Kenya - Land of the Big Five

AMBOSELI → LAKE NAKURU → MASAI MARA (4X4 SAFARI LANDCRUISER)

Overview

Kenya – Land of the Big Five, with Afkira Travels, is a wildlife-focused safari experience designed for travelers seeking classic encounters with Kenya’s most iconic big-game species. This carefully curated itinerary takes you through three of the country’s most celebrated safari destinations—Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, and the legendary Masai Mara—all renowned for exceptional sightings of lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. From the dramatic views of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, to the rhino sanctuaries and flamingo-lined shores of Lake Nakuru, and the vast savannahs of the Masai Mara, this safari is designed to maximize your chances of spotting the Big Five, while enjoying the comfort of well-selected lodges and tented camps. The journey emphasizes high-impact wildlife viewing, conservation awareness, and meaningful cultural insights.

Cost Includes

  • Bed & breakfast accommodation in Nairobi
  • Full-board meals and lodging at Safari Lodges
  • All airport transfers and transportation
  • Private driver and English-speaking guide
  • Safari game drives and park fees

Cost Excludes

  • International airfare and related taxes
  • Visa entry fees
  • Lunch & dinner in Nairobi
  • Drinks with meals at lodges
  • Travel, baggage & medical insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Mandatory Yellow Fever vaccination for Kenya
  • Private Airport pickup from Jomo Kenyatta airport. Meet & greet by your safari guide.
  • Transfer to hotel for check-in and rest
  • Optional: Visit Giraffe Centre or local attractions depending on arrival time
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Nairobi (eg. Eka Hotel / Tamarind Tree)
  • Depart after breakfast for Amboseli, located at the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro
  • Afternoon game drive in the park
  • Enjoys views of elephants against the backdrop of the snow-capped Mt. KilimanjaroAccommodation: Amboseli Serena Lodge / Sentrim Amboseli / Similar
  • Early morning and late afternoon game drives
  • Visit Observation Hill for panoramic views of the plains and swamps
  • Spot herds of elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffalo and abundant birdlife
  • Explore the lake and Rift Valley viewpoints
  • Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge or similar
  • Depart early after breakfast for Lake Nakuru National Park (5-6 hours)
  • Nakuru: birdlife, rhinos, big cats and scenic lake views
  • Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge / Lake Nakuru Lodge
  • Morning and afternoon game drives
  • See flamingos, pelicans, white rhinos, giraffes and cats lounging in Acacia trees
  • Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge / Lake Nakuru Lodge
  • Early breakfast and drive to Masai Mara via the Rift Valley
  • After lunch go for an afternoon game drive
  • First glimpse of the Mara’s rolling plains and wildlife
  • Accommodation: Fig Tree Camp / Mara Maisha / Olive Bush Camp
  • Early morning and late afternoon game drives
  • Big Five: lion, elephant, leopard, rhino and buffalo
  • Optional: Visit a Masai village or book a sunrise hot-air balloon safari
  • Accommodation: Fig Tree Camp / Mara Maisha / Olive Bush Camp
  • Optional early morning game drive
  • Return to Nairobi with packed lunch or roadside stop
  • Drop-off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

$2,600 USD

DOUBLE SHARING
MINIMUM 4 PAX

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