Your safari begins with pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or airport followed by a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley with a stop at the panoramic viewpoint. You will then proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch at your lodge. In the afternoon, embark on a rewarding game drive in this compact but wildlife-rich park. Lake Nakuru is internationally known for its rhino sanctuary, hosting both black and white rhinos. The park is also home to Rothschild giraffes, tree-climbing lions, buffaloes, zebras, and large flocks of flamingos depending on the season.

Dinner and overnight at your selected lodge or tented camp.

After breakfast, depart for the Masai Mara National Reserve, enjoying scenic landscapes and views of rural Kenya along the way. Upon arrival, check in at your camp or lodge and enjoy lunch before heading out for an afternoon game drive.The Masai Mara offers one of the richest wildlife experiences in Africa. The vast open savannah supports large prides of lions, cheetahs, elephants, hyenas, and numerous antelope species. The reserve is particularly famous for its dramatic sunsets and expansive plains dotted with acacia trees.

Dinner and overnight at your lodge or camp.

After an early breakfast, depart with picnic lunch for a full-day exploration of the Masai Mara. This extended game drive allows you to cover different regions of the reserve including the Mara River area, known for dramatic wildlife action during the Great Migration season between July and October.Throughout the day, your professional guide will help track wildlife and explain animal behavior, birdlife, and the ecosystem of the savannah. Optional activities such as a sunrise hot air balloon safari or a visit to a traditional Maasai village can be arranged at additional cost.

Return to your lodge in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.

Enjoy an early morning game drive when predators are most active and the light is perfect for photography. After breakfast at the lodge, depart for Nairobi with scenic views along the route. Arrival in the afternoon with drop-off at your hotel or airport marks the end of your unforgettable Ultimate Kenya Safari.