7 Days Amboseli Great Rift and Big 5 Safari

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi

   Arrival will be at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport where our safari manager will meet and assist you to your vehicle going to the city hotel. You will be assisted with check-in formalities followed by a pre-safari briefing of the 7 Days Amboseli Great Rift and Big 5 Safari. The rest of the day will be for leisure. Dinner and overnight at your hotel. **** Accommodation options • Standard: La Maison Royale Westlands • Midrange: Sarova Stanley Nairobi • Luxury: Villa Rosa Kempinski

2. Day 2: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

   After a pre-safari briefing, you will be assisted to your 4x4 safari-converted jeep. Your journey begins with a scenic drive to Amboseli National Park. Upon arrival at your lodge, check-in and enjoy a delightful lunch. In the afternoon, set out for your first game drive in Amboseli, famously known as the land of the “Salty Dust,” from 16:00 to 18:00 hours. The park offers spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro and is renowned for its large herds of elephants. Dinner and overnight stay will be at your lodge or tented camp, located at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro Accommodation options • Standard: Amboseli Sopa Lodge • Midrange: Ol Tukai Lodge • Luxury: Tawi Lodge

3. Day 3: Amboseli National Park

   This day begins with an early morning game drive at 06:30 hours, followed by another in the late afternoon at 16:00 hours. The rest of the day is free for relaxation at your lodge, where you can take advantage of the amenities such as a swimming pool. Amboseli is known for its breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, and its diverse ecosystems, including swamps and lakes that attract a rich variety of wildlife and bird species. The park is also famous for its large elephant and buffalo herds that roam the savannah. All meals and overnight stay will be at your lodge or tented camp Accommodation options • Standard: Amboseli Sopa Lodge • Midrange: Ol Tukai Lodge • Luxury: Tawi Lodge

4. Day 4: Amboseli to Lake Naivasha

   After a hearty breakfast, you will depart for Lake Naivasha, passing through Nairobi with a brief stop at the Great Rift Valley’s viewpoint for a stunning panoramic photo opportunity. Upon arrival at Lake Naivasha, check in at your lodge and enjoy a leisurely lunch. In the evening, experience a boat ride on the freshwater lake, providing you with the unique opportunity to observe hippos, buffaloes, waterbucks, impalas, eagles, and a variety of bird species up close. Dinner and overnight stay will be at your lodge Accommodation options • Standard: Naivasha Kongoni Lodge • Midrange: Elsamere Lodge • Luxury: Enashipai Resort & Spa

5. Day 5: Lake Naivasha to Maasai Mara National Reserve

   After breakfast, check out by 07:30 hours and drive to the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and have lunch. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive in the Maasai Mara at 16:00 hours, beginning your exploration of this iconic wildlife reserve. Dinner and overnight stay will be at your lodge Accommodation options • Standard: Basecamp Adventure • Midrange: Zebra Plains Mara Camp • Luxury: Entim Mara Camp

6. Day 6: Maasai Mara National Reserve

   This day, you will have the chance to partake in early morning and late afternoon game drives, seeking out the Big Five, lion, buffalo, elephant, rhino, and leopard, as well as other wildlife such as impalas, gazelles, wildebeests, hyenas, topis, elands, zebras, giraffes, and hundreds of bird species. The Maasai Mara is renowned for its role in the annual Great Migration, where millions of wildebeests and zebras traverse the plains in search of greener pastures, often accompanied by predators. The rest of the day is at leisure, allowing you to relax and soak in the beauty of the Mara. All meals and overnight stay will be at your lodge Accommodation options • Standard: Basecamp Adventure • Midrange: Zebra Plains Mara Camp • Luxury: Entim Mara Camp

7. Day 7: Departure

   After breakfast, check out by 07:30 hours and begin your drive back to Nairobi. An optional lunch can be arranged at a restaurant in Nairobi. After you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward evening flight.Days Amboseli Great Rift and Big 5 Safari