Experience Kenya at its best - its spectacular wildlife, stunning national parks and game reserves on our Discover Kenya itinerary. Your journey begins in Nairobi, the vibrant capital of Kenya.
The next stop on your itinerary, Amboseli National Park, is a wonderful introduction to Kenya’s spellbinding wilderness. Come face to face with Amboseli’s majestic tuskers and other wildlife against the backdrop of the mighty Kilimanjaro. Game drives, cycling tours and hikes are on the cards at Lake Nakuru and Lake Elementaita, known for their rich biodiversity. Next, it is time to give in to the magic of the Masai Mara, where exciting game drives and enchanting sunsets await.
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Trip Highlights
- Discover Nairobi on short trips to its bustling markets and wildlife centres
- Create unforgettable memories with bush breakfasts and dinners under starry skies in Amboseli National Park
- Enjoy sightings of Amboseli’s famous elephant herds and other animals, along with uninterrupted views of Mount Kilimanjaro
- Grab your binoculars and spot the Big Five and a spectacular variety of wildlife on hikes and game drives around Lake Nakuru and Lake Elementaita.
- Head out on morning and evening safaris and soak in the raw beauty of the Masai Mara.
Start your Journey
Nairobi
Welcome to Kenya. Upon your arrival in Nairobi, you will be picked up from the airport and transferred to your hotel. Relax, refresh, and get ready to explore Kenya’s capital city.
The largest city in East Africa, Nairobi is known for its colourful markets, traditional cuisine and buzzing nightlife. Head to the famous Karen Blixen Museum, which offers a peek into the eminent Danish author’s life. Get up close with wildlife at the Giraffe Centre, where you can feed and interact with giraffes. Spend time at the Sheldrick Wildlife Centre and find out more about projects related to the conservation and protection of elephants and rhinos. For wildlife adventures, head to Nairobi National Park, one of the few national parks in the world located so close to a major city. Surround yourself with soothing greens at Ngong Hills or get a sampling of Nairobi’s exciting culinary scene.
Amboseli
Leave Nairobi for Amboseli in your private, chauffeur-driven car. The duration of travel is around four hours.
Hop on for unforgettable morning and evening game drives that take you close to impressive elephant herds. Scope out the region's vast plains for lions, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras and more. Enjoy relaxing breakfasts in the bush accompanied by stunning views of the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro rising above the clouds. Capture images of surreal sunsets from Observation Hill, the perfect vantage point, and delight in magical dinners under the stars accompanied by the soundtrack of the jungle.
Lake Nakuru & Lake Elementaita
Leave Amboseli for Lake Nakuru and Lake Elementaita in your private, chauffeur driven car. The travel duration is seven hours.
Option 1: Mbweha Safari Camp: Game drives in Soysambu Conservancy and Lake Nakuru National Park
Catch sight of herds of elephants, zebras, giraffes, warthogs and other wildlife around Lake Nakuru National Park and the Soysambu Conservancy on riveting morning and late afternoon safari drives. The region is also home to black and white rhinos, lions, cheetahs and leopards. Explore the region on foot, bicycle, or even horseback, and enjoy leisurely meals in the most magical settings. As the sun dips into the horizon, sip on your favourite drink and recall the day’s most unforgettable moments and adventures. Lake Nakuru National Park is a birding hotspot and home to over 400 species of avifauna including flamingoes that feed on algae in the saline waters.
Option 2: Lake Elmenteita Serena: Morning & Evening game drives in Soysambu Conservancy
Wake up to the sights and sounds of nature at Lake Elmenteita! Start your day with a sumptuous breakfast on the shores of the lake. Sign up for game drives in the morning and evening and spot herds of zebras, elands, elegant giraffes and warthogs grazing the lands near Lake Elementaita. Be sure to carry a pair of binoculars; the lake and surrounding area support over 400 species of avifauna. Drink in the changing colours of the sky as you enjoy sundowners at the cliff and bring the day to a memorable end with dinner in the bush.
Masai Mara
You will be transferred to your accommodation in the Masai Mara today. You will be picked up from your hotel at Lake Nakuru/Lake Elmenteita by a private, chauffeur driven car and the duration of the ride will be around six hours.
Experience the Masai Mara on rewarding game drives that let you revel in the inexplicable allure of its landscape - vast grasslands punctuated by acacia trees that serve as the backdrop to some of the most exciting wildlife experiences. Sign up for memorable safari drives through the Mara and come face-to-face with the Big Five. Visit a Maasai village during the day, look back at the day’s adventures as you enjoy barbeque dinners in the bush.
Arrival at Nairobi for International Departure
You will be transferred from the Masai Mara (6 to 7hrs) to Nairobi International Airport to board your flight back home.
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