First trip to Kenya for a five day safari and we accomplished seeing the Big 5

I just wanted to share some of my photos. This was my husband's and my first trip to Africa. Our goal was to see as many animals as we could. I am so overjoyed to have seen so many babies! We also went on a hot air balloon ride above the clouds in Amboseli. If you're debating doing it I say just go for it! It was incredible. I just used my phone so they aren't great quality but I love them nonetheless.

We traveled from Canada to Nairobi on May 17 for a 5 day safari. First we went to Amboseli where we saw a cheetah and her cubs two days in a row. We also saw elephants. From there we went to Lake Nakuru for one night where we saw the buffalo and rhinos. My husband was pretty disappointed that there were no flamingos. Then we went to the Maasai Mara where we found lionesses, their cubs, and a male lion. The Mara is also where we saw the leopard!

We are currently in Nairobi but heading home shortly. Definitely a once in a lifetime trip. The overall cost was a bit higher than we anticipated so I am not sure when/if we will come back but I am glad we did once at least! I know we could have cut expenses in some places (like gifts) but we like to bring stuff home for family/friends.

Private safari: $7,600

Round trip flights for two: $3,800 (includes seat selection and a couple preferred)

Souvenirs: $2,000 roughly

Hotels outside of safari: $600

Tips: $200 USD to our guide/driver. We didnt keep track of other tips

Food outside safari: Didn't keep track. You gotta eat and drink.

We stayed at the Sopa lodges at each park.