5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS CLASSIC amboseli

ABOUT the Safari

Explore Amboseli National Park, famed for its large elephant herds and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Set against one of Africa’s most iconic backdrops, Amboseli offers exceptional wildlife photography and open savannah landscapes. Carefully curated safaris include close wildlife encounters, scenic drives, and unforgettable sunset views beneath Africa’s highest peak.

TOUR DETAILS


  • Destinations: Amboseli National Park – Lake Naivasha & Hell’s Gate – Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Safari Style: Private guided road safari in a 4×4 pop-up roof vehicle
  • Start / End: Nairobi (hotel or JKIA)
  • Price: USD 2,570 per person
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Detailed itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVAL – NAIROBI → AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

  • 06:30 hrs | Pick-up & Welcome

    1. .1. Meet and greet at Nairobi hotel / JKIA by your safari guide
      2. Welcome briefing: Overview of Kenya’s wildlife, safety orientation, photography tips

  • 7:00 hrs | Scenic Drive South

    1. 1. Drive through Athi Plains
      2. Learn about Kenyan landscapes & Maasai pastoral lifestyle
      3. Short wildlife sightings possible en route (gazelles, ostriches)

  • 10:15 hrs | Refreshment Stop – Emali

    1. 1. Tea / coffee & local fruits
      2. Clean restrooms & optional market visit

  • 12:15 hrs | Enter Amboseli National Park

    1. 1. Park briefing & rules
      2. First views of open plains with Mount Kilimanjaro

  • 12:30 – 14:00 hrs | Introduction Game Drive

    1. 1. Explore Longinye Swamp & seasonal Lake Amboseli
      2. Wildlife: elephants, zebras, wildebeest, water birds

  • 14:00 – 15:00 hrs | Lunch & Check-in

    1. 1. Hot lunch at lodge with Kilimanjaro views
      2. Room allocation & refresh time

  • 14:00 – 15:00 hrs | Lunch & Check-in

    1. 1. Hot lunch at lodge with Kilimanjaro views
      2. Room allocation & refresh time

  • 19:30 hrs | Dinner & Overnight
    Accommodation: Sentrim Amboseli Camp
  • Meals: Lunch & Dinner

DAY 2: FULL DAY AMBOSELI – WILDLIFE, CULTURE & CONSERVATION

  • 05:45 hrs | Early Morning Wake-up

    1. 1. Tea / coffee served

  • 06:15 – 09:30 hrs | Sunrise Game Drive

    1. 1. Best time for predator activity
      2. Focus on lions, cheetahs, elephant families
      3. Photography with soft morning light

  • 09:45 hrs | Breakfast at Lodge

  • 10:45 – 12:45 hrs | Authentic Maasai Cultural Experience

    1. 1. Visit a community-led Maasai village (non-commercial)
      2. Traditional welcome dance, homestead visit, storytelling with elders
      3. Learn about Maasai customs, dress & cattle culture
      4. Opportunity for respectful photography

  • 13:00 – 14:00 hrs | Lunch

  • 14:00 – 15:30 hrs | Leisure & Interpretation

    1. 1. Relax at lodge or pool
      2. Optional guided nature walks & birdwatching

  • 15:45 – 18:30 hrs | Explorer Game Drive

    1. 1. Visit marshlands & elephant corridors
      2. Learn about conservation challenges & human-wildlife coexistence
      3. Sundowners stop (non-alcoholic)

  • 19:30 hrs | Dinner & Overnight

DAY 3: AMBOSELI → GREAT RIFT VALLEY → LAKE NAIVASHA & HELL’S GATE

  • 07:30 hrs | Breakfast & Departure

  • 09:45 – 13:30 hrs | Extensive Game Drive

    1. 1. Rhino Sanctuary, acacia woodland, flamingo shorelineStops: Baboon Cliff, Lion Hill viewpoint

  • 10:30 hrs | Great Rift Valley Viewpoint

    1. 1. Photography stops
      2. Geological interpretation

  • 14:00 – 15:15 hrs | Private Boat Safari

    1. 1. Hippos, fish eagles, pelicans

  • 15:15 – 16:15 hrs | Crescent Island Walking Safari

    1. 1. Giraffes, zebras, antelopes in predator-free environment

  • 16:30 – 18:30 hrs | Hell’s Gate Adventure

    1. 1. Cycling or walking in park
      2. Visit Ol Njorowa Gorge, geothermal vents, cliffs
  • 19:30 hrs | Dinner & Overnight
    Accommodation: Naivasha Sopa Lodge

DAY 4: LAKE NAIVASHA → LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK

  • 07:30 hrs | Breakfast & Departure

  • 09:45 – 13:30 hrs | Extensive Game Drive

    1. 1. Rhino Sanctuary, acacia woodland, flamingo shoreline
      2. Stops: Baboon Cliff, Lion Hill viewpoint

  • 13:45 hrs | Lunch at Lodge

  • 15:00 – 18:00 hrs | Photography & Birding Drive

    1. 1. Visit Makalia Falls
      2. Learn about flamingo migration & rhino conservation

  • 19:30 hrs | Dinner & Overnight
    Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

DAY 5: LAKE NAKURU → NAIROBI (DEPARTURE DAY)

  • 06:30 hrs | Early Breakfast

  • 07:00 – 09:30 hrs | Final Game Drive

    1. 1. Last sightings: rhinos, lions, Rothschild giraffes
      2. Sunrise photography

  • 10:00 hrs | Drive Back to Nairobi
  • Afternoon

    • 1. Visit local community or cultural center (traditional crafts, farming, coastal lifestyle)

  • 13:30 – 14:30 hrs | Arrival & Farewell

    1. 1. Drop-off at Nairobi hotel or airport
      2. End of safari services
PACKAGE INCLUDE
  1. Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  2. Professional English-speaking safari guide
  3. All park entry fees (Amboseli, Hell’s Gate, Lake Nakuru)
  4. Full board accommodation (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  5. Bottled drinking water throughout
  6. Lake Naivasha boat safari
  7. Crescent Island guided walking safari
  8. Cycling / walking in Hell’s Gate National Park
  9. Maasai cultural village experience
  10. Government taxes and statutory levies
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PACKAGE EXCLUDES
  2. International & domestic flights
  3. Entry visas & travel insurance
  4. Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, souvenirs)
  5. Tips & gratuities
  6. Optional spa services
  7. Alcoholic & soft drinks
  8. Any services not listed in “Package Includes”
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5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS CLASSIC amboseli

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