After an early breakfast, the guests will depart for an extended game drive in Amboseli National Park. The morning offers favourable conditions for wildlife viewing before temperatures rise. The safari will explore the park’s open plains, seasonal lake basin, marshes and woodland areas. The itinerary may include a stop at Observation Hill, subject to park conditions and the driver-guide’s assessment. Lunch may be provided as a packed picnic inside the park or served at the lodge, depending on the preferred game-drive programme. The afternoon game drive will continue through different sections of the park before returning to the lodge. Dinner and overnight will be at Amboseli Sopa Lodge.

Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge, premium rooms
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

After breakfast, the guests will check out and begin the journey towards Lake Naivasha. There will be suitable comfort stops along the way. Upon arrival, the group will check in at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort and have lunch or a late lunch, depending on the travel schedule. The remainder of the afternoon will be available for relaxation within the resort. Guests may enjoy the gardens, lakeside atmosphere and views around Lake Naivasha. A Lake Naivasha boat ride can be arranged as an optional activity. It is not included in the costing below because no contracted boat rate was provided. Dinner and overnight will be at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort.

Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

After breakfast, the group will check out and travel to Hell’s Gate National Park for a morning sightseeing experience. Hell’s Gate offers a different experience from a traditional wildlife safari. Its attractions include dramatic cliffs, volcanic landscapes, open plains and geothermal features. Activities may include a scenic game drive and short walks in areas approved by the park authorities. Cycling or bicycle rental is optional and has not been included in the costing. After the Hell’s Gate visit, the group will continue towards Lake Nakuru National Park. Upon entry into the park, there may be an afternoon game drive before proceeding to Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge. Dinner and overnight will be at the lodge.

Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

After an early breakfast, the guests will enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. The park is recognised for its birdlife, scenic lake environment and populations of black and white rhinos. Wildlife sightings remain dependent on natural animal movements and cannot be guaranteed. After the game drive, the group will leave Lake Nakuru and travel towards the Masai Mara region. Lunch will be served at a suitable location or provided as a packed meal, depending on the departure time. Upon arrival, the guests will check in at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge. An evening game drive may be provided if the arrival time and reserve gate regulations allow. Dinner and overnight will be at the lodge.

Accommodation: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

After an early breakfast, the guests will depart with packed lunches for a full-day safari in the Masai Mara National Reserve. The driver-guide will select the most productive wildlife-viewing areas based on recent animal movements. The game drive will focus on searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and other wildlife. September falls within the wider migration period, although river crossings and specific wildlife sightings depend entirely on natural animal movements and cannot be guaranteed. Lunch will be enjoyed at a designated picnic area. The game drive will continue in the afternoon before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner

After breakfast, the group will undertake another full-day game drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve. The additional day allows the driver-guide to explore a different section of the reserve and increases the opportunity to observe wildlife behaviours that may not have been seen during the previous day. A hot-air balloon safari can be arranged at an additional cost. It is not included in the package calculation. After the afternoon game drive, return to Masai Mara Sopa Lodge for the final safari dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner

After breakfast, the guests will check out and begin the return journey to Nairobi. There will be comfort stops during the journey. Upon arrival in Nairobi, the guests will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or another agreed location within Nairobi. No Masai Mara game drive or reserve re-entry is planned on this day. This avoids an additional USD 200 per-person reserve entry fee. Meal plan: Breakfast