Overview

7 days safari starting from Nairobi to the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha, then to Amboseli and back to Nairobi.

Tour Plan

Day 1: Nairobi – Aberdare’s
Marco Polo Safaris rep will pick you up from your Nairobi hotel or Airport at the morning and depart to Aberdare’s National park. The drive will be 3 and half hours , to Aberdare Country club for lunch. After lunch you will be transferred to The Ark lodge. The Lodge has four viewing decks with balconies and lounges to provide superb game viewing from the comfort of the lodge. The animals come to you! Later dinner and overnight at The Ark hotel.

Day 2: Aberdare – Lake Nakuru
Early morning breakfast, After your breakfast leave Aberdare for Lake Nakuru a 4 and half hours and passing through the Equator line a few metres away towards the northern side, the water spins clockwise. Towards the southern, spins anticlockwise … just amazing. And through to the Great Rift Valley escarpment, arriving in time for lunch and check in at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge. Later afternoon game drives across the Pink Lake often referred so due to it’s great masses of Flamingos, but currently due to climate change and high water levels, only thousands can be seen, not forgetting the famous white Rhino and black rhino found in this park. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge.

Day 3: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara
Early morning breakfast. After breakfast leave Lake Nakuru for Masai Mara a 5 hours drive to the main gate, passing through Narok Town. Then proceed to the Lodge/Camp arriving in time for lunch and check in. Afternoon game drive through the park in search of the Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo and other members of the Big five plus other animals. Dinner and overnight at Ashnil Mara camp or Sarova Mara game camp or Governors Camp.

Day 4: Masai Mara
Early morning game drive game drive before breakfast. After breakfast, full day is spent in the park with packed lunch boxes with a visit to the Mara River to see Hippos and Nile crocodiles . Later Meals and overnight at Ashnil Mara camp or Sarova Mara game Camp or Governors Camp.

Day 5: Masai Mara – Lake Naivasha
Early morning breakfast. After breakfast depart Masai Mara for Lake Naivasha a 5 hours drive to the lodge ,arriving in time for lunch. Later in the afternoon game drive with a visit to Hells Gate National Park or crescent island ( https://www.crescentisland.co ) which allows walking safari, Hiking, Bicycling ride, Rock climbing and photography of wildlife or just a Boat trip along the lake to see Hippos and different types of Birds. Later dinner and overnight at Naivasha Sopa Lodge.

Day 6: Lake Naivasha – Amboseli
Early morning breakfast. After breakfast check out of Lake Naivasha
and drive to Amboseli National Park, which is a 5 hours hours drive to the main gate arriving in time for lunch. Amboseli National Park lies at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. The mountain offers scenic backgrounds for photography Elephants, Lions, Cheetah and Buffalo can be seen at the swamp area. Later afternoon game drive at the park from 4:00 pm till 6:30.Then Dinner and overnight at Oltukai Lodge or Amboseli Serena Lodge.

Day 7: Amboseli – Nairobi
Early morning breakfast. After your breakfast, check out of the park having game drive on the way to Nairobi. Then drop at your hotel or at the Airport.

Included / Not Included

English driver/guide / All Multilingual
Free mineral water in the Jeep while on safari
Full Board Accommodation per itinerary
National park & game reserve entrance fees as per itinerary
Transportation in a Private Jeep

Accommodation in camps/cottages according to itinerary
After completion, trekking certificate
Catering plan as indicated: B=breakfast, L=lunch and D=dinner
Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls and other items of a personal nature
International flights
Nairobi Hotel
Optional excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary
Supervised by an English speaking professional guide, carrier and experienced cook
Transfer to and from the foot of the mountain