6 Days Tsavo, Amboseli,
Naivasha & Mara
An unforgettable grand safari circuit through Kenya’s most iconic landscapes — from the red-dust plains of Tsavo and elephant-rich Amboseli beneath Mount Kilimanjaro, to the calm waters of Lake Naivasha and the legendary predator country of the Maasai Mara.
Safari Highlights
Tsavo, Amboseli, Naivasha & Mara in Pictures
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Meet your guide at your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and begin your safari with an early morning departure toward Tsavo East National Park.
Travel approximately 5 hours to Tsavo East, one of Kenya’s great wilderness parks known for its vast plains and red-dust elephant country.
Check into your lodge or camp, enjoy lunch, then head out on an afternoon game drive to explore the vast plains and search for elephants, lions, zebras, and more.
Return to the lodge or camp for dinner and your first overnight stay of the safari.
After breakfast, enjoy a game drive as you exit Tsavo East and begin the journey toward Amboseli National Park, approximately 4 hours away.
Arrive at your lodge or camp in Amboseli, check in, have lunch, then head out for an afternoon game drive with impressive views of Mount Kilimanjaro and large herds of elephants.
Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight beneath one of Africa’s most iconic mountain backdrops.
Set out early to capture the sunrise over Mount Kilimanjaro and spot wildlife when animals are most active in the cool morning hours.
Return to the lodge or camp for breakfast after your first drive of the day.
Enjoy lunch at the lodge, relax, take in the scenery, or choose an optional visit to a Maasai village for a cultural experience.
Head back into the park for another game drive through wetlands, open plains, and acacia country in search of more wildlife and birdlife.
Return to camp for dinner and another night in Amboseli National Park.
Have an early breakfast and depart Amboseli for Lake Naivasha on a scenic drive of approximately 5 hours through changing landscapes.
Arrive at your lodge or camp in Naivasha, check in, enjoy lunch, then head out for an afternoon boat ride on Lake Naivasha to spot hippos and abundant birdlife.
Return to the lodge or camp for dinner and a restful overnight stay in the lake region.
After an early breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha and drive approximately 5 hours to the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Arrive at your lodge or camp in the Mara, check in, enjoy lunch, then head out for an afternoon game drive in one of Africa’s most famous wildlife reserves.
Return to the lodge or camp for dinner and overnight in the heart of the Mara ecosystem.
Enjoy one final sunrise game drive to catch wildlife at their most active and experience the Mara’s golden morning light.
Return to the lodge or camp for breakfast before checking out and beginning the journey back to Nairobi.
Depart the Mara and drive approximately 5 to 6 hours to Nairobi, with lunch en route or upon arrival depending on timing.
Arrive in Nairobi and transfer to your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight.
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)
Recommended Packing List
What to Know Before You Go
Tsavo offers dramatic scenery, red-dust elephant country, volcanic features, and a stronger sense of wild scale than many smaller parks.
Amboseli’s clearest views of Mount Kilimanjaro are usually in the early mornings and late afternoons.
Naivasha adds a wonderful change of pace with boat rides, hippos, birdlife, and walking safari opportunities on Crescent Island.
The Maasai Mara’s dramatic migration crossings are seasonal, usually from July to October, though the reserve is excellent year-round.
This itinerary can be enriched with optional visits to Maasai communities, adding cultural depth to the wildlife experience.
Perfect for travelers who want a broad Kenya experience in one trip — classic parks, lake scenery, elephants, rhinos, predators, and iconic landscapes.
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