Day 1 – Arrival & First Game Drive
Your safari begins today! Upon arrival in Nairobi, our friendly team will welcome you at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for a quick safari briefing before you set off toward the world-famous Masai Mara. This reserve is home to lions, elephants, giraffes, wildebeests, buffaloes, zebras, and over 500 bird species — plus a chance to spot elusive leopards, cheetahs, and even black rhinos.
Activities – Day 1
0700Hrs–0800Hrs
Meet & greet at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Safari briefing
0800Hrs–1300Hrs
Road transfer to Alama Camp Mara (bordering the Masai Mara National Reserve, unfenced)
1300Hrs–1400Hrs
Check-in & lunch – Alama Camp Mara
1400Hrs–1800Hrs
Afternoon/Evening Game Drive – Masai Mara National Reserve
Possible sightings: elephants, buffaloes, zebras, rhinos, wildebeests, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, and a variety of birds
1800Hrs–2000Hrs
Rest & relaxation – Alama Camp Mara
Campfire under the African sky
2000Hrs–2200Hrs
Dinner – Alama Camp Mara
2200Hrs
Overnight stay – Alama Camp Mara
Meal Plan – Day 1
Lunch & Dinner
Drinking water
Day 2 – Balloon Safari & Full-Day Exploration
Rise early for an unforgettable day in the Mara. Enjoy the option of a hot-air balloon safari at sunrise, floating silently above the plains as wildlife roams below. After landing, savor a bush breakfast in the wild. Spend the rest of the day exploring different areas of the reserve, visiting the Mara River, and tracking predators and other iconic species.
Activities – Day 2
0530Hrs–0600Hrs
Wake-up call & preparations – Alama Camp Mara
0600Hrs–1000Hrs
Early Morning Game Drive – Masai Mara National Reserve
Optional hot-air balloon safari
Bush breakfast in the reserve
Possible sightings: wildebeests, zebras, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, lions, leopards, and abundant birdlife
1000Hrs–1300Hrs
Mid-morning game drive – Masai Mara National Reserve
Possible sightings: elands, waterbucks, and other plains game
1400Hrs–1600Hrs
Afternoon Game Drive – Masai Mara National Reserve
Visit Mara River (hippos & crocodiles)
Spot ostriches, giraffes, wildebeests, and rhinos
1600Hrs–1800Hrs
Evening Game Drive – Masai Mara National Reserve
Predator tracking (lions, leopards, cheetahs)
Hyena spotting & bird watching
1800Hrs–2000Hrs
Rest & relaxation – Alama Camp Mara
Spa & massage option
Campfire
2000Hrs–2200Hrs
Dinner – Alama Camp Mara
2200Hrs
Overnight stay – Alama Camp Mara
Meal Plan – Day 2
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinking water
Day 3 – Flamingos, Rhinos & Scenic Views
Depart the Mara after breakfast, stopping at a Maasai village for a cultural visit. Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its flamingos and thriving rhino populations. The park’s acacia woodlands, scenic viewpoints, and varied wildlife make for a rewarding afternoon game drive.
Activities – Day 3
0700Hrs–0800Hrs
Wake-up call & preparations – Alama Camp Mara
Breakfast & check-out
0800Hrs–0930Hrs
Visit Maasai village – Masai Mara National Reserve
0930Hrs–1300Hrs
Road transfer to Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge – Lake Nakuru National Park
1300Hrs–1400Hrs
Check-in & lunch – Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
1400Hrs–1800Hrs
Afternoon/Evening Game Drive – Lake Nakuru National Park
Possible sightings: flamingos, black & white rhinos, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, impalas, warthogs, pelicans, waterbucks, baboons, hyenas, and diverse birdlife
1800Hrs–2000Hrs
Rest & relaxation – Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
2000Hrs–2200Hrs
Dinner – Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
2200Hrs
Overnight stay – Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Meal Plan – Day 3
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinking water
Day 4 – Freshwater Wildlife & Scenic Shores
After a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru, head to Lake Naivasha, a beautiful freshwater lake known for hippos, birdlife, and scenic boat rides.
Activities – Day 4
0700Hrs–0800Hrs
Wake-up call & preparations – Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Breakfast & check-out
0800Hrs–1100Hrs
Morning Game Drive – Lake Nakuru National Park
Possible sightings: impalas, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, warthogs, pelicans, rhinos, and various birds
1100Hrs–1300Hrs
Road transfer to Eseriani Resort – Naivasha
1300Hrs–1400Hrs
Check-in & lunch – Eseriani Resort
1400Hrs–1800Hrs
Afternoon/Evening Game Drive – Naivasha
Possible sightings: flamingos, hippos, pelicans, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, waterbucks
1800Hrs–2000Hrs
Rest & relaxation – Eseriani Resort
2000Hrs–2200Hrs
Dinner – Eseriani Resort
2200Hrs
Overnight stay – Eseriani Resort
Meal Plan – Day 4
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 – Kilimanjaro’s Elephants
Travel south to Amboseli National Park, famed for its large-tusked elephants and spectacular backdrop of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Activities – Day 5
0700Hrs–0800Hrs
Wake-up call & preparations – Eseriani Resort
Breakfast & check-out
0800Hrs–1100Hrs
Morning Game Drive – Hell’s Gate National Park
Possible sightings: rhinos, lions, leopards, buffaloes, zebras, warthogs, flamingos, impalas
1100Hrs–1700Hrs
Road transfer to Ol Tukai Lodge – Amboseli National Park
Enroute lunch in Nairobi
1700Hrs–1800Hrs
Check-in – Ol Tukai Lodge
1800Hrs–2000Hrs
Rest & relaxation – Ol Tukai Lodge
2000Hrs–2200Hrs
Dinner – Ol Tukai Lodge
2200Hrs
Overnight stay – Ol Tukai Lodge
Meal Plan – Day 5
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinking water
Day 6 – Bush Breakfast & Big Cat Tracking
Enjoy a sunrise game drive with Kilimanjaro as your backdrop, followed by a bush breakfast in the wild. In the afternoon, track predators and enjoy sunset photography.
Activities – Day 6
0530Hrs–0600Hrs
Wake-up call & preparations – Ol Tukai Lodge
0600Hrs–1000Hrs
Early Morning Game Drive – Amboseli National Park
Possible sightings: elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and birds
Bush breakfast – Amboseli National Park
1100Hrs–1300Hrs
Mid-morning game drive – Amboseli National Park
Possible sightings: wildebeests, warthogs, giraffes, jackals, hippos, crocodiles, baboons
1400Hrs–1600Hrs
Rest & relaxation – Ol Tukai Lodge
1600Hrs–1800Hrs
Evening Game Drive – Amboseli National Park
Possible sightings: leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, African fish eagles, lions
Sunset photography
1800Hrs–2000Hrs
Spa & massage or campfire – Ol Tukai Lodge
2000Hrs–2200Hrs
Dinner – Ol Tukai Lodge
2200Hrs
Overnight stay – Ol Tukai Lodge
Meal Plan – Day 6
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinking water
Day 7 – Farewell to the Wild
Enjoy one last game drive in Amboseli before returning to Nairobi, bringing your Kenyan adventure to a close.
Activities – Day 7
0700Hrs–0800Hrs
Wake-up call & preparations – Ol Tukai Lodge
Breakfast & check-out
0800Hrs–1100Hrs
Morning Game Drive – Amboseli National Park
Possible sightings: lions, leopards, elephants, wildebeests, zebras, jackals, buffaloes, pelicans, dik-diks, giraffes
Sunrise photography of Mt. Kilimanjaro
1100Hrs–1700Hrs
Road transfer to Nairobi
Enroute lunch
1700Hrs
End of tour – Nairobi
Meal Plan – Day 7
Breakfast & Lunch
Drinking water