ACCOMMODATION
Amboseli Sopa Lodge - It has 83 well-appointed guest tents that can accommodate 166 visitors. The lodge’s architectural design blends in with the natural surroundings. Local purchasing is made where possible. Guests are educated and encouraged to conserve water and energy. More than 60% of permanent employees are hired from the local community. The lodge also maintains a community water spring, sponsors teachers at local schools and provides support to local artisans.
Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort - It has 84 guest rooms that can accommodate 168 guests. Not a single tree was cut in the area to construct the lodge. Local purchasing is made where possible. Guests are educated and encouraged to conserve water and energy. The resort provides employment opportunities to the locals. The lodge endeavours to promote and preserve local culture and heritage by way of organising cultural shows and supporting local artisans.
Mara Sopa Lodge - It has 8 tents, 1 luxury guest house with a total capacity of 230 guests. The resort provides employment opportunities to the locals. The lodge endeavours to promote and preserve local culture and heritage by way of organising cultural shows and supporting local artisans. Tree planting drives are conducted by the lodge to rehabilitate areas within its environs.
Itinerary
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- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
Nairobi - Amboseli
Meet on arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and transfer to the Safari Lounge to freshen-up. Later drive to Amboseli National Park nestled at the foothills of Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa (250 km). Lunch is followed by a late afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa or similar (Meals included: Lunch and Dinner)
Amboseli
Full day in Amboseli to enjoy early morning and late afternoon game drives. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight at the Amboseli Sopa Lodge or similar (Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Amboseli - Lake Naivasha
After an early breakfast drive to the Great Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha arriving at the lodge in time for lunch (350 km). Rest of the afternoon at leisure or choose from a selection of optional excursions including guided walks with naturalists or boat rides (book and pay locally). Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge or similar (Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara
After an early breakfast drive to the world famous Masai Mara Game Reserve arriving in time for lunch at the lodge (270 km). Enjoy a late afternoon game drive in one of the world’s finest game reserves. Dinner and overnight at the Mara Sopa Lodge or similar (Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Masai Mara
An early morning balloon safari over the Mara followed by a bubbly bush breakfast (optional) or take an early morning game drive followed by a breakfast at the lodge. Rest of the morning at leisure at the lodge. After lunch proceed on a late afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the Mara Sopa Lodge or similar (Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Masai Mara - Nairobi
Return to Nairobi by road (300 km - approximately 5 hours), or fly from the Mara to Nairobi: morning flight (prices on request). Light lunch/refreshments will be served at the Somak Safari lounge before final transfer to the airport for your outbound international flight or proceed with own chosen extension (Meals included: Breakfast)