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6 Days Safari to Amboseli and Lake Nakuru National Parks and Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Safari Overview
This is a 4.6 Days Safari to Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Parks and Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Amboseli National Park, crowned by the breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Amboseli is a 3-4 hours’ drive from Nairobi. It is one of the most popular parks in Kenya. The name “Amboseli” was derived from a Maasai word meaning “salty dust”. The park is a perfect place to view large herds of elephants up close. The Mount Kilimanjaro filters thousands of meters of volcanic rock giving the park endless supply of water. Animal species found include elephant, giraffe, impala, zebra, wildebeest, and leopard. For bird lovers, birds in the park include kingfisher, African fish eagle, pelican, bee eater and pygmy falcon. You can also get to experience the authentic culture of the Maasai Community who live around the park. Lake Nakuru boasts not only of the flamingos but also approx. 400 other species of birds. Other wildlife can also be found in the park. This includes the Rothschild’s giraffe, black and white rhino, lion, buffalo, leopard, baboon, waterbuck, reedbuck, and many species The Maasai Mara Game Reserve is home to a large amount for animals making it one of the ideal places for wildlife viewing in Africa. Game drives in the reserve take place all year round and each offers a unique experience of the park. Animals in the great Mara include zebras, lions, elephants, giraffes, baboons, warthogs, bat eared foxes, grey jackals, spotted hyena, Topis, hippos, impala, cheetahs, leopards, hartebeests. Bird lovers are not left out, the birds in Mara come in many colors and sizes with more than 400 bird species, including birds of prey. The Maasai Mara National Reserve is also famously known for the wildebeest migration which takes place from the month of July through to October. Millions of animals migrate to the Mara from Serengeti in search for fresh green pastures and water. This is the largest migration of animals in the universe. There is no experience that can be compared to seeing the mass movement of the beautiful wildlife. In Amboseli you will stay at Oltukai Lodge/Amboseli Sopa Lodge, in Nakuru at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge or similar and in Maasai Mara at Maasai Mara Sopa Lodge or similar.
You will be picked up from your Nairobi Hotel/Airport and Depart for your Amboseli National Park safari at 7.00 am. At Emali town have a brief stopover for a health break. Arrive at the Amboseli Camp just in time for lunch. In the afternoon you head to the park for a game drive, a park famously known for its big game and the majestic scenery of Mt Kilimanjaro. During your drive you will possibly spot giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, elephant, impala and leopard. In the evening drive back to your camp for dinner and overnight. Lunch, Dinner and overnight at Oltukai Lodge/Amboseli Sopa Lodge.
Wake up to an early morning game drive before returning to your camp for breakfast After breakfast return to the park for even more adventure with packed lunch boxes. During your game drive you will possibly spot the birds like pelican, bee eater, kingfisher, African fish eagle and pygmy falcon. You can also get to experience the authentic culture of the Maasai Community who live around the park. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and overnight at Oltukai Lodge/Amboseli Sopa Lodge/Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge.
Head out to Lake Nakuru after breakfast. On arrival at Lake Nakuru, you proceed to Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge. Leave the lodge for a game drive with packed lunch boxes. Start off around the lake where there are numerous flamingos, white pelicans, ibis, plovers, storks, herons and many others. Enjoy your game driving until lunch time. You will also be able to see the hundreds of animals in the park including lion, buffalo, Rothschild’s giraffe, black and white rhino, waterbuck, reedbuck, leopard, baboon. In the evening you drive back to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Breakfast and Lunch at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge.
Head out to Maasai Mara at 7.00 am. Brief stopover at Narok. You arrive at your camp in the afternoon just in time for your check in and lunch. An evening game drive is planned in one of the top Safari destinations in East Africa, Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Later in the evening you return to your camp for dinner and overnight stay. Bonfire is organized at the camp upon request. You can also enjoy listening to fun Maasai stories. Lunch, dinner and overnight at your Camp/ Lodge.
You will wake up to an early morning game drive before returning to your camp for breakfast. After breakfast we leave the camp for a full day adventure with packed lunch boxes. Full days’ game drives take us around the reserve in search of the Big Five and plenty of other wildlife inhabiting this Kenyan game reserve. When you visit the Masai Mara you are most likely to see wildlife such as Topis, impala, hartebeests, giraffes, bat eared foxes, grey jackals, spotted hyena, baboons, warthogs, wildebeest. Hippos, elephants, buffaloes, lions and zebras are also found in great numbers. It is harder to spot Cheetahs and leopards, but reasonably common. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight at your camp/ Lodge.
This being your last day in Maasai Mara, you will wake up to a sumptuous breakfast then drive back to Nairobi. Upon arrival you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to board your flight back home. Breakfast at your Camp/ Lodge.
