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Amboseli National Park

Take a 3-day tour to discover the Masai Mara Reserve, the most popular tourist destination in Kenya. Located in the Great Rift Valley, the reserve is regarded as the jewel of Kenya’s wildlife viewing areas. The annual wildebeest migration, involving over 1.5 million animals arriving in July and departing in November, a phenomenal spectacle that can only be seen in the Maasai Mara. Most visitors will have the opportunity to spot one of the Big 5—lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos. DAY 1: Get picked up from your hotel in Nairobi city center at 8:00 a.m, then drive to Maasai Mara Nature Reserve. Pass the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for breathtaking views. Arrive in time for lunch after check-in at your camp. In the evening depart for a game viewing drive in the Mara Reserve from 4.00 to 6.00 PM. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Giraffe Hill Camp or similar Return back to the camp for a sumptuous buffet dinner. Stay overnight in a big, private tent that has a bed, linen, shower, and toilet inside. Mosquito nets and a hot shower in the evening are provided. DAY 2: Spend the full day exploring Masai Mara in search of the Big Five. Enjoy picnic lunches in the Reserve as you scale the Mara beauty and splendor. This day you will go all the way to the river where the wildebeest cross into Mara from Serengeti. All year round there are lots of resident Hippos and crocodiles sited at the banks of Mara river. After the game drive, you will return back to the camp for dinner, merriment and overnight. Dinner and Overnight At Giraffe Hill Camp DAY 3: Maasai Mara to Nairobi Early morning breakfast then check out for your drive back to Nairobi. Enjoy a brief stop at the Maasai Village for cultural encounter on your way- Learn about the Masai community and interact with the local Masai people as you en route out of Maasai Mara. Thereafter commence your drive to Nairobi. A simple complimentary lunch will be provided on the way in a traveler's motel. On arrival you will be dropped at your Nairobi Hotel. This marks the end of the tour.

Embark on a captivating journey that seamlessly blends the natural wonders of Amboseli National Park with the rich cultural tapestry of the Maasai people. Our one-day adventure is meticulously designed to offer you an unforgettable experience that encapsulates both the breathtaking wildlife of the region and the vibrant traditions of the Maasai community. Itinerary: 1. Early Morning Departure: Your day begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi. A comfortable and air-conditioned vehicle will transport you on this unforgettable expedition. 2. Amboseli National Park: As the sun rises, you'll enter the famed Amboseli National Park, known for its iconic vistas and abundant wildlife. Gaze in awe at the majestic elephants that roam freely against the backdrop of the towering Mount Kilimanjaro. Your experienced guide will provide insights into the behaviors and characteristics of the park's diverse animal inhabitants. 3. Game Drive: Embark on an exhilarating game drive across the park's open savannahs and lush wetlands. Keep your camera ready to capture sightings of elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and an array of bird species. The ever-changing landscape will keep you enchanted as you uncover the untamed beauty of nature. 4. Lunch Break: Amidst the wilderness, indulge in a delightful lunch. Savor the flavors of a carefully prepared meal while surrounded by the serene sounds of nature. 5. Maasai Village Encounter: Leaving the park, you'll journey to an authentic Maasai Village, where the vibrant culture of the Maasai people comes to life. Engage in interactive experiences, from traditional dances that resonate with ancient rhythms to discovering the intricate artistry behind their beadwork and crafts. 5. Maasai Village Encounter: Leaving the park, you'll journey to an authentic Maasai Village, where the vibrant culture of the Maasai people comes to life. Engage in interactive experiences, from traditional dances that resonate with ancient rhythms to discovering the intricate artistry behind their beadwork and crafts. 6. Cultural Immersion: Immerse yourself in the warmth of the Maasai community as you interact with villagers and gain insights into their customs and way of life. Your visit supports sustainable tourism and provides direct benefits to the local community. 7. Return Journey: As the day draws to a close, you'll embark on your return journey, carrying with you the memories of this enriching adventure.

Your full-day adventure begins early in the morning as you depart from Nairobi, heading south towards Amboseli National Park, renowned for its stunning landscapes and awe-inspiring views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak. The journey takes approximately 4 hours, giving you a glimpse of the picturesque Kenyan countryside along the way. Upon arrival at Amboseli, your game drive kicks off immediately. The park is famous for its large herds of elephants, often seen strolling against the backdrop of snow-capped Kilimanjaro. As you explore, you'll encounter a diverse range of wildlife, including zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, lions, cheetahs, buffalo, and numerous bird species. The park's mix of swamps, savannahs, and acacia woodlands offers plenty of opportunities for capturing stunning photographs. Mid-morning, you'll take a break for refreshments and enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot within the park, where you can relax and soak in the incredible scenery. In the afternoon, your tour continues with a visit to a nearby Masai village. Here, you'll have the unique opportunity to learn about the rich cultural heritage of the Masai people. The community welcomes you with traditional songs and dances, followed by a guided tour of the village. You'll gain insights into their customs, traditional way of life, and intricate beadwork. You can also step inside a traditional "manyatta" (hut) to understand how they are constructed using natural materials. The visit concludes with a chance to purchase handcrafted Masai jewelry and souvenirs directly from the artisans, supporting the local community. After the village visit, you'll head back to Nairobi, arriving in the early evening with unforgettable memories of Amboseli's wildlife and the warm hospitality of the Masai people.

Kibera slum is located in Nairobi, about 6.6 kilometres (4.1 miles) from the City Centre. It is the largest slum in Africa, and one of the largest in the world. We are a team of 4 local guides; ERICK, SAMUEL, BENTA and JACK. We were all born, raised and still live here in Kibera Community. We have first-hand insights into the authentic daily life in the Kibera neighborhood. This tour enables our guests to learn more about the local community's way of life and the history of Kibera slum. The income generated from the booking fees, helps us in paying school fees for orphans and vulnerable kids and funding many other social projects here in Kibera slum. We run a social impact tour business called OAC Kenya Tours (www.oackenya.weebly.com). It is a vehicle for positive change. Join us in our journey towards social impact, where every booking you make helps to uplift and support orphans and vulnerable children. 50% of the booking fees from this tour goes back to the community. We also run a non-profit called KCOOP Organization which was founded and registered in 2022. Our organization operates here in Kibera slums and in rural parts of Kenya. The programs of KCOOP Organization include; 1. After school Program 2. Education Program 3. Combating Child Hunger 4. Empowerment Through Arts and Sports 5. Community Outreach Instagram: @kcoop.organization, Facebook: @kcoop.organization, YouTube: @kcoop.organization We are now seeking for like minded individuals, organizations or enterprises for partnership to enable us help more needy kids. ITINERARY FOR THIS EXPERIENCE >This tour takes 3 hours, but we can make it longer or shorter depending on your interest. >The meeting point is inside PRESTIGE PLAZA SHOPPING MALL, Ngong Road. After meeting up, we then take a taxi to the first stop which is our office. This tour has 5 stops as follows; 1. Our Office We will first welcome you to our office here in the slum for more introductions & briefing about the entire experience. The office has free Wi-Fi 2. Home Visit The second stop which is the main stop is home Visit where we will welcome you inside one of the residential houses here in the slum to let you learn more about our way of life like how we get water, electricity, bathroom system, typical house size and so on. 3. Handicrafts Centre You will witness how locals recycle materials to make jewelry and other handmade items. 4. KCOOP Children's Centre We run this Children's Centre and it serves orphans and vulnerable kids. 5. CURIO SHOP Explore a variety of handmade African crafts and souvenirs—offered at fair, regular, transparent, and fixed prices. Every item is clearly marked with a price tag. No bargaining, no inflated prices—just honest value. You can preview some of our products and prices on Instagram: @oac.kenya.crafts OAC KENYA CRAFTS is a social enterprise established to create economic opportunities for local artisans and to generate income that supports needy kids in Kibera

DAY 1 : Nairobi to Maasai Mara. At 8 o'clock you will be picked up from your Nairobi Hotel and commence the drive to Maasai Mara. You will pass via the great rift valley view point where you will have a stop over of 10 -15 minutes to view the rift valley. Lunch will be at the camp in Maasai Mara. In the afternoon after you check in depart for a sunset evening game viewing drive in the Mara Reserve. Return back to the camp for buffet dinner ending with good time for resting at the Camp. Masai Mara Reserve is the most popular tourism destination in Kenya. Located in the Great Rift Valley in primarily open grassland. Wildlife is most concentrated on the reserve’s western escarpment. Its regarded as the jewel of Kenya’s wildlife Viewing areas. Dinner and overnight at Dinner and overnight at Enkajiang Camp https://maraenkajiang.com/Rhino tourist camp https://rhinotouristcamp.com/ simillar DAY 2 : Full Day Game Drive in Masai Mara Reserve. At around 7:00 am after breakfast, you will leave for a full day exploring Masai Mara in search of the Big Five. At midday, You will have picnic lunch in the park which is provided by us. You will visit the site of the yearly wildebeest migration and see the resident crocodiles and hippos sited at the banks of Mara river. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna – lions, cheetahs, jackals, hyenas and vultures. Dinner and overnight at Enkajiang Camp https://maraenkajiang.com/Rhino Tourist Camp https://rhinotouristcamp.com/ simillar. DAY 3: Depart Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park. You will have an early breakfast then checkout. This day you have an option of visiting the maasai viallage to learn more about their culture and way of Living. Thereafter head to Nakuru. Lunch will be on the way at a travellers motel. Depending on the route, the guide is happy to take you for an optional boat ride in lake Naivasha for hippo viewing and Bird watching. Dinner and overnight in Lanet Matfam Resort http://lanetmatfamresort.co.ke/ DAY 4 : Nakuru National Park to Nairobi. You will have an early breakfast and depart by 7am to straight to the park. Its a small park with magnificent, rare white rhinos which form part of the Big five animals. There is also a possibility to see the pink flamingos. Later depart Nakuru for Nairobi. Lunch will be provided at a travellers Motel on the way. Arrive nairobi Between 4 and 5 pm depending on traffic END OF SAFARI

Enjoy a unique experience to see the Big Five in the wild in Amboseli National Park. Be amazed by elephants, lions and zebras roaming freely around their natural habitat. Learn about the incredible wildlife within the park from a guide on a full-day tour. Wow at the spectacle of Africa's highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, towering over the park. Peer through your binoculars at over four hundred varieties of birds, from flamingoes to pelicans, as you enjoy the comfort of a customized tour van. Relax over lunch at one of the park lodges, before having the opportunity to visit a Maasai village. Snap memorable photos of buffalo, impala, and wildebeest en route.

The tour will start early with pick up at 4.30 a.m. offering you the opportunity to witness a luminous Kenya sunrise and the picturesque African savannah. During the journey, you will pass homesteads and encounter Maasai herdsmen with their cattle, adding to the cultural immersion. After approximately 3-4 hours, you will arrive at Amboseli National Park and begin your first game drive. With the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro as the backdrop (weather permitting), you will have the chance to spot herds of protected elephants, many of which have immense ivory tusks. To enhance your wildlife viewing experience, a ride up to Observation Hill will provide a panoramic vista of the entire park. From this vantage point, you can observe the swamps where elephants gather daily. Additionally, Observation Hill is one of the few areas in the park that you can explore on foot. - Amboseli National Park boasts abundant birdlife, particularly around the swamp and marshlands. You can expect to see raptors, water birds such as pelicans, pink flamingoes, crakes, kingfishers, and more. Another unique aspect of the park is the presence of the indigenous Maasai people, who live within its borders. If time permits, you may have the option to visit the Maasai and learn about their culture and lifestyle. After the morning activities, you will settle in at Amboseli Serena Lodge for lunch. It is one of the finest restaurants in the park, where you can enjoy a sumptuous meal . Following lunch, there will be a short game drive to further explore the park. While it will be a shorter tour, you may still have the opportunity to spot elephants roaming from the marshes, as they tend to do later in the day. Afterward, you will head back to the highway and return to Nairobi, with an estimated arrival time in the evening of at or around 6.30.p.m This full-day safari adventure offers a glimpse into the beauty of Amboseli National Park, its magnificent wildlife, and a chance to experience the safari life in Africa.Kindly note that the timings and wildlife sightings may vary depending on various factors like, traffic, weather conditions and animal behavior.

Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara. At 8a.m you will be picked up from your hotel. Commence the drive to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley viewpoint where you will stop over to view of the floor of the Rift Valley. Arrive at Enkajiang Camp/ Rhino Tourist Camp or similar in time for lunch, check inn and relax. Enjoy a sunset game drive from 4.30-6.30p.m. Return to camp for dinner. Our tents are Big, self contained and have a toilet and a hot shower inside. There is also electricity, mosquito nets, Bed and Linen Day 2: Full Day in Maasai Mara. Spend the full day exploring Maasai Mara in search of the Big Five. You will have picnic lunches under a tree in the Reserve as you scale the Mara beauty. This day you will go all the way to the river where the wildebeest cross into Mara from Serengeti. All year round there are lots of resident Hippos and crocodiles at the banks of river. Accomodation at Enkajiang Camp/ Rhino Tourist Camp or similar Day 3: Maasai Mara to Nakuru. Breakfast, checkout. Option: Masai village visit $20 per person- Here we visit to learn more about their culture and way of living Thereafter commence the drive to Nakuru. Arrive in time for lunch followed by relaxation, dinner and overnight stay at Lanet Matfam resort. Day 4: Nakuru to Naivasha. Breakfast. Depart by 7 a.m straight to the park. It's a small park with magnificent, rare white rhinos. Possibly observe the pink flamingos. The game drive lasts 3 to 4 hours, after which you depart on a 1-hr drive to Naivasha to arrive in time for lunch at kifaru Hotel. After lunch, Later go for a 1 hour boat ride on Lake Naivasha for bird watching and hippo viewing on the banks of the lake. Evening accomodation at astorian Hotel or similar standard. Day 5: Naivasha - Amboseli Breakfast head to Hell's Gate for a biking safari , walk in the gorges and take photos with animals. Those who cant bike we will use the safari car. Finish all activities at around 12 noon and have lunch in Naivasha at Kifaru restaurant. Start drive to Amboseli park which is famous for its scenery, backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro which dominates the landscape and open plains. arrive in the evening; Check inn at 1. Manjaro Camp- budget option( Big self contained tents) Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Day 6: Amboseli Full day Breakfast, and spend the day in Amboseli National Park. Known for large elephant herds, and views of Mount Kilimanjaro across the border in Tanzania, observation Hill offers panoramas of the peak and the park’s plains and swamps. Wildlife includes giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, and hundreds of bird species. we will have a picnic Lunch in the park . There are places for bathroom and also cofee stops. DAY 7: Amboseli - Nairobi Optional early morning game drive between 6 and 8 am strictly. After breakfast check out and drive to Nairobi. We will provide complimentary lunch on the way at a travellers Motel. You will be dropped off at your hotel or the Airport. END OF THE SAFARI

Hell's Gate National Park is a dramatic and unique destination known for its striking landscapes and adventurous spirit. The park is named after a narrow gorge once believed to be a gateway to the underworld. It offers an exciting combination of towering cliffs, geothermal steam vents, hot springs, and dramatic rock formations, including the iconic Fischer’s Tower and Central Tower. Visitors can explore the park on foot, by bike, or on a guided vehicle tour. Wildlife sightings include giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, baboons, and even the elusive leopard. Hell's Gate is also home to a variety of bird species, including the rare lammergeier (bearded vulture). A highlight of the park is the Olkaria Geothermal Spa, where visitors can relax in naturally heated pools. Adventure seekers can hike through the Hell's Gate Gorge, though it's advised to check for safe weather conditions before entering. Lake Naivasha Just a short drive from Hell's Gate lies Lake Naivasha, a serene freshwater lake surrounded by lush vegetation and overlooked by the dramatic backdrop of Mount Longonot. The lake is part of the Great Rift Valley and is famous for its abundant birdlife, including fish eagles, herons, and kingfishers. Visitors can enjoy boat rides on the lake, where they might spot hippos lazily lounging in the water and a variety of animals like waterbucks and colobus monkeys along the shores. Crescent Island, a sanctuary within the lake, offers walking safaris among grazing zebras and wildebeests in a peaceful setting Ideal for Nature lovers, adventure seekers, bird watchers, and anyone looking to escape the city for a blend of relaxation and outdoor activities. These locations provide an unforgettable experience of Kenya's stunning natural beauty.

Day 1: Nairobi -Amboseli National Park 0730hrs: Pick up from your Nairobi hotel / residence or Nairobi airport. Depart for the Amboseli National Park via the Nairobi – Mombasa road The morning drive is via typical African savanna country dotted with local homesteads and colorful Masai herdsmen grazing their cattle. Arrive at the Amboseli national park in time for lunch. Take a midday rest and later venture into the park for the scheduled afternoon game viewing drive.We shall be in search of elephant, giraffe, zebra, lion, cheetah, warthog, ostrich and many others The Mount Kilimanjaro dominates the skyline and surrounding country side, It is the tallest in Africa and highest free standing mountain in the world. Mount Kilimanjaro with its snow – capped peak shall dominate the background while we marvel at the wildlife and scenery. Dinner and Overnight at AA lodge Amboseli or Similar Day 2: Amboseli –Nairobi After breakfast go for a game viewing drive in search of the predators and grazers. Depart the park to Nairobi with a stop for break and lunch at Emali (own expense) Arrive Nairobi during the late afternoon. Drop off at Nairobi airport / Nairobi hotel or residence