KILLI SAFARI
The Kili Safari is a 5-night adventure in Kenya, visiting Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, and Masai Mara, and is great for families.
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The Kili Safari is a 5-night adventure in Kenya, visiting Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, and Masai Mara, and is great for families.
Overview
Experience the magic of Kenya on this exciting 5-night adventure, introducing you to the country’s incredible wildlife and vibrant heart. With no age restrictions, it’s the ideal choice for an unforgettable family safari.
If you are travelling with children, exclusive vehicles for sole use of families are available at a reasonable supplement.
Amboseli boasts a breathtaking wildlife paradise, brimming with an abundance of mammals and bird species. Vast herds of elephants wander freely alongside lions and cheetahs; all set against the stunning spectacle of Mount Kilimanjaro.
At Lake Naivasha there is something for everyone. Your hotel is set on one hundred and fifty acres of grassland studded with acacia bushes and trees where the resident giraffe, as well as waterbuck forage as the Vervet and Colobus monkeys play. At night hippos leave the freshwater lake and trim the grass on the hotels expansive lawns. A birder’s delight, the lake is renowned for spectacular birdlife drawn to its freshwater shores with over 450 recorded species. Consider booking a boat ride* for a closer look at the lake wildlife.
Your journey culminates in the world-famous Masai Mara, one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. This vast reserve is home to an incredible array of species, including the renowned ‘big five’ – lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo. It also plays host to the world’s most phenomenal wildlife spectacle, the annual wildebeest migration.
*own cost, payable in advance
ITINERARY:
DAY 1 – AMBOSELI
Welcome to Kenya! Upon arrival at Nairobi Airport, you will receive a warm welcome from a Somak Representative
and be transferred to a hotel in Nairobi where, after some light refreshments and a safari briefing, you’ll embark on
your journey to Amboseli.
As you leave the city behind, the landscapes begin to change, and you’ll observe local life, villages, and possibly
Maasai herders with their cattle during this drive (260km). As you enter Amboseli National Park, keep your eyes
peeled; your experienced driver-guide will be ready to point out the incredible wildlife that calls this park home.
Spend the afternoon on a thrilling game drive across the open plains with the ever present view of Africa’s highest
peak, Mt Kilimanjaro in the background.
Overnight: AMBOSELI SOPA LODGE
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
DAY 2 – AMBOSELI
Begin your day with an early game drive as the savannah awakens, a prime time for spotting predators and
witnessing elephants in their natural splendour. Set beneath the towering presence of Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli
covers 3,810 square kilometres in southern Kenya and is renowned for its sweeping landscapes and legendary
wildlife, particularly its vast elephant herds and big cats like lion and cheetah. The park’s diverse habitats—open
plains, fever tree forests, thorny thickets, swamps, and the dry bed of Lake Amboseli—support an incredible variety
of animals, from Maasai giraffe and buffalo to zebra, wildebeest, and the rare fringe-eared oryx.
This wild landscape is home to elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, Maasai giraffes, and buffalo. The plains are alive
with Burchell’s zebra, wildebeest, gazelle, and impala, while the drier areas shelter gerenuk and fringe-eared oryx.
You may also spot vervet monkeys, yellow baboons, jackals, hyenas, and bat-eared foxes, making every moment on
your game drive a rewarding experience.
Later, relax at your lodge before heading out again to explore more of the park’s wonders. Birdlife is especially rich
near the swamps, with pelicans, kingfishers, and even rare raptors like the Taita falcon making appearances. Every
moment in Amboseli promises a new discovery in this vibrant, ever-changing wilderness.
Overnight: AMBOSELI SOPA LODGE
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 3 – LAKE NAIVASHA
After breakfast, set off for the tranquil shores of Lake Naivasha, travelling through ever-changing Kenyan scenery
and glimpses of daily life along the way. Arriving in time for lunch, you’ll have the afternoon free to unwind beside
the lake, or taking a swim in the hotel’s pool, explore the private deck or simply relax and soak up the peaceful
atmosphere.
Lake Naivasha’s edges are dotted with flower farms, colonial homesteads, and charming villages, while the water
itself teems with birdlife such as fish eagles, cormorants, ospreys, and lily-trotters. Keep an eye out for zebra, impala,
giraffe, and hippo grazing nearby. For a closer look, you might opt additional activities* like a boat trip on the
freshwater lake, or a visit to the wildlife-rich Crescent Island Sanctuary.
*own cost, payable in advance
Overnight: LAKE NAIVASHA SOPA RESORT
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 4 – MASAI MARA
Depart early after breakfast from Lake Naivasha for your journey to the Masai Mara Game Reserve. This drive of
approximately 270 km takes you through varied Kenyan landscapes, building anticipation for the wildlife-rich plains
ahead. Arriving in the Masai Mara in the early afternoon, prepare for your first game drive in this iconic reserve and
spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the vast plains.
This reserve is a place where Africa’s wild heart beats strong—a mosaic of golden grasslands, acacia groves, and
winding rivers alive with wildlife. Renowned for its thriving big cats and the legendary Great Migration, the Mara is a
stage for nature’s grandest spectacles. Lions lounge in the shade, elephants parade across the plains, and giraffes
stretch for the treetops, while hippos and crocodiles patrol the riverbanks. Whether you visit during the migration or
at quieter times, the reserve never fails to impress. A game drive here provides a new scene at every turn —perhaps
a cheetah on the hunt or a dazzle of zebra on the move and your experienced driver-guide will help you spot the
animals on your personal safari check list as well as provide the perfect point of view for you to get the best photo.
Overnight: MASAI MARA SOPA LODGE
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 5 – MASAI MARA
Another exciting day awaits in the Masai Mara. Begin with an early morning game drive, seizing the best opportunity
to spot plains game as the golden sun rises over the vast landscape. Return to camp for breakfast.
Spend the rest of your morning and enjoy lunch at your leisure, relaxing at the camp before heading back out in the
afternoon for another exhilarating game drive to explore more of the Mara’s wealth of wildlife.
Alternate option for this day (own cost, payable in advance): Take an early morning balloon flight soaring silently
over the vast plains of the Mara as the sun illuminates the landscape. Enjoy a unique ‘bubbly’ bush breakfast after
your flight, followed by a game drive before returning to camp for a delicious hot lunch.
Overnight: MASAI MARA SOPA LODGE
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 6 – DEPART
Enjoy breakfast before beginning your departure from the Masai Mara. Embark on the drive back towards Nairobi
(approximately 335 km).
Optional Departure: For a quicker return, you may choose to fly from the Masai Mara to Nairobi (own cost). An
alternative flying option allows for lunch in the Masai Mara before an afternoon flight (own cost).
Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be transferred to the airport to proceed with your onward travel arrangements,
taking with you incredible memories of your Kenyan safari adventure.
Meals: Breakfast
Light aircraft baggage allowance – 15 kg
GREAT FOR FAMILIES
The Kili Safari is an excellent option for families
– A relatively short itinerary packed with interest
– No age restrictions for children at the lodges
Under Description on Tofos:
*Optional activities in Naivasha:
Boat ride on Lake Naivasha (payable in advance)
Optional activities available in Masai Mara:
Hot Air Ballooning (payable in advance)
Extend your holiday to one of the hotels on the Kenyan Coast of Mombasa or to one of the fabulous Zanzibar beach hotels, for a relaxing end to this safari.
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