Compare Kenya Classic Safari & Victoria Falls by Indus Travels vs 6 Days Amboseli, Masaai Mara and Naivasha by Samson's Safaris

Make your own way to your gateway international airport to check in for your flight to Nairobi, Kenya. Enjoy inflight meals and services on your overnight flight.

Welcome to Kenya! Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure or, in case of an early morning arrival, you can join one of the optional tours.

Overnight in Nairobi

Leaving Nairobi after breakfast, you travel towards Kenya's fertile highlands and head down the rift escarpment on the road built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II. On the way spot the charming chapel built at the foot of the escarpment. Pass the impressive Longonot earth satellite station as you head across the valley to Narok; continue your travels across acres of wheat and barley, before reaching the Masai Mara in time for lunch. Following lunch set off on your first game drive, returning to the lodge as the sun sets.

Overnight in Masai Mara National Reserve area

Following an early breakfast, depart on a morning game drive, returning to the camp mid morning. Crown your game viewing experience in the Mara with a “Bush Breakfast” by the Mara River Hippo Pools. One cannot resist the charming “Jambo” from the chefs and Masai warriors as they welcome you to our wonderfully set breakfast buffet of cold cuts, fruits, cereals and hot dishes with eggs made to your specifications as you wait. The hippos keep you company and only say “Kwaheri” (good bye) after you have had enough. After lunch, and perhaps a siesta, set off on another game drive and visit to the Masai Village, returning to the lodge as the sun sets.

Overnight in Masai Mara National Reserve area

Leaving the Masai Mara after breakfast travel across the ‘breadbasket’ of Kenya, where acres of wheat and barley litter the landscape as you head north to Narok, the district headquarters of this part of Maasailand. Now travel across the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley, keeping an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle as you head up the Mai -Mahiu, before arriving at your around midday. Once in the park, view game en route to the lodge. Following lunch, depart for a gamedrive, returning to your lodge as the sun sets. The national park, known for its birdlife, offers a possibility to view flamingoes.  It is also home to Black and White rhinos as well as the endangered Rothschild Giraffe.

Overnight in Lake Nakuru area

Following an early breakfast, continue to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride. Proceed to leave the Rift Valley behind, proceed to Nairobi for an early lunch (or picnic lunch dependent on road conditions) and continue south towards Amboseli, arriving at your lodge by late afternoon.

Overnight in Amboseli National Park area

Morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli, returning to the lodge as the sun sets. Return to the lodge and enjoy free time to unwind in your room or lounge, or even take a quick dip in the pool before dinner.

Overnight in Amboseli National Park area

After an early breakfast, last views of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro before departure to Amboseli. On your arrival to Nairobi, you will be drop off at the airport, direction Livingston to discover Victoria Falls. Upon arrival in Livingstone you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Remaining of the day at leisure.

Overnight in Livingstone

After breakfast, enjoy the day at your leisure.

This morning, breakfast at the hotel before your transfer to the airport to fly back to Nairobi

Overnight in Nairobi

This morning, breakfast at the hotel before your transfer to the airport for your flight back to the USA/Canada. 

Day 1 Nairobi – Amboseli
After pickup from the airport, an early morning start and drive to Amboseli National Park. Check in at
accommodation and lunch. Afternoon game drive. Amboseli National Park is situated due south of
Nairobi, Most of the park consists of a dry, ancient lake bed and fragile grassland with patches of acacia
woodland, while in the southern area there is a number of small, rocky, volcanic hills. Around the
swamps Ol Kenya, Ol Tukai and Enkongo Narok, the vegetation is lush with yellow-barked acacias and
phoenix palms.
Accommodation at Oltukai Lodge
Day 2: Amboseli
Rising early for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit with packed
lunch provided, an optional visit to a Masai village can be planned after breakfast. A visit reveals the
singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and
social structure is a poignant experience. Despite its changing habitat, Amboseli National Park is possibly
the best wildlife area in the whole of Africa to experience elephant at close range. Less unharassed by
poachers, elephants feeding and bathing in the swamps must form the highlights of any Safari.
Accommodation at Oltukai Lodge

Day 3: Amboseli – Lake Naivasha
An early morning drive to Lake Naivasha, it is the highest and the most beautiful of the Rif Valley lakes.
At 1910m (6200f), the water is fresh and the lake is fringed with dense clumps of papyrus (ancient
Egyptian once used this to make paper). Kingfishers use the papyrus as a perch, herons hide in it while
searching for food.
Naivasha is yet another area popular for bird watching (over 400species have been recorded). It is also a
favourite weekend retreat for Nairobi residents, who come here to sail, water ski and fish. There are no
crocodiles in the lake as the water is too cold for them, due to altitude but there are a number of hippos.
Along the lakeshore, vineyards produce grapes for the country's fledgeling wine industry.
Accommodation at Enashipai Resort
Day 4: Lake Naivasha – Maasai Mara
Depart early morning to Maasai Mara National Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch then have an afternoon
game drive. Mara holds on as one of the few places le on earth where wildlife still lives comparatively
undisturbed, in the numbers that once roamed the plains and forests of Africa. As the northern tip of
the vast Serengeti ecosystem, the Mara hosts the spectacular seasonal migration of many thousands of
Wildebeest, Zebras and attendant predators.
Accommodation at Sarova Mara Game Camp

Day 5: Maasai Mara
After breakfast, we have a full day game drive, with packed lunch provided. The reserve is well known
for its black-manned lion, as well as its abundant resident wildlife and its one of the few places where
it's possible to see the big five during a morning's game drive.
Many of the cheetahs are so tame they seek shelter from the hot sun under one's vehicle and several
even climb onto the roof to get a better view of prospective prey. For the bird enthusiast, almost 500
species have been recorded: among these 16 species of eagle, plus many hawks and falcons, 6 species of
vultures, 8 species of storks 4 of bustard (including the Kori bustard, the world's heaviest flying bird),
and 9 species of sunbirds.
Accommodation at Sarova Mara Game Camp
Day 6: Maasai Mara – Nairobi
Morning game drive in Mara and afternoon transfer to Nairobi arriving at about 5 pm. Lunch en route.