6 DAYS IN KENYA LIFETIME EXPERIENCE
DISCOVER THE ESSENCE OF KENYA 6 DAYS SAFARI EXPERIENCE
COST PER PERSON = 2 People: USD 4,650
COST PER PERSON = 6 People: USD 3,910
Nairobi City | Lake Naivasha| Masai Mara | Amboseli| Giraffe Center
This 6-days Kenya safari offers a captivating journey through diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife. Beginning at the Namanga border, you’ll experience the majestic elephants and Kilimanjaro views of Amboseli, descend into the Great Rift Valley, and immerse yourself in the world-renowned Maasai Mara for extensive game viewing. The adventure continues with the scenic beauty and birdlife of Lake Naivasha, a unique encounter at the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi, and concludes with your departure from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. This itinerary is designed to offer incredible wildlife encounters with comfortable travel times between destinations.
Day 1: Arrival at Namanga Border & Transfer to Amboseli National Park
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Your driver-guide will meet your guests at the Namanga Border (between Tanzania and Kenya). After the necessary border formalities, you will enjoy a short and scenic drive to Amboseli National Park (approximately 1-2 hours). Famous for its stunning Kilimanjaro views and large elephant herds.
Check into your Amboseli lodge and embark on your first game drive. Look for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and diverse birdlife against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro (weather permitting).
Ol Tukai Lodge Amboseli.
Dinner and relaxation with Kilimanjaro views.
Day 2: Amboseli Exploration & Transfer to the Great Rift Valley
Morning:
Late
Afternoon:
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Enjoy a full morning game drive in Amboseli, exploring different areas of the park, focusing on wildlife around the swamps and
open plains.
After lunch, begin a scenic drive towards the Great Rift Valley (approximately 3-4 hours). We will aim to reach a lodge situated along the Rift Valley, breaking up the journey towards the Maasai Mara. Enjoy the dramatic landscapes as you ascend the escarpment.
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge (offers potential for rhino sightings if time allows for a brief stop).
Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort (offers stunning views a.
Dinner and overnight at your Rift Valley lodge..
Day 3: Journey to Maasai Mara
Morning:
Afternoon:
Lodge
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Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and a shorter drive towards the Maasai Mara National Reserve (approximately 3-4 hours). The
journey will offer beautiful landscapes as you descend the Rift Valley and head towards the Mara.
Arrive at your chosen lodge in the Maasai Mara and check in. After settling in, embark on your first game drive in this world-renowned reserve, famous for its abundant wildlife, including the “Big Five” and cheetahs.
Mara Serena Safari Lodge.
Dinner at your lodge, immersed in the sounds of the Mara
Day 4: Full Day Exploration of Maasai Mara
Morning:
Optional
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Evening:
Today is dedicated to exploring the vast plains of the Maasai Mara. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives with a break for lunch (lodge or picnic). Your guide will track wildlife, aiming for the best sightings. Depending on the season, you might witness the Great Migration.
Hot air balloon safari over the Mara at sunrise, or a visit to a local Maasai village.
Return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.
Day 5: Lake Naivasha & Transfer to Nairobi
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Afternoon:
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Enjoy a final early morning game drive in the Maasai Mara. After breakfast, begin a scenic drive towards Lake Naivasha (approximately 4-5 hours).
Arrive at Lake Naivasha and enjoy a boat safari to see hippos, waterbucks, giraffes, and diverse birdlife. Afterward, continue your drive to Nairobi (approximately 1.5 – 2 hours) and visit the Giraffe Centre for an interactive experience with Rothschild’s giraffes.
Transfer to a hotel near JKIA.
Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport.
Day 6: Departure from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)
Evening:
Hotel Suggestion:
Transfer to a hotel near JKIA.
Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport.
Safari Cost Inclusions:
- Accommodation as specified in the itinerary or similar, based on availability.
- All meals as indicated in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner).
- Transportation in a comfortable safari vehicle with an experienced English-speaking
driver-guide. - All park entry fees for Amboseli National Park, Maasai Mara National Reserve, and
Lake Naivasha. - Boat safari on Lake Naivasha.
- Entrance fee to the Giraffe Centre.
- Airport transfer upon arrival at the Namanga border (meeting point).
- Airport transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on the final day.
- Bottled water during game drives.
Safari Cost Exclusions:
- International flights.
- Visa fees.
- Travel insurance.
- Optional activities not explicitly mentioned in the itinerary (e.g., hot air balloon safari,
Maasai village visit, Hell’s Gate bike rental). - Tips and gratuities for the driver-guide and lodge staff.
- Beverages (other than bottled water during game drives) and alcoholic drinks.
- Personal expenses such as souvenirs, laundry, and communication costs.
- Any meals not explicitly mentioned in the itinerary.
