5-Day Kenya Safari to Naivasha, Nakuru and Amboseli with boat ride

5 Days Round trip from Naivasha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the breathtaking landscapes of the Great Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli National Park
  • 02 Enjoy a scenic boat cruise on Lake Naivasha while spotting hippos and vibrant birdlife along the shoreline
  • 03 Experience a guided walking safari on Crescent Island alongside giraffes, zebras, and antelopes
  • 04 Discover Lake Nakuru National Park, one of East Africa's best wildlife sanctuaries for endangered white and black rhinos
  • 05 Track elephants, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, and diverse plains wildlife beneath Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli National Park
  • 06 Admire panoramic views from Observation Hill overlooking Amboseli's wetlands, swamps, and open savannah landscapes

Experience an exciting 5-day Kenya safari through Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli National Park, discovering breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and unforgettable Rift Valley scenery. Enjoy a peaceful boat cruise on Lake Naivasha followed by a guided walking safari on Crescent Island, where giraffes, zebras, and antelopes roam freely. Explore Lake Nakuru National Park, one of East Africa's best rhino sanctuaries, while searching for endangered white and black rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, leopards, and abundant birdlife around the scenic soda lake. Continue to Amboseli National Park beneath the majestic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro for thrilling wildlife-tracking experiences featuring giant elephant herds, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, wetlands, and panoramic savannah landscapes across southern Kenya.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Cities Naivasha, Nairobi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Lake Naivasha via the Great Rift Valley

  • Begin your safari adventure with morning pickup from your hotel or airport in Nairobi.
  • Travel through the Great Rift Valley and stop at a panoramic viewpoint for breathtaking scenery and photography opportunities.

  • Continue to the freshwater shores of Lake Naivasha and arrive at your lodge or camp in time for check-in and lunch.

  • Enjoy an afternoon boat cruise across Lake Naivasha while spotting hippos and vibrant birdlife along the shoreline.

  • Visit Crescent Island for a guided walking safari among giraffes, zebras, impalas, and other wildlife species.

  • Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by peaceful lake scenery.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner.

2
Day 02

Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru Rhino Sanctuary

  • Enjoy breakfast before departing for Lake Nakuru National Park, located deeper within the Great Rift Valley.

  • Arrive at the park and check into your accommodation before lunch and a short relaxation.

  • Head out for an extensive afternoon game drive through acacia woodlands and along the sparkling soda lake.

  • Search for endangered white and black rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, leopards, buffaloes, zebras, and diverse birdlife.

  • Experience one of East Africa's best wildlife sanctuaries for rhino tracking and photography.

  • Return to the lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

3
Day 03

Lake Nakuru to Amboseli Beneath Mount Kilimanjaro

  • Depart after an early breakfast and begin the scenic journey toward Amboseli National Park.
  • Travel past the outskirts of Nairobi and continue south along the Mombasa highway through vast Maasai plains.

  • Admire changing landscapes and beautiful countryside scenery during the drive toward the Tanzania border.

  • Arrive at your Amboseli safari camp in the late afternoon beneath the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.

  • Settle into your tented accommodation and enjoy dinner around the campfire under the African night sky.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

4
Day 04

Full-Day Wildlife Tracking in Amboseli National Park

  • Wake up early for clear morning views of Mount Kilimanjaro before the clouds gather.
  • Enjoy breakfast before departing with packed picnic lunch boxes for a full-day wildlife safari in Amboseli National Park.

  • Visit Observation Hill for panoramic views of the park's reed beds, swamps, and open plains.

  • Observe elephants, hippos, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and birdlife around the wetlands and marshes.

  • Spend the afternoon tracking lions, spotted hyenas, cheetahs, and large herds of plains game across the savannah.

  • Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the natural beauty of Amboseli.

  • Return to camp at sunset for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner.

5
Day 05

Final Amboseli Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • Enjoy breakfast in the bush surrounded by the peaceful atmosphere of Amboseli National Park.
  • Depart for a final early morning game drive while searching for predators and elephant herds across the dry lake basins.

  • Capture final photographs of Mount Kilimanjaro and Amboseli's breathtaking wildlife scenery.

  • Return to camp for check-out before beginning the drive back to Nairobi.

  • Arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon for drop-off at your hotel, residence, or airport, marking the end of the safari experience.

Meals: Breakfast.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Naivasha 5 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport: Full round-trip transportation from Nairobi and all game drives in a specialized safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
  • Professional guide: Services of a certified, highly experienced English-speaking professional driver-guide throughout the 5 days

  • Accommodation: 4 nights' accommodation in budget/mid-range safari properties (1 night in Naivasha, 1 night in Nakuru, 2 nights in Amboseli)

  • Meals: Full-board meal plan as indicated in the itinerary

  • Naivasha excursions: Lake Naivasha boat ride and Crescent Island guided walking safari entry fees

  • Water: Complimentary bottled drinking water is provided inside the vehicle during all transits and game drives

  • KWS park conservation fees: Lake Nakuru and Amboseli National Park entry fees (payable directly via eCitizen cashless portals before departure)

What's Not Included

  • Optional activities: Traditional Maasai village cultural tour ($20-$30 USD per person) or personal nature walks
  • Beverages: Sodas, alcoholic drinks, and extra snacks outside of camp meals

  • Tips: Gratuities for your dedicated driver-guide and lodge hospitality team

  • Personal items: International/domestic flights, visas, travel insurance, and souvenirs

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Naivasha.

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