Number of Days: 7 Days
 From the open plains of the Masai Mara to the waters of Lake Nakuru and the swamps of Amboseli, this safari takes in three of the most picturesque regions in Kenya. It also provides the perfect opportunity to spot the Big-5 and to capture some diverse scenery.
Day 1 - Nairobi
Upon arrival into Nairobi, you will be met and transferred to the Stanley Hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at the The Stanley on a bed and breakfast basis.
Day 2
Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve
Leaving Nairobi after breakfast, you'll travel towards Kenya's fertile highlands and head down the Rift Escarpment on a road built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II. Look for the charming chapel they built at the foot of the escarpment. You'll pass the impressive Longonot earth satellite station as you head across the Valley to Narok, and then travel across acres of wheat and barley, before you reach the Masai Mara in time for lunch. Following lunch and a siesta, there is an afternoon game drive returning to the lodge as the sun sets. Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge on a full board basis.
Day 3
Masai Mara National Reserve
Early morning and afternoon game drives. Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge on a full board basis.
Day 4
Masai Mara – Great Rift Valley
Leaving the Masai Mara after breakfast, you'll travel across the ‘breadbasket’ of Kenya, where acres of wheat and barley litter the landscape as you head north to Narok, the district headquarters of this part of Maasailand. Now travel across the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley, keeping an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle as you head up the Mau Escarpment, before arriving at Lake Nakuru lodge for lunch. The waters here are often coloured shimmering flamingo pink, from thousands of the beautiful birds lining its shores. After lunch you will take an afternoon game drive in Nakuru National park before continuing to Lake Naivasha for overnight. Overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge on a full board basis.
Day 5
Great Rift Valley - Amboseli National Park
Leaving Lake Naivasha behind with picnic lunches, you continue towards Nairobi and then head south across the Athi Plains to the border town of Namanga where you will have your picnic lunch. Then you'll turn east to Amboseli National Park at the foot of majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, home to a wealth of wildlife but particularly known for its elephants. Continue through the park with an afternoon game drive en route to Amboseli Sopa Lodge Overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge on a full board basis.
Day 6
Amboseli National Park
Morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli, returning to the lodge as the sun sets. Overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge on a full board basis.
Day 7
Amboseli – Nairobi
Following an early breakfast, you’ll catch your last views of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro as you depart Amboseli viewing game en route to the border of the park. From here turn west to the colourful border town of Namanga, where you will find some unique Maasai beadwork. Then turn north along a good tarmac road across the beautiful and seemingly never ending Athi Plains, arriving in Kenya's bustling capital city of Nairobi by mid day.
Minimum of 2 guests to operate the tour. |
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