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Mara, Lakes, Gorges & Kilimanjaro

Mara, Lakes, Gorges & Kilimanjaro

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Overview

Enjoy an 8-day Kenya luxury safari from Nairobi through the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Hell’s Gate and Amboseli. Travel in a private 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser with a professional English-speaking guide, stay in carefully selected luxury accommodation and experience Kenya’s wildlife, lakes and dramatic landscapes at a relaxed pace. This itinerary combines Big Five game viewing, rhino conservation areas, an included Lake Naivasha boat safari and Crescent Island walk, Rift Valley scenery, elephant country and possible Mount Kilimanjaro views.

Masai Mara: Two nights in Kenya’s famous Big Five reserve, with an afternoon game drive and a full day of exploration.

Lake Nakuru: A scenic Rift Valley park known for black and white rhino conservation and Rothschild’s giraffes.

Lake Naivasha: A relaxed freshwater lake setting, with an included boat safari and Crescent Island walking safari.

Hell’s Gate National Park: Dramatic cliffs, gorges and volcanic landscapes, with optional cycling or guided walking.

Amboseli: Two nights in elephant country, with open plains, seasonal wetlands and possible Mount Kilimanjaro views.

Private safari experience: Flexible game drives shaped around your interests and the day’s wildlife activity.

Great Migration season: Travel between July and October for possible migration encounters, subject to wildlife movements.

Itinerary

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Nairobi
Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi — Time to Arrive Fully

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, meet your Pita Safaris representative and transfer to your luxury Nairobi hotel. Optional Nairobi activities may be arranged.

Nairobi Serena Hotel
Dinner
Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 2: Nairobi to Masai Mara — Rift Valley Views to Open Plains

Drive to the Masai Mara through the Great Rift Valley. Stop at a scenic viewpoint, check in, enjoy lunch and set out on an afternoon game drive

Tipilikwani Luxury Camp
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3: Full-Day Masai Mara Game Drive — Follow Your Curiosity

Spend a full day on game drives in the Masai Mara. Enjoy lunch at camp or a picnic lunch in the reserve, depending on your preferred pace and confirmed arrangements.

Tipilikwani Luxury Camp
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 4: Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru — A New Chapter in the Rift Valley

Check out and travel from the Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park. Check in, enjoy lunch, and set out on an afternoon game drive.

Mbweha Camp
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Lake Naivasha
Day 5: Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha — Boat Safari and Crescent Island Walk

Travel from Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha. Check in, enjoy lunch, then enjoy an included boat safari and a Crescent Island walking safari.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Amboseli National Park
Day 6: Lake Naivasha to Amboseli — Towards Kilimanjaro’s Horizon

Travel from Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park. Check in and enjoy an afternoon game drive, subject to arrival time and park conditions.

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 7: Full-Day Amboseli Game Drive — Elephants, Light and Wide Open Spaces

Spend a full day in Amboseli. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, with opportunities to see elephants and Mount Kilimanjaro views on clear days.

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Day 8: Amboseli to Nairobi — A Final Morning in the Wild

Enjoy an early morning game drive in Amboseli, then return to Nairobi for breakfast, check-out, and your airport or hotel drop-off.

 

No overnight stay included
Breakfast and lunch
Wildlife

Wildlife Experience


Key reserves, habitats, and wildlife encounters on this safari route

Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit


The ideal months for wildlife viewing and safari experiences in East Africa

Inclusions

One night at a luxury hotel in Nairobi.

Two nights at a luxury safari lodge or premium tented camp in the Masai Mara.

One night at a luxury lodge or tented camp at Lake Naivasha.

Two nights at a luxury safari lodge or premium tented camp in Amboseli.

Meals as listed in the itinerary.

Private 4×4 Toyota Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof.

Professional English-speaking driver-guide.

Private game drives as described in the itinerary.

Included Lake Naivasha boat safari.

Applicable park and reserve fees for confirmed activities.

Great Rift Valley viewpoint stop, subject to travel conditions.

Agreed Nairobi airport and hotel transfers.

Bottled drinking water during scheduled safari travel and game drives.

Applicable government taxes and statutory levies.

Exclude

International and domestic flights.

Visas and other travel documentation costs.

Travel insurance and personal medical expenses.

Drinks outside the included meal plan.

Laundry, shopping, souvenirs and personal expenses.

Tips and gratuities.

Optional hot-air balloon safari.

Optional Maasai cultural experience.

Optional bush breakfast, sundowner or bush dinner.

Optional Hell’s Gate cycling or guided walking, plus associated entry, bicycle-hire or guiding fees.

Optional Nairobi excursions and spa treatments.

Accommodation upgrades, extra nights or services outside the confirmed itinerary.

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