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THE GRAND 7-DAY WILDLAND EXPEDITION: KENYA’S TRIPLE CROWN

• Pays: Kenya
• Organisé par: Back of Africa Adventure Limited
• Véhicules pris en charge: voiture 4x4, van 4x4
• Dates: Disponible sur demande
• Durée: 7 jours
• Statut: Ouvert aux participants

AMBOSELI NP | LAKE NAKURU NP | MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE • Commencement Date: August 4, 2027 | Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights • Route: Nairobi → Amboseli National Park → Lake Nakuru National Park → Maasai Mara National Reserve → Nairobi • Mode of Transport: Private 4x4 Land Cruiser Expedition (Guaranteed Window Seats—exclusively for two people)

Lead Guide’s Field Note: "August is the absolute pinnacle of the East African safari calendar. By starting under the iconic shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli and tracking north through Lake Nakuru into the Maasai Mara, this routing builds incredible momentum toward Africa’s ultimate wildlife spectacle. We begin with legendary super-tuskers, discover endangered rhinos in the Great Rift Valley, and climax in the heart of the Great Migration with high-stakes predator action and dramatic river crossings. It is raw, unhurried, classic East Africa at its finest." Expedition Overview: This masterfully curated 7-day safari is a "Triple Crown" wilderness experience designed specifically for prime August travel, placing your key interests—prolific wildlife and the Great Wildebeest Migration—at the center of every game drive. • Amboseli National Park (Land of the Giants): We begin at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895m), where massive "super-tuskers" and matriarch-led elephant families navigate spring-fed swamps against picture-perfect mountain backdrops. • Lake Nakuru National Park (Sanctuary of Rare Jewels): Traversing the Great Rift Valley, we enter a vibrant haven of yellow-fever acacia forests and soda-rich waters, home to both Black and White Rhinos, Rothschild’s Giraffes, and rich birdlife such as the lessar and greater flamingos and many other birds species. • The Maasai Mara (Theater of the Great Migration): We conclude our expedition in the world's most famous game reserve during peak Migration season. Over 1.5 million wildebeest and zebras flood the plains, attracting dense concentrations of big cats (lions, leopards, cheetahs) and setting the stage for heart-stopping Mara River crossings.

Total cost for this trip | Per person sharing a room | Minimum 2 people & Maximum 2 people per vehicle | Toyota 4x4 Land Cruiser | (a) USD 4,140 per person –Accommodation scheduled at Basecamp Maasai Mara- Talek, Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, and Amboseli Sopa Lodge (b) USD 4,075 per person –Accommodation scheduled at Zebra Plains Mara – Classic Tents, Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, and Amboseli Sopa Lodge. (c) USD 4,350 per person –Accommodation scheduled at Zebra Plains Mara – Classic Tents, Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, and Amboseli Kibo Safari Camp https://kibosafaricamp.com/ or Ol Tukai Lodge https://oltukailodge.com/ (d) USD 3,990 per person –Accommodation scheduled at Mara Sopa Lodge, Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, and Amboseli Sopa Lodge. (e) USD 3,750 per person –Accommodation scheduled at Mara Chui Resort https://marachui.com/ , Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, and Amboseli Sopa Lodge. Choose your preferred cost listed above & let us know

DETAILED ITINERARY | DAY-BY-DAY

Day 0 (August 3, 2027): VIP Arrival & Touchdown in Capital | Nairobi Airport to Nairobi Hotel Optional Pre-Safari Night Welcome to Kenya! Upon clearing customs at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), you will be met with our exclusive Silver Meet & Greet service. Receive a seamless airport transfer to the Tamarind Tree Hotel or hotel of your choice (booked and paid by client- we can assist in booking) for a relaxing jetlag rest. The rest of your day is at leisure in Nairobi—optional activities include visiting the famed Giraffe Centre to hand-feed endangered Rothschild's giraffes or enjoying an iconic feast at The Carnivore Restaurant for lunch or dinner- please advise. (Note: This night is optional. If your flight lands at JKIA in the early morning hours of August 4, you can choose to skip Day 0 and commence the safari immediately on Day 1—please let us know your flight preference!) • Main Destination: Nairobi • Accommodation: own arrangement • Meals & Drinks: own arrangement • Key Activity: VIP Meet & Greet, Airport Transfer & Optional Nairobi City Excursions.

Day 1 (August 4, 2027): Into the Realm of Giants | Nairobi to Amboseli National Park “We leave the urban skyline behind and venture toward the legendary snow-capped roof of Africa.” After an early morning breakfast at your hotel (or upon early morning flight arrival at JKIA), we depart at 07:00 AM, heading south across the Kapiti Plains into the ancestral heartland of the Maasai people. As we approach Amboseli National Park, the landscape opens into vast acacia scrublands beneath the towering silhouette of Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895m). We arrive at your lodge/camp in time for a warm lunch and a well-earned safari siesta. As the afternoon heat cools, we embark on our first private game drive during the golden hour. Keep your lenses ready as free-roaming elephant herds cross the dusty basin with Africa's highest peak forming a magnificent backdrop. • Main Destination: Amboseli National Park • Accommodation: As per preferred lodge selection • Meals & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner included (Bottled mineral water provided) • Key Activity: Scenic Overland drive to Amboseli & Golden Hour Kilimanjaro Elephant Tracking Game drives from 15:00 hrs. to 18:30 hrs.

Day 2 (August 5, 2027): In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro & Super Tuskers | Amboseli National Park We rise at first light when the morning air is crisp and clear, offering pristine views of Mount Kilimanjaro's snow-capped summit before mountain clouds roll in. Today is a deep dive into Amboseli's unique wetland ecosystem, fed by subterranean glacial runoff from Kilimanjaro. Explore the emerald sanctuaries of Enkongo Narok and Ol Okenya swamps, home to wallowing hippos, cape buffaloes, and vibrant waterbirds. Track legendary "Super Tuskers"—ancient bull elephants carrying massive ivory—alongside matriarch-led family groups bathing in volcanic dust. Ascend Observation Hill for a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view of the entire park, swamps, and dry lake bed. • Main Destination: Amboseli National Park • Accommodation: As per preferred lodge selection • Meals & Drinks: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) • Key Activity: Full-Day Extensive Game Viewing, Observation Hill Lookout & Super Tusker Tracking

Day 3 (August 6, 2027): Across the Great Rift Valley to the Rhino Haven | Amboseli NP to Lake Nakuru NP Following an early breakfast, we bid farewell to Amboseli and travel northwest across the floor of the Great Rift Valley. We climb through dramatic escarpments with sweeping panoramas of volcanic landscapes before descending toward Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive at your Lake Naivasha lodge for hot lunch and relaxation / brief rest. After which take your time and explore Lake Naivash for a boat ride for atleast one hour to view the wallowing pods of hippos. Later this afternoon depart lake NaIvasha for an hour drive from Lake Naivash to Lake Nakuru National Park which is a world of shimmering soda-rich waters and yellow-fever acacia forests. Lake Nakuru is Kenya’s premier sanctuary for endangered Black and White Rhinos as well as the rare Rothschild’s Giraffe. Enjoy an extensive late afternoon game drive tracking rhinos, waterbucks, tree-climbing lions, and elusive leopards resting in the forest canopy. • Main Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park • Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge (or preferred choice) • Meals & Drinks: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) • Key Activity: Great Rift Valley Transit & Afternoon Rhino Sanctuary Game Drive (16:30 – 18:30)

Day 4 (August 7, 2027): High Country Transit to Migration Kingdom | Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara National Reserve (Drive Time: Approx. 3 to 4 hours via the scenic Mau Narok route) An early breakfast at the lodge inside the park followed by morning game drives as early as 06:30 AM to 9:30 AM. - scan of Nakuru's lakeside woodlands, we journey south through the high-altitude agricultural heartland of Mau Narok before descending onto the sweeping golden plains of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. We arrive at your lodge/camp in time for lunch and a brief rest. August represents the absolute peak of the Great Wildebeest Migration. As the afternoon cools, embark on your inaugural game drive in the Mara. You will immediately meet mega-herds covering the savannah, accompanied by watchful Topi sentinels, grazing zebras, and big cats awakening for the evening hunt. • Main Destination: Maasai Mara National Reserve • Accommodation: As per preferred lodge selection • Meals & Drinks: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) • Key Activity: Scenic Mau Narok Transit & Introductory Migration Sunset Drive in Maasai Mara

Day 5 (August 8, 2027): Peak Migration Action & River Crossing Pursuit | Maasai Mara National Reserve Today is dedicated to a full-day action-packed safari in the heart of the Great Migration. Over 1.5 million wildebeest and zebras cover the open plains, triggering unprecedented predator activity. We set out early to track lions, cheetahs, and leopards hunting in the cool morning air. We navigate toward the riverine woodlands along the Mara and Talek Rivers, where mega-herds congregate before facing high-stakes river crossings. Watch Nile crocodiles and hippo pods in the water as dramatic survival stories unfold on the banks. Enjoy a delicious bush picnic lunch under a flat-top acacia tree deep inside the reserve. • Main Destination: Maasai Mara National Reserve • Accommodation: As per preferred lodge selection • Meals & Drinks: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) • Key Activity: Full-Day Extensive Migration Tracking, Mara River Exploration & Bush Picnic Lunch

Day 6 (August 9, 2027): Deep Mara Tracking & Big Cat Drama | Maasai Mara National Reserve A second full day dedicated to exploring unhurried, remote sectors of the reserve. Because mother nature offers a unique set of encounters every single day, today allows your guide to follow specific predator prides, search dry riverbeds for resting leopards, or track massive migration herds congregating across key corridors. • Optional Sky Experience: Soar over the plains in a Hot Air Balloon Safari (USD 560 per person). Drift silently at sunrise during peak Migration before touching down for a champagne bush breakfast in the wild. • Optional Cultural Connection: Visit a traditional Maasai Manyatta (village) to learn about indigenous pastoral culture, traditional medicine, and witness the iconic Adumu jumping dance (USD 15–20 per person, payable directly to the Maasai elders). • Main Destination: Maasai Mara National Reserve • Accommodation: As per preferred lodge selection • Meals & Drinks: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) • Key Activity: Full-Day Tailored Big Cat Tracking & Migration Safari

Day 7 (August 10, 2027): Final Sunrise Track & Return to Capital | Maasai Mara to Nairobi On our final morning, capture a last early morning sunrise breakfast as you scan the savannah with your binoculars from the lodge balcony as nocturnal hunters retreat and the plains wake up. After this hearty breakfast at the lodge, we exit the reserve and commence our smooth, comfortable transfer back to Nairobi. We traverse the Rift Valley plains, arriving in the capital between 13:00 PM and 16:00 PM. Your guide will provide a direct drop-off at your hotel or transfer directly to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in good time for your scheduled flight home. 🌟 The End of a Magical Expedition: This marks the conclusion of your journey with Back of Africa Adventure Limited. It has been our absolute honor to turn your bucket-list dreams into reality. You depart not just with memory cards full of stunning photographs, but with the dust of the savannah on your boots and the soul of Africa forever in your heart. Ahsante Sana, Hakuna Matata, and Safari Njema! • Main Destination: Nairobi / JKIA Airport Drop-off • Accommodation: Own arrangement • Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & Lunch included • Key Activity: Seamless Airport/Hotel Drop-off

WHY CHOOSE BACK OF AFRICA ADVENTURE LIMITED? • KATO Bonded & Certified Member: As a proud member of the Kenya Association of Tour Operators (KATO NO. FE/728), we adhere to the highest standards of professional ethics, consumer protection, and financial integrity. • AMREF Flying Doctors – Emergency Evacuation Cover: Every guest traveling with us is automatically covered by AMREF Flying Doctors for 24/7 emergency air evacuation cover to a world-class hospital in Nairobi, ensuring complete peace of mind. • Custom-Built 4x4 Safari Land Cruisers: Built specifically for photographers and game viewers, our Toyota Land Cruisers feature wide pop-up roofs, charging ports, cooler boxes, two-way HF radios, and guaranteed window seats for every guest. • Expert Guiding: Our professional driver-guides are seasoned naturalists and storytellers who bring the landscapes, wildlife behavior, and local cultures to life with passion and expertise. • Seamless Logistics & Flexibility: From arrival meet-and-greets to airport drop-offs, we handle every detail so you can enjoy a true "Hakuna Matata" experience.

Included in this Package: • AMREF Flying Doctors insurance for emergency air evacuation. • Accommodation as outlined above (subject to payment for us to secure accommodations in good time for you). • All meals noted in the itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner buffets featuring local and international cuisine). • Private transport in a custom game-viewing 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for optimal photography. • Guaranteed window seat for every passenger. - Private safari for two people. • Professional English-speaking driver/guide with in-depth knowledge of flora, fauna, and culture. • Long-range two-way HF radio communication equipment in the vehicle. • Safari accessories in vehicle (binoculars for driver guide, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher). • All park entrance fees and unlimited game drives as noted in the itinerary. • All government taxes, levies, and unlimited bottled mineral water in the vehicle during safari. • Pick-up from airport/hotel and drop-off at Nairobi Hotel or JKIA Airport at no extra cost. Items Not Included: • International and domestic airfares, visas, and departure taxes. • Personal communication charges (phone calls, internet, etc.). • Tips and gratuities for driver/guide (USD 10 to 15 per person per day is recommended). • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages outside water provided, laundry services. • Maasai Village tour (USD 15–20 per person). • Hot Air Balloon Safari in Maasai Mara (USD 560 per person). • Personal travel and medical insurance.

Recommended Safari Packing List: • Clothing: Khaki, green, beige, and neutral-colored clothing. • Protection: Long-sleeved shirts and trousers for sun and mosquito protection (repellent). • Daywear: Light T-shirts, shorts, or light skirts. • Warm Wear: Sweaters and fleece jackets for chilly early morning and late afternoon game drives. • Rainwear: Lightweight waterproof jacket. • Footwear: Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers. • Essentials: Sunscreen, sunglasses, wide-brimmed hat, insect repellent, lip balm, moisturizer. • Gear: Camera equipment, extra memory cards/batteries, and personal binoculars.

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