8 Days & 7 nights Kenya Wildlife Safari ~ DOA 0011

Explore Kenya’s famous Masai Mara National Reserve which is the scene of the phenomenal wilderbeest migration spectacle and the equally spectacular Amboseli National Park for best views of the highest Mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro. You will also have a memorable experience of two of the Great Rift Valley lakes (Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru) both renowned bird sanctuaries in East Africa!

Day 01: NAIROBI – MAASAI MARA
On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 0800 hours, you will be met by our company representative, for meet and greet, briefed and thereafter transferred to Masai Mara. You will arrive with an en-route game drive through the park as you proceed to Ashnill Mara for check-in and lunch. After some rest, you will head out for an evening game drive in the park; the best time to catch the cats as the crawl out of the shadows ready to make their evening kill. Later return for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
All meals and overnight at Ashnill mara (Located inside the park)

Day 02: MAASAI MARA FULL DAY
Breakfast at the lodge then proceed to have a full day game drive around Maasai Mara Game Reserve; considered Kenya’s prime wildlife area. This is due to the acacia-dotted plain scenery of stunning beauty where Black manned lions, cheetahs and leopards are found in abundance. Elephants, giraffes, genet cats just to mention a few Mara also hosts over 450 species of bird including the national bird of Kenya, the lilac breasted roller bird & other nocturnal birds.
All meals and overnight at Ashnill Mara.

Day 03: MAASAI MARA FULL DAY
After breakfast, you will have a full day game drive a visit to the Mara River where you will get to see the huge crocodiles as they bask in the sun and alongside them, you will also find hippos as they yawn their way to the surface of the water. During the great wildebeest migration, this river turns to a valley of death and only the fittest survive. Herds of wildebeests, zebras and antelopes cross the Mara River to seek greener pastures. This scene is among the 10 wonders of the world as it happens yearly. Later have an experience of the masai culture by touring at their place guided by the guide. Learn their way of life such as their bead work art etc. On this day you will have Masai Cultural visits.
All meals and overnight at Ashnill Mara.

Day 04: MAASAI MARA – LAKE NAIVASHA
Depart from Masai after an early breakfast and drive towards Lake Naivasha where you will arrive in time for lunch. After which you will head out to Naivasha to discover its best kept secret; the Crescent Island. This wondrous island is in Lake Naivasha which is a beautiful freshwater lake fringed by thick papyrus and its surroundings are rich in natural bounty abound in bird life such as fish eagles, ospreys, lily trotters, a variety of herons and over 200 more species. You will enjoy a boat ride on the glittering lake Naivasha and view the herds of hippos and various water birds found within the lake on your way to the island.
Meals and overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

Day 05: LAKE NAIVASHA – LAKE NAKURU
On this day you have full day game drives in Lake Nakuru National Park. After having your breakfast headout to Lake Nakuru National Park which is considered a bird watchers paradise. This is a 1hr 15 minutes’ drive. Arrive with an en route game drive through the rhino sanctuary. You have your lunch in park in Lake Nakuru lodge. Head out with an en-route game drive in the evening head back to your lodge in Naivasha.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

Day 06: NAIVASHA TO AMBOSELI
You shall rise early, have your breakfast then begin your journey to the Amboseli National Park. By use of Nairobi Nakuru high way and pass by Nairobi. Visit Giraffe Centre and have lunch at Carnivore. Arrival will be in evening and have an enroute game drive as you head to your lodge. You shall search for the free range tusked elephants, wildebeest, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, Maasai giraffe among other animals for the evening before dark. Here you will also get to enjoy the breath-taking photogenic view of Mount Kilimanjaro depending on the weathers cooperation. After this you will head back to your lodge for the night for dinner and relaxation at OlTukai.
Dinner and overnight at Ol Tukai Lodge

Day 07: FULL DAY AT AMBOSELI
At 0630 hrs a pre-breakfast game drives to catch the beautiful backdrop of Africa’s highest mountain, Mt. Kilimanjaro. Return for breakfast. After breakfast, proceed for a full day game drive around the park and lunch at the lodge before enjoying an evening game drive.
All meals and overnight at Ol Tukai Lodge

Day 08: AMBOSELI – JOMO KENYATTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Early breakfast at the lodge then depart from Amboseli at 0700 hrs. for a transfer back to Nairobi, and trasfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight.