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Amboseli and Masai Mara Safari

Enjoy 8 days of wild luxury packed with exciting overview of Kenya and her Wildlife. Visiting Amboseli, Lake Naivasha and the Masai Mara, this safari guarantees you an African bush experience of a lifetime!

Your adventure kicks off in Kenya Capital with a 2 nights stay Karen Gables, a characterful Cape Dutch style private home that sits peacefully off the road in its own verdant gardens. A true home from home, there are numerous private spots to sit and unwind. Activities here include a visit to the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant orphanage, Giraffe Centre and The Karen Blixen Museum.

Next stop is the Amboseli National park where you’ll spend 2 nights at the eco award winning Tawi Lodge. The lodge is set on Kenya’s south-eastern border with Tanzania, in its own 3,000-acre private conservancy. The lodge overlooks a waterhole and affords beautiful views of the iconic Mt Kilimanjaro. A true highlight of visiting Amboseli National Park is breathtaking landscapes, sight of large herds of elephants and the breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro
Activities here include day and night game dries, guided walking safaris, camel rides, sundowners, bush breakfasts and hot air balloon safari

Next stop is Lake Naivasha. Enjoy a boat ride and a nature walk at Crescent Island. This is an excellent way to see wild animals while on foot. The Island is a private game sanctuary, which is home to zebra, wildebeest, gazelle, Vervet monkeys, hares, genet cats, waterbuck and giraffe.

Finally the safari ends at the Maasai Mara National park, Africa’s most famous safari destination and home to the big five. Your stay will be at the Mara Eden Safari Camp. The Camp is situated along the Mara River where the magic of African wilderness unfolds right in front of you.

Safari Itinerary

Day 1 and 2: Welcome to Africa

On arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International airport, you will be warmly received and transferred to Karen Gables to relax after the long flight. The next day you will visit a few places of interest including the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Centre and the Karen Blixen Museum.
Overnight at Karen Gables

Day 3: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

Early morning pick up from your hotel in Nairobi or Jomo Kenyatta international Airport and after a short brief from your safari guide, you proceed to Amboseli. Arrive in time for lunch at Tawi Lodge, located on a private conservancy of 6,000 acres just five minutes from the eastern entrance to Amboseli National Park, at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. Afternoon game drive around the conservancy returning to the lodge in time to freshen up for dinner.
Overnight at Tawi lodge

Day 4: Amboseli National Park

Wake up before dawn and take a snack before embarking on an early morning game drive. Return to the lodge for breakfast and the rest of the morning at leisure. After lunch, there is a chance to relax bre an afternoon game drive.
Overnight at Tawi Lodge

Day 5: Lake Naivasha

Depart after breakfast for Lake Naivasha and check in at the magnificent Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge. A boat ride in the lake will occupy your afternoon. Here you will spy on hippopotamus and a wide variety of birdlife. Thereafter you will explore the beautiful Crescent Island on a guided walking tour. This is where a part of the Out of Africa movie was shot. Giraffe, wildebeest, Impala, Gazelle, and Buffalo call this island home.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa lodge

Day 6: Masai Mara

Early Morning departure for Masai Mara arriving at Ilkeliani Mara Camp in time for lunch. After lunch, embark on an afternoon game drive.
Dinner and Overnight at Ilkeliani Mara Camp

Day 7: Masai Mara

Enjoy breakfast and head out with picnic lunches to explore the Masai Mara National Park returning to the camp mid-afternoon. Freshen up and relax enjoying the view around the camp. Spend the next day in search of the big 5, at an extra cost we can organize a hot air balloon safari, sundowner or a private bush breakfast
All meals and Overnight at Ilkeliani Mara Camp

Day 8 - End of Safari

Return to Nairobi , then proceed with your chosen beach extension or connect with your flight departing from JKIA.

Safari Information

Duration 8 Days
Price Low Season from US$ 3,750 Per Person High Season from US$ 4,750 Per Person
Price Includes One way airport transfer from JKIA to Karen Gables2 Nights at Karen Gables on Bed and BreakfastExcursions in Nairobi as per offer including entry feeFull board accommodation – breakfast, lunch and dinnerSoft drinks, beer, house wines and selected spirits at Ilkeliani Mara Camp Soft drinks, beer, housewines, selected spirits and bush sundowner at Tawi LodgeNational Parks entrance fees – Mara, Amboseli, Crescent Island and TsavoTransport in a 6 seater 4x4 land cruiser on exclusive useGuaranteed window seat and access to the pop up roofServices of a professional English speaking driver guidePick up and drop off as per itinerary
Price Excludes All drinksTips to driver guide and camp staffMedical insuranceAny extra activity not mentioned in the inclusions
This package can be tailor made to: Include a beach stay Start from Mombasa end in Nairobi
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Featured Accommodation

Karen Gables
Karen Gables
Tawi Lodge
Tawi Lodge
Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Ilkeliani Mara Camp
Ilkeliani Mara Camp

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