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4 Days / 3 Nights Lake Naivasha & Amboseli Safari


Destinations: Lake Naivasha & Amboseli National Park
Highlights: Boat safari, Crescent Island walk, elephants, Kilimanjaro views, scenic drives

🗓️ Day 1: Nairobi – Lake Naivasha – Boat Ride & Walking Safari

  • 7:30 AM: Pick up from hotel/airport in Nairobi

  • Drive to Lake Naivasha via the Great Rift Valley (~2 hrs)

  • Activities:

    • Boat ride on Lake Naivasha: Spot hippos, birds, and giraffes on the shore

    • Crescent Island walking safari – walk among zebras, giraffes, and antelopes

  • Lunch at a lakeside resort (e.g. Fisherman's Camp, Lake Naivasha Sopa)

  • Afternoon at leisure: relax or explore gardens and lake area

  • Dinner & overnight at:

    • 🏨 Budget: Sleepway Cottages

    • 🏕️ Mid-Range: Lake Naivasha Country Club

    • 🏝️ Luxury: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

🗓️ Day 2: Lake Naivasha – Drive to Amboseli National Park

  • Early breakfast and depart by 7:00 AM

  • Scenic drive via Maai Mahiu–Namanga route (~6 hrs)

  • Lunch en route or at the lodge upon arrival

  • Afternoon game drive in Amboseli:

    • Spot large elephant herds, buffalo, zebras, and if lucky, lions and cheetahs

    • Sunset photography with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background

  • Dinner & overnight at:

    • 🏨 Budget: AA Lodge Amboseli

    • 🏕️ Mid-Range: Sentrim Amboseli

    • 🏝️ Luxury: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

🗓️ Day 3: Full Day in Amboseli National Park

  • Early morning game drive (best time for clear Kilimanjaro views)

  • Return for breakfast and relax at the lodge

  • Visit Observation Hill: panoramic view of the swamp and animal activity

  • Optional cultural visit to a Maasai village

  • Afternoon game drive – look for rhinos, hyenas, and birdlife in the wetlands

  • Dinner & overnight at the same lodge/camp

🗓️ Day 4: Amboseli – Return to Nairobi

  • Optional short game drive before breakfast

  • Check out and depart for Nairobi (~4–5 hrs drive)

  • Lunch en route

  • Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon; drop-off at hotel or airport

✅ Safari Package Includes

  • Private transport in 4x4 Land Cruiser or safari van

  • 3 nights full-board accommodation

  • Park fees for Amboseli and Crescent Island

  • Boat ride on Lake Naivasha

  • Professional English-speaking driver/guide

  • Bottled water during safari

❌ Not Included

  • Ballon Safari (approx. $450 pp)

  • Maasai village visit (approx. $30 pp)

  • Tips and personal expenses

  • Travel insurance

  • Soft/alcoholic drinks

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