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Faces of Kenya Safari - 7 Days

Covering some of the most appealing and amazing parks in Kenya over the course of seven (7) days, this tour invites you to experience the Kilimanjaro-boasting Amboseli National Park - overflowing with elephants, giraffe, cheetah, zebra, and wildebeest. Other amazing destinations include the rhinos and flamingos of Lake Nakuru National Park , the geological wonderment of the Great Rift Valley as well as the unfettered culture of the Maasai Mara and its epic kaleidoscope of wildlife species - zebra, antelope, buffalo, wildebeest, hyena, etc.

 
Detailed Itinerary

DAY ONE: Nairobi
Arrive in Nairobi , prepare for the next day's safari
Overnight Accommodations:
none
Meals Included: none

DAY TWO & THREE: Amboseli National Park
Begin your safari with a drive to Amboseli National Park within view of Mount Kilimanjaro . Considered a land of giants, Amboseli National Park 's vast plains stretch into the horizon - becoming one with the sky. Amboseli is world famous for its massive herds of elephant, including some impressively tusked bulls drawn to the area's large, lush swamplands. Also known for its fascinating view of the always snow-covered Mount Kilimanjaro (the highest mountain in Africa), this park shares a number of borders with Tanzania and various Maasai communities. Amboseli is an amazing gift of natural wonder and home to various birds, small mammals, cheetahs and more.
Overnight Accommodations : Twin Share Camping  
Meals Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

DAY FOUR: Lake Nakuru National Park
Travel to Thompson Falls, followed by a descent to the floor of the daunting Rift Valley and onto Lake Nakuru National Park. Lake Nakuru is set in a picturesque landscape surrounded by forests and grasslands, spotted with marshes and altering outcroppings of rock cliff faces and acacia trees. First noted featured as a bird sanctuary, Lake Nakuru was eventually reclassified as a national park in 1968. Today, some of this park's amazing and natural attractions include: flamingo, a massive catalog of terrestrial birds, more than 56 species of mammals and the natural, scenic beauty of Lion Hill, Baboon Cliffs as well as numerous waterfalls throughout.
Accommodations included: Simple hotel
Meals Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

DAY FIVE & SIX: Maasai Mara Game Reserve
For the next two days, explore the enchanting, awe-inspiring land of the world-famous Maasai - a cattle-herding culture still untouched by the trappings of the western world. Widely considered Africa's greatest wildlife reserve, the Mara is home to an awesome array of wildlife - zebra, giraffe, gazelle, elephant, buffalo, antelope, birds, monkeys, hippopotamus, crocodiles (just to name a few). During migration season, the Mara hosts the world's most a most amazing natural spectacle: the Great Migration of millions of wildebeest from the Serengeti. The Mara is a great natural wonder and is also home to a number of great cats such as lions and cheetahs. Additionally, the neighboring Maasai lands offer a number of options for both cultural exploration and hiking.
Accommodations Included: Twin Share Camping
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY SEVEN: Maasai Mara to Nairobi
Awake for one last early morning game drive through the Maasai Mara Game Reserve followed the journey back to Nairobi .
Accommodations Included: None 
Meals Included: breakfast, lunch

Arrival: Nairobi
Departure: Nairobi
Trip Duration: 7 Days
Trip Leader: Driver and Guide
Meals: Breakfast (6), Lunch (6), and Dinner (5)

Accommodations: Twin Share Camping (4 nights) and Simple Hotel  (1 night)

Transportation : 4-Wheel-Drive Vehicle or Van

Best season: April to September