Kenya is the historical home of the East African safari, a land of sweeping Savannah grasslands inhabited by charismatic mega-fauna, including Big Cats, the Big Five (elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and rhino) and just about everything in between. Elsewhere, landscapes here stir the soul with deserts in the north, dense forests in the west, Rift Valley lakes in the center and tropical coast out east.
Take up a 07 Day Amboseli, Nakuru and Maasai Mara safari. The focus is on wildlife and the big herds, visiting two of Kenya’s most renowned game viewing areas. An overnight stay at Lake Nakuru is a perfect way to relax with the flamingo flocks that enjoy the alkaline waters of this shallow soda lake.
Amboseli is an excellent place to view a multitude of wildlife, including everything from wildebeest to giraffes to Baboons. This includes the good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit.
While here, visit to a Masai village can be arranged at an extra small fee. Masai warriors are famously known as the proud nomadic tribe whose legendary prowess in battle and single-handed acts of bravery in fights with the wild animals are known across the world. A visit reveals the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals.
It is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close. Nature lovers can explore five different habitats here ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli, wetlands with Sulphur springs, the Savannah and woodlands.
Visit Nakuru famous for its huge flocks of flamingos that enjoy the alkaline waters of this shallow soda lake. Other than a million flamingos and many more species of birds, the park is also home to white rhino, warthog, giraffe, hippo, ostrich, and lion.
Visitors can enjoy the wide ecological diversity and varied habitats that range from Lake Nakuru itself to the surrounding escarpment and picturesque ridges. Lake Nakuru National Park is ideal for bird watching, hiking, picnic and game drives.
Enjoy the Masai Mara incredible migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra as well as the Mara big families of elephants, buffaloes, lions, and hippos among many more. The Mara is known as one of the finest wildlife destinations in the World.
There is an excellent chance of seeing the Big 5, cheetah, serval, hyena, bat-eared foxes, black-backed and side-striped jackals, hippo, crocodile, baboons, warthog, topi, eland, Thompson’s gazelle, Grant’s gazelle, impala, water buck, oribi, reed-buck, zebra. July to November is a great time to view the huge numbers of wildebeest that move in.