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Giants and Predators with Lakeside Safari

7 Days / 6 Nights

Amboseli, Masai Mara & Lake Naivasha

Budget itinerary is designed for those seeking an affordable yet immersive safari experience, without compromising on quality or adventure. 


Highlights of the itinerary:


Track big cats in Mara and marvel at Amboseli’s elephant herds with Kilimanjaro as your backdrop.


Day 1: Nairobi – Amboseli

  • Pick up from your hotel in Nairobi in the morning and drive to Amboseli with a

    transfer time of 4 hours.

  • Arrive at your lodge or camp in time for lunch and check-in.

  • In the evening around 3:30 PM, enjoy a game drive through the park, famous for its abundant wildlife and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Spot elephants, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, impalas, and cheetahs.

  • Return to the lodge or camp at 6:00 PM. Dinner and overnight.


Meal Plan: Lunch and dinner

Day 2: Full Day in Amboseli

  • Early morning game drive in Amboseli National Park with packed breakfast. A variety of plain game, antelopes, birds, and Mt. Kilimanjaro’s peak can be seen if weather condition permits.

  • Spot herds of elephants, cheetahs and lions on the hunt, and flocks of flamingos

    along the seasonal lake.

  • Return for lunch to the lodge or camp around 12 PM in the noon.

  • After 3 PM, head out for an evening game drive to spot more predators.

  • Return to your lodge at 6 PM for dinner and overnight.

  • Optional without Any Extra Cost: Full day game drive in Amboseli from 6 AM to 5:30 PM with packed breakfast and picnic lunch at observation hill


Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3: Amboseli-Naivasha

  • After breakfast, check out from Amboseli at 7:00 am and embark on a long drive to Lake Naivasha.

  • Optional Extra: Embark on an early morning hot air balloon ride experience at 5 AM in Amboseli with wonderful views of Kilimanjaro followed by bush breakfast upon landing. Leave for Naivasha immediately after the breakfast.

  • Upon arrival, check in and have lunch.

  • After lunch, take a 1-hour boat in Lake Naivasha ride to view the hippos and birds.

  • Explore the surroundings of Lake Naivasha on a guided walking safari where you can have a close encounter with Giraffes, Zebras and Gazelles while walking.

  • Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.


Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4: Naivasha - Masai Mara

  • After breakfast at 7 AM, begin your journey towards Masai Mara.

  • Arrive in time for lunch and check-in at the lodge or camp.

  • In the afternoon, embark on a guided nature walk, an unforgettable way to connect with the wild heart of the Mara, offering an up-close encounter with its unique flora and fauna.

  • Dinner and overnight at the lodge or camp.


Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 5: Full day experience in Masai Mara

  • We will immerse ourselves in a full-day game drive starting at 6 AM in early morning through the park with bush breakfast and picnic lunch.

  • Our goal is to spot all of the Big 5—Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant, and Buffalo—alongside a variety of other incredible wildlife, including Giraffes, Hippos, Hyenas, Gazelles, and more. 

  • Return to the lodge or camp at 6 PM. Dinner and overnight.

  • Optional without Any Extra: Do a morning game drive with packed breakfast and then return to the lodge for lunch. Later at 3:30 PM, embark on evening game drive to spot more wildlife


Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 6: Masai Mara- Nairobi

  • After breakfast at your lodge or camp, visit a traditional Maasai village to immerse in their vibrant culture, learn about their customs, and witness a captivating Maasai dance. Experience the unique lifestyle, traditional attire, and rituals that define Maasai heritage.

  • Begin your transfer back to Nairobi from Masai Mara. Arrive in the afternoon for your flight or hotel drop-off.

  • Optional Extra: Head for an early morning hot air balloon ride experience followed by bush breakfast upon landing. Later on, continue with cultural visit to a traditional Maasai village. If you choose to do this activity on this day, please note that it might be until evening 5-6 PM till you reach Nairobi with lunch on the way.


Meal Plan: Breakfast


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