5-Day Private Kenya Safari to Amboseli, Naivasha and Maasai Mara

5 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Amboseli National Park beneath Mount Kilimanjaro
  • 02 Experience the Maasai Mara National Reserve, home of the Big Five
  • 03 Enjoy a scenic boat safari on Lake Naivasha
  • 04 Take a guided walking safari on Crescent Island
  • 05 Search for elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, and rhinos
  • 06 Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration (July-October)
  • 07 Optional cycling and hiking in Hell's Gate National Park
  • 08 Optional Maasai Village cultural experience

Experience the very best of Kenya on this 5-day private safari from Nairobi, combining Amboseli National Park, Lake Naivasha, and the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve in one unforgettable adventure. See large elephant herds beneath the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro, cruise across the freshwater shores of Lake Naivasha among hippos and colourful birdlife, and enjoy a guided walking safari on Crescent Island Game Sanctuary. In the Maasai Mara, head out on exciting game drives across endless savannahs in search of the Big Five and, during the migration season, witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration. Travel throughout in a private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with your own professional driver-guide for a comfortable and personalised experience.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Naivasha, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Amboseli and Your First Game Drive

  • Morning pick-up from your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.

  • Meet your driver-guide.

  • Depart in a private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser towards Amboseli National Park.

  • The journey follows the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway through beautiful countryside before arriving at Amboseli in time for lunch.

  • After checking into your lodge or tented camp, enjoy your first afternoon game drive.

  • Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The park is also home to lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, and many bird species.

  • Return to your lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Route: Nairobi - Amboseli National Park

Distance: Approximately 240 km

Driving Time: Around 4-5 hours

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

2
Day 02

Amboseli Sunrise Safari and Lake Naivasha Adventure

  • Start your day with an early morning game drive while wildlife is most active and Mount Kilimanjaro is often at its clearest.

  • After breakfast, enjoy one final game drive before leaving Amboseli.

  • Travel north through the scenic Great Rift Valley, passing beautiful landscapes and small towns before arriving at Lake Naivasha.

  • Stop for lunch en route before checking into your lakeside lodge.

  • In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari on Lake Naivasha.

  • Close the day with a guided walking safari at Crescent Island Game Sanctuary.

  • Cruise across the freshwater lake while spotting pods of hippos, fish eagles, pelicans, cormorants, kingfishers, and many other bird species. You may also see zebras, giraffes, and antelopes grazing along the shoreline.

  • Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Route: Amboseli - Lake Naivasha

Distance: Approximately 340 km

Driving Time: Around 6 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

3
Day 03

Lake Naivasha to the Legendary Maasai Mara

  • After breakfast, begin the journey to the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve.

  • Arrive in time for lunch.

  • Head out on your first afternoon game drive.

  • The Maasai Mara is renowned for its incredible wildlife and offers excellent chances of seeing lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, and numerous antelope species.

  • Return to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.

Route: Lake Naivasha - Maasai Mara National Reserve

Distance: Approximately 240 km

Driving Time: Around 5 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

4
Day 04

Full-Day Wildlife Safari in the Maasai Mara

  • Spend the entire day exploring the magnificent Maasai Mara National Reserve.

  • Depart early for a full-day game drive with picnic lunch, giving you plenty of time to discover one of Africa's richest wildlife ecosystems.

  • The reserve is also home to cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, wildebeest, gazelles, and more than 500 bird species.

  • Between July and October, you may witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration, where thousands of wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River in search of fresh grazing.

  • Enjoy a picnic lunch near the Mara River while watching hippos and crocodiles.

  • Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and your final overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch and Dinner

5
Day 05

Maasai Mara to Nairobi Return Journey

  • After breakfast, check out of your lodge.

  • Begin your journey back to Nairobi.

  • Travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley while enjoying beautiful views of the countryside.

  • Arrive in Nairobi during the afternoon.

  • Your driver-guide will transfer you to your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Route: Maasai Mara - Nairobi

Distance: Approximately 265 km

Driving Time: Around 5-6 hours

Meals: Breakfast

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 4 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi
  • Private transport in a 4x4 safari Land Cruiser
  • Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
  • Park entrance fees and private game drives
  • Four nights' accommodation
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Guided Crescent Island walking safari
  • Lake Naivasha boat trip
  • Bottled drinking water during the safari
  • Government taxes
  • Emergency assistance throughout the safari

What's Not Included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Kenya visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Hell's Gate cycling and hiking excursion
  • Hot-air balloon safari
  • Maasai Village visit
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Tips for guides and lodge staff
  • Laundry services
  • Personal expenses
  • Items of a personal nature

What to bring

  • Comfortable clothing suitable for a safari
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • A hat and sunscreen
  • Binoculars for wildlife viewing
  • A camera
  • Personal toiletries and any required medication

Know before you go

  • Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
  • Safari Type: Private Safari
  • Starting Point: Nairobi
  • Ending Point: Nairobi
  • Destinations: Amboseli National Park, Lake Naivasha & Maasai Mara National Reserve
  • Transport: Private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser
  • Accommodation: Budget, Mid-range, or Luxury
  • Best Travel Period: All year round

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
Tour start
Nairobi
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $3,570.00 — $3,778.00
Double Sharing $2,385.00 — $2,820.00

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