7-Day Kenya Safari to Amboseli, Naivasha, Nakuru and Masai Mara

• Depart early from your Nairobi hotel or the airport, where you will meet the Jossec safari team for a briefing.

• Drive south through the scenic countryside to Amboseli National Park, arriving in time for lunch at Amboseli Sopa Lodge.

• Enjoy your first afternoon game drive in the park, renowned for its free-roaming elephants and stunning Mount Kilimanjaro backdrop. Spot zebras, buffaloes, lions, and a variety of bird species.

• Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Wake up early for a sunrise game drive to witness predators and enjoy the crystal-clear views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

• Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast and relax during the morning.

• Embark on another afternoon game drive across Amboseli's swamps, plains, and acacia woodlands. Spot giraffes, wildebeests, and gazelles in the open terrain.

• Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• After breakfast, check out and drive through the Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake surrounded by acacia trees and home to birds and hippos.

• Arrive at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort for lunch and some rest.

• In the afternoon, take a serene boat ride on the lake to see hippos and observe eagles, pelicans, and cormorants.

• Visit Crescent Island, a private wildlife sanctuary where you can walk alongside giraffes, zebras, waterbucks, and impalas.

• Return to the resort for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

• After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its flamingos and endangered rhinos.

• Arrive at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, offering expansive views of the lake and surrounding forest.

• In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive to see rhinos, buffaloes, tree-climbing lions, and possibly leopards.

• Explore the park's bird sanctuary and scenic viewpoints.

• Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• After breakfast, travel west to the Masai Mara National Reserve, passing through lush countryside and Maasai homelands.

• Arrive at Mara Sopa Lodge, located near the Oloolaimutia Gate of the reserve.

• After lunch and some rest, enjoy your first Mara game drive, encountering elephants, lions, giraffes, and antelope herds.

• Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge

• Begin the day with an early morning game drive, then return for breakfast.

• Continue with mid-morning and afternoon drives, tracking lions on the hunt, observing hippos in the Mara River, and possibly spotting a cheetah hunting.

• If visiting during the Great Wildebeest Migration (July to October), witness the breathtaking river crossings.

• Optionally, opt for a hot air balloon safari at sunrise (available at an additional cost of $450 per person), followed by a bush breakfast.

• Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge

• After breakfast, check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi.

• Enjoy a scenic drive through the Rift Valley with stops for photos and souvenirs.

• Arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon. The Jossec safari team will drop you off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your unforgettable safari.