7 Days From Nairobi Urban To The Wild
Best Itinerary- From Nairobi urban city tour, Learn about two of Kenya's most famous animals at the David Sheldrick Elephant orphanage and the Giraffe Centre. See the animals in an environment focused on rehabilitation and conservation, to Amboseli "home of the African elephants “And Mount Kilimanjaro, to Masai Mara "the jewel of Africa", Lake Nakuru known for hosting some endangered but beautiful species like the Rothschild giraffe, white and black rhinos.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 : Nairobi
An all-inclusive tour of top Nairobi wildlife attractions, opening an opportunity to see Kenya’s famous animals, within Nairobi.
You will be picked by our company representative for a tour at the giraffe center where you will learn more about the conversation efforts to conserve an endangered species of giraffe known as the Rothschild Giraffe.
Later on the day, you will visit The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Enjoy this guided session with experienced guides & keepers from this sanctuary which takes place between 11 am to 12 noon daily, learning the efforts made by this sanctuary in elephant conservation in Kenya. Nonetheless, get to enjoy the view of these baby elephants, & make great memories as you engage in photography.
The Karen Blixen Museum offers a fantastic space for personal reflection in our nature trail, against a backdrop of Karen’s beloved Ngong Hills, offers sneak peeks at tree hyraxes and is a haven for birdwatchers, with plenty of birds living here.
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Day 2 : Nairobi-Amboseli National Park
You'll have an early morning start (7:30am) after Breakfast and drive to Amboseli National Park arriving at the camp in good time for lunch. Embark for an afternoon game drive before retiring to the lodge at sunset.
Amboseli National Park is famously known for the breath-taking panoramic view of Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest freestanding mountain on earth and the tallest of Africa (5895M). Amboseli is also an elephant’s paradise where the massive African Savannah elephants roam from swamp to swamp grazing all day. Because of the abundance of water and pasture, the bull elephants here weigh up to 6 tones. The observation hill offers panoramas of the peak and the parks plains and swamps. Varied wildlife includes giraffes, Zebras, cheetahs, wild beasts, buffaloes, and hundreds of birds species.
Accommodation:
Mid-Range Accommodation
Day 3 : Amboseli-Amboseli
Leave the camp after breakfast, carrying your packed lunch to be enjoyed in the wild. Spend the whole day exploring the marshlands and swamps of Amboseli which are Fed by subterranean water channels, Water is abundant throughout the year and so is the pasture. Elephants and various other herbivores and are found here. You will retreat to the lodge late in the afternoon after a long exploration of this 392km sq. park.
You also have an option of Starting the day with an early morning game drive to search for animals when they're at their most active, Then return to the Lodge for a relaxed breakfast and lunch.
Spend the hottest part of the day relaxing in camp reading your favourite book or writing your journal about the safari or just listening to your favourite music while observing the birds – don't stress, The animals will be doing the same – then head off again in the afternoon at (16:00hrs)for another drive through the park. Return to the lodge at sunset for dinner and over night.
Accommodation:
Mid-Range Accommodation
Day 4 : Amboseli -Lake Nakuru
After an early breakfast you’ll drive past Nairobi en route to Lake Nakuru National Park. We’ll make sure to stop at the spectacular Great Rift Valley viewpoint to stretch our legs and photograph the contrasting landscapes. Lunch today will be at a local restaurant on the way to the park or an English buffet at your lodge. After lunch you’ll begin your first game drive in this gorgeous park situated in the great rift valley. Later in the evening you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Lake Nakuru is among Kenya's finest national parks. It is gorgeous year-round, and boasts rocky escarpments, patches of yellow-barked acacia forest, and a waterfall. It is home to flamingos, black and white rhinos, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and the endangered Rothschild's giraffe. The southern end of the lake is the best place to see wildlife, while the forested area below the rhino’s cliff is a great place to spot lions and leopards.
Accommodation:
Mid-Range Accommodation
Day 5 : Lake Nakuru -Masai Mara
Today after breakfast, you will drive through the Rift Valley floor to Masai Mara National Reserve arriving at the lodge in good time for lunch. Embark on your first game drive in the reserve this afternoon in search of the big five and other herbivores that roam around in this beautiful savanna. Return to your lodge at sunset for dinner and overnight.
One of our favourite places to look for wildlife in Kenya is the Masai Mara National Reserve. That's because the wildlife here is incredible, with big cats (lions, leopards and cheetahs) and elephants among the highlights. There's a very good chance you'll also see giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeests, zebras, hippos, hyenas, and, of course, impalas. And bring your binoculars, because more than 500 species of birds have been recorded in the reserve. It's a place of beautiful savannah landscapes as well, with lots of acacia trees.
Accommodation:
Mid-Range Accommodation
Day 6 : Masai Mara - Masai Mara
This is a full day spent game viewing across the rich tree studded grassland and rolling hills of the famous "Eighth Wonder of the animal World". The Mara is renowned for its great herds of plains game animals like leopards, Cheetahs & Lions. It also has numerous Elephants and virtually every other type of wildlife to be found in Kenya. You will have a full-day game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve.
Your lunch today is picnic lunch boxes in the savannah under a flat-top acacia tree while watching the animals grazing. Continue with the game viewing on-route to your camp, arriving at your late in the afternoon after thoroughly exploring this massive grassland savannah measuring 1,500sq km.
You have an option of booking a balloon ride today which takes off early in the morning. After landing, the crew helps you out of the basket and escorts you to a lovely setting for a bush breakfast. It is a lifetime experience and worth the price.
Accommodation:
Mid-Range Accommodation
Day 7 : Masai Mara -Nairobi
After a leisurely breakfast, Proceed to Loita Hills Tepesua village (approximately 40 min from Masai Mara en route to Nairobi), home of the Maasai people, which is known for championing Maasai women’s health and girl child education. Arrive and be welcomed by traditional Maasai warrior song and dances, then your host will explain the details of Maasai warrior training.
Take a walk to the community village which was founded to alleviate the poverty of Maasai widows, who traditionally are not allowed to inherit property. The village offers support, safety, and economic growth through the ‘Tepesua Widows Income Project. Proceed to Nairobi with an optional celebratory lunch at the famous Carnivore Restaurant. Later you will be dropped off at your hotel in Nairobi or at the airport to mark the end of your Safari.
