6 Days Amboseli, Lake Nakuru
& Masai Mara Safari
An epic Kenya safari circuit combining the elephant paradise of Amboseli beneath Mount Kilimanjaro, the flamingo-fringed shores and rhino sanctuary of Lake Nakuru, and the legendary wildlife of Masai Mara — home of the Great Migration.
Safari Highlights
Amboseli, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara in Pictures
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Pick up from your hotel in Nairobi or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Depart for Amboseli National Park (approx. 4-hour drive), enjoying the scenic drive with views of the Great Rift Valley.
Arrive at Amboseli National Park in time for lunch. Check into your lodge or camp, relax and freshen up before the afternoon activities.
Head out for your first game drive in Amboseli, enjoying the stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro and your first encounters with the park's famous elephant herds.
Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Early morning game drive to catch the animals at their most active — with excellent chances to spot elephants, predators, and plains game in the golden morning light.
Return to the lodge or camp for a relaxed breakfast after your morning safari experience.
Spend the day exploring Amboseli National Park. Visit Observation Hill for panoramic views of the park's swamps, marshlands, and the Kilimanjaro backdrop. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot.
Choose an optional cultural visit to a Maasai village to learn about the local traditions, dances, and way of life of the Maasai people.
Head out for an evening game drive before returning to the lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Enjoy breakfast at the lodge or camp, check out, and depart for Lake Nakuru National Park (approx. 6-hour drive through Kenya's diverse landscapes).
Arrive at Lake Nakuru in time for lunch. Check into your lodge or camp, relax and freshen up before heading out to explore the park.
Head out for an evening game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. Spot the famous flamingos along the lake shores, rhinos at the sanctuary, and a wide variety of other wildlife.
Return to the lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay in Lake Nakuru.
Enjoy breakfast at the lodge or camp, check out, and depart for Masai Mara National Reserve (approx. 5-hour drive through the Great Rift Valley.
Arrive at Masai Mara in time for lunch. Check into your lodge or camp, relax and freshen up as you take in the sweeping savannah scenery all around you.
Head out for an evening game drive in the Masai Mara. Witness the stunning landscapes and wildlife of one of Africa's most celebrated reserves.
Return to the lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay in the Masai Mara.
Early morning game drive to catch the animals at their most active, with excellent chances to spot lions, cheetahs, elephants, and the massive wildebeest herds in the best light of the day.
Return to the lodge or camp for a relaxed breakfast after your memorable morning safari.
Spend the day exploring the Masai Mara. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African wilderness.
Consider an optional hot air balloon safari (at additional cost) for a truly unforgettable bird's-eye view of the Mara's spectacular landscapes and wildlife.
Head out for a final evening game drive before returning to the lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Enjoy breakfast at the lodge or camp, check out, and begin the drive back to Nairobi (approx. 5-hour drive), reflecting on an unforgettable 6-day safari adventure.
Stop for lunch along the way as you travel back through Kenya's diverse landscapes toward Nairobi.
Arrive in Nairobi in the early afternoon. Drop off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward journey.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Transportation in a comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle
- Accommodation in a lodge/camp for 5 nights
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) as specified in the itinerary
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Park entrance fees
- Game drives as per the itinerary
- Bottled water during game drives
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Items of personal nature (laundry, tips, souvenirs)
- Optional activities (Maasai village visit, balloon safari)
- Drinks (soft drinks, alcoholic beverages)
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What to Know Before You Go
Amboseli's clearest views of Mount Kilimanjaro are usually in the early morning and late afternoon, when the skies are often most open and free of cloud cover.
Amboseli is among Africa's best parks for large elephant herds and open, photogenic sightings against a spectacular mountain backdrop.
Lake Nakuru is Kenya's premier rhino sanctuary and also famous for its flamingos — numbers vary seasonally but the park always offers rich wildlife viewing.
The spectacular Mara River crossings typically occur between July and October. The Mara offers excellent wildlife year-round even outside migration season.
A hot air balloon safari over the Masai Mara is one of Kenya's most memorable experiences and can be arranged locally at an additional cost.
Perfect for first-time safari-goers and returning visitors alike who want to experience Kenya's three most iconic ecosystems in a single journey.
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