Short Itinerary

Day 1 (Dec 27, 2024) - Nairobi to Masai Mara. Afternoon game drives in Masai Mara
Day 2 (Dec 28, 2024) - Full day game drives in Masai Mara
Day 3 (Dec 29, 2024) - Full day game drives in Masai Mara
Day 4 (Dec 30, 2024) - Full day game drives in Masai Mara
Day 5 (Dec 31, 2024) - Transfer to Lake Nakuru for afternoon game drives in Lake Nakuru
Day 6 (Jan 01, 2025) - Transfer to Amboseli for evening game drives in Amboseli
Day 7 (Jan 02, 2025) - Full day game drives in Amboseli
Day 8 (Jan 03, 2025) - Morning game drives in Amboseli and transfer to Nairobi

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 Dec 27, 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: $2,496 per adult for safari with Safari Van , $2,747 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Olkinyei Mara Tented Camp - Comfort Tent, Masai Mara (Outside the Park) from Dec 27, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Buraha Zenoni Hotel - Deluxe Room, Lake Nakuru (Outside the Park) from Dec 31, 2024 to Jan 01, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Sentrim Amboseli Camp, Amboseli (Outside the Park) from Jan 01, 2025 to Jan 02, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Amboseli Sopa Lodge, Amboseli (Outside the Park) from Jan 02, 2025 to Jan 03, 2025 [Full Board]

Option E2: $3,028 per adult for safari with Safari Van , $3,279 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at PrideInn Mara Camp & Cottages - Savannah Tents, Masai Mara (Bordering the Park) from Dec 27, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Ziwa Bush Lodge - Executive Room, Lake Nakuru (Outside the Park) from Dec 31, 2024 to Jan 01, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Amboseli Sopa Lodge, Amboseli (Outside the Park) from Jan 01, 2025 to Jan 03, 2025 [Full Board]

Option E3: $3,302 per adult for safari with Safari Van , $3,553 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Ashnil Mara Camp, Masai Mara (Within the Park) from Dec 27, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, Lake Nakuru (Within the Park) from Dec 31, 2024 to Jan 01, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Ol Tukai Lodge, Amboseli (Within the Park) from Jan 01, 2025 to Jan 02, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, Amboseli (Within the Park) from Jan 02, 2025 to Jan 03, 2025 [Full Board]

Option E4: $4,025 per adult for safari with Safari Van , $4,276 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Ilora Retreats, Masai Mara (Within the Park) from Dec 27, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Mbweha Safari Camp, Lake Nakuru (Outside the Park) from Dec 31, 2024 to Jan 01, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp - Mountainview Deluxe Safari Tent W/Plunge Pool, Amboseli (Outside the Park) from Jan 01, 2025 to Jan 03, 2025 [Full Board]

Option E5: $5,798 per adult for safari with Safari Van , $6,049 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Mara Bush Camp, Masai Mara (Within the Park) from Dec 27, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at The Cliff, Lake Nakuru (Within the Park) from Dec 31, 2024 to Jan 01, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Elephant Gorge Camp - Standard Room, Amboseli (Outside the Park) from Jan 01, 2025 to Jan 03, 2025 [Full Board]

Option E6: $12,068 per adult for safari with Safari Van , $12,319 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Bateleur Camp - Tented Suite, Masai Mara (Outside the Park) from Dec 27, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at The Cliff, Lake Nakuru (Within the Park) from Dec 31, 2024 to Jan 01, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Elephant Gorge Camp - Deluxe Suite, Amboseli (Outside the Park) from Jan 01, 2025 to Jan 03, 2025 [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 Nakuru

After breakfast checkout and depart to Lake Nakuru National Park which is about 5 hours drive from Mara gate. Upon reaching Nakuru lodge check in, have dinner and relax for the day.


Note 1: Morning game drives in Masai Mara can be added on the last morning at the park by paying park fees(USD 100 from Jan to Jun and USD 200 from Jul to Dec)).

Note: Depending on your itinerary, location of lodge in Nakuru and plan for the next day(if going to Amboseli for example), we might skip morning game drives in Masai mara this day and proceed to Nakuru directly to reach by around 2:00 PM and do afternoon game drives in Nakuru.

Day 6 - Lake Nakuru to Amboseli

After early breakfast, depart to Amboseli which is about 7 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.

Note: Depending on your itinerary, starting time in Nakuru, you might also depart with packed lunch from Nakuru.

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

Day 1 (Dec 27, 2024) - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park) or Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)
Day 2 (Dec 28, 2024) - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park) or Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)
Day 3 (Dec 29, 2024) - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park) or Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)
Day 4 (Dec 30, 2024) - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park) or Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)
Day 5 (Dec 31, 2024) - Lake Nakuru (Within the Park) or Lake Nakuru (Outside the Park)
Day 6 (Jan 01, 2025) - Amboseli (Within the Park) or Amboseli (Outside the Park)
Day 7 (Jan 02, 2025) - 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 (Dec 27, 2024) - Lunch & Dinner

Day 2 (Dec 28, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 (Dec 29, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 (Dec 30, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 (Dec 31, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6 (Jan 01, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7 (Jan 02, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8 (Jan 03, 2025) - Breakfast & Lunch

Transfer Times

Day 1 (Dec 27, 2024) - Nairobi to Masai Mara takes about 5.5 to 6 hours (284 km)
Day 2 (Dec 28, 2024) - No transfers
Day 3 (Dec 29, 2024) - No transfers
Day 4 (Dec 30, 2024) - No transfers
Day 5 (Dec 31, 2024) - Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru takes about 5 to 5.5 hours (250 km)
Day 6 (Jan 01, 2025) - Lake Nakuru to Amboseli takes about 7.5 to 8 hours (375 km)
Day 7 (Jan 02, 2025) - No transfers
Day 8 (Jan 03, 2025) - 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

• 4x4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van.

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

• Meals as per itinerary.

• Daily game drives while on Safari.

• A professional English speaking driver/ guide.

• Park Fees (for Non-Residents).

• All Taxes and VAT.

Exclusions

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

• Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.

• Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).

• Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

• International flights.

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

• Tips (Tipping guidelines).

Payment Policy

Deposit Payment
- Deposit is 50% of the total booking amount.
- Deposit can be paid either via a bank transfer or an online card payment.
- A 5% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charges). This is non-refundable.
- We offer bank accounts in 10 different currencies for bank transfers.
- Once you make the deposit payment you will receive a booking confirmation.

Balance Payment
- Balance can be paid via bank transfer, online card payment or with cash
- Bank payment can be done 15 days prior to the tour date (recommended 30 days prior)
- Card payment can be done 1 day prior to the tour date (recommended 7 days prior)
- A 5% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charges). This is non-refundable.
- Cash can be paid on arrival (US Dollars printed in or after the year 2009)

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 Lake Nakuru
Boat Ride (upto 3 hours): USD 110 per adult/USD 60 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.