On arrival in Nairobi at 06:00 hrs, we will pick you up and give you a short safari briefing before immediately starting the journey to Lake Nakuru National Park. Lake Nakuru is one of the best-known lakes of the Great Rift Valley and is famous for its birdlife and flamingos. The park also offers a good chance of seeing rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes and, with luck, leopards. After the game drive, proceed to Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Safari Overview
The Kenya Mlima Safari focuses on Kenya’s wildlife and mountain landscapes, combining Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara with Lake Naivasha, a Mount Longonot hiking experience and Amboseli beneath Mount Kilimanjaro.
Safari Route Map
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Safari Highlights
●Lake Nakuru rhino and flamingo viewing
●Masai Mara Big Five game drives
●Lake Naivasha boat experience
●Mount Longonot hiking adventure
●Amboseli elephant viewing
●Mount Kilimanjaro scenery
Detailed Day-to-Day Itinerary
After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and drive through the Great Rift Valley toward the Masai Mara National Reserve. Arrive at Mara Sopa Lodge in time for lunch. After lunch and a short rest, embark on your first afternoon game drive across the Mara savannah. Look out for elephants, buffaloes, lions, giraffes, antelopes and other plains wildlife, with opportunities to search for members of the Big Five. Return to Mara Sopa Lodge for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, spend the full day exploring the Masai Mara National Reserve. The reserve is renowned for its open savannah, exceptional concentration of wildlife and the annual wildebeest migration. Enjoy extensive morning and afternoon game viewing while searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras and antelopes. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed in the reserve, with the safari continuing toward the Mara River area before returning to Mara Sopa Lodge for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, leave the Masai Mara and drive to Lake Naivasha. En route, you may visit a Maasai village to learn more about Maasai culture and traditions. Arrive at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge in time for lunch. After a short rest, enjoy a boat trip on the lake, where hippos and numerous bird species may be seen. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
After an early breakfast, check out and drive to Mount Longonot National Park. Meet your hiking guide for a briefing before beginning the climb toward the crater rim. After the hike, descend to the starting point and enjoy a picnic lunch. Continue through Nairobi toward Amboseli National Park. Arrive at Kilima Safari Camp in the evening, check in, refresh and relax before dinner and overnight.
Spend the day exploring Amboseli National Park on morning and afternoon game drives. Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Wildlife commonly seen includes zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, buffaloes, waterbucks, hippos, lions, cheetahs, jackals and hyenas. Enjoy a picnic lunch around Observation Hill and take in panoramic views across the wetlands and savannah. Return to Kilima Safari Camp for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, enjoy your final views of Amboseli before checking out and driving back to Nairobi. Depending on your onward travel arrangements and available time, the safari concludes with a transfer to your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
