Kenya Wildlife Safari Tour Package

At. (Your Arrival Time): Karibu Kenya! Or Welcome to Kenya! Also referred to as “The Cradle of Humanity”, this East African nation is known for incredible game drive experiences, high hospitality, and rich indigenous cultures.

Upon arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative, who will ensure your transfer to your pre-booked lodge in Nairobi, the capital city. After reaching your accommodation, complete the check-in procedure and take some time off to relax and de-stress.

If you happen to arrive early at the lodge, feel free to wander and discover the local areas nearby your accommodation. After you’ve explored a little bit of Nairobi on your own, return back and enjoy your overnight stay.

Meal: Not Included.

At. 06:00 AM: After having a fulfilling breakfast at the lodge, you’ll be driven to Amboseli National Park from Nairobi, which can take around 3-4 hours to reach. Here, you’ll be going on a game drive. 

During the journey to the national park, you can sit back, relax, and admire the scenic views out of your window, which will consist of vast plains dotted with towering acacia trees, traditional Maasai villages, colorful open-air markets, and local Maasai herders leading their cattle to nearby farmlands.

Also known as “the land of giants”, Amboseli is known for its large population of African bush elephants that have been living here for centuries, estimated to be around 1800-2000! You’ll find these gentle giants typically roaming in family groups and larger herds, especially around the park’s wetlands and grasslands.

Furthermore, the destination will also offer you a perfect introduction to Kenya’s rich biodiversity and natural landscapes for many first time visitors, as they’re able to witness an array of ecosystems ranging from open grass plains to acacia woodlands, thorny bushlands, and seasonal swamps.

During the game drive, you may even catch a glimpse of 4 of the Big 5, which consist of animals like lions, leopards, elephants, and buffaloes besides rhinos, as they were sadly poached in large numbers in the past, which led to their extinction in the park. 

Alongside this, the park also has many other wildlife species like cape buffaloes, impala, Maasai giraffe, Grant’s zebras, gazelles, and wildebeests. On clear days, you might also catch a glimpse of Mount Kilimanjaro (Africa’s tallest mountain) situated on the southern horizon of the park.

For lunch you’ll be going to your lodge, as it is located nearby the national park, and returning back after having your meal. After a full day of exploring Amboseli, you’ll make your way to your pre-booked lodge near the park, where you’ll enjoy a delicious dinner and spend the rest of the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

At. 06:00 AM: After having a fulfilling breakfast at the lodge, get ready to spend another day at Amboseli National Park. You’ll be going on another game drive this day and might be able to see a great variety of Kenya's diverse wildlife species.

You can also ask your guide to take you to areas of the park that you had missed the previous day, which allow you to have a more enjoyable and diverse wildlife viewing experience. Likewise, your guide will also track wildlife activity throughout the day and help you catch sight of the park’s rare species, large herds of animals, and predators. 

After spending another fantastic day at Amboseli National Park, you’ll be driven back to your lodge, where you’ll be spending the rest of the evening. Have your delicious dinner and then head back to your room for a good night’s rest. 

Optional: If time permits, you can also visit a nearby Maasai Village, which will allow you to learn about the Maasai community (one of Kenya’s oldest ethnic groups) and their traditional way of living. If you choose to do so, please inform us in advance, as prior booking is required. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

At. 07:00 AM: Start your day by having a delicious breakfast at the hotel, and after this, you’ll be taken to Lake Naivasha from Amboseli, which can take around 2 to 3 hours to reach. 

Located in the Great Rift Valley, this attraction is a freshwater lake where you can find a high concentration of hippos along with a variety of bird species like African fish eagles, pelicans and kingfishers. 

Before entering the lake, you’ll firstly stop by Escarpment Viewpoint (also known as Rift Valley Viewpoint), from where you'll be able to catch a glimpse of the Great Rift Valley Floor that consists of vast green plains, farmlands, and broad plains. 

Note: The Great Rift Valley floor is a massive linear line consisting of geographical depressions (vast sunken areas) that were formed due to the separation of tectonic plates. 

As the view from up here is absolutely mesmerizing, take as many photos/videos as you please to best preserve the memories of this scenic attraction. Continuing on, you’ll proceed on your journey to Lake Naivasha, where you’ll see many colorful wooden fishing boats scattered across the lake, as fishing is one of the town’s major sources of income.

Keep your eyes peeled, as you might get to see hippos swimming in the refreshing waters of this lake. Most of the time, you can only see the top part of their body, primarily their eyes, ears, and nose peeking out of the deep, blue waters!

Additionally, as this lake is home to over 400 bird species, a few you might witness during your visit are African fish eagles, kingfishers, herons, and cormorants.

Lunch will also be served during your sightseeing break, with timings arranged by your tour guide’s plan for the day.

After all your sightseeing activities are over, you’ll make your way to your pre-booked resort in Naivasha. Upon arrival, complete the check-in procedure, have your dinner, and enjoy your overnight stay.

Optional: To get a closer view of Lake Naivasha, you can also choose to go on a boat ride, which will take you to the nearby Crescent Island at an additional charge. If you choose to do so, please inform us in advance, as prior booking is required. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

At. 06:00 AM: After having your breakfast at the resort, you’ll be heading to Masai Mara National Reserve from Naivasha, which can take around 4-5 hours to reach.

On your drive, you’ll firstly pass many scenic natural landscapes consisting of agricultural landscapes, picturesque lakes, and rolling hills that you can admire while sitting comfortably in your vehicle. 

Being one of Africa’s most renowned national reserves, Maasai Mara is located in southwestern Kenya and borders the renowned Serengeti National Park. Firstly established as a wildlife sanctuary and later turned into a prime game drive destination, this park is well known for its rich biodiversity, the Big 5 and 9, diverse animal habitats, stunning landscapes, and the Maasai tribe. 

Your itinerary this day will consist of firstly visiting the reserve from the outside. The sheer sight of this Mara will surely leave you astonished, as you’ll be able to see vast sweeping golden plains dotted with acacia trees. If lucky, you might even spot herbivorous animals like elephants, gazelles, impalas, wildebeests, waterbucks, and zebras grazing freely across the plains! 

 You’ll then be taken to your pre-booked lodge located nearby the reserve after a short introduction of the reserve from your tour guide, where you’ll complete the check-in procedure and then head for lunch.

After a satisfying meal and resting for some time, you’ll finally make your way to your first game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve.

Masai Mara is certainly one of Kenya’s larger national parks, as it is almost triple the size of Amboseli National Park you visited a few days prior. What makes this specific reserve an unmissable spot for many wildlife enthusiasts is its abundant population of the Big 5 (lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and buffaloes) and Big 9 (which includes the same animals listed above plus cheetahs, giraffes, hippos, and zebras). 

Other animals that you might encounter during your day of exploration here include hyenas, jackals, vervet monkeys, and hippos. After all, your game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve is over, and you’ll make your way to your lodge, where you’ll get to enjoy a delicious dinner and spend the rest of the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

At. 05:00 AM: After having your delicious breakfast at the lodge, get ready to spend another epic day at Masai Mara National Reserve. As your accommodation is located pretty close to the reserve, you’ll be going for a sunrise game drive, which is said to be one of the prime times to visit for game viewing, as predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards are said to be the most active and typically hunt for prey.

Additionally, as the morning approaches, you'll be able to spot herds of elephants, zebras, and antelopes grazing in open grasslands. 

Home to more than 400 bird species that reside in this national reserve’s diverse ecosystems, a few common ones you might encounter during the morning hours include lilac breasted rollers, starlings, bee eaters, schalow’s turacos, secretary birds, ostriches, kori bustards, and sacred ibis. You’ll find these bird species usually in the open savannahs, tree branches, bushes, riverbanks, and woodland areas of the reserve. 

For a much more immersive experience, you can also request your tour guide to take you to sections of the reserve that you might have missed the day earlier, as the Mara comprises a large area and consists of many mixed ecosystems. You’ll spend this day again looking for the Big 5 along with other species of animals like hippos, giraffes, cheetahs, crocodiles, jackals, waterbucks, and baboons. 

Likewise, lunch will be provided during your sightseeing break with timings arranged by your tour guide. After spending another fantastic day at this national reserve, you’ll head back to the lodge that you stayed in yesterday, where you’ll have your dinner and spend the rest of the night.

Optional: For a much richer and more immersive experience in the Masai Mara National Reserve, you can also add a hot air balloon safari to the itinerary. If you choose to do so, please notify us in advance, as prior booking is required for this.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

At. 06:00 AM: After having your breakfast, you’ll be exploring the last destination of this tour, which is Lake Nakuru National Park. Located around 5-6 hours from your lodge, you’ll surely enjoy this drive, as you’ll pass many changing landscapes. Simply sit back, relax and take this time to appreciate the breathtaking scenery out of your window. 

Lake Nakuru National Park is known for its high concentration of pink flamingos that majorly flock to Lake Nakuru, especially during the dry season. Consisting of diverse ecosystems like acacia woodlands, wetlands, savannah ecosystems, and open grassland.

Home to the 4 of Big 5 (besides elephants) and other wildlife species like waterbuck, impala, zebra, warthog, and bushbuck, the reserve especially comes alive during the dry season (June to October), as at times thousands of flamingoes flock to Lake Nakuru in search of food and water.

Likewise, lunch will be provided during your sightseeing break with timings arranged by your tour guide. After spending another fantastic day at this national reserve, you’ll be driven to your pre-booked lodge near Nakuru. Upon arrival, complete the check-in procedure, have your dinner, and enjoy your overnight stay. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

At. 07:00 AM: After having a fulfilling breakfast at the hotel, get ready to head to the airport for your flight back to Kathmandu. It’s hard to believe that your Kenya Wildlife Safari Tour Package has come to an end! Safe travels, and we hope you made lots of wonderful memories along this journey!

Note: We request you to head to the airport 3 hours before your flight schedule.

Meal: Breakfast Included.