Depart early in the morning for the Masai Mara National Reserve. It remains one of the few places left on earth where wildlife still lives comparatively undisturbed in the same numbers that once roamed the plains and forests all over Africa. As the northern tip of the vast Serengeti ecosystem, the Mara hosts the spectacular seasonal migration of many thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and attendant predators. Arrive in time for lunch, then head out for an afternoon game drive. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and your overnight stay.

You will spend two full days game driving in the Masai Mara, with packed lunchs provided. The reserve is well known for its black-manned lions, as well as its abundant resident wildlife. It is one of the few places where it's possible to see the “Big Five” during a morning’s game drive. Many of the cheetahs are so tame they seek shelter from the hot sun under one’s vehicle, and several even climb onto the roof to get a better view of prospective prey. For bird enthusiasts, almost 500 species have been recorded, including 16 species of eagle, many hawks and falcons, six species of vultures, eight species of storks, four of bustards (including the kori bustard, the world's heaviest flying bird), and nine species of sunbirds.

You will be picked up early and then drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Known worldwide for its flamingos, the lake is alkaline and is recognized as one of the natural wonders of the world. Lake Nakuru is now also a rhino sanctuary, home to over 40 black rhinos and more than 60 white rhinos, though the flamingos have always been the main attraction. At times, there may be nearly two million flamingos residing here, forming a stunning deep pink band around the edge of the lake shore. Arrive in time for lunch, then enjoy an afternoon game drive.

In the early morning, we will drive to Amboseli National Park. Upon arrival you will check in at your accommodations and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, you’ll embark on a game drive.

Amboseli National Park is located due south of Nairobi. Most of the park consists of a dry, ancient lakebed and fragile grassland, with patches of acacia woodland. In the southern area, you'll find several small, rocky volcanic hills. Around the swamps of Ol Kenya, Ol Tukai, and Enkongo Narok, the vegetation is lush, with yellow-barked acacias and phoenix palms.

Enjoy a morning game drive in Amboseli. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to Nairobi in time for your flight back home. Lunch will be served en-route.