Normally we include one day City Tour of Nairobi (Capital city) or /and Mombassa (Port city)
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 the 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 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 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)).
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.
Optional Addons ( the rate may change)
To avail add on services guests should pre-book them at least 7 days before the departure
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 (up to 3 hours): USD 110 per adult/USD 60 per child
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.