7 Days Premium Safari for Elders from Nairobi

Supported Departure
Pickup from JKIA or your Nairobi hotel is arranged between 6:30 and 7:00 a.m. The journey to Maasai Mara covers 270–300 km and takes 5½–6½ hours, excluding lunch and comfort stops. A private vehicle allows the guide to schedule additional breaks when required. Guests should keep medication, water and essential items in a small accessible bag.

Gentle First Drive
After lunch, check-in and sufficient rest, depart at approximately 3:30 p.m. for an introductory game drive if everyone feels comfortable. The plains may reveal giraffes, elephants, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes and predators. The activity can be shortened when fatigue or road conditions require. Return near sunset for dinner. Lodge staff can assist with luggage, but mobility support and room accessibility must be confirmed before arrival.

Destination:

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Ashnil Mara Camp

  premium luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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Cooler-Hour Safari
Breakfast is served at approximately 6:00 a.m. before departure between 6:30 and 7:00 a.m. The guide will plan a steady game drive with consideration for seating comfort, washroom availability and individual energy levels. Guests should inform the guide immediately if they experience pain, dizziness or unusual fatigue.

Flexible Savannah Experience
Wildlife may include elephants, giraffes, lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, zebras and birds. A picnic lunch is available at an authorized site, although a lodge-return arrangement may be discussed when property location and park-entry conditions allow. The day can be divided into shorter drives if confirmed in advance. Return by approximately 5:30–6:00 p.m. for dinner, medication routines and a restful evening.

Destination:

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Ashnil Mara Camp

  premium luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Personal Comfort First
After breakfast, the day’s activity begins at approximately 6:30 a.m. A second full day provides flexibility to choose a different habitat or reduce driving without losing the overall Maasai Mara experience. The guide will avoid unnecessary rushing and select accessible tracks according to road conditions.

Wildlife and Rest
Guests choosing a full-day drive receive a picnic lunch between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. Those preferring a slower program may request shorter morning and afternoon drives when accommodation location and park arrangements permit. Wildlife sightings remain natural and cannot be guaranteed. Return before sunset for dinner. Use handrails, walking aids and staff assistance where available, especially on uneven pathways or after dark.

Destination:

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Ashnil Mara Camp

  premium luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Comfortable Road Journey
After breakfast, check out at approximately 7:30 a.m. and travel 235–280 km to Lake Nakuru. The drive takes 5–6½ hours depending on the departure gate, traffic and road conditions. The guide will schedule washroom and stretching stops, but suitable facilities may be widely spaced.

Accessible Nakuru Stay
Lunch is served during the journey or after arrival. Check into your premium accommodation and allow time for rest. Rooms near reception or dining areas can be requested but remain subject to availability. If guests feel comfortable and daylight permits, a short introductory drive may be arranged. Otherwise, enjoy a quiet afternoon. Dinner timing can be discussed with the lodge when medication or dietary routines require special consideration.

Destination:

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

  premium luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Morning Game Drive
Enter Lake Nakuru National Park between 6:30 and 7:00 a.m. after breakfast. The three- to four-hour drive explores woodland, grassland and accessible lakeshore areas. Possible wildlife includes rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, baboons and birds. Vehicle exit is permitted only at authorized locations.

Lakeside Relaxation
Continue 70–100 km to Lake Naivasha, taking 1½–2 hours. After lunch and check-in, spend a relaxed afternoon at the lodge. A boat excursion should be considered only after assessing boarding access, balance, weather and personal mobility. Life jackets are compulsory. Guests who prefer not to boat can enjoy the accommodation, but must follow safety instructions because hippos may enter unfenced lakeside grounds after dark.

Destination:

LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK

Overnight:

Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

  premium luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Practical Travel Plan
Breakfast begins at approximately 6:30 a.m., followed by departure between 7:00 and 7:30 a.m. The 310–360 km journey takes 6–7½ hours excluding lunch, comfort stops and Nairobi-area traffic. This is the longest transfer, and guests should honestly assess whether they can sit comfortably for extended periods.

Evening in Amboseli
Arrive at your premium accommodation during the afternoon and take time to rest. If daylight, park access and personal energy permit, an optional introductory drive begins at approximately 4:00 p.m. Amboseli may reveal elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and birds, with possible Kilimanjaro views when clouds clear. Guests may remain at the lodge if tired. Return near sunset for dinner and a restful final night.

Destination:

LAKE NAIVASHA NATIONAL PARK

Overnight:

Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli

  premium luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Optional Early Drive
Wake at approximately 5:30 a.m. for tea or coffee before an early game drive. Guests who need additional rest may discuss a later start, although this can reduce wildlife-viewing time. The guide will explore wetlands and plains while keeping the drive comfortable and responsible.

Nairobi Drop-off
Return for breakfast and check out between 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. Travel 215–240 km to Nairobi via Emali, requiring 4–5 hours excluding lunch and city traffic. Drop-off is available at JKIA, Wilson Airport or a Nairobi hotel. We strongly recommend a Nairobi overnight before an international flight so guests are not placed under unnecessary pressure by traffic or road delays.