3 Days
Safari Overview
This great adventure explores Kenya’s finest parks. Enjoy great sceneries from the Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara (famous for its black-maned lions) to the beautiful sceneries of flamingoes on the pink Lake Nakuru and home to the white Rhino and on to the great view of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli. You will visit masai mara home of wildbeeste migration that happens annually and recorded as the 7th wonder of the world.
While at it enjoy sightings of the big 5 of this great reserve. Head on to Lake Nakuru home of flamingos and the elusive Rhino. Here you are 1000% seeing many Rhinos. How about ending the safari down south to the land of Jumbos (Elephants) with a back drop of Mt Kilimanjaro its a sight to behold.
Enjoy this safari as you share jokes and exchange niceties with other clients from different nationalities.
Your Unforgettable Masai Mara Safari Experience
The Masai Mara National Reserve is undoubtedly the crown jewel of Kenya’s wildlife viewing destinations. Spanning vast savannahs, rolling hills, and acacia woodlands, it offers an unparalleled opportunity to witness Africa’s iconic wildlife in their natural habitat. Your 6-day adventure begins here, immersing you in a world where nature reigns supreme and every turn brings a new discovery.
During your time in the Masai Mara, you’ll embark on thrilling game drives led by experienced guides who know the reserve intimately. Keep your cameras ready for the “Big Five” – lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalo – often spotted amidst the golden grasses. Beyond these magnificent creatures, the Mara teems with zebras, giraffes, cheetahs, hyenas, and countless species of birds, ensuring a diverse and exciting viewing experience.
A highlight for many visitors to the Masai Mara is the annual Great Wildebeest Migration, a spectacular natural event where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles traverse the plains in search of greener pastures. Witnessing the dramatic river crossings, especially at the Mara River, is an awe-inspiring spectacle that truly earns its title as one of the “Seven Wonders of the World.” Even outside migration season, the resident wildlife population guarantees exceptional game viewing.
Journey to the Pink Shores of Lake Nakuru
From the expansive plains of the Masai Mara, your safari continues to the breathtaking Lake Nakuru National Park. This soda lake is world-renowned for its incredible avian spectacle, particularly the vast flocks of flamingos that often turn its shores a vibrant pink. It’s a photographer’s paradise and a birdwatcher’s dream, with over 400 species of birds recorded in the park.
Lake Nakuru is also a critical sanctuary for endangered species, most notably the black and white rhinoceros. Bison Safaris ensures you have ample opportunity to spot these magnificent creatures, often seen grazing peacefully near the lake or in the surrounding woodlands. The park’s diverse habitats also support Rothschild’s giraffes, waterbucks, lions, and leopards, making every game drive a unique adventure.
Amboseli: Land of Giants with Kilimanjaro’s Backdrop
The final leg of your safari takes you south to Amboseli National Park, famous for its large herds of elephants and the iconic, postcard-perfect views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The snow-capped peak of Africa’s highest mountain provides a stunning backdrop to the dusty plains, creating truly unforgettable photographic opportunities. Watching elephants roam freely with Kilimanjaro in the distance is a quintessential African safari image.
Amboseli’s ecosystem, fed by underground springs from Kilimanjaro, supports a rich diversity of wildlife despite its arid appearance. Alongside the elephants, you’ll encounter buffalo, impalas, lions, cheetahs, and a variety of birdlife. The open plains make wildlife spotting relatively easy, offering close-up encounters with nature’s giants. This park offers a different, yet equally captivating, safari experience.
Experience a Budget-Friendly Safari Without Compromise
This 6-day safari is meticulously designed to offer an incredible Kenyan adventure without breaking the bank. Bison Safaris believes that an authentic safari experience should be accessible to everyone. We achieve this by carefully selecting comfortable yet affordable accommodations and optimizing travel logistics, ensuring you get the most value from your journey while still enjoying high-quality game viewing and professional guiding.
Traveling with Bison Safaris means you’ll be in the hands of expert local guides who are passionate about Kenya’s wildlife and culture. They bring the landscape to life with their extensive knowledge, tracking skills, and engaging stories. Our comfortable safari vehicles are equipped for optimal viewing, allowing you to capture every moment of your adventure. Prepare for an immersive and enriching experience.
Safari Route Map
Nairobi
Masai mara
Nakuru
Amboseli
Nairobi
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Day 1: Drive Nairobi to Maasai Mara
Depart 7:30 AMIf you have ever closed your eyes and dreamed of Africa, you have probably envisioned the experience you will have today. Masai Mara is the cradle of the Maasai culture and an iconic African safari destination. Upon arrival at the airport, after you are done with customs and immigration procedures, you will enter the arrivals lounge where you will meet your driver guide. You will then drive toward the southwest to Masai Mara National Reserve (approximately a 5 ½ hour drive). Have a stop over at the great Rift Valley view point for a breathtaking view of the floor of the Rift Valley. Proceed drive to Masaimara with lunches on the way. Arrive for check in at the camp. At around 4,30 pm, you depart for a visit to masai village and here you will interact with masais and learn their way of life. This is payable directly at usd 30 per person. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight at Mara Ntulele Camp.
Mara Ntulele Camp
Lunch, Dinner
Maasai Mara, Migration, Amboseli
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Day 2: Full day spent exploring Maasai Mara National Reserve
Full DaySpend a whole day game viewing in this jewel of a park in Kenya. Masai Mara National Reserve is rich in wildlife and exotic birds. Today, you will explore the savannah plains to catch up with the grazers. Elephant, warthog, giraffe, zebra, gazelle, buffalo, hyena, jackal and many more will be seen during your game drives. The big cats like lions, leopards, cheetahs, and wild cats are also found here, and will be seen in the fields hunting together with the scavengers. Your game viewing shall also cover areas around the Mara River for giant Nile crocodile and hippo viewing. Have your packed lunch by the Mara River as you enjoy your game viewing. This is an all-year-round arena for wildlife viewing. Later in the evening, you will return to Mara Ntulele Camp for rest and dinner.
Mara Ntulele Camp
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Migration ,Big 5 ,Maasaimara
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Day 3: Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park
Full DayAfter breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru by road. Lunch will be served en-route. You will arrive in Nakuru in the evening. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at Buraha Zenoni Resort and Spa.
One of the Great Rift Valley’s most famous soda lakes, Lake Nakuru offers visitors the chance to witness one of the world’s most spectacular wildlife sights – brilliant pink flamingos as far as the eye can see. When conditions are right, between 1 and 2 million lesser and greater flamingos feed around the shores of the lake. This, together with tens of thousands of other waterbirds within a species list of around 400 birds, make Lake Nakuru a genuine ornithologist’s paradise.
Buraha Zenoni Resort
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Pink flamingos
Rhinos
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Day 4: Game drive at Lake Nakuru park and drive to Amboseli National Park
Full DayHave an early breakfast, then proceed for the adventure in Lake Nakuru National Park. This park is rich with over 350 bird species, the greater and lesser flamingo, plover, marabou stork, white pelican, and egret. The wildlife includes the white and black rhino, Rothschild’s giraffe, lion, zebra, antelope, buffalo and other wild animals. Lunch will be served en-route to Amboseli National Park. You will arrive at Amboseli in time for dinner and overnight at Manjaro Tented Camp.
Manjaro Tented Camp
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mt Kilimanjaro
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Day 5: Exploring Amboseli National Park with game drives
Full DayVery early morning weather permitting, you can see Mt Kilimanjaro from the comfort of your camp. After an early breakfast, proceed for the adventure in the park of viewing the animals. Enjoy the spotting of the unique animals found in the beautiful, scenic park such as cheetah, lion, and leopard. A picnic lunch will be served in the park. Return to Manjaro Tented camp or similar for dinner and your overnight stay.
Manjaro Tented Camp
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mt Kilimanjaro
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Day 6: Return drive to Nairobi
ReturnOn your last day, wake up and enjoy breakfast and afterwards depart for Nairobi by road. Lunch will be served en-route. You will arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon. Upon arrival you will be transferred to either your city hotel or airport for your onward departure at airport.
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What's Included & Excluded
Included in Your Safari
- Pick up and drop off at Jomo Kenyatta Airport on arrival and on departure
- Full board accommodation at the hotels of stay
- All park entrance fees as per the itinerary
- Transportation in a shared land cruiser 4x4 vehicle driven by an english speaking driver guide
- Water during game drives
Not Included
- International flights to and from Kenya
- ETA visa fee to Kenya
- Itens of a personal nature and travel insurance
- Drinks at the hotels during meals -soft drinks ,beers and wines
- Any extra activities not on the itinerary