This eight-day tour takes you through Kenya’s prime national parks and game reserves. You’ll witness the magical Great Migration in the Masai Mara National Reserve, observe white rhinos in Lake Nakuru, and encounter big elephants in Amboseli. Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime private jeep tour like no other! The package is customizable, and changes will be made to suit your needs accordingly. Your satisfaction is our top priority.
Overview
This eight-day tour takes you through Kenya’s prime national parks and game reserves. You’ll witness the magical Great Migration in the Masai Mara National Reserve, observe white rhinos in Lake Nakuru, and encounter big elephants in Amboseli. Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime private jeep tour like no other! The package is customizable, and changes will be made to suit your needs accordingly. Your satisfaction is our top priority.
Highlights
- Start Nairobi (Day 1)
- Day 1-2 Amboseli NP
- Day 3 Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Day 4 Lake Nakuru NP
- Day 5-7 Masai Mara NR
- End Nairobi (City) (Day 8)
Itinerary
Arrival
- You'll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, our driver and an office representative will meet you. After completing customs procedures, you will depart Nairobi and drive to Amboseli National Park. Check in at your lodge in and enjoy a delicious lunch. After lunch, proceed on an afternoon game drive to spot unique animals like big-tusk elephants and enjoy views of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro. Located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa, Amboseli National Park is one of the most popular parks in Kenya and one of the best places to see large herds of elephants. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Accommodation:
- Ol Tukai Lodge
- Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
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- Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Get an early start for your morning game drive before returning to the camp for breakfast. Since this is a full day in Amboseli, you will have the option of enjoying a full day game drive. Amboseli is famous for its large herds of elephants against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, making it a favorite spot for photographers. In addition to elephants, you can also find herds of wildebeest, buffaloes, gazelles, and many other wildlife species. Although you will encounter many more animals, what truly stands out is the high presence of elephants. All the African “Big Five” (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard, and buffalo) are easily spotted here, along with other fascinating wildlife such as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, hyraxes, dik-diks, lesser kudus, mongooses, nocturnal porcupines, and many more. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ol Tukai Lodge
- Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
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- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast, depart Amboseli with a game drive en route to Lake Naivasha. Upon arrival, check in at the lodge and enjoy a hot lunch. Later in the afternoon, you have the option to take a boat trip on the second-largest freshwater lake in Kenya (cost not included). Alternatively, you can take an optional walk on Crescent Island. The terrain on the island is flat, making it easy for walkers of all abilities to enjoy themselves. The island is home to a variety of bird species and hosts giraffes, zebras, impalas, waterbucks, and other animals. Your driver-guide can arrange either of these optional excursions for you. The lake is also home to a large number of hippos that can be easily spotted from the island. Among the resident birds are fish eagles, ospreys, lily-trotters, black crakes, and a variety of herons. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the resort.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
- Mid-range hotel located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Meals & Drinks:
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- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
You'll start your day with an early morning game drive to Hell’s Gate National Park. This is the only park in Kenya where visitors can cycle or walk among the animals. After the game drive, you will return for breakfast and then depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. You'll arrive in time for lunch, with a game drive en-route to spot leopards (which are frequently spotted here) After lunch, you'll embark on another game drive, with a focus on seeking out the two species of rhino found in the park (the black and the white). Lake Nakuru National Park is also known for its many species of birds and thousands of flamingos.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Accommodation:
- Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
- Luxury lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
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- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast, you’ll depart Lake Nakuru for a three-day Masai Mara adventure, passing through the Great Rift Valley along the way. After arriving and having lunch at the camp, you will enjoy an amazing afternoon game drive. The Masai Mara is unparalleled in Kenya for its wildlife sightings, hosting all of Africa’s “Big Five.” The reserve's flourishing ecosystem is a captivating blend of wildlife, savannah, rolling hills, and iconic acacia trees. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Accommodation:
- Mara Engai Lodge
- Luxury tented camp bordering Mara Triangle (Masai Mara NR) without fences
- Meals & Drinks:
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- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast, you'll embark on a full day game drive with a packed lunch in hand. The incredible wildlife experience continues as you explore the plains, where large herds of herbivores graze and cheetahs and leopards hide in their locations. The Masai Mara is the heart of Kenyan tourism, boasting a diverse array of mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and over 400 bird species. Wildlife is abundant here, and visitors often have the opportunity to see the “Big Five” (buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, and rhino). Your picnic lunch will be at the Mara River migration point. After lunch, you will have some time to rest before embarking on your late afternoon game drive, which will extend until late in the evening. Later, you will return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Mara Engai Lodge
- Luxury tented camp bordering Mara Triangle (Masai Mara NR) without fences
- Meals & Drinks:
-
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Enjoy another full day exploring the endless plains of the Masai Mara. This reserve, covering 1510 sq km, is a small extension of the larger Serengeti National Park. It is world-renowned for its large abundance of wildlife (estimated to be in excess of three million individuals) and the highest concentration of big predators, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, jackals, and serval cats. You will start your day with an early morning game drive and have your midday meal at a picnic area alongside the Mara River migration point. Later, you will return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Mara Engai Lodge
- Luxury tented camp bordering Mara Triangle (Masai Mara NR) without fences
- Meals & Drinks:
-
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Have a sunrise game drive before returning to the camp for breakfast. You’ll then check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi, enjoying a picnic lunch en-route. You will be dropped off at your city hotel or at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, which marks the end of your tour.Main Destination:Nairobi (City)Accommodation:No accommodation (End of tour)Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
End of tour
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Includes/Excludes
The Trip Cost Includes
- Park fees
- (For non-residents)
- All activities
- (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation
- (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation
- (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals
- (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water
- (On all days)
The Trip Cost Excludes
- International flights
- (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips
- (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items
- (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
FAQs
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will to, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, hot water facility could be free at lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during off season.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
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