7-Day Best of Kenya Semi Luxury Safari, with three days in Masai Mara, for Best Wildebeest Migration Experience 2022.
On this safari, you will visit the main parks in Kenya, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, and the famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Amboseli is the best park to get close to the free-ranging elephants, have spectacular views of the highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro, and get the best snapshots of the unique African sunset and sunrise. On the other hand, Lake Nakuru is famous for hosting millions of greater and lesser flamingos, highly endangered Rothschild’s giraffes, and black and white rhinos. Finally, you will head to Masai Mara, probably the best reserve in Africa, renowned for its annual wildebeest migration; this experience is also known as the 7th wonder of the world.
Summary Itinerary
DAY BY DAY SAFARI PROGRAM OVERVIEW
1st Day: Picked up from Your Nairobi hotel and driven to Amboseli National Park, staying at Sentrim Amboseli Camp with all meals and evening game drives.
2nd Day: Full day in Amboseli National Park, staying at Sentrim Amboseli Camp with all meals and evening game drives.
3rd Day: Breakfast, then drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, staying at Flamingo Hill Tented Camp with all meals and evening game drives.
4th Day: Breakfast, then drive to Masai Mara National Reserve staying at Enkorok Mara Camp with all meals and evening game drives.
5th Day: Full day in Masai Mara National Reserve, staying at Enkorok Mara Camp with all meals and full day game drives or morning and evening game drives.
6th Day: Another full day in Masai Mara National Reserve, staying at Enkorok Mara Camp with all meals and full-day game drives or morning and evening game drives.
7th Day: Morning game drives followed by breakfast, then drive back to Nairobi and dropped off at your hotel OR the airport for your onward flight.
Pricing & Costing per Person
| Start dates |
2 people |
3 people |
4 people |
5 people |
6 people |
| Jan 3 – Mar 31, 2022 |
$1,550 |
$1,400 |
$1,300 |
$1,250 |
$1,200 |
| Apr 1 – Jun 30, 2022 |
$1,500 |
$1,350 |
$1,250 |
$1,150 |
$1,100 |
| Jul 1, – Oct 31, 2022 |
$1,700 |
$1,550 |
$1,450 |
$1,400 |
$1,350 |
| Nov 1 – Dec 21, 2022 |
$1,550 |
$1,350 |
$1,250 |
$1,200 |
$1,150 |
| Dec 22, 2022 – Jan 3, 2023 |
$1,750 |
$1,550 |
$1,450 |
$1,400 |
$1,350 |
THE COST INCLUDES:
- All Parks Entry Fee
- Full Board Hotel Accommodation while on safari
- All Meals throughout safari and hot lunch/ picnic lunch where necessary
- Enough mineral bottled water while on safari
- Transfers from and to the airport
- Private Transport using a 4X4 Safari Minivan. Land cruiser at a supplement.
- Ultimate game drives in our specially designed 4 x 4-wheel drive with a pop-up roof for maximum game viewing, and everyone is guaranteed a window seat.
- Services of a professional English-speaking safari guide.
- Government taxes where applicable.
- Daily safari and wildlife briefing
- Airports meet and greet
COST EXCLUSIONS.
- Expenses and other items that are pure of personal nature
- Medical insurance.
- Passports and visas
- Driver/ Guide Gratuity and Tips
Latest Reviews on TripAdvisor…
We had a fabulous 6 day / 5 night safari with Amazing Memories!
We did 1 night in Ol Pejeta, 1 night in Lake Nakuru and 3 nights in the... read more Masai Mara. This worked out to be the perfect blend of being able to experience the smaller conservancies and more concentrated wildlife, and also the vastness of the Masai Mara.
The accommodation and food was great throughout. Our favourite spot was Ashnil Mara Camp in the Masai Mara - having a beer whilst watching the hippos and crocodiles float down the river was really special. The river side tent which we stayed in was also amazing.
The wildlife viewing was top notch and Peter did a wonderful job of making sure we got to see it all - he also had great knowledge of the different species we saw and areas we visited, which added to the overall experience. Thank you Peter!
Anne was great at answering all my queries quickly and putting together a more bespoke itinerary to suit our arrangements - which suited us perfectly.
A really wonderful experience, which we won't forget!
LFL234
March 5, 2024
We searched on SafariBookings.com for a safari visiting the Masai Mara. We requested quotes from 3 companies and Amazing Memories came out as the best option for us. From the... read more beginning Ann at Amazing Memories was very prompt and helpful with replies, we had some extras we wanted to fit in and possible accommodation changes. In the end we decided on Sarova LionHill Lodge in Lake Nakuru for one night and Entim Mara Camp in Masai Mara for 2 nights and paid extra for a 4x4 Landcruiser and private driver which was really worth having. We paid our deposit via bank transfer and Brian organised the final touches to our trip and booked the train tickets for our onward journey Nairobi to Mombasa for after the safari. He met us at our hotel in Nairobi to introduce us to our driver and guide for the next 4 days, he gave us hats and waved us on our way! It was lovely and a special start to our fantastic safari.
Both accommodations turned out to be perfect for our needs and wishes. Sarova Lionhill Lodge was very comfortable, nice rooms and a good choice of food at the buffet. We decided to splash out for the 2 nights in Masai Mara as we really wanted to camp in one of the luxury tents. Entim Mara Camp was superb, the food was delicious 5 star quality, amazing staff, fantastic views, comfy beds. They packed us an amazing picnic lunch for our 2nd day, with all the finer details thought of including table cloth, wine and cold beer!
We saw so many animals and enjoyed every minute. Our driver and guide Patrick was fantastic, we would totally reccomend him to anyone, a brilliant and safe driver who knew where to find the animals in this vast Reserve
Especially a big shout out to Amazing Memories who are totally professional and reliable, Thank you, we loved Kenya!
Lindsey W
March 1, 2024
Why Book with us:
- All our guests are well covered under the AMREF Evacuation Cover– This is complimentary.
- We are KATO Bonded – Book with reassurance and peace of mind
- Our guides are all licensed by the Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association.
Day 1: Nairobi – Amboseli National Park
Your safari will start with a pick-up at JKIA or your Nairobi hotel. You will then drive to Amboseli National Park.
You will arrive at Amboseli National Park and check in at Amboseli Sentrim Camp in time for lunch. Freshen up and have hot lunch at the camp.
At around 4 pm, after having some time to relax, you will proceed for an afternoon game drive.
This is the best park to get close to the free-ranging elephants, over 1600 elephants, and have spectacular views of the highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro. Also, you will have an opportunity to get the best snapshots of the unique African sunset and sunrise.
After the game drive, you will drive back to the camp. You will freshen up and proceed for a warm dinner with soothing traditional music.
You will later have an overnight at the camp.
Day 2: Amboseli National Park
Today the program is very flexible; you have two options to choose from:
Option one: You may opt to have an early morning game drive, return for a hot breakfast, freshen up and spend the rest of the midmorning at leisure, either swimming in the pool or just relaxing. Later have lunch and proceed for the evening game drive. Finally, return to the camp for dinner and your overnight stay.
Option two: You may have an early breakfast and proceed for a whole day game drive with packed lunch. Return to the camp for dinner and turn in for the night.
Day 3: Amboseli National Park – Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast at the camp, you will head to Lake Nakuru National Park.
On your way, you will have a stopover at the Great Rift valley viewpoint for a panorama view of the escarpment.
You will then proceed and arrive at Lake Nakuru in time for lunch. Check-in at Lake Nakuru Flamingo Hill Tented Camp. Freshen up and proceed for a hot lunch.
At around 4 pm, after having some time to relax, you will head for an afternoon game drive. The game drive starts at the gate since the camp is inside the park.
This park is renowned for hosting thousands, sometimes millions, of flamingos, hundreds of both black and white rhinos, and highly endangered Rothschild’s giraffes. Also, it has the best scenery and opportunity to see Makalia Waterfall.
After the game drive, you will head to the camp to freshen up and proceed for a freshly prepared hot dinner. Later have overnight at the camp.
Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park – Masai Mara National Reserve
After having breakfast, you will exit the camp with a morning game drive. Later, you will head to Masai Mara, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife reserves.
You will arrive at Masai Mara National Reserve in time for lunch. Check-in at Enkorok Mara Camp and freshen up. Have some time to rest after having some hot lunch.
At around 4 pm, proceed for an afternoon game drive.
Together with Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, Masai Mara Reserve forms Africa’s most diverse, incredible, and spectacular eco-systems and possibly the world’s top safari big game viewing eco-system.
Masai Mara is globally famous for its exceptional population of lions, leopards, cheetahs, and the annual migration of zebra, Thomson’s gazelle, and wildebeest to and from the Serengeti every year from July to October. Also known as the great wildebeest migration or the 7th Wonder of the world.
After the game drive, we will head back to the lodge to freshen up and enjoy dinner. Have your overnight at the lodge.
Day 5: Masai Mara National Reserve
Have breakfast and exit the lodge with packed lunch for a whole day game drive at the Mara Reserve, searching for the Big Five and other animals.
In case your safari falls from July to October, you will have the privilege to witness the 7th Wonder of the World, the annual wildebeest migration, especially while crossing the crocodile-loaded River Mara.
Day 6: Masai Mara National Reserve
Today’s program is also very flexible; you can choose between three options.
Option 1: Have breakfast and exit the lodge with packed lunch for a whole day game drive at the Mara Reserve, searching for the Big Five and other animals.
Option 2: You may opt to have an early morning game drive in search of the big cat and the killings, return for breakfast, freshen up and spend the rest of the midmorning at leisure, either swimming in the pool or just relaxing. Later, have lunch and proceed for the evening game drive at around 4 pm, searching for Big Five and other animals.
You may also choose an optional hot air balloon ride (USD 400pp) in the early morning. You will be picked up from your lodge and transferred to the balloon launch site. The experience takes about an hour. Later return to the lodge via Masai village for lunch. Around 4 pm, proceed for an afternoon game drive.
Finally, you will have dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 7: Masai Mara National Reserve – Nairobi
After breakfast, you will have a morning game drive as you exit the park heading back to Nairobi.
Depending on your flight back home, you will have a stopover for an optional boat trip in Lake Naivasha, followed by a walking safari in the animal sanctuary.
You will proceed with your journey to Nairobi, where you will spend the day with optional activities depending on your flight schedule.
Later, we will transfer you to the airport or hotel. This is where your safari will end.
