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Wildebeest grazing across the plain at golden hour

Kenya · Classic

7 Days Kenya Rift Valley and Amboseli

Amboseli's elephants, the Rift lakes, and a shorter Mara stay — Kenya without a migration-season dependency.

  • 7 days
  • From $3,760
  • Private
  • 2 – 6 guests

Overview

Kenya Rift Valley and Amboseli, at your pace

Seven days without a migration-season dependency: Amboseli's elephants and Kilimanjaro views, the Rift lakes, and a shorter Mara stay, at a lower price than the full-season version.

This is the itinerary to book if your dates fall outside July to October and you would rather have Kenya at its quietest than wait a year for peak season.

Duration
7 days
Country
Kenya
Style
Private
Group size
2 – 6 guests
Difficulty
Easy

From, per person sharing

$3,760

Based on two travellers, mid-season

Two travellers$3,760 pp
Four travellers$3,330 pp
Six travellers$3,070 pp
Single supplement+$570
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No deposit until the plan is right. 30% confirms, balance six weeks before arrival.

Highlights

What makes this safari special

  1. 01Amboseli
  2. 02Lake Naivasha
  3. 03Maasai Mara

Best months

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April and May are the long rains; the Mara stays open and nearly empty of vehicles, if you do not mind an afternoon storm.

Day by day

The itinerary

  1. 1Day 1Arrive Nairobi, transfer to Amboseli

    An afternoon game drive below the mountain.

    Amboseli · lodge, full board

  2. 2Day 2Amboseli, full day

    Elephants and, on a clear morning, the mountain itself.

    Amboseli · lodge, full board

  3. 3Day 3Transfer to Lake Naivasha

    A boat trip and a walk on Crescent Island among giraffe and zebra.

    Naivasha · lodge, full board

  4. 4Day 4Lake Nakuru National Park

    Both rhino species and the lake's flamingos.

    Nakuru · lodge, full board

  5. 5Day 5Transfer to the Maasai Mara

    An afternoon game drive on arrival.

    Maasai Mara · tented camp, full board

  6. 6Day 6Maasai Mara, full day

    A conservancy drive for game the reserve's own rules restrict.

    Maasai Mara · tented camp, full board

  7. 7Day 7Transfer to Nairobi, depart

    A morning drive in time for the international flight.

    Departure

What is included

  • All park and conservancy fees
  • Private guide and safari vehicle throughout
  • Accommodation as listed, full board from day 1
  • Drinking water in the vehicle
  • Airport transfers

Not included

  • International flights and eTA fee
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Hot-air balloon safari
  • Tips for guide and camp staff
  • Premium spirits and spa treatments

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