Short Itinerary

Day 1 (Apr 17, 2024) - Nairobi to Masai Mara. Afternoon game drives in Masai Mara
Day 2 (Apr 18, 2024) - Full day game drives in Masai Mara
Day 3 (Apr 19, 2024) - Full day game drives in Masai Mara
Day 4 (Apr 20, 2024) - Full day game drives in Masai Mara
Day 5 (Apr 21, 2024) - Transfer from Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha for Boat ride to and Walking tour in Crescent Island)
Day 6 (Apr 22, 2024) - Transfer to Amboseli for afternoon game drives in Amboseli
Day 7 (Apr 23, 2024) - Full day game drives in Amboseli
Day 8 (Apr 24, 2024) - Morning game drives in Amboseli and transfer to Nairobi

Note 1: Morning game drives in Masai Mara can be added on the last morning at the park by paying additional park fees.

Note: 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 private tour, starting on Apr 17, 2024, in a group of two adults . 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.

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Option E1: $1,657 per adult for safari with Safari Van, $1,863 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Simba + Oryx Nature Camp, Masai Mara (Outside the Park) from Apr 17, 2024 to Apr 21, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Aloe Park Hotel, Lake Naivasha from Apr 21, 2024 to Apr 22, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at AA Lodge, Amboseli - Lodge Room, Amboseli (Outside the Park) from Apr 22, 2024 to Apr 24, 2024 [Full Board]

Option E2: $1,809 per adult for safari with Safari Van, $2,015 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Mara Simba Lodge, Masai Mara (Outside the Park) from Apr 17, 2024 to Apr 21, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp, Lake Naivasha from Apr 21, 2024 to Apr 22, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Amboseli Sopa Lodge, Amboseli (Outside the Park) from Apr 22, 2024 to Apr 24, 2024 [Full Board]

Option E3: $1,962 per adult for safari with Safari Van, $2,168 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Ashnil Mara Camp, Masai Mara (Within the Park) from Apr 17, 2024 to Apr 21, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge, Lake Naivasha from Apr 21, 2024 to Apr 22, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Ol Tukai Lodge, Amboseli (Within the Park) from Apr 22, 2024 to Apr 24, 2024 [Full Board]

Option E4: $2,671 per adult for safari with Safari Van, $2,877 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Little Zebra River Camp - River Facing Tents, Masai Mara (Outside the Park) from Apr 17, 2024 to Apr 21, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort, Lake Naivasha from Apr 21, 2024 to Apr 22, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Satao Elerai Camp, Amboseli (Outside the Park) from Apr 22, 2024 to Apr 24, 2024 [Full Board]

Option E5: $3,557 per adult for safari with Safari Van, $3,763 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Elewana Sand River Mara - Safari Tent, Masai Mara (Within the Park) from Apr 17, 2024 to Apr 21, 2024 [All Inclusive]
- Stay at Enashipai Resort and Spa, Lake Naivasha from Apr 21, 2024 to Apr 22, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Elewana Tortilis Camp, Kitirua - Safari Tent, Amboseli (Outside the Park) from Apr 22, 2024 to Apr 24, 2024 [All Inclusive]

Option E6: $6,055 per adult for safari with Safari Van, $6,261 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Bateleur Camp - Tented Suite, Masai Mara (Outside the Park) from Apr 17, 2024 to Apr 21, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Chui Lodge - Deluxe Room, Lake Naivasha from Apr 21, 2024 to Apr 22, 2024 [All Inclusive]
- Stay at Tawi Lodge, Amboseli (Outside the Park) from Apr 22, 2024 to Apr 24, 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 a relaxed breakfast and around 9:30 AM 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.

Note 1: Effective from 1st November 2023, our 2024 prices have been updated to reflect the revised park fees for Masai Mara (USD 100 from Jan to Jun and USD 200 from July to Dec).
Note 2: Morning game drives in Masai Mara can be added on the last morning at the park by paying additional park fees.

Note: Depending on your itinerary and next day plan, you might skip these activities on this day and do them next morning before departing from Naivasha.

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 - 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 8 - 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

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 - Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8 - 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 8 - 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).

• Daily game drives while on Safari.

• A professional driver/guide.

• 4x4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van.

• All Taxes and VAT.

• Meals as per itinerary.

• Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day).

Exclusions

• International flights.

• Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).

• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).

• Tips (Tipping guidelines).

• Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).

• Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.

• Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

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.