Tour Overview
SAFARI OVERVIEW
Day 01: Nairobi
Day 02: Amboseli
Day 03: Amboseli
Day 04: Lake Naivasha
Day 05: Masai Mara
Day 06: Masai Mara
Day 07: Nairobi
Day 01
Arrival in Nairobi
Arrival at JKIA international airport. After customs and immigration formalities, you will be met by your Essenia Safari manager for briefing and transfer to your hotel.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Accommodation: Azure Hotel Nairobi / Ibis Styles Nairobi Hotel
Day 2
Nairobi / Amboseli
Breakfast at your hotel. Meet your safari driver, board your 4 x 4 safari converted jeep, pre-safari briefing and depart to Amboseli National Park. Arrival at your lodge for check in then lunch. Afternoon game drives in Amboseli, the land of the “Salty Dust” from 1600 to 1800 hrs. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge / Sentrim Amboseli Camp / similar, located on the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Day 03
Amboseli National Park
Morning game drives at 0630 hrs and 1600 hrs respectively with the rest of the day relaxing at your lodge or enjoying a swim. Amboseli enjoys stunning views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and has several lakes and swamps that attract several wildlife and bird species. It is also world famous because of its Big Elephant and Buffalo herds that roam its savannah among several other wildlife sightings. All meals and overnight stay at your lodge/ tented camp.
Day 4
Amboseli / Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, depart for Lake Naivasha via Nairobi with a short photographic stop at The Great Rift Valley’s view point. Check in and lunch at your lodge. This evening, you will enjoy a boat ride on the fresh water lake giving you an opportunity to view hippos, buffalos, water bucks, impalas, eagles and several bird species that reside in this area from close quarters. Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort / Lake Naivasha Country Club / similar.
Day 05
Lake Naivasha / Masai Mara National Reserve
Breakfast will be served. Check out by 0730 hrs and drive to Masai Mara. Check in followed by lunch at your lodge.
Afternoon game drive from 1600 hrs, the beginning of the amazing Masai Mara game viewing experience. Dinner and overnight stay at Azure Mara Haven (Deluxe Cottage) / Mara Sopa Lodge / similar.
Day 06
Masai Mara National Reserve
Early morning and late afternoon game drives in search of the BIG 5; Lion, Buffalo, Elephant, Rhino, and Leopard and several other animals including Impalas, Gazelles, Wildebeests, Hyenas, Topis, Elands, Zebras, Giraffes and hundreds of bird species. Rest of the time at leisure in your lodge. All meals and overnight stay at your lodge.
Day 07
Depart
Breakfast will be served from 0630 hrs. Check out by 0730 hrs and drive back to Nairobi. OPTIONAL Lunch will be served at a restaurant followed by transfer to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward evening flight.
