Kenya, Tanzania · Safari

6-Day Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Safari with Big Five

6 Days Round trip from Nairobi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot iconic wildlife including lions, elephants, zebra, giraffes, and rhinos across three major safari destinations
  • 02 Spend time in Amboseli National Park with snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro as a dramatic backdrop
  • 03 Visit a Maasai village for a glimpse into the local way of life
  • 04 Explore Lake Nakuru National Park on an afternoon game drive
  • 05 Experience the Masai Mara, home to huge herds during the great wildebeest migration

Enjoy a 6-day safari through Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru, and the Masai Mara National Reserve. This once-in-a-lifetime experience offers rewarding game drives to spot iconic wildlife, including lions, elephants, zebra, giraffes, rhinos, and many more wild animals. Travel across some of Kenya's most celebrated safari landscapes, with views of snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro and time to experience Maasai culture along the way.

Enjoy a 6-day safari through Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru, and the Masai Mara National Reserve.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Nairobi, Namanga, Masai Mara, Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Serengeti National Park
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Amboseli National Park via Namanga

  • Drive from the office at 7:30 a.m. to Namanga, on the Tanzania border.

  • After lunch, proceed into Amboseli National Park with the possibility of seeing game on the way to the campsite.

Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Camp.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Viewing in Amboseli

  • Spend the whole day in the park and view wildlife in this second most popular park in Kenya. You will have a good opportunity to see all of the Big Five and a variety of other game, with snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro - the highest in Africa - in the background.

  • Visit the Maasai village to catch a glimpse of their way of life.

Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Camp.

3
Day 03

Amboseli to Lake Nakuru National Park

  • Depart from Amboseli after breakfast and leave for Lake Nakuru, arriving in time for lunch.

  • In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive until late afternoon.

  • Later, depart back to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay at the campsite.

4
Day 04

Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara

  • Have breakfast and leave for Maasai Mara, arriving in time for lunch.

  • Head out for an afternoon game drive with your Masai Mara safari guide.

Dinner and overnight at Mara Camp.

5
Day 05

Full-Day Safari in Masai Mara

  • Indulge in an extensive morning game drive, followed by a lazy and restful afternoon by the poolside, or take another game drive. This part of the northern Serengeti is where the great wildebeest migration is resident, and it will be possible to see huge herds of these animals covering much of the reserve. An optional balloon safari is available at a rate of 425 USD per person.

Meals and overnight at Mara Camp.

6
Day 06

Return to Nairobi

  • Depart for Nairobi after breakfast, arriving at around 1400 hours.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 7 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation in a 7-seater tour van with a pop-up roof.

  • Tour bus fitted with a Hi-Fi radio.

  • Accommodation at camp.

  • 1st night accommodation in Nairobi.

  • All park entrance fees.

  • All government taxes and levies.

  • 3 meals a day, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.

  • Game drives.

  • One litre of mineral water a day while on safari.

  • Driver allowances.

  • Airport transfers.

What's Not Included

  • International airfare and flights.

  • Airport departure tax.

  • Travel insurance.

  • Visa and passport fees.

  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and beverages in camp.

What to bring

  • Travel documents, including your passport and visa if required.

  • Travel insurance details.

  • Comfortable clothing suitable for safari conditions.

  • Personal drinks and beverages if desired in camp.

Know before you go

  • This is a shared tour.

  • Accommodation is budget camping.

  • An optional balloon safari is available in Masai Mara at a rate of 425 USD per person.

  • The tour starts in Nairobi, Kenya.

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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