Masai Mara, Nakuru & Amboseli

9 Days · Kenya Safari

Overview

JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS

Embark on an unforgettable safari across Kenya's iconic destinations: Masai Mara, Nakuru and Amboseli. Witness the Great Migration in the Mara, the flamingo-filled shores of Lake Nakuru, and elephants against Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli.

The Great Migration in the Masai Mara

The flamingo-filled shores of Lake Nakuru

Elephants against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli

Stay at Basecamp Masai Mara on the Talek River, with community project visits

Kibo Safari Camp at the foot of Kilimanjaro

Duration
9 Days
Routing
NAIROBI – MASAI MARA – LAKE NAKURU – AMBOSELI – NAIROBI
Pricing
On request
Itinerary

Day by day

DAY 1

Arrival in Nairobi

Arrive at JKIA and transfer to Tamarind Tree Hotel. Suggestions for the day include the elephant orphanage, the Karen Blixen Museum and Nairobi National Park.

Overnight at Tamarind Tree Hotel. [Breakfast]

DAY 2 – 5

Nairobi – Masai Mara

Take the 10h00 flight from Wilson Airport, arriving in the Mara at 11h00. Enjoy game drives in shared open vehicles and visit community projects. Basecamp Masai Mara sits on the Talek River, close to the Enjoolata Awareness Centre.

On Day 5 enjoy an early game drive before flying to Wilson Airport (arriving 12h15).

Overnight at Basecamp Masai Mara. [Full board]

DAY 5

Nairobi – Lake Nakuru

After a picnic lunch, drive to Lake Nakuru. Visit the Hyrax Hill prehistoric site along the way.

Overnight at Flamingo Hill Tented Camp. [Full board]

DAY 6 – 8

Lake Nakuru – Amboseli

Fly to Amboseli and settle in at Kibo Safari Camp: 73 tents at the foot of Kilimanjaro, with an open terraced restaurant, pool, spa, gift shop, art gallery and free Wi-Fi. Enjoy game drives in the park.

Overnight at Kibo Safari Camp. [Full board]

DAY 8

Amboseli – Nairobi

Drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon.

Overnight at Tamarind Tree Hotel. [Breakfast]

DAY 9

Departure

Check-out at 10h00 and transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

Package

What’s included

Accommodation

  • Tamarind Tree Hotel, Nairobi – Breakfast, 1 night
  • Basecamp Masai Mara – Full board, 3 nights
  • Flamingo Hill Tented Camp, Lake Nakuru – Full board, 1 night
  • Kibo Safari Camp, Amboseli National Park – Full board, 2 nights
  • Tamarind Tree Hotel, Nairobi – Breakfast, 1 night

Included In Rates

  • Nairobi airport transfers
  • Return scheduled flight Nairobi / Masai Mara / Nairobi (15 kg soft bags)
  • 1 night at Tamarind Tree Hotel with breakfast before the safari
  • 3 nights at Basecamp Masai Mara on a full board basis: breakfast, lunchbox and dinner, airstrip transfers in the Mara, shared game drives in an open-sided vehicle, conservation and community project visits, picnic excursions and a Talek trail bird walk
  • Garden and private dining at Basecamp, subject to availability
  • Young Explorers Club family activities on request and with advance booking
  • 1 night at Flamingo Hill Tented Camp, full board
  • Scheduled flight Nairobi to Amboseli
  • 2 nights at Kibo Safari Camp, full board
  • 1 night at Tamarind Tree Hotel with breakfast after the safari
  • Landcruiser with open roof hatch, private use Days 5 – 8
  • English-speaking driver/guide

Excluded From Rates

  • International flights
  • Visa and health requirements
  • Park entry fees
  • Tips
  • Drinks
  • Laundry and items of a personal nature
  • Personal and medical insurance
Useful info

Before you go

Insurance & documents

Travel insurance is compulsory. Your passport must be valid for 6 months after your return date and have 3 blank pages.

Kenya eTA

A Kenya eTA costs US$30 and is valid for 90 days (South African nationals pay no fee). Apply at etakenya.go.ke.

Health

A yellow fever inoculation is compulsory if required (10 days prior to travel). Tetanus is recommended, and malaria prophylaxis is recommended.

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