6-Day Kenya Safari to Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli

6 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Photograph the dramatic Great Rift Valley from a scenic viewpoint stop
  • 02 Spend a full day game viewing in the Maasai Mara, with Great Migration sightings from July to October
  • 03 See flamingos and endangered white rhinos in Lake Nakuru National Park
  • 04 Enjoy wildlife viewing in Amboseli with Mount Kilimanjaro as a stunning backdrop
  • 05 Look out for large elephant herds, giraffes, wildebeest, and abundant birdlife across Amboseli's open plains

Discover Kenya's ultimate safari adventure across the legendary Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli National Park. Track wildlife in Big Five territory, look out for flamingos and endangered white rhinos at Lake Nakuru, and watch majestic elephants roam beneath the stunning backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. With breathtaking Rift Valley scenery, diverse wildlife, and memorable game drives, this journey brings together some of Kenya's most iconic safari landscapes in one unforgettable experience.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Naivasha, Narok, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Elmenteita, Mount Longonot
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

Destination: Maasai Mara National Reserve

  • After breakfast at your Nairobi hotel, your professional guide will pick you up for the drive to the iconic Maasai Mara.
  • En route, enjoy a scenic stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for photographs across this dramatic landscape.
  • Lunch: Lunch will be served at Narok Town before continuing into the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
  • On arrival, proceed for an evening game drive, tracking wildlife and bird species with your driver-guide.

Accommodation: Miti Mingi Safari Camp

Meals & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner (Breakfast not included). Drinking water included.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Maasai Mara Game Viewing

Destination: Maasai Mara National Reserve

  • Depart after breakfast with picnic lunch boxes for a full day of game viewing in the reserve.
  • Between July and October, millions of zebra and wildebeest make the spectacular Great Migration crossing in search of new grazing.
  • Your guide will ensure the best photographic opportunities and introduce you to the rich cultural heritage of the local Maasai people.
  • The breathtaking panoramas and abundant wildlife make this an unforgettable day on safari.

Accommodation: Miti Mingi Safari Camp

Meals & Drinks: All meals included. Drinking water included.

3
Day 03

Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru through the Rift Valley

Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park

  • Enjoy an early morning game drive in the Maasai Mara, offering a final opportunity to spot wildlife at its most active.
  • After breakfast at the camp, depart the Mara region and travel toward Lake Nakuru, with lunch en route.
  • The scenic drive passes through parts of the Great Rift Valley, with distant views of Mount Longonot, Lake Naivasha, and Lake Elementaita along the main highway.
  • Arrive in Nakuru town in the evening, check in at a budget hotel, and relax after the journey.
  • Dinner and overnight stay in Nakuru.

Accommodation: Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort

Meals & Drinks: All meals included. Drinking water included.

4
Day 04

Lake Nakuru Wildlife Viewing to Amboseli

Destination: Amboseli National Park

  • After breakfast, enter Lake Nakuru National Park, celebrated for its prolific birdlife - including spectacular flamingo flocks - and as a sanctuary for the endangered white rhino.
  • Cape buffalo and waterbuck can frequently be seen near the shoreline.
  • In the afternoon, drive south to Amboseli National Park, famous for its stunning backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro and open savannah plains.
  • Arrive in the late evening for dinner.

Accommodation: Nyati Safari Camp

Meals & Drinks: All meals included. Drinking water included.

5
Day 05

Full-Day Safari in Amboseli beneath Kilimanjaro

Destination: Amboseli National Park

  • An early start is essential to catch the best views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build over the summit.
  • Amboseli offers excellent wildlife viewing across open plains and swamps - look out for large elephant herds, wildebeest, giraffes, and abundant birdlife.
  • Spend a full day in the park with a packed lunch before returning to camp for dinner.

Accommodation: Nyati Safari Camp

Meals & Drinks: All meals included. Drinking water included.

6
Day 06

Amboseli to Nairobi with a Final Game Drive

Destination: Nairobi

  • After an early breakfast at your lodge or camp, enjoy a final short game drive in Amboseli National Park as you exit the park, offering a last chance to spot elephants and other wildlife against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.
  • Thereafter, begin the journey back to Nairobi with lunch en route.
  • Arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon, where you will be dropped off at your Nairobi hotel or at JKIA for your onward flight.

Accommodation: N/A (At your own cost)

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast included.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 9 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in a 4x4 safari jeep
  • Airport/hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Accommodation as per itinerary (full board)
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout
  • Professional safari guide/driver
  • All park entrance fees
  • Game drives in a pop-up roof vehicle
  • Mineral water throughout

What's Not Included

  • Personal travel insurance
  • Items of personal use
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Hot air balloon safari (Maasai Mara)
  • Gratuity for the driver/guide
  • Maasai Village visit

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Nairobi
Tour start
Nairobi
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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