Short Itinerary

Day 1 (Dec 16, 2024) - Nairobi to Masai Mara. Afternoon game drives in Masai Mara
Day 2 (Dec 17, 2024) - Full day game drives in Masai Mara
Day 3 (Dec 18, 2024) - Full day game drives in Masai Mara
Day 4 (Dec 19, 2024) - Transfer from Masai Mara (No game drives) to Lake Naivasha for Boat ride to and Walking tour in Crescent Island
Day 5 (Dec 20, 2024) - Transfer to Amboseli for afternoon game drives in Amboseli
Day 6 (Dec 21, 2024) - Full day game drives in Amboseli
Day 7 (Dec 22, 2024) - Morning game drives in Amboseli and transfer to Nairobi

Notes

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

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 Dec 16, 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: $1,942 per adult for safari with Safari Van , $2,147 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Olkinyei Mara Tented Camp - Comfort Tent, Masai Mara (Outside the Park) from Dec 16, 2024 to Dec 19, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Rossina Living, Lake Naivasha from Dec 19, 2024 to Dec 20, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at AA Lodge, Amboseli - Lodge Room, Amboseli (Outside the Park) from Dec 20, 2024 to Dec 22, 2024 [Full Board]

Option E2: $2,201 per adult for safari with Safari Van , $2,406 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at PrideInn Mara Camp & Cottages - Savannah Tents, Masai Mara (Bordering the Park) from Dec 16, 2024 to Dec 19, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Avian Court Hotel - Standard Room, Lake Naivasha from Dec 19, 2024 to Dec 20, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Amboseli Sopa Lodge, Amboseli (Outside the Park) from Dec 20, 2024 to Dec 22, 2024 [Full Board]

Option E3: $2,340 per adult for safari with Safari Van , $2,545 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Masai Mara (Within the Park) from Dec 16, 2024 to Dec 19, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge, Lake Naivasha from Dec 19, 2024 to Dec 20, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, Amboseli (Within the Park) from Dec 20, 2024 to Dec 22, 2024 [Full Board]

Option E4: $3,113 per adult for safari with Safari Van , $3,318 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Ilora Retreats, Masai Mara (Within the Park) from Dec 16, 2024 to Dec 19, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Enashipai Resort and Spa, Lake Naivasha from Dec 19, 2024 to Dec 20, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp - Mountainview Deluxe Safari Tent W/Plunge Pool, Amboseli (Outside the Park) from Dec 20, 2024 to Dec 22, 2024 [Full Board]

Option E5: $4,076 per adult for safari with Safari Van , $4,281 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Entim Mara - Private Wing, Masai Mara (Within the Park) from Dec 16, 2024 to Dec 19, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Chui Lodge - Standard Room, Lake Naivasha from Dec 19, 2024 to Dec 20, 2024 [All Inclusive]
- Stay at Elephant Gorge Camp - Standard Room, Amboseli (Outside the Park) from Dec 20, 2024 to Dec 22, 2024 [Full Board]

Option E6: $6,813 per adult for safari with Safari Van , $7,018 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Bateleur Camp - Tented Suite, Masai Mara (Outside the Park) from Dec 16, 2024 to Dec 19, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Loldia House, Lake Naivasha from Dec 19, 2024 to Dec 20, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Elephant Gorge Camp - Deluxe Suite, Amboseli (Outside the Park) from Dec 20, 2024 to Dec 21, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Tawi Lodge, Amboseli (Outside the Park) from Dec 21, 2024 to Dec 22, 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 - 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 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 5 - 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 6 - 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 7 - 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 16, 2024) - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park) or Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)
Day 2 (Dec 17, 2024) - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park) or Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)
Day 3 (Dec 18, 2024) - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park) or Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)
Day 4 (Dec 19, 2024) - Lake Naivasha
Day 5 (Dec 20, 2024) - Amboseli (Within the Park) or Amboseli (Outside the Park)
Day 6 (Dec 21, 2024) - 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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Nairobi hotel or vice versa: USD 30 per vehicle
Transfer from Wilson 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

Meals

Day 1 (Dec 16, 2024) - Lunch & Dinner

Day 2 (Dec 17, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 (Dec 18, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 (Dec 19, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 (Dec 20, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6 (Dec 21, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7 (Dec 22, 2024) - Breakfast & Lunch

Transfer Times

Day 1 (Dec 16, 2024) - Nairobi to Masai Mara takes about 5.5 to 6 hours (284 km)
Day 2 (Dec 17, 2024) - No transfers
Day 3 (Dec 18, 2024) - No transfers
Day 4 (Dec 19, 2024) - Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha takes about 5 to 5.5 hours (250 km)
Day 5 (Dec 20, 2024) - Lake Naivasha to Amboseli takes about 6 to 6.5 hours (313 km)
Day 6 (Dec 21, 2024) - No transfers
Day 7 (Dec 22, 2024) - 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

• A professional English speaking driver/ guide.

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

• Daily game drives while on Safari.

• 4x4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van.

• All Taxes and VAT.

• Meals as per itinerary.

• Park Fees (for Non-Residents).

Exclusions

• Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.

• Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).

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

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

• Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

• Tips (Tipping guidelines).

• International flights.

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 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.