Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

To maximize your time in the wild, your Kenya safari adventure begins with an early morning pickup at 6:30 AM from your hotel, residence, or the airport. This early departure allows you to witness the Kenyan countryside awakening, with the breathtaking sunrise unfolding as you travel south through the Great African Rift Valley. Along the way, your safari driver guide will stop at key scenic points, offering fantastic photo opportunities. Arrive Masai Mara Game Reserve in time for lunch and thereafter go for a game drive.

After a thrilling day of exploration, your guide will escort you to your selected camp or lodge, where you can unwind, enjoy a delicious dinner, and soak in the tranquil beauty of the plains from the viewing deck.

On this day, your Kenya Safari includes

✔ Accommodation at your camp or lodge
Overnight stay inside Masai Mara National Reserve
Lunch, and dinner)
Drinking water (additional beverages available at extra cost)

 

Day 2: Full Day Inside Masai Mara National Reserve

Even with limited time on safari in Kenya, you can still make it an unforgettable experience packed with adventure. Your first full morning in the Masai Mara offers the incredible opportunity to take a hot air balloon ride at sunrise (Optional activity at an additional cost of $450 per person.), giving you a breathtaking aerial view of the plains as the park awakens. From above, you’ll witness wildlife patterns in motion, with long shadows stretching across the golden landscape—an ideal setting for stunning photographs.

If you prefer to stay on the ground, a dawn game drive is just as rewarding, offering a chance to spot wildlife in the cool morning hours before returning to your accommodation for breakfast.

The rest of the day is dedicated to exploring the expansive savanna, where you’ll drive across the grasslands, punctuated by scattered acacia trees, in search of Africa’s most iconic wildlife. Let your guide know if there are specific animals you’re eager to see, and they’ll do their best to track them down for you.

Midday, you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch by the Mara River, an excellent spot to observe crocodiles and hippos basking in the water, alongside hundreds of bird species that thrive in the area.

As the sun sets on an eventful day, return to your camp or lodge for a delicious dinner and some well-earned rest. You may also choose to indulge in optional spa treatments for ultimate relaxation.

Your Full-Day Kenya Safari Package Includes:

✔ Accommodation at your camp or lodge
Overnight stay inside Masai Mara National Reserve
All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Drinking water (other beverages available at extra cost)

 

Day 3: Masai Mara Game Reserve → Amboseli National Park (515 km, 9–10 hours)

Your final morning in the Masai Mara begins with an early breakfast before embarking on one last game drive as you exit the reserve. This farewell drive offers a final opportunity to soak in the breathtaking scenery and spot some of the diverse wildlife that roams the open grasslands.

Though the drive to Amboseli is long, it is punctuated with scenic stops along the way, allowing you to capture stunning landscapes of lakes, rivers, and mountains, as well as glimpses of daily life in rural Kenya. A lunch stop in a local town provides a chance to stretch your legs and refuel before continuing the adventure.

Upon entering Amboseli, the first thing that captures your attention is the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, standing tall as a dramatic backdrop to the park’s vast plains. As you make your way to your accommodation, you’ll enjoy a brief game drive, exploring Amboseli’s distinct ecosystem—where scattered woodlands contrast with the open savanna while still hosting an incredible variety of wildlife.

Once you arrive at your camp or lodge, a delicious dinner awaits, followed by time to relax and soak in the stunning views from terraces or panoramic windows.

Day 3 Kenya Safari Package Includes:

Accommodation at your camp or lodge
Overnight stay inside Amboseli National Park
All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Drinking water (additional beverages available at extra cost)

 

Day 4: Full Day Inside Amboseli National Park

While snow might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of a Kenyan safari, an early morning game drive in Amboseli offers stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peak. As the sunrise illuminates the ridges and slopes of Africa’s tallest mountain, the colors shift dramatically, creating an unforgettable scene. Once the morning clouds start rolling in, you’ll return to your camp or lodge for breakfast before heading out for another full day of exploration.

The rest of the day is dedicated to game drives, allowing you to search for animals you may have missed or to capture more incredible photos of your favorite species. A picnic lunch will be served deep in the wilderness, maximizing your time in nature.

As the sun sets, return to your accommodation for dinner and relaxation, soaking in the peaceful atmosphere of the African night.

 

Day 5: Amboseli National Park → Nairobi (250 km, 4–5 hours)

Your final Kenya safari morning begins just as the others have—with an early start for a dawn game drive. This last excursion offers one more chance to capture Mount Kilimanjaro in the soft morning light, before the clouds roll in. As the park awakens, you'll hear the dawn chorus of birds and mammals calling to their herds, prides, and flocks, marking the beginning of a new day in the wild.

After soaking in your last moments of Kenyan nature, return to your camp or lodge for breakfast before slowly making your way out of the park, ensuring one final game drive on the way to the Amboseli gates.

By early afternoon, you’ll arrive in Nairobi, where your guide will drop you off at your preferred location—whether it's your hotel, residence, or the airport for your onward journey.

Final Day Safari Package Includes:

No accommodation (this is the last day)
Breakfast and lunch (no dinner included)
Drinking water (additional beverages available at extra cost)