9 Days Amboseli Mt Kenya Samburu Nakuru Masai Mara
Overview
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park, formerly Maasai Amboseli Game Reserve, is in Kajiado County, Kenya. The park is 39,206 hectares in size at the core of an 8,000 square kilometres ecosystem that spreads across the Kenya-Tanzania border.
Day by day
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Day 1
Nairobi – Amboseli National Park
Rise early to enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel and you you will picked from there for your 9 Days Amboseli Mt Kenya Samburu Nakuru Masai Mara Safari Tour. Depart by road to Amboseli National Park. There you will experience your first game drive en–route to your lodge. The Park shelters more than 420 species of birds and has enormous Elephant population and other big game attracted to the area by underground springs fed from the melting snows of Mount Kilimanjaro. Lunch is served at the lodge, before departing for an afternoon game drive. Return to the lodge and enjoy a scrumptious dinner.
- Overnight
- Amboseli Sopa Lodge or Amboseli Serena Lodge or Oltukai Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 2
Discover Amboseli National Park
This morning we rise early for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit, we set off for a game drive. Amboseli is an excellent place to view a multitude of wildlife, including everything from Wildebeest to Giraffes to Baboons. A visit to a Masai village is planned after breakfast. Midday finds us at our lodge for lunch and afternoon rest, followed by another game drive. Amboseli is home to the legendary Masai tribesmen. Masai warriors are famous and are proud nomadic tribe whose legendary prowess in battle and single-handed acts of bravery in fights with the wild animals are known across the world.
- Overnight
- Amboseli Sopa Lodge or Amboseli Serena Lodge or Oltukai Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 3
Amboseli National Park – Aberdare National Park or Mt. Kenya National Park
Depart Amboseli after breakfast .Our destination today is the Aberdare National Park. We stop for lunch at an upscale restaurant in Nairobi and travel overland through plantations of coffee and tea to The Aberdare Country Club, nestled on the slopes of Mweiga Hill. After high tea, set off for the Ark tree lodge, located in the forest on mountain slopes of the Aberdare Mountains at 7,000 feet. This outstanding lodge offers high altitude game viewing, including animals that are rarely encountered elsewhere: giant forest hog, bush pig, tree hyrax, large spotted genet, and the elusive bongo.
Wildlife can be observed from different levels and from outside where you can see, hear and smell everything and inside where you can sit with a cup of tea and stay warm and cozy. You can put in a request to be awakened during the night if your favorite animals show up. A herd of Elephants might be just feet away and if you are lucky, a Leopard or large male Lion might put in an appearance.
- Overnight
- The Ark or Treetops Hotel or the Serena Mountain Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 4
Forest Tree Lodge – Samburu Game Reserve
Depart Aberdare or Mt. Kenya National Park in the Morning by road to Samburu Game Reserve located at the North rugged Semi desert region. Samburu Game Reserve is a wild and little visited region, well known for spectacular scenery and wildlife not found in the south: Reticulated Giraffe, the rare Grevy's Zebra with its large furry ears, the gerenuk Antelope standing on its hind legs to feed and Somali Ostriches with their distinctive blue legs. Lunch upon arrival at your lodge then proceed on a 'breezy' game drive.
- Overnight
- Samburu Serena or Samburu Lodge or Sarova Shaba Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 5
Explore Samburu
Full day in Samburu with morning and afternoon game drives. You may see Elephants, Cheetah, Leopard, Eland, Oryx, Impala, Dikdik, Waterbuck and a variety of birds. This lava plain includes a varied landscape of red dirt, thorn scrub, broken volcanic rock, dried riverbeds, steep hills and rocky outcroppings. Following the river's curves, a forest of Doum Palms, Acacia and tamarind is a magical contrast of cool green. Other areas of the Reserve include the Uaso Nyiro River where crocodiles sun bath themselves on the banks. It also provides an oasis for a variety of game. Birds are abundant, with 365 species recorded, one for every day of the year. In between the game drives, there is an opportunity to visit a Samburu village at an additional cost.
- Overnight
- Samburu Serena or Samburu Lodge or Sarova Shaba Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 6
Samburu – Lake Nakuru National Park
Depart in the morning and drive to the floor of the Rift Valley - to Lake Nakuru National Park making a brief stop at Nyahururu Thomson Falls. Arrive at Lake Nakuru Lodge or Sarova Lion Hill in time for lunch. Afternoon, conduct a game drive. The Lake is famous for flamingos as well as over 400 other species of birds. In addition, many species of game can be found in the Park including the introduced Rothschild's giraffe, black and White Rhino, Waterbuck, Reedbuck, Lion, Buffalo, Leopard, Baboon and many species of plains game.
- Overnight
- The Lake Nakuru lodge or Lake Nakuru Lion hill lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 7
Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara Game Reserve
Enjoy an early breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed on a 'breezy' game drive en–route to Masai Mara. A pleasant drive across the dramatic Great Rift Valley brings you to Narok Township a Masai business centre. After a short stop over continue to Masai Mara Game Reserve. This enormous Reserve actually part of the vast Serengeti plains is famously known for it's spectacular great wildebeest migration and is home to the big Five — Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Cape Buffalo and Leopard. A game drive will be conducted after lunch, then proceed to the Camp or lodge for an enjoyable dinner.
- Overnight
- Mara Safari Club or Kichwa Tembo or Mara Serena Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 8
Explore Masai Mara
We spend a full day in the Masai Mara —one of the greatest wildernesses of the world on morning and afternoon 'breezy' game drives. Large mammals are varied, abundant and easy to see. Residents among the Park's Mammals are; Masai Giraffe, Eland, Topi and thousands of plain Game including Impala, Zebra, both Thomson and Grant's Gazelles. Optional Hot Air Balloon rides and a trip to Lake Victoria for fishing are available at an additional cost while in the Mara.
- Overnight
- Mara Safari Club or Kichwa Tembo or Mara Serena Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 9
Masai Mara — Nairobi
Today you have an early morning game drive followed by a sumptuous breakfast then depart by road to Nairobi arriving in early afternoon. End of your 9 Days Amboseli Mt Kenya Samburu Nakuru Masai Mara Safari Tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
What is included
Included in the price
- Ground transport in a comfortable safari vehicle for game viewing, photography and touring
- Full board accommodation, meal plan as mentioned in itinerary
- All park entrance fees to include government taxes
- Service of an English speaking professional driver/guide
- All game drives as will be detailed in the itinerary
- Bottled water each for the Safari.
- Start and end of Safari in Nairobi.
- Airport Transfers
Not included
- International flights from home and back
- Money for tips,
- soft drinks or alcoholic drinks,
- visit to the local tribes
Common questions
How much does the 9 Days Amboseli Mt Kenya Samburu Nakuru Masai Mara cost?
The 9 Days Amboseli Mt Kenya Samburu Nakuru Masai Mara costs $2,232 per person. That price includes all park and conservancy entry fees, accommodation on the stated board basis, a licensed driver-guide, the 4x4 safari vehicle and fuel, and all game drives listed in the itinerary. International flights, visas, insurance, tips and personal items are not included.
How long is the 9 Days Amboseli Mt Kenya Samburu Nakuru Masai Mara?
This itinerary runs 9 days, starting and ending in Nairobi. It is a private departure, so the dates are yours to choose and the pace can be adjusted. If you would like more or less time in Kenya Safari, we can rebuild the itinerary around that.
How many people will be in my safari vehicle?
Six at most, and that is a hard cap. Our Land Cruisers seat seven, so there is always a spare seat and every guest has a window and unobstructed access to the pop-up roof hatch. A fully private vehicle is available on any itinerary for a supplement.
When is the best time to do this Kenya Safari trip?
July to October is peak season, with the Mara River crossings and the best trekking weather, and it carries the highest rates. March to May is the long rains: green landscapes, newborn game, very few vehicles and the lowest prices of the year. January to February is dry, hot and excellent for general game viewing. There is no bad month, only months that suit different things.
How do I book, and what deposit is required?
Send an enquiry and we return a day-by-day itinerary with every cost itemised, usually within 24 hours. There is nothing to pay to get a quote. To confirm, we take a 30% deposit, with the balance due on arrival. Changes are free up to 30 days before departure and our full cancellation terms are published on the site.
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