Airport on the day of safari: No extra charge
Airport to Hotel transfers
Transfer from Wilson Airport to Nairobi hotel or vice versa: USD 30 per vehicle
Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Nairobi hotel or vice versa: USD 30 per vehicle
Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Wilson Airport or vice versa: USD 30 per vehicle
Transfer from Amboseli to Mombasa/Diani: USD 150 per vehicle
Meals
Day 1 (Nov 11, 2024) - Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 (Nov 12, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 (Nov 13, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 (Nov 14, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 (Nov 15, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6 (Nov 16, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7 (Nov 17, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8 (Nov 18, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9 (Nov 19, 2024) - Breakfast & Lunch
Drive Times
Day 1 - Nairobi to Masai Mara takes about 5.5 to 6 hours (284 km)
Day 5 - Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha takes about 5 to 5.5 hours (250 km)
Day 6 - Lake Naivasha to Amboseli takes about 6 to 6.5 hours (313 km)
Day 9 - Amboseli to Nairobi takes about 4 to 4.5 hours (216 km)
Note: These are estimated drive times. Because of the traffic, location of the accommodations, and several other factors, actual drive times may vary. Driving distances are approximate and do not account for exact places.
Inclusions
Park Fees (for Non-Residents).
Meals as per itinerary.
4x4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van.
Daily game drives while on Safari.
Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day).
A professional driver/guide.
All Taxes and VAT.
Exclusions
Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.
International flights.
Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Tips (Tipping guidelines).
Addons
Add-on tours in Masai Mara
Hot Air Balloon Ride (1 hour): USD 485 per person for adult/USD 340 per child
Masai Village Visit (1 hour): USD 25 per person
Sundowner: USD 35-60 per person depending on hotel
Add-on tours in Hell's Gate National Park, Naivasha
Hell's Gate National Park fees: USD 30 per adult/USD 20 per child
Biking tour in Hell's Gate National Park: USD 30 per adults/USD 30 per child
Walking tour in Hell's Gate National Park: USD 25 upto 4 pax
Add-on tours in Sanctuary Farm, Naivasha
Horse Riding (for 1 hour): USD 50 per adult/USD 45 per child
Horse Riding (for 2 hours): USD 80 per adults/USD 75 per child
Add-on tours in Mt. Longonot National Park, Naivasha
Mt. Longonot Hike (upto 5 hours): USD 40 per adult/USD 30 per child
Add-on tours in Amboseli
Hot Air Balloon Ride (1 hour): USD 450 per person for adult/USD 350 per child
Masai Village Visit (1 hour): USD 25 per person
Please note that children's rates are applicable to specific age groups. For details on child policies for each activity, please contact us directly.
In this tour we will cover the 3 most popular destinations in Kenya - Masai Mara National Reserve (4 nights), Lake Naivasha (1 night) & Amboseli National Park (3 nights). Tour starts and ends at Nairobi. With our experienced driver guides, it will be a trip of a lifetime!
We use equipment of international standards & our guides are trained in First aid & personal protection equipment
We reward our staff based on your feedback & that results in all of us working towards making your trip memorable
Our guides are trained to pay attention to each clients requirements & situation & customize the program accordingly
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Book by paying advance by card on our website. Balance can be paid upon arrival, before the tour
Our minimum requirement for operation is only one client. So we can offer the tour any day of the year for you
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