Short Itinerary

Day 1 - (Dec 10, 2023) Nairobi to Masai Mara. Afternoon game drives in Masai Mara
Day 2 - (Dec 11, 2023) Full day game drives in Masai Mara
Day 3 - (Dec 12, 2023) Full day game drives in Masai Mara
Day 4 - (Dec 13, 2023) Transfer from Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru
Day 5 - (Dec 14, 2023) Half day game drives in Lake Nakuru and transfer to Lake Naivasha
Day 6 - (Dec 15, 2023) Boat ride to and Walking tour in Crescent Island and transfer to Amboseli
Day 7 - (Dec 16, 2023) Full day game drives in Amboseli
Day 8 - (Dec 17, 2023) Morning game drives in Amboseli and transfer to Nairobi

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 Julyy 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: 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 Dec 10, 2023, 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
- $1,724 per person for safari with Safari Van
- $2,020 per person for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Fisi Camp Masai Mara, Masai Mara (Outside the Park) from Dec 10, 2023 to Dec 13, 2023
- Stay at Eagle Palace Hotel - Superior/ Empire Twin, Lake Nakuru (Outside the Park) from Dec 13, 2023 to Dec 14, 2023
- Stay at Naivasha Peppercorn Lodge - Standard Room, Lake Naivasha from Dec 14, 2023 to Dec 15, 2023
- Stay at Nyati Safari Camp - Stone Rooms, Amboseli (Outside the Park) from Dec 15, 2023 to Dec 17, 2023

Option E2
- $1,850 per person for safari with Safari Van
- $2,146 per person for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Explore Nature Mara Lodge, Masai Mara (Outside the Park) from Dec 10, 2023 to Dec 13, 2023
- Stay at Eagle Palace Hotel - Superior/ Empire Twin, Lake Nakuru (Outside the Park) from Dec 13, 2023 to Dec 14, 2023
- Stay at Mwanzo Lodge, Lake Naivasha from Dec 14, 2023 to Dec 15, 2023
- Stay at AA Lodge, Amboseli - Lodge Room, Amboseli (Outside the Park) from Dec 15, 2023 to Dec 17, 2023

Option E3
- $2,246 per person for safari with Safari Van
- $2,542 per person for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Olgatuni Camp - Classic Tent, Masai Mara (Within the Park) from Dec 10, 2023 to Dec 13, 2023
- Stay at Ziwa Bush Lodge - Executive Room, Lake Nakuru (Outside the Park) from Dec 13, 2023 to Dec 14, 2023
- Stay at Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort - Lodge Room, Lake Naivasha from Dec 14, 2023 to Dec 15, 2023
- Stay at Amboseli Sopa Lodge, Amboseli (Outside the Park) from Dec 15, 2023 to Dec 17, 2023

Option E4
- $2,278 per person for safari with Safari Van
- $2,575 per person for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Mara Simba Lodge, Masai Mara (Outside the Park) from Dec 10, 2023 to Dec 13, 2023
- Stay at Flamingo Hill Tented Camp, Lake Nakuru (Within the Park) from Dec 13, 2023 to Dec 14, 2023
- Stay at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort, Lake Naivasha from Dec 14, 2023 to Dec 15, 2023
- Stay at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, Amboseli (Within the Park) from Dec 15, 2023 to Dec 17, 2023

Option E5
- $3,693 per person for safari with Safari Van
- $3,990 per person for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Mara Bush Camp, Masai Mara (Within the Park) from Dec 10, 2023 to Dec 13, 2023
- Stay at The Cliff, Lake Nakuru (Within the Park) from Dec 13, 2023 to Dec 14, 2023
- Stay at Chui Lodge - Standard Room, Lake Naivasha from Dec 14, 2023 to Dec 15, 2023
- Stay at Elewana Tortilis Camp, Kitirua - Safari Tent, Amboseli (Outside the Park) from Dec 15, 2023 to Dec 17, 2023

Option E6
- $6,101 per person for safari with Safari Van
- $6,398 per person for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Bateleur Camp - Tented Suite, Masai Mara (Outside the Park) from Dec 10, 2023 to Dec 13, 2023
- Stay at The Cliff, Lake Nakuru (Within the Park) from Dec 13, 2023 to Dec 14, 2023
- Stay at Chui Lodge - Deluxe Room, Lake Naivasha from Dec 14, 2023 to Dec 15, 2023
- Stay at Elephant Gorge Camp, Amboseli (Outside the Park) from Dec 15, 2023 to Dec 17, 2023

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 - 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 Nakuru

After a relaxed breakfast and around 10:00 AM checkout and Depart to Lake Nakuru National Park which is about 6.5 hours drive. Upon reaching Nakuru lodge check in, have dinner and relax for the day.

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 Julyy 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 3: 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 5 - Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha

After early breakfast, proceed to Nakuru for morning game drives and continue till around noon. Post lunch, proceed to Lake Naivasha and proceed with boat ride in Lake Naivasha and hike in crescent island before heading to your Naivasha accommodation for dinner and overnight.

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

Addons

Add-on tours in Masai Mara
Hot Air Balloon Ride (1 hour): USD 440 per person for adult/USD 335 for 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 for child

Add-on tours in Hell's Gate National Park, Naivasha
Hell's Gate National Park fees: USD 30 per adult/USD 20 for child
Biking tour in Hell's Gate National Park: USD 30 per adults/USD 30 for 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 for child
Horse Riding (for 2 hours): USD 80 per adults/USD 75 for child

Add-on tours in Mt. Longonot National Park, Naivasha
Mt. Longonot Hike (upto 5 hours): USD 40 per adult/USD 30 for child

Add-on tours in Amboseli
Hot Air Balloon Ride (1 hour): USD 450 per person for adult/USD 350 for child
Masai Village Visit (1 hour): USD 25 per person

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 4 - Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru takes about 5 to 5.5 hours (250 km)
Day 5 - Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha takes about 1.5 to 2 hours (67 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.

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

• Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.

• Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.