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7 Day The Best of Kenya Safari - Great Migration, Amboseli and Lakes
Explore the magic of East African safari and embark on a seven day private safari so you can experience the great migration in the Masai Mara on this incredible experience. The tour includes Nairobi, Lake Nakhuru, Masai Mara & Amboseli National Park including meals, transport and safari activities in this enchanting land.
Kenya is known as the origin of African safari travel, on this tour the focus is on the wildlife experience as you wiriness one of the most amazing natural yearly events. The Wildebeest migration and the crossing of the Mara River is a sight to behold. You are guaranteed a front seat of this amazing experience.
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7 Day The Best of Kenya Safari - Great Migration
DAY 1 : NAIROBI
Upon arrival into Nairobi, clients will be met and transferred to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight at your hotel in Nairobi on a bed and breakfast basis.
DAY 2 : MASAI MARA
Leaving Nairobi after breakfast, you travel towards Kenya's fertile highlands and head down the rift escarpment on the road built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II. On the way spot the charming chapel built at the foot of the escarpment. Pass the impressive Longonot earth satellite station as you head across the valley to Narok, continue your travels across acres of wheat and barley, before reaching the Masai Mara in time for lunch. Following lunch set off on your first game drive, returning to the camp as the sun sets.
Overnight at Masai Mara - Camp/ Lodge on full board basis.
DAY 3 : MASAI MARA
Following an early breakfast, depart on a morning game drive, returning to the camp mid-morning. After lunch, and perhaps a siesta, set off on another game drive and visit to the Masai Village, returning to the lodge as the sunsets. (It is possible to pre-book an optional early morning Balloon Safari)
Overnight at Masai Mara Camp / Lodge on a full board basis.
DAY 4 : LAKE ELMENTEITA
Leaving the Masai Mara after breakfast travel across the ‘breadbasket’ of Kenya, where acres of wheat and barley litter the landscape as you head north to Narok, the district headquarters of this part of Maasailand. Now travel across the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley, keeping an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle as you head up the Mai -Mahiu, before arriving at your lodge at Lake Elementaita around midday. Following lunch, depart for a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, returning to your lodge as the sun sets. The national park, known for its birdlife, offers a possibility to view flamingoes. It is also home to Black and White rhinos as well as the endangered Rothschild Giraffe.
DAY 5 : AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, depart for a full day game drive; later enjoy a picnic lunch. Return to the lodge by 1600hrs, giving time to unwind in your room or lounge, or even take a quick dip in the pool before dinner.
Overnight at Amboseli Camp / Lodge on full board basis.
DAY 6 : AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, depart for a full day game drive; later enjoy a picnic lunch. Return to the lodge by 1600hrs, giving time to unwind in your room or lounge, or even take a quick dip in the pool before dinner.
Overnight at Amboseli Camp / Lodge on full board basis.
DAY 7 : END OF ITINERARY
Following an early breakfast, catch your last views of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro as you depart Amboseli. From here turn north across the beautiful and seemingly never ending Athi Plains, arriving in Kenya's bustling capital city of Nairobi by mid-day. Once in the city, clients will be dropped off at the drop off point in the city center or at the airport for ongoing travel arrangements.
- Comfortable light clothing for summer months, including a swimming costume.
- A very warm jacket for game drives during winter – conditions can be chilly!
- Walking shoes and socks.
- Sun-hat, sunglasses and sunscreen (the African sun is harsh for the unprotected body).
- Camera and plenty of film/ memory space.
- A good book.