Trip Info
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Pop-up roof minivan
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Suitable for solo travelers and groups alike
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Pre-tour and/ or post-tour accommodation arrangements can also be made at an extra cost
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This tour starts and ends in Nairobi
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Can start any day
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Mid-range, private tour
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All meals included
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English
Overview
Amazing 6 day special Kenya safari where you have an opportunity to witness the highlights of Kenya’s wildlife and scenery. This park has been ranked as the best park in the entire region of Africa and has amazing views of both the Kilimanjaro and the Lake Naivasha. It is an extraordinary phenomenon, where you can travel on a boat among the hippos. Mara is one of the most recommendated parks on the world for spiting the Big 5 and observe the Great Migration between July and October.
Highlights
- Mid-range tour
- Private tour
- Can start any day
- Can be customized
- Suitable for solo travelers
- Suitable for all ages
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Itinerary
This normally takes about 5-6 hours drive from Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve, it is among the few remaining places in the world where animals remain free and unfettered in the natural ways in which they used to before man interfered with their natural existence. As the northern tip of the vast Serengeti ecosystem, the Mara hosts the spectacular seasonal migration of many thousands of Wildebeest, Zebras and attendant predators. Be ready for a lunch and then take an afternoon game drive.
Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
The best time to visit is from June to October for general wildlife viewing while the best period to witness the wildebeest migration is during August to 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:
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
- located in the middle of the Masai Mara NR and with a view of the plains.
Meals & Drinks:
- Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
-After breakfast, we have a full day dame drive with an organized lunch break. The reserve is home to the black manned lion together with other residents and during morning game drive it’s one of the few places in the world to sight the big five. Most of the cheetahs around are so acclimatized to human presence that some of them seek shade under the car and many of them even climb on the car roof in order to get a better view where they expect to find their prospective prey. Bird lovers may choose from more than 490 species; among them there are 16 kinds of eagles besides many types of hawk and falcons, six types of vultures, eight species of storks, four varieties of bustard (that includes the Kori bustard, the fattest flying bird on the globe), and nine kinds of sun birds.
Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
- located in the middle of the Masai Mara NR and with a view of the plains.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
A road trip in the morning to the highest and beautiful of all the Rift Valley soda lakes: Lake Naivasha. At 1910m (6200f), the water becomes fresh and the edges of the lake are lined with thick strands of papyrus; the ancients Egyptians used this to make paper. Kingfisher sits on papyrus while it waits for its prey as do the herons.
Naivasha is yet another area that is famous for bird watching as there are over 400 species of birds in the region. It also remains a popular destination among the residents of Nairobi who come here to enjoy activities like sailing, water skiing and fishing on the weekend. There is no crocodile because the water is cold given the altitude in the area, even though there are hippos in the lake. Crops including grapes along the shores to service the growth of wine production in the country.
Main Destination:
Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Accommodation:
Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort
- Medium sized hotel found in Naivasha town near the famous Lake Naivasha.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Spare some time to prepare breakfast then embark on a drive to Amboseli national park. Registration and checking into the hotel as well as have lunch. Afternoon game drive.
Amboseli National Park is located to the south of Nairobi with most of the park covered by a dry, prehistorical lake bed and or fragile ground with limited undergrowth and acacia wood land in the Periphery while in the south there are several small,overhead hills. Much of the country is surrounded by swamp including the Ol kenya swamp, Ol Tukai swamp and the Enkongo Narok swamp and contains yellow barked acacias and phoenix palms.
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:
Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp
- A mid-range tented camp, situated on the slopes of the Kimana (Milgis) Hills, approximately 2 km from the Amboseli National Park’s western boundary.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Pick up very early in the morning through a drive to the Rongai gate for the starting of the hike with packed lunch in the afternoon and before clouds hangs over the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro an optional tour to the Masai village can be organized in the morning. This specific visit shows how singing and dancing is an aspect of their daily existence as well as the spiritual practices of their culture. Just a glimpse at their homes and social organization is touching. Even though its environment has shifted, Amboseli National Park may well be the finest reserve in the whole of Africa to get up close with an elephant. Free from human interference especially from poachers, elephants feeding and bathing in the swamps has to be among the highlights of any Safari.
Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
Accommodation:
Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp
- A mid-range tented camp, situated on the slopes of the Kimana (Milgis) Hills, approximately 2 km from the Amboseli National Park’s western boundary.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Amboseli national park early morning game drive and then transfer back to Nairobi arriving early evening. Lunch en route.
Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
End of tour
- It is also possible to arrange for extra lodging at an additional price per night.
- You will be provided with an airport pick up.
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
- • Food (as highlighted under daily schedule)
- • Drinking water (On all days)
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)
- • Tours and Sights (Food and beverages, postcard, guide services, traveling insurance, passport and visa fees.)
- • Raising of taxes and/or park fees by the government
FAQs
The most appropriate period to visit Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, and Mara for a 6-day trip is in the dry seasons which include June to October and December to February. Its during these months that wildlife can be easily sighted given that most of them congregate around water points while the tracks in the parks are manageable. This crossing normally occurs from July to October, giving a breathtaking view of wildebeests crossing the Mara River in the Maasai Mara. Amboseli is probably also best approached during the dry season for even better looks at Mount Kilimanjaro. Lake Naivasha is a year round destination although bird watching is best done between November to April as it will be wetter.
One of the most famous park features of Amboseli are large herds of elephants, photographed against the background of Mount Kilimanjaro. The tanganyika Serengeti is also home to other wild animals such as lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras and so many types of birds. During a boat ride in Lake Naivasha tourists can also see hippos in water and different types of birds including fish eagles and kingfishers on the banks, and other land animals including giraffes and antelopes in the Crescent Island Game Sanctuary. Some of the famous animals found in Maasai Mara are lions, African elephants, Cape Buffaloes, leopards, rhino, cheetahs, hyenas, wildebeests, and various types of antelopes. If you plan to visit this region during July to October, there are chances to see masses of wildebeests migrating from one point to another.
Midrange scheduled 6 days and 5 nights usually involve midrange accommodation in lodges or tented camp with all the necessary facilities in the savanah destinations like Amboseli national park lake Naivasha and mara. In Amboseli, lodges may give you glimpses of Mt Kilimanjaro and facilities like en-suite bathrooms, hot showers and alt sometimes swimming pools. In Lake Naivasha, some of the activities include accommodation in lodges by the side of the lake and boat rides. In the Maasai Mara, mid-range tented camps offer large tents that are furnished with beds, have private bathrooms and a dining area. These can be described as giving you the best of both worlds, comfort and the wild, all within close proximity .
The safari involves game drives in Amboseli National Park which has elephants, predators and the magnificent Kilimanjaro views. When in Lake Naivasha, one can take a boat ride to see hippos and birds, and on Crescent Island, get another taste of the wild by an escorted walking safari. The Maasai Mara is all about game drives where visitors can come face to face with the residents’ hunters and if the timing is right, can catch a glimpse of wild beasts on their annual migration. Extra and special interest activities may entail an aerial view of the Maasai Mara by balloon safari, or encounter with the Maasai people by visiting their genuine cultural village.
Most of the transport used for the 6 days’ tour to Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, and Mara is hired from well-equipped 4X4 station-wagons like the land cruisers or safari van. These vehicles are specifically intended for game viewing purpose and have a pop-up roof to enable better viewing of wildlife. A Kenya road trip that will take you through a scenic drive from Nairobi to Amboseli, then to Lake Naivasha, and to the Maasai Mara. These are self driven but accompanied by experienced safari guides who explain to visitors about the wildlife and the surrounding environment. For those planning to move around with lesser time, a domestic flight between Mara and Nairobi can also be organized at an extra charge.
When planning for a 6-day trip to Amboseli, Lake Naivasha and Mara, one should select light and loose-fitting clothes that are in a natural shade of colouration. Wear comfortable shoes for walking and you may need a hat and sunglasses against the sun. You may need a jacket or fleece during the early morning and evening game drive sessions as the evening can get cold. Other necessities may include binoculars, camera with extra batteries, insect repellent, sun block Cream, and any other prescribed medicines. When traveling in the wet season, it is recommended to carry an umbrella and pack your accessories in a waterproof bag. A small bag, which maintains the theme, is handy when carrying items for use during the game drive and other physical activities.
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