9-DAY SAFARI -INCLUDING THE FAMOUS MARA & LAMU EXTENSION

You’ll enjoy a 5-day safari visiting Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, and Mara. You’ll visit Amboseli National Park which is located at the foothills of Africa’s highest mountain, the snow-capped Kilimanjaro, and see the large elephants. At Lake Nakuru, you’ll see the stunning flamingos at the shore of the lake. Masai Mara National Reserve is one of the best places to see the Big Five animals; lion, elephant, rhino, leopard, and buffalo. Afterwards, you can visit Lamu, the beautiful Old City.

Day 1

You’ll be picked up by our driver and drive to Amboseli National Park. You will arrive at the lodge just in time for lunch and a short rest before proceeding to your first game drive in search of wildlife till dusk. The Amboseli National Park is at the foothills of Africa’s highest mountain — the snow-capped Kilimanjaro — and is renowned for its many ecosystems and thus provides a wide variety of fauna and flora which you will first see on your late afternoon game drive. It is also a home to large herds of elephants and other large animals.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:Ol Tukai Lodge

Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP

Day 2

After an early morning breakfast, you will embark on an en-route game drive as you depart Amboseli National Park for Lake Nakuru National Park arriving in time for lunch and then having an afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru is famously known all over the world for its flamingos which are the main attraction and is recognized as being one of the Natural Wonders of the World. At times there may be over 1 million flamingoes in the residence, forming a beautiful deep pink band around the lake shore. Lake Nakuru is a rhino sanctuary harboring a population of over 100 rhinos, over 40 black and over 60 white rhinos. It is also perfect for bird watching boasting over 400 recorded species of birds. Other large mammals found at this park include giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and hippos.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Accommodation:Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

Day 3

After an early breakfast, you will depart Lake Nakuru National Park for Maasai Mara with an en-route game drive as well as get to enjoy the majestic views of the escarpments of the Great Rift Valley.
The Masai Mara is Kenya’s most outstanding wildlife sanctuary where gentle rolling grassland ensures animals are never out of sight. It is one of the few places on earth where wildlife still lives comparatively undisturbed. Mara also hosts the spectacular seasonal migration of thousands of wildebeests, the Big Five, lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalos, and leopards. You’ll arrive in time for lunch then embark on an evening game drive.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:Ashnil Mara Camp

Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

Day 4

After breakfast, with a packed lunch, you will embark on a full-day game drive exploring the captivating landscapes and grassland of the great Masai Mara. Mara is well known for its black-manned lions and abundant wildlife. It is the best park for game viewing in Kenya as it has an extensive road and track network which allows for close-range game viewing and photography. Some animals like cheetahs will seek shelter under one’s vehicle and others climb onto the roof to get a perfect view of prospective prey. Our tour guide will help you track the various animals including the large predators, and the many bird species at the park. You can choose at your own cost to visit Maasai village and witness the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Ashnil Mara Camp

Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

Day 5

After an early morning breakfast, you will check out before 10.00 am and depart for Nairobi. The driver will drop you off at Nairobi where you’ll spend the evening. Ibis Styles is Located in Wetlands’ Nairobi County. You will relax and enjoy the evening in Nairobi preparing for the next day’s adventure.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

Ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands Hotel

Mid-range hotel located in Nairobi (City)
Day 6-8
Nairobi to Lamu
After an early breakfast, you will check out and our waiting driver will drop you off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in time for your flight to Lamu. Lamu Island is an ancient Swahili town with no roads or vehicles with narrow cool maze-like streets which you can explore on a donkey’s back or just take a walk. Its streets are designed wide enough to allow only the passage of camels and donkeys. On a shopping spree, there are carvings, brass and gold, Arab sea chests and lots of intriguing artefacts. You can also visit the Lamu Museum, Lamu Fort and the German post office. Later, you’ll visit the dhow-making village of Mtomondoni. Those who love snorkelling can take a snorkelling afternoon to Manda Toto, you can also go fishing or on an evening dhow cruise. Activities at own cost.
Main Destination:
Lamu (Town & Beach)
Accommodation:
Banana House
- Mid-range hotel located in Lamu (Town & Beach)
- Day 9
  Lamu to Nairobi
- After breakfast, the hotel will organize a boat transfer to Manda Airport for a domestic flight back to Nairobi.
  Main Destination:
  Nairobi (City)
  Accommodation:
  No accommodation (End of tour)
  Meals & Drinks:
  Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  Drinks not included
  
  End of tour