Itinerary

• Day 1

  Nairobi - Masai Mara

  Early departure from Nairobi to try to avoid the many traffic jams that slow down traffic at the city gates. After the northern expressway, we head due west towards Narok. Villages and small towns follow one another, and the roadside scenes gradually reveal some of the habits of Kenyan life.
  After Narok, you're on Masai land, with fewer villages as you approach the Masai Mara reserve. It's also an opportunity to meet a few shepherds and their flocks along the way.
  After lunch, first game drive in search of wildlife, birdlife, nature and scenery. Spanning some 1,510 km² along the border with Tanzania, the Masai Mara is by far the country's best-known and most visited game reserve. A World Heritage Site, the Masai Mara is the Kenyan extension of Tanzania's Serengeti National Park. The reserve's name is derived from the river that flows through it, Mara, and the people who live there, the Masai. It is home to a rich fauna, with 2.5 million herbivorous mammals that delight the reserve's predators.

• Day 2

  Masai Mara

  Full day spent exploring the park in search of the big Five. This is your last day in the park. The Mara River means “stained” river in the Masai language. It reflects the savannah landscape dotted with umbrella acacias, green and russet grasses, and silver-leaf croton bushes.
  Since colonial times, the park has held its reputation as one of the world's finest wildlife observatories.
  The reserve has a large population of lions, leopards, hyenas and jackals. The savannah is home to some 450 bird species, including ostriches, waders and rare, majestic eagles.
  Twice a year, the animals migrate from one reserve to another in search of the best grazing. Wildebeests and zebras gather in their millions during this transhumance. The group can be dozens of kilometers long! The most moving part of this spectacle takes place in July.
  
  Option : Early morning Air Balloon Safari that can be arranged locally and payable directly.

• Day 3

  Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru

  After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. A few kilometers after passing through the large town of Narok, where many street vendors have already set up their stalls by the roadside, you turn due north towards Nakuru.
  The pleasant road climbs steadily in altitude, and as it goes on, you're treated to beautiful mountain landscapes, folds of the Rift Valley. Numerous cultivated plots dot the route before descending to Lake Nakuru.
  Arrive at the park for lunch, check into the lodge and set off on your safari.
  Lake Nakuru is frequented by flamingos and pelicans. The park is home to a wealth of wildlife, including Rothschild's giraffe, white rhinoceros (easy to spot) and reed antelope. Buffalo, waterbuck and lion complete this non-exhaustive list.

• Day 4

  Lake Nakuru - Amboseli

  Breakfast and early departure for the south of the country and the Amboseli reserve. The road is quite long and sometimes slowed down by the numerous trucks, but there's no other way to reach the south and it's also an opportunity to see the daily life of Kenyans. We arrive in Amboseli mid-afternoon, and if the weather's clear, we'll have a great view of Kilimanjaro. First safari to your accommodation in the park.

• Day 5

  Amboseli

  A full day in this photogenic park, morning and afternoon game drives. Amboseli National Park is often referred to as “The home of Elephants’ some of the largest Elephant herds are found here.
  The park takes its name from Lake Amboseli, an immense dry basin with cracked ground. The clouds of dust rising from the lake contrast with the lush green vegetation of wetlands such as Enkongo Narok Swamp.
  The park is also home to vast groups of zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, buffalos, hippos and antelopes, lions, leopards, cheetahs, rhinos and many species of plain game.

• Day 6

  Amboseli - Mombasa

  Early morning, breakfast and departure for the Indian Ocean coast. To reach the city of Mombasa, we'll drop you off at Enali station, from where you'll take a 1st class train across the Tsavo plains to the Indian Ocean coast. Our team will meet you at Mombasa station and transfer you to your hotel.
  In the afternoon, check into your hotel on Diani beach and begin your free coastal holiday.
  
  For travelers not wishing to extend to Mombasa, return to Nairobi and the airport.

• Day 7

  Free time on the Indian Ocean coast

  Today, you can enjoy the ocean at your leisure. The days are free. You can, of course, plan to visit Mombasa from your accommodation, or choose to relax on the paradisiacal white-sand beaches lined with coconut palms.
  In Mombasa, it's worth visiting Fort Jesus in the old town, as well as the old quarter with its maze of stone lanes. There are many street vendors selling coffee, coconut milk and cassava, the famous cassava flour cakes.

• Day 8

  Free time on the Indian Ocean coast

  Another beautiful day at liberty to enjoy the beach and sea or stroll along the coast in the shade of coconut palms. You can also plan a trip by pirogue or motorboat to go snorkeling behind the coral reef.

• Day 9

  Free time on the Indian Ocean coast - Mombasa Airport

  After checking out of your room, you can leave your luggage at reception and take in the scenery of the Indian Ocean one last time. In the afternoon, transfer to Mombasa airport (3 hours before take off) for your return flight.