
Big cats, flamingos & elephants beneath Kilimanjaro
Experience Kenya's greatest hits on one seamless circuit — the predator-rich plains of the Maasai Mara, flamingo-lined shores and rhino country at Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli's elephant herds framed by Mount Kilimanjaro. Guided game drives, handpicked lodges, and a thoughtfully paced itinerary make this the classic East African safari.
Depart Nairobi after breakfast and travel via the Great Rift Valley viewpoints toward the Maasai Mara. Arrive at your lodge or camp for lunch, then head out for an afternoon game drive across the open savannah — perfect for first sightings of zebra, wildebeest, and perhaps a pride of lions. Evening sundowner and dinner under the Mara sky.
Sunrise game drive when predators are most active, followed by breakfast back at camp. Continue with morning and afternoon drives into the reserve and nearby conservancy areas for Big Five opportunities, birdlife, and classic Mara landscapes. Optional hot-air balloon safari can be arranged (extra). Overnight in the Mara.
Early breakfast, then depart the Mara and drive north through highland scenery toward Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive for lunch and an afternoon game drive along the lakeshore — look for flamingos, pelicans, Rothschild giraffe, and both black and white rhino. Overnight near Lake Nakuru.
Morning game drive in Nakuru focused on rhino and birdlife. After brunch, continue south toward Amboseli National Park, arriving in the late afternoon with Kilimanjaro views (weather permitting). Check in, settle, and enjoy a short evening drive or lodge grounds wildlife. Overnight Amboseli.
Full day in Amboseli with morning and afternoon game drives. Famous for huge elephant herds, open swamps, and photographic backdrops of snow-capped Kilimanjaro. Spot buffalo, lion, cheetah, and abundant birdlife. Picnic or lodge lunch depending on pacing. Overnight Amboseli.
Another immersive day of game drives at golden hour. Optional Maasai village visit can be arranged for a cultural exchange (extra). Afternoon drive toward Observation Hill or swamp edges for elephant action. Farewell dinner and overnight in Amboseli.
Final early game drive (time permitting), breakfast, then return to Nairobi with scenic stops. Arrive in the afternoon — transfer to the airport or your city hotel. End of safari services.
Indicative per-person breakdown for the starting rate of USD 2,350.