Trip Info
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Minivan, 4X4
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Not for solo travelers
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Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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Can start any day
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Starts and ends in Nairobi
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Mid-range, private tour
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All meals included
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English
Overview
This tour is a five day / five night road tour that offers a taster of some of Kenya’s most popular national parks and reserves. These include the Amboseli National Park commonly recognized by the views of Mount Kilimanjaro and elephants or wildebeests at the foot of the mountain. Take a leisure break at Lake Naivasha where you can engage in a walking baer ride at the Crescent Island. You will also have a chance to tour the famous Masai Mara which hosts the highest aggregation of wildlife.
Highlights
- Mid-range tour
- Private tour
- Can start any day
- Can be customized
- Not for solo travelers
- Suitable for all ages
Itinerary
We will arrange to have our company representative to pick you up either at the airport or at your hotel in Nairobi. He or she will take you to your guide/driver and brief you. After the briefing, get into the vehicle early in the morning at 7:00 am the journey is southwards to Masai Mara. A stop will also be made at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint to take pictures. Proceed further south to arrive at Mara in the afternoon where you will check into the Enkorok Mara Camp for lunch. One is free to rest after the tiring journey until 1600 hours. Take an evening game drive till 1830 hours. As for the Great Migration, it is from July to October. However, it is an all year round site that offers tourists a breathtaking experience anytime any season. In this reserve you can spot all the Big Five which include lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo all year round.
Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Wildlife ViewingJune and October while for the wildebeest migration, the best time is between August and October.
High SeasonJune to October and December to March
Best WeatherJune to October (Sunny, but not too hot)
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
Elephant, Giraffe, Lion, Cheetah, Zebra, Wildebeest, Buffalo, Hippo, Hyena, Leopard, Black Rhino, Wild Dog, White Rhino
Accommodation:
Enkorok Mara Camp
- A medium range of approximately 20 tents camp site situated in the outer fringes of Masai Mara NR.
Meals & Drinks:
- Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
- Drinks not included
You will take your breakfast at 6:30 am and be out of the camp at 7:00 am with packed breakfast and lunch. Take a full day game drive to search for animals in this park. So you can have the pleasure of sighting Masai giraffe, lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, hippos, crocodiles, Thompson’s gazelles, Grant’s gazelles, impalas, topis, zebras, wildebeests, warthogs, hyenas, dik-diks, klipspringers, waterbucks, bushbucks, Coke’s hartebeests, black rhinos, elands, baboons, foxes and jackals here. There will also many birds such as ostrich, cormorants, grebes, storks, falcons, bastard and many others.
Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Enkorok Mara Camp
- A medium range of approximately 20 tents camp site situated in the outer fringes of Masai Mara NR.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
During the whole tour you will wake up early and have an early breakfast at around 6:00am. Grab your things and check-out of the lodge. Proceed to Masai Mara for another long drive to Lake Naivasha. It is located in a valley surrounded by wooded and bushy grasslands at the floor of the East African Great Rift Valley. You will be able to get to the Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon, after lunch, there maybe a walking safari at Crescent Island Game Sanctuary and in the evening take a boat ride around the lake. You could also opt for a visit to Hell’s Gate National Park where you will cover the park on bicycles.
Main Destination:
Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Accommodation:
Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge
- It is a mid-range lodge based at Lake Naivasha, commonly known as Naivasha.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
After an early breakfast, we head off for a drive in what takes up to four hours to get to Amboseli National Park also known as the Kilimanjaro royal court. You will be getting to the lodge in time for lunch at Amboseli Sopa Lodge. After lunch, some time can be spent to take a rest before embarking on an evening game drive from 4:00pm. Here, you will be shocked at the abundance of free roaming elephants all over this park. All the big five are also residents in this park so you can comfortably expect to see them. You will cum back to the camp for dinner and your accommodation at 6:30 pm in the evening.
Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
Best Time To VisitJune to October and January to February
High SeasonDecember to March and July to October (Busy)
Best WeatherJune to September and January to February (Little rainfall)
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
Elephant, Giraffe, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Hippo, Hyena, Lion, Cheetah, White Rhino, Black Rhino, Leopard, Wild Dog
Accommodation:
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
- Moderate grade accommodation available about 18 km from the Amboseli National Park.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
We will go for an early morning game drive to follow tracks of the wild cat as well as experience setting sun in the park. We then go back to the camp for a full breakfast before proceeding to Emali town which is few minutes past Amboseli National Park for lunch. Later, move to Nairobi and be dropped at the airport by the tour company to book your flight home.
Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
- Drinks not included
End of tour
- Extra lodging can also be booked for an extra charge.
- You will be dropped at the airport.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- • Park fees (For non-residents)
- • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- • A professional driver/guide
- • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- • All Taxes/VAT
- • Roundtrip airport transfer
- • Meals; Nutrition options as described in the Day-by-day section
Cost Excludes
- • International flights (From/to home)
- • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- • Personal accessories (Clothing, travel Souvenirs, travel insurance, visas, etc.)
- • Increase in taxes and/or the price at which governments set park fees
- • Some meals - it means that some of the food types are described in detail in the day-by-day section.
- • Drinks
FAQs
When you go through the 5-Day Masai Mara-Lake Naivasha-Amboseli Safari, you will have the privilege of going through some of the most famous sceneries in this up and coming Kenya holiday destination. The highlight of the month is the famous Big Five which includes lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino, cheetahs, zebras,giraffes and wildebeests are also found in this park. One of the most scenic places that can be visited is the beautiful Lake Naivasha for which one can get close to the hippos while on a boat ride and a visit to the Crescent Island where one can get a walking safari among the herbivores. Amboseli National Park is best known for its multitude of elephants and impressive views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
The 5-Day Masai Mara-Lake Naivasa-Amboseli Package entails transportation in a 4×4 safari car, park fees, accommodation in medium to full service lodges/tented camps, meals, phenomenal game viewing and guide/Tour escort-English speaking. Some packages may also offer boat ride to the Lake Naivasha and a trip to the Maasai village to sample on their culture. However, costs such as flight tickets, personal allowances, and extra excursions like hot air balloon tour of the Masai Mara in Kenya are normally excluded.
The best time for the 5-Day Masai Mara-Lake Naivasha-Amboseli Safari is during the dry season which is within the pluses of June-October and January-February. These periods are more suitable for observing wildlife since many animals congregate around water sources while the roads are still passable. The movement of animals from one area to the other which is most especially pronounced in July andOctober is usually referred to as the Great Migration in Masai Mara. For optimum view of Mount Kilimanjaro and viewing of wildlife, it is advised that Amboseli be visited during the period June to October.
The prices of the Accommodation for our 5-Day Masai Mara-Lake Naivasha-Amboseli Safari are budget Tented camps and luxury lodges for those with more money. For instance, it has services such as safari lodges and tented camps with amenities including private baths. At Lake Naivasha, tourists can chose to sleep in wonderful lodges or resorts on the banks of the lake. In terms of Lodges there are a wide range from Eco-friendly lodges to luxury camps that are strategically located near the park and the viewing zones.
The 5- Days Masai Mara-Lake Naivasha-Amboseli Safari entails a number of game drives to ensure clients have the best chance at viewing wildlife in its natural environment. In Masai Mara, you will be able to have a minimum of two game drives a day; the dawn game drive, and the evening game drive. The main tourist activities include taking a boat ride on Lake Naivasha and a walk as an extra thrill. Game drives are possible in the morning and in the evening with an opportunity to watch large herds of elephants with Mount Kilimanjero in the background.
In terms of dressing code recommended for the 5-Day Masai Mara-Lake Naivasha-Amboseli Safari, the preferred colors are natural shades for game viewing while on the game drives. A warm jacket should be worn specially during early morning and evening game viewing and drives. Sensible shoes, hat, sunglasses, suntan lotion, and insect repellent should also not be forgotten. For wildlife photography you should carry a good camera with extra batteries while for game viewing it is advisable to carry binoculars. Do not leave behind necessary documents for traveling, towels, and personal grooming items, and medications if any.
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