Trip Overview
Do you want to adventure in Kenyan lands, especially Masai Mara Game Reserve and Amboseli National Park, but you have limited time? Please join our trip and have an experience of a lifetime. You will enjoy wildlife viewing on a game drives, boat safaris, and await to view most unique birds on the African continent. These you will experience in Masai Mara Game Reserve, Amboseli and Lake Nakuru National Parks. The trip starts and ends in Nairobi.
Trip Summary
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Amboseli
Day 2: Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 3: Transfer to Masai Mara
Day 4: Game drive and return to Nairobi.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Amboseli
Our guide will pick up from the airport and transfer you to The Park is lies closest to Nairobi City. The park was formerly called Masai Amboseli National Park. It was established as a national in 1914 and covers over 392sqkm. It rests in the Southern Part of Kenya along the border with Tanzania. The Masai people are the closest ethnic group to the park. The park has swamps, wildlife, birds, among others. The park is famous for large herd’s views of free range elephants and also Mountain Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world. The park has water holes that pore in the swamps, and have continuously supplied wildlife and birds with water.
When you reach the park, you will also have to concentrate on having clear views of Kilimanjaro National Park, you will have a game drive in search for wildlife in the park. On your game drive, await to see wildlife such as elephants, impala, cheetahs, lions, leopards, Masai giraffes, hyenas, blue wildebeest, Cape buffalo, African crocodiles, zebras, monkeys, baboons, among other primates.
You will also have amazing views of birds such as buffalo weavers, palm nut vultures, red and yellow bishops, African skimmers, pelicans, kingfishers among others. These you will enjoy along your game drives.
After exhausting your time in the park and enjoying the cool and wilderness environment, you will be taken to your place of accommodation to relax and have dinner.
Accommodation Options
Luxury: Amboseli Serena Lodge
Midrange: Amboseli Ol Tukai Lodge
Budget: Self Camping in the Park
Day 2: Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park
After you breakfast, with your packed lunch, you will be transferred to Lake Nakuru National Park. The beautiful park lies close to Nakuru town, Northwest of Nairobi city, has mountainous part and great savannah. The park lies along the rift valley Nakuru County. It covers over 188sqkm, and was designated a Rhino Sanctuary in 1993. It’s famous for over 45 black rhinos and 31 white rhinos and over 1.5million flamingos. The park has many species of mammals and birds that have attracted people for a long time.
On your way to the park you will visit Thomson Falls, and the rift valley point for the best views in the area and lots of birds to see. You will be driven to your accommodation to check in, and then head on to the game drive in the park to view wildlife. You will have clear views of hippos, buffalos, waterbucks, Rothschild, impalas, giraffes, lions, leopards, hyenas, cheetahs, golden cats, warthogs, baboons, colobus monkeys, rock hyrax white and black rhinos that make the biggest number in the park. You will enjoy your lunch in the park while view wildlife.
After relaxing, you will embark on another game drive around Lake Nakuru-a paradise for birds such as: Northern puff back, Kenya Rufous Sparrow, imperial eagle, sooty falcon, black winged lapwing, imperial eagle, long tailed widow bird, greater spotted eagle, Pied Kingfisher, Verreaux’s eagle, Goliath heron, hamerkop, white headed vulture, lappet faced vulture, brown backed scrub robin, grey headed woodpecker among others. There animals that visit the lake to have a drink, and birds love the shores of the lake especially flamingos. You will take on a boat ride to explore the lake and for better views. After your game drive you will be returned to your place of accommodation for rest and dinner. You may also have a guided nature walk and the park.
Accommodation Options
Luxury: Sarova Lion Hill Lodge or Lake Nakuru Lodge
Midrange: Naishi Guest House
Budget: Naishi Banda
Day 3: Transfer to Masai Mara Game Drive
Following your breakfast, with your packed lunch, you will embark on a journey to Masai Mara game Reserve. The park is located in Kenya’s Rift Valley Province in Narok Sub County. It’s commonly known as Mara by the indigenous Masai People. It is one of the biggest parks in the country established in 1961 covering over 1510sqkm. The park is famous for the large numbers of wildlife species and birds, great savannah, rivers, valleys and unique tree species. Masai Mara is part of the Great Mara Ecosystem. Masai Mara Park and Serengeti National park of Kenya have a lot in common. A major one being the great migration that attracts a lot of people in the park to view these amazing animals.
When you reach the park, our guide will take you to check in your place of accommodation, and with no waste of time you will start your game drive. There various animals in the park, the big five and predators will be seen. This time concentrating around the Mara River that has a large concentration of animals, that is lions, leopards, wild beasts, elephants, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, antelopes, Thomson’s gazelles, cape buffalos, rhinoceros, bat eared foxes, hippos, topi, Grant’s gazelles, impalas, duiker, among others, and not forgetting the different species of birds such long crested eagles, vultures, hornbills, secretary birds, lilac breasted roller, ostriches, African Pygmy falcons, Jackson’s bustards, Marabou storks, guinea fowls, Pel’s fishing owls, and black bellied Hartlaubs bustards that will be in your face. At the shores of the River or any other picnic ground, you will enjoy your lunch in the park.
In the afternoon, after a good relaxation in the park, you will again have a game drive in search for more wildlife in the park, which won’t take you a lot of time to find it. Enjoy the fierce and humble animals as you videos and photos of them especially during the great migration. At the end of the game drive, you will be returned to your place of accommodation and you will relax with amazing memories.
You will also need to spare some time to visit Masai Community. They were the natives of the land on which the park sits. They are interesting people and with good hospitality. There several movies that have skits of Masai people and are one of popular tribes in Africa. They live a simple tradition life identified by their grass thatched homesteads and squared cloth. You may also get a souvenir from them. You will be amazed with their culture when you interact with them. You will be entertained by women groups with their famous traditional dance.
Accommodation Options
Luxury: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Midrange: Mara Leisure Camp
Budget: Mara Manyatta Camp
Day 4: Game drive and return to Nairobi
After your delicious breakfast, you will be just in time for your last game drive on the last day of your trip. You will be able to enjoy wildlife for the last time. You will say bye to the cheetahs, primate mammals in the park, elephants, leopards, lions, and the wildebeests. This time will be more enjoyable since it’s the last. You will enjoy the beautiful scenery, take pictures for the last time.
Your guide will pick you and take you to Nairobi where you will enjoy your lunch. You can also opt to use a domestic flight to Nairobi.
End of your 4 Days Safari in Kenya
Note: We assume that your departure flight will be in the afternoon. If you wish to prolong your trip, please let us know so we can arrange.
What you need to carry for your adventure
• Hiking boots/ shoes
• Drinking water
• Hat
• Sun glasses
• Insect repellent (to keep those persistent insects away)
• Light Rain jacket in case it rains
• Water proof backpack for you small required items
• Gloves, as you move through the vegetation
• Light pants and shirts (most times the sun is bright)
• Sunscreen
• Pair of binoculars
• Camera with spare batteries
Inclusions on your trip
• Ground transportation in a private 8 Seater mini bus, or 4WD vehicle at a supplementary cost.
• Accommodation during the safari as indicated on the itinerary on full board basis.
• Park entry fees.
• Boat cruise fees and other activities mentioned.
• Sightseeing as per your safari itinerary
• Drinking water during the trip
Exclusions on your trip
• Flight tickets plus departure taxes
• Travel documentation such as visas
• Travel plus medical insurance
• Excursions indicated as optional
• Surplus baggage charges,
• Laundry, tip or gratuities for your guides
• Accommodation staff
• Beverages besides minerals water served in the vehicle and during the meals
• Personal items for example telephone calls and postage fees.
• Porters where need be.
