6 Days|Amboseli, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara

PARKS TO VISIT:
Maasai Mara National Reserve,
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ACCESS: Can be accessed by a road, the road network is not in a good condition, fly-in option can also be a viable option
The distance from Nairobi to Masai Mara is 270km and takes 6 hours of driving time
WEATHER: Masai Mara Nakuru National reserve lies close to the equator hence its altitude is affected,this region is colder and wetter
It has two seasons: Dry season: June, July, August, September, October the temperature is 25 degrees, cold evenings and early mornings temperatures of 12 degrees
Wet season: November and December, short rains
January and February, Short showers
March, April, May, Long rains, the wettest month being April
WILDLIFE:Animals:Black Rhino,Bat-eared fox,black-eared jackal,spotted hyena,impala,reedbuck,Thomsons gazelle,eland,topi,buffalo,elephant,giraffe,Lion,Leopard,Cheetah
Birds: Kori bustard, Rufous-bellied heron, Secretary bird, Sooty chat, Usambiro barbet.

BEST TIME TO VISIT: All year round
June to October are the best months for wildlife viewing the vegetation is scarce animals can be spotted easily and animals tend to gather at water holes and rivers, these periods are also best for viewing river crossings.
April and May rains may be a problem for the roads and make navigation a problem.

Lake Nakuru National Park,
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ACCESS: Can be accessed by a well-carpeted tar road network, either from mainly Nairobi, Maasai Mara, Samburu,
The distance from Nairobi to Nakuru is 156km and takes 3 hours of driving time
The distance from Samburu National Reserve is 326 km and takes 6hrs 20 mins driving time
WEATHER: Nakuru National park lies in the Rift valley region which enjoys a pleasant temperature during the day, nights are cooler

Amboseli National Park,
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ACCESS: This can be accessed by a well-carpeted tar road network, a small stretch of the road leading to the park is bumpy.
This park can be visited alongside a combination of other parks such as Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Tsavo East, and Tsavo West.
The distance from Nairobi to Amboseli is 365km and takes 4hrs 30mins driving time.
WEATHER: The Amboseli region is characteristically hot and dry.
Dry season: June to September; Bright sunny days with little or no rainfall
Wet season: October to May; Pattern of short rains and long rains with, January and February being months with little or no rainfall.
WILDLIFE:Animals: Elephants, wildebeest, Burchell Zebras, Grants and Thomsons gazelles, Big five with an exception of the Rhino
Birds: Hart laubs bustard, localised Pangani longclaw, Steel blue whydah,white-bellied go-away bird, von der deckens hornbill, African jacana, goliath heron, rufous chatterer

BEST TIME TO VISIT: All year round
The dry season offers the best time for game viewing
The wet season may interfere with activities.