Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli National Park Safari

Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi, Kenya

Upon arrival into Nairobi, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy your afternoon at leisure. Please note guests arriving at midnight must book a pre-night as they will not be permitted to wait in the hotel lobby for check-in at 2:00pm.

Day 2: Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve

Leaving Nairobi after breakfast, you travel towards Kenya's fertile highlands and head down the rift escarpment on the road built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II. On the way spot the charming chapel built at the foot of the escarpment. Pass the impressive Longonot earth satellite station as you head across the valley to Narok; continue your travels across acres of wheat and barley, before reaching the Masai Mara in time for lunch. Following lunch set off on your first game drive, returning to the lodge as the sun sets.

Day 3: Game drives in Masai Mara

Following an early breakfast, depart on a morning game drive, returning to the camp mid-morning. After lunch, and perhaps a siesta, set off on another game drive and visit to the Masai Village, returning to the lodge as the sunsets. (It is possible to pre-book an optional early morning Balloon Safari).

Day 4: Transfer to Lake Nakuru - Evening game drive

Leaving the Masai Mara after breakfast, travel across the ‘breadbasket’ of Kenya, where acres of wheat and barley litter the landscape as you head north to Narok, the district headquarters of this part of Maasailand. Now travel across the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley, keeping an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle as you head up the Mai-Mahiu, before arriving at Lake Nakuru around midday.

Once in the park, view game en route to the lodge. Following lunch and a siesta, there is an afternoon game drive returning to the lodge as the sun sets. The national park, known for its birdlife, offers a possibility to view flamingoes. It is also home to Black and White rhinos as well as the endangered Rothschild Giraffe.

Day 5: Transfer to Amboseli National Park

Following an early breakfast, continue to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride. Leaving the Rift Valley behind, proceed to Nairobi for an early lunch (or picnic lunch dependent on road conditions) and continue south towards Amboseli, arriving at your lodge by late afternoon.

Day 6: Game drives in Amboseli National Park

Morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli, returning to the lodge as the sun sets.

This park is famous for its large population of elephants. Over 1600 individuals roam the wetlands, savannah and woodlands that make up this diverse and unique ecosystem in southern Kenya. The scenic beauty with the backdrop of the world's highest free-standing mountain- Mt Kilimanjaro also adds to this park popularity.

Day 7: Return to Nairobi for your departure flight and/or hotel drop off

Following an early breakfast, catch your last views of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro as you depart Amboseli. From here, turn north across the beautiful and seemingly never ending Athi Plains, arriving in Kenya's bustling capital city of Nairobi by mid-day. Once in the city, clients will be dropped off at the drop off point in the city centre or at the airport for ongoing travel arrangements.

• Accommodation with private facilities
• Bi-lingual English-speaking guided tours 
• Meals as specified
• Airport arrival transfers 
• Park fees and government taxes

• International and internal airfares 
• Arrival/departure taxes or reciprocity fees, visa fees where applicable 
• Optional activities*
• Travel insurance 
• Gratuities
• Any items not mentioned as included

This trip departs every Sunday

Departure day

Please note on the last day of the tour, drop off at the International Airport is at approx 1:30PM, therefore it is highly recommended to book flights from 4:00PM onwards. 

*Optional Activities

Hot Air Balloon Safari is an optional activity you can take on day 3 of the tour. Please ask for full details when discussing your safari with your Overstock Trips Consultant.

Christmas and Easter Surcharges

Please note surcharges apply when staying between

• Christmas: 24 December-01 January
• Easter: 30 March-02 April 

Additional surcharges will be advised upon confirmation.

Group size

Minimum of 2 people to operate. Maximum 7 passengers in each vehicle.

Minimum age

This tour has a minimum age limit of 7 years and over. 

Luggage

Due to limited luggage space in vehicles, suitcases are unsuitable for scheduled road safaris. We recommend luggage packed in inexpensive barrel/sausage bags or soft sided bags not exceeding 15kgs and 65x46 cm.

Excess luggage can be handed over to the representative at time of briefing.  It will be handed over to you on your return from safari.  Additional costs may apply to pick up drop off luggage at specific points. 

Accommodation

Please note: Lodges & hotels are subject to change due to availability.