Kenya · Safari

6-Day Kenya Bush Safari through Masai Mara, Naivasha and Amboseli

6 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Raise expectations to see the Big 5 - Elephant, Lion, Buffalo, Rhino and Leopard
  • 02 Witness the dramatic views of the Great Rift Valley on the way
  • 03 Experience the vast stretches of Savannah grasslands teeming with wildlife
  • 04 Engage with local Masai herders and their traditional way of life
  • 05 Enjoy thrilling game drives by knowledgeable drivers/guides
  • 06 Capture stunning sightings of both big game and smaller wildlife
  • 07 Meet the Black Rhino at Nairobi National Park and a variety of birdlife

Embark on a 6-day Kenya bush safari through some of the country's most celebrated wildlife areas. Explore the iconic Masai Mara on rewarding game drives, travel on to Lake Naivasha and Hell's Gate National Park, and continue to Amboseli for more wildlife viewing with possible views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Along the way, enjoy dramatic scenery at the Great Rift Valley and the vast Savannah grasslands teeming with wildlife. This journey combines classic safari experiences with varied landscapes and memorable animal encounters.

If the weather permits and the clouds clear, you will be spellbound by the sight of giant Kilimanjaro nearby, mesmerised by its majesty and gleaming snow-capped peaks.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Naivasha, Narok, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park, Hell's Gate National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • Depart from your Nairobi hotel for the Masai Mara Game Reserve, stopping at the viewpoint of the Great Rift Valley and Narok town for refuelling. Arrive in time for lunch, then head out for an afternoon game drive in the reserve, famous for its high concentration, abundance, and variety of animals. Continue with afternoon game viewing until sunset before returning to the lodge.

Meals: Lunch, dinner, and overnight stay at AA Lodge.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Viewing in Masai Mara

  • The famous Mara is renowned for its great herds of plains game, black-maned lions, leopards, and cheetahs, but it also contains numerous elephants and virtually every type of wildlife to be found in Kenya.
  • Spend the whole day game-viewing across the rich, tree-studded grassland and rolling hills. In the evening, drive back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay at Serena Lodge.
3
Day 03

Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha and Hell's Gate

  • Depart after breakfast and drive to Lake Naivasha, arriving in time for lunch. After that, stop at Hell's Gate National Park. The park, mainly comprised of the Savannah ecosystem, harbours a wide variety of wildlife, including birds such as vultures, Verreaux's eagles, augur buzzards, and swifts. Wildlife here includes African buffalo, zebra, eland, hartebeest, Thomson's gazelle, and baboons, which are also common. The park is also home to the klipspringer antelope.
  • Later in the evening, you can enjoy an optional boat ride at Blue Lake Naivasha. Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge. All meals included. Drinking water provided.
4
Day 04

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park

  • Depart after breakfast and proceed to Amboseli through Nairobi. This is a long and easy drive to Amboseli, with stops to view the Great Rift Valley and other scenic spots along the safari route. Stop and enjoy lunch at a restaurant along the way.
  • Enjoy a short game-viewing drive with possible views of the Mount Kilimanjaro peaks in Amboseli, weather permitting. Dinner and overnight stay at Kibo Safari Camp.
5
Day 05

Full-Day Safari in Amboseli National Park

  • Set out early for a pre-breakfast game-viewing drive in the national park. If the weather permits and the clouds clear, you will be spellbound by the sight of giant Kilimanjaro nearby, mesmerised by its majesty and gleaming snow-capped peaks.
  • Today is spent exploring Amboseli National Park on unlimited game-viewing drives before returning to your luxury camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
6
Day 06

Final Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • After breakfast, leave the semi-luxury camp for the last game drive in the park. Then depart Amboseli for Nairobi, with a hot lunch served en route. Arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon with sweet memories, followed by drop-off at your hotel or the airport.
Masai Mara grasslands, Great Rift Valley viewpoint, Lake Naivasha shoreline, Amboseli National Park with Mount Kilimanjaro

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara grasslands, Great Rift Valley viewpoint, Lake Naivasha shoreline, Amboseli National Park with Mount Kilimanjaro

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 6 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All meals included while on safari
  • Full-board accommodation while on safari
  • All applicable game park entrance fees
  • Guaranteed window seating with an open top for easy photography
  • Guaranteed departures for one or more passengers booking this safari
  • Professional English tour guide
  • Round-trip transport from Nairobi
  • Transport in a customized 4×4 Toyota van

What's Not Included

  • All personal travel and baggage insurance
  • International flights
  • All airport taxes and visas
  • Medical and trip cancellation insurance
  • Yellow fever vaccinations
  • Items and services of a personal nature
  • Any optional activities, including village visits, balloon safaris, night game viewing, guided nature walks, etc.
  • Extras at the lodges or camps: tips and gratuities, portage, telephone, laundry, etc.
  • Drinks and beverages not included in the itinerary
  • Tour driver-guide gratuities

Know before you go

  • 5-Day Tour Kenya Bush Safari - Masai Mara Nairobi National Park is an easy bounty type of holiday in that it takes the traveller to Kenya's top premier wildlife sanctuaries, namely the Masai Mara Game Reserve and Nairobi National Park, globally famous for being the only natural wilderness teeming with wildlife and home to over 400 species of birds within a short proximity from the city.
  • The Masai Mara National Reserve is famous for its grand displays of animal life, landscapes, and native culture. The Masai Mara is also home to the Great Migration, where countless herds of wildebeest and zebra sweep over the Savannah in an unforgettable display of wildlife unique to the planet.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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