All your international inbound flights should be booked to arrive in Kenya – Nairobi at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport irrespective of the time and the airline. After clearing with customs, immigration and confirming you have collected all your luggage, please proceed outside the building to the paging area where you will find our Safari/Airport representative holding a pager with the DK Grand Safaris logo and your surname/Group name printed below the logo. After a warm introduction to each other with a Hug, you will be assisted with your luggage and taken to the vehicle. You will proceed to your city hotel for check-in and overnight. The Boma Hotel is a lovely hotel close to the airport and next door to the International Red Cross Headquarters. Nairobi is one of the most influential cities in Africa being the main hub, and regional, headquarters for several vital commercial and financial companies. It’s the starting point for most safaris journeys, in East Africa because of its strategic location and large airport serviced by several international airlines. It’s the world’s only wildlife capital, only 4 miles from Nairobi Business District is Nairobi National Park.
Superior Accommodation: The Boma Hotel
Premium Luxury: The Norfolk Hotel
Meals Plan: Bed Only
Day 2
Amboseli National Park
After breakfast check out and depart by road to Amboseli National Park which is famous for its scenery with a backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, (the world’s largest free-standing mountain 5,895 meters 9,340 feet) which dominates the landscape. Amboseli is also famous for its large herds of elephants, thanks to Dr. Cynthia Moss born in the USA and moved to Africa in 1968, she has lived and worked for wildlife there ever since. She has concentrated her studies on the distribution, demography, population dynamics, social organization, and behavior of the Amboseli elephants. You will arrive at the lodge which is strategically located with magnificent views of the surrounding wilderness and the Mountain in time for lunch. Afternoon game viewing has been scheduled for you. In this afternoon game drive, you might encounter not only the Elephants but other wild animals like Lions, Buffalos, Giraffes, Gazelles, Baboons, Zebras, Cheetah and depending on the rains and water lever at Lake Amboseli, this is one of the best destinations for flamingoes viewing and a mini wildebeest, zebras, and elephants migration.
Superior Accommodation: Oltukai Lodge or Amboseli Serena Lodge
Premium Luxury: Tawi Lodge or Tortilis Camp
Meals Plan: Breakfast(B), Lunch(L) & Dinner(D)
Day 3
Amboseli National Park
The next day will be your climax as you trespass through different terrains of Amboseli National Park ranging from the seasonal lakes, marshlands, open plains, and lava-strewn thorn bushes, to acacia woodland. Your private professional driver guide/tour leader is an expert in positioning the safari jeep for this National Geographic shot. Your adventure isn’t complete unless you visit one of Kenya’s nomadic and warrior-like people who have retained much of their traditional ways of life despite continuous pressure from the West. A guided village tour will be organized for you by the son of the chief, areas of interest will include; visiting her mother’s house, meeting the village medicine man, making fire by rubbing two sticks together, and finally a visit to the market where you will have an opportunity to shop from their handmade crafts items though it’s not mandatory. That’s why Amboseli was declared a UNESCO-Mab Biosphere Reserve in 1991 because of the critical role it plays in sustaining the survival of man and nature. The day’s activities aren’t over yet, an afternoon game viewing has been scheduled for you.
Superior Accommodation: Oltukai Lodge or Amboseli Serena Lodge
Premium Luxury: Tawi Lodge or Tortilis Camp
Meals Plan: Breakfast(B), Lunch(L) & Dinner(D)
Day 4
Masai Mara Game Reserve
After breakfast, you will check out and be transferred to Amboseli Airstrip for the morning scheduled flight via Wilson Airport – Nairobi to the famous Masai Mara Game Reserve, one of the great wonders of the world in terms of animal migrations according to ABC News’ “Good Morning America” show. It’s also considered as a “must-see” by almost all visitors going on safari because the park is graced by a wide variety of unique and exquisite wildlife and birds. The Mara boasts the richest environment in the region and you’ll find all manner of wildlife grazing, hunting, and thundering across its plain. It is regarded as the most spectacular wildlife viewing area in Kenya with over 95 species of mammals and over 400 species of birds. Upon arrival at the camp/lodge, you will experience a connection with culture and nature like never before. Lunch will be served outside the main restaurant with an excellent view of the Mara plains or the Mara River from a distance. An afternoon game viewing has been scheduled for you.
Superior Accommodation: Mara Engai or Mara Neptune Lodge
Premium Luxury: Mara Safari Club or Kichwa Tembo Camp
Meals Plan: Breakfast(B), Lunch(L) & Dinner(D)
Day 5
Masai Mara Game Reserve
Morning and afternoon game drives have been scheduled for you. You will have all the time to enjoy taking pictures and being close to nature as our professional guide educates you more on the behaviors of your favorite animals, birds, plants, or insects. The scenic appeal of the umbrella-shaped tree, studded savannah plains, the moderate climate, and the diversity of wild game species make it a one-stop shop for game-viewing activities. This is the day you will be searching for the pride of lions, a coalition of cheetahs, the clan of hyenas, a leap of leopards, a pack of jackals, a dazzle of zebras, herd of antelopes, a confusion of wildebeest, a tower of giraffes, a sounder of warthogs, gang of buffalos, school of hippos and the dangerous bask of crocodiles along the Mara River. We will also try our luck to search for the famous Wildebeest migration depending on the season of travel. If the big cats are what you’re looking for, The Masai Mara ecosystem has one of the largest densities of lionsin the world and that’s why it’s the home to the famous BBC wildlife channel “Big Cat Diary”. You may have viewed this dramatic event on your electronic screens but if it is your first time to view in reality, believe us that it is going to be the most thrilling lifetime experience packed with action.
Superior Accommodation: Mara Engai or Mara Neptune Lodge
Premium Luxury: Mara Safari Club or Kichwa Tembo Camp
Meals Plan: Breakfast(B), Lunch(L) & Dinner(D)
Day 6
Masai Mara Game Reserve
On this day, you have an option of going on the morning safari or you might decide to spice up your adventure with an optional Balloon Safari Adventure.It starts before the golden sunrise, enchanting sceneries, and plain game below as the winds gently blow the basket deeper into the reserve. Soar silently with 360 degrees from a unique bird’s-eye view, a spectacular savannah below with plenty of photographic opportunities unfolding. You will fly over the great Mara River, the Swamps, Forests, Wildlife & the African savannah. Breakfast will be set up on the picturesque savannah plains of the Mara, typically under the shade of a single balanite tree, you will be welcomed by a glass of sparkling wine. Thereafter your adventure safari will continue or enjoy a leisurely game drive back to the camp/lodge reliving the memories of the morning’s flight. While still at the Masai Mara, an optional walking safari can be arranged for the most adventurous guest. It’s a fantastic way to explore the wonders of the African bush. This is an incredible opportunity to really discover the sights, smells, and sounds of the bush as nature intended. One dedicated and experienced armed ranger with profound knowledge and passion for the bush will accompany you to provide you with a truly memorable and intimate experience. The walk can start from the camp/lodge and end up at a sundowner point or just back to the camp/lodge. Please confirm with the lodge/camp if a walking safari is an option offered.
Superior Accommodation: Mara Engai or Mara Neptune Lodge
Premium Luxury: Mara Safari Club or Kichwa Tembo Camp
Meals Plan: Breakfast(B), Lunch(L) & Dinner(D)
Day 7
Depart
After breakfast, you will check out and transfer to Masai Mara Airstrip to connect midday scheduled flight to Nairobi –Wilson Airport. Upon arrival, you will be met by our concierge team, who has organized lunch at a city restaurant/city hotel. A day room has been reserved for you until 06:00 pm for final refreshments and repacking. Later after the farewell dinner, you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international outbound flight.
