Kenya · Safari

6-Day Kenya Safari through Aberdare, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara

6 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Discover rare wildlife including elephants, buffalo, lions, leopards, rhinos, and flamingos across Aberdare, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara
  • 02 Explore diverse landscapes from misty highlands and waterfalls to the Great Rift Valley and vast open savannahs
  • 03 Enjoy guided game drives, nature walks, and optional cultural experiences including Maasai village visits and hot air balloon rides
  • 04 Capture breathtaking wildlife and scenic photography opportunities throughout Kenya's iconic national parks and reserves

Embark on a 6-day Kenya safari through Aberdare National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, and the Masai Mara National Reserve. Encounter rare wildlife including elephants, buffalo, lions, leopards, rhinos, and flamingos across diverse landscapes ranging from misty highlands and the Great Rift Valley to vast open savannahs. Enjoy guided game drives, nature walks, and optional cultural experiences such as Maasai village visits and hot air balloon rides. Capture breathtaking wildlife and scenic photography moments throughout Kenya's iconic parks and reserves on this private safari adventure.

Set out on an afternoon game drive to explore Lake Nakuru, famous for thousands of flamingos, white and black rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, tree-climbing lions, buffalo, and hippos.

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 Nairobi, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park, Aberdare National Park
Languages English, French, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Nairobi and Optional City Excursion

  • Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and receive a warm welcome from our representative.
  • Transfer to Raha Suites for check-in.
  • Depending on your arrival time, you may opt for a Nairobi excursion including:
  • Maasai Village
  • Giraffe Centre
  • Nairobi National Park
  • David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
  • Short city tour of Nairobi
  • The Nairobi excursion is available at an additional cost of USD 130 per pair.
  • Accommodation: Raha Suites
2
Day 02

Drive to Aberdare National Park

  • After breakfast, depart Nairobi and drive north toward the lush highlands of central Kenya to Aberdare National Park.
  • Arrive at Aberdare Country Club in time for lunch.
  • Explore the Aberdare region, known for its dense forests, waterfalls, and rare species such as bongo antelope, elephants, and buffalo.
  • Enjoy nature walks around the lodge grounds and wildlife viewing in the sanctuary area.

Dinner and overnight at Aberdare Country Club.

3
Day 03

Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park

  • After breakfast, depart for the scenic Great Rift Valley and continue to Lake Nakuru National Park.
  • Arrive at Flamingo Hill Tented Camp in time for lunch.
  • Set out on an afternoon game drive to explore Lake Nakuru, famous for thousands of flamingos, white and black rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, tree-climbing lions, buffalo, and hippos.
  • Enjoy a sunset game drive before returning to the camp.

Dinner and overnight at Flamingo Hill Tented Camp.

4
Day 04

Journey to the Legendary Masai Mara

  • After an early breakfast, drive toward the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya's most celebrated safari destination.
  • Arrive at Zebra Plains Mara Camp in time for lunch.
  • Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Masai Mara, renowned for the Big Five: lion, leopard (rare), elephant, rhino, and buffalo.
  • Explore vast open savannahs with a high concentration of predators and witness the Great Wildebeest Migration from July to October.

Dinner and overnight at Zebra Plains Mara Camp.

5
Day 05

Full-Day Game Viewing in Masai Mara

  • Wake up early for tea and set out for a full day of game viewing in the Masai Mara.
  • Optional activities include:
  • Early morning game drive, the best time to spot predators
  • Picnic lunch inside the reserve
  • Visit to the Mara River
  • Maasai village cultural visit and hot air balloon safari (extra cost)
  • Expect spectacular sightings of lion prides on the hunt, cheetahs on the open plains, large elephant herds, and crocodiles along the Mara River.
  • Return to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight at Zebra Plains Mara Camp.
6
Day 06

Return to Nairobi and Departure

  • After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning at the camp.
  • Depart the Masai Mara and drive back to Nairobi.
  • Upon arrival, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international departure or back to the hotel.
  • End of an unforgettable Kenya safari experience.
Aberdare National Park misty highlands, Great Rift Valley escarpments, Lake Nakuru National Park flamingo shores, Masai Mara savannah

Where this trip takes you

Aberdare National Park misty highlands, Great Rift Valley escarpments, Lake Nakuru National Park flamingo shores, Masai Mara savannah

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 4 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation as detailed in the itinerary
  • AMREF Flying Doctors travel insurance services in East Africa in case of emergency
  • All meals noted in the itinerary, generally including breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets with both Western and local dishes
  • Transportation in a standard game-viewing safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for easy viewing and photography
  • Guaranteed window seat for every passenger
  • An experienced driver-guide who speaks English and has in-depth knowledge of flora, fauna, landscapes, and Kenyan culture
  • A minivan equipped with two-way long-range high-frequency radio communications
  • Each 4x4 Toyota HiAce minivan carries safari accessories including window sills, a first-aid kit, an ice chest, and a fire extinguisher
  • Bottled mineral water during game drives
  • Park entrance fees and game drives as noted in the itinerary
  • All government taxes, levies, and fees
  • Pick-up and drop-off transfers

What's Not Included

  • A minimum of US$10 per day tipping for the driver-guide
  • International airfares and departure taxes
  • Personal communication charges for telephone calls, faxes, email, etc.
  • Tips and gratuities for your driver-guide
  • Flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
  • Flight from Zanzibar to Nairobi
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (bottled mineral water is provided in the minivan during game drives)
  • Laundry services
  • Between-meal snacks, parks, attractions, and events not included in your itinerary
  • Tips
  • Rain jackets, hand gloves
  • Balloon safari in Masai Mara (USD 490 per ride)
  • Personal needs

What to bring

  • Your travel documents
  • Light clothes for hot day

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO), Embakasi, 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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