5-Day Kenya Wildlife Safari to Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, and Masai Mara National Reserve – Mid-Range Kenya Safari

5-Day Kenya Wildlife Safari to Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, and Masai Mara National Reserve – Mid-Range Kenya Safari. This 5-Day Kenya Wildlife Safari journey is through Amboseli National Park, home to the largest tuskers you will ever see, under the watchful Kilimanjaro. Stop for a night in the idyllic Lake Naivasha on your way to the last leg of the trip: the Mara, probably the most prolific wildlife destination on the planet.

5-Day Kenya Wildlife Safari Highlights

Detailed 5-Day Kenya Wildlife Safari

Day 1: Nairobi / Masai Mara National Reserve

Depart early morning to Maasai Mara National Reserve, it holds on as one of the few places left on earth where wildlife still lives comparatively undisturbed, in the numbers that once roamed the plains and forests of Africa. As the northern tip of the vast Serengeti ecosystem, the Mara hosts the spectacular seasonal migration of many thousands of Wildebeest, Zebras and attendant predators. Arrive in time for lunch then have an afternoon game drive.

  • Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
  • Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp
  • Meals & Drinks: All meals included, drinking water (Other drinks not included)

 

Day 2: Maasai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast we have a full day dame drive, with packed lunch provided. The reserve is well known for its black-manned lion, as well as its abundant resident wildlife and its one of the few places where it’s possible to see the big five during a morning’s game drive. Many of the cheetahs are so tame they seek shelter from the hot sun under one’s vehicle and several even climb onto the roof to get better view of prospective prey.

For the bird enthusiast, almost 500 species have been recorded: among these 16 species of eagle, plus many hawks and falcons, 6 species of vultures, 8 species of storks 4 of bustard (including the Kori bustard, the world’s heaviest flying bird), and 9 species of sun birds.

  • Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
  • Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp
  • Meals & Drinks: All meals included, drinking water (Other drinks not included)

 

Day 3: Masai Mara National Reserve/Lake Naivasha

An early morning drive to Lake Naivasha, it is the highest and the most beautiful of the Rift Valley lakes. At 1910m (6200f), the water is fresh and the lake is fringed with dense clumps of papyrus (ancient Egyptian once used this to make paper). Kingfishers use the papyrus as a perch, herons hide in it while searching for food.

Naivasha is yet another area popular for bird watching (over 400species have been recorded). It is also a favorite weekend retreat for Nairobi residents, who come here to sail, water ski and fish. There are no crocodiles in the lake as the water is too cold for them, due to altitude but there are a number of hippos. Along the lake shore, vineyards produce grapes for the country’s fledgling wine industry.

Dinner and overnight at campsite or lodge.

  • Main Destination: Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
  • Accommodation: Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort – Mid-range hotel located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
  • Meals & Drinks: All meals included, drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4: Lake Naivasha National Park/Amboseli National Park

An early morning start and drive to Amboseli National Park. Check in at accommodation and lunch. Afternoon game drive.

Amboseli National Park is situated due south of Nairobi, most of the park consist of a dry, ancient lake bed and fragile grassland with patches of acacia woodland, while in the southern area there is a number of small, rocky, volcanic hills. Around the swamps Ol kenya, Ol Tukai and Enkongo Narok, the vegetation is lush with yellow barked acacias and phoenix palms.

  • Main Destination: Amboseli National Park
  • Accommodation: Kibo Safari Camp – Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
  • Meals & Drinks: All meals included, drinking water (Other drinks not included)

 

Day 5: Amboseli National Park /Nairobi

Morning game drive in Amboseli and afternoon transfer to Nairobi arriving at about 5pm. Lunch en route.

  • 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 5-Day Kenya Wildlife Safari

5-Day Kenya Wildlife Safari Inclusions and Exclusions

Included

  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional 5-Day Kenya Wildlife Safari 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)

Excluded

  • 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