KILI SAFARI PREMIUM

Welcome to Kenya! Upon your arrival at Nairobi Airport, you will be greeted with a warm smile by one of Somak?s drivers. After a smooth transfer to Eka Hotel where you can enjoy some light refreshments, you will be given a short safari briefing to ensure you are properly prepared for your exciting Kenyan safari. As you leave the city behind, embark on a scenic drive towards Amboseli National Park, located 250 km away.

You will arrive in time for lunch at you lodge, right alongside the Kimana Gate park entrance. After settling in you will head out for the first of your African game drives in a well-equipped 4x4 in the care of one of our knowledgeable and experienced driver guides.

Set beneath the towering presence of Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli covers 3,810 square kilometres in southern Kenya. This wild landscape is home to elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, Maasai giraffes, and buffalo. The plains are alive with Burchell?s zebra, wildebeest, gazelle, and impala, while the drier areas shelter gerenuk and fringe-eared oryx. You may also spot vervet monkeys, yellow baboons, jackals, hyenas, and bat-eared foxes, making every moment on your game drive a rewarding experience.

Overnight : Kilima Safari Camp
Meals : Lunch and Dinner

Rise early for an exhilarating game drive as dawn breaks over Amboseli National Park. Marvel at the large herds of elephants and other wildlife as they come to life in the soft morning light.

After your adventure, enjoy a delicious breakfast at the lodge before spending the day at leisure. Treat yourself to a soothing spa treatment (own cost), or relax by the pool. Consider some off the additional activities* like a guided nature walk or bird-watching excursion. Following a delightful lunch, embark on another thrilling afternoon game drive, where more wildlife encounters await.

*Additional activites at own cost

Overnight : Kilima Safari Camp
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast, embark on a scenic road transfer from Amboseli into the Great Rift Valley to your lodge at Lake Naivasha (350km). You will arrive in time for lunch at the lodge where you'll drink in the exquisite views and the soothing sounds of nature.

Lake Naivasha, the highest of the Great Rift Valley lakes, has been described as the "Jewel in the Crown" of East African lakes. Renowned for its remarkable birdlife - some 450 bird species have been recorded - the lake is also home to a large population of hippos, often seen wallowing in the shallows or grazing along the shore at night. Surrounding the lake, acacia woodlands and grasslands attract a wealth of other wildlife, including giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, waterbuck, and monkeys. With its scenic beauty and rich diversity, Lake Naivasha is a haven for both wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

The afternoon is yours to explore the resort's many offerings, including optional activities*. Unwind with a rejuvenating spa treatment, embark on a biking adventure, or take a leisurely stroll to the lake, where you can indulge in some of the best birdwatching in the region which boasts hundreds of species. The lake is famous for its high populations of hippos, with an estimated 1 500 in the area, making it highly likely you will spot one.

*Additional activities at own cost

Overnight : Enashipai Resort & Spa
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Following an early breakfast, travel to the legendary Masai Mara Game Reserve. Covering 270 km, this trip will take you through villages and diverse landscapes. Once you enter the reserve start looking out for possible wildlife sightings as you travel into one of the world?s most iconic wildlife theatres.

A true haven for wildlife enthusiasts, the Masai Mara offers some of Africa?s most remarkable animal encounters. The reserve is famous for its impressive populations of the large cats and large mammals like elephant and rhinos, as well as cheetahs, giraffes, and large herds of wildebeest during the migration. Each game drive brings the possibility of witnessing lions resting in the shade, elephants roaming the plains, or hippos and crocodiles along the riverbanks.

After lunch take some time to unwind at your camp before venturing out on an exhilarating late-afternoon game drive. With its rich diversity and ever-changing scenes, the Mara promises unforgettable moments for anyone passionate about wildlife. Led by one of Somak?s experienced driver-guides, you?ll explore the diverse terrain with enhanced opportunities to spot the iconic `big five??lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino. Somak's knowledgeable driver-guides will ensure you have the best opportunities to see a wide range of game from the best vantage point to ensure you have photos which will be the envy of all your family and friends.

Overnight : Mara Figtree Camp
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Immerse yourself in the wonders of the Mara on an early morning game drive as the African bush awakens, followed by a delicious breakfast at camp. After lunch, set out again to explore the Mara's incredible wildlife and breathtaking landscapes.

Alternate option for this day (extra payable in advance):
Experience the magic of the Mara from a whole new perspective with an unforgettable early morning hot air balloon flight. Soar above the vast plains as the sun rises, casting golden hues over the landscape teeming with wildlife. After landing, indulge in a luxurious 'bubbly' bush breakfast in the heart of the wilderness. Continue your adventure with a scenic game drive en route back to camp, where lunch awaits to complete your extraordinary morning.

Overnight : Mara Figtree Camp
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast it's time to prepare for your journey back to Nairobi. Alternatively you could opt to fly from the Masai Mara to Nairobi on the morning flight (price on request)

Alternatively, fly directly from the Masai Mara to Mombasa, including lunch in the Masai Mara (price on request).
Light aircraft baggage allowance - 15 kg


Extend your holiday to one of the hotels on the Kenyan Coast of Mombasa or to one of the fabulous Zanzibar beach hotels, for a relaxing end to this safari.
Extensions to Mombasa, Lamu, Zanzibar and Mauritius are available.
Meals : Breakfast

Due to operational reasons, both accommodations and the itinerary may be subject to change.