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

6 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Experience three of Kenya's most iconic wildlife destinations in one safari
02 Spend two nights beneath the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli
03 Discover one of Kenya's best places to see endangered black and white rhinos
04 Enjoy spectacular Great Rift Valley scenery and diverse landscapes
05 Spend two unforgettable days exploring the world-famous Maasai Mara
06 Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration at the Mara River from July to October
07 Search for Africa's legendary Big Five
08 Travel in a private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with an experienced driver-guide

If you've always dreamed of experiencing the very best of Kenya on one safari, this itinerary was created for you. Over six unforgettable days, you'll journey through three of Kenya's most celebrated wildlife destinations, watching giant elephants roam beneath the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, searching for endangered black and white rhinos in the breathtaking Great Rift Valley, and exploring the endless plains of the world-famous Maasai Mara. This safari combines incredible game viewing with stunning scenery, from the open plains of Amboseli to the acacia forests and lakeshores of Lake Nakuru, with the comfort of your own private 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser and a professional safari guide. Whether you're visiting Kenya for the first time or returning for another African adventure, it offers the perfect combination of comfort, wildlife, and authentic safari experiences.

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, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Amboseli and Your First Game Drive

Pick-up: Early morning pick-up from your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Meet: Meet your safari guide before travelling south towards Amboseli National Park.
Arrival: Arrive in time for lunch.
Game drive: Enjoy your first afternoon game drive.
Wildlife viewing: Amboseli is renowned for its large elephant herds that roam freely beneath the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro.
Wildlife viewing: Besides elephants, you'll have excellent opportunities to spot lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, gazelles, and hundreds of bird species.
Lodge: Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals: Lunch and dinner.

Day 02

Full-Day Wildlife Viewing in Amboseli National Park

Wildlife viewing: Wake up early for a full day of wildlife viewing in Amboseli National Park.
Visit: Visit the famous Observation Hill for panoramic views across the plains, marshes, and wetlands that attract wildlife throughout the year.
Explore: Explore different areas of the park while searching for elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, hippos, and numerous bird species.
Photography: Your experienced guide will ensure you spend plenty of time enjoying wildlife sightings while stopping at the best photography locations.
Lodge: Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 03

Amboseli to Lake Nakuru through the Great Rift Valley

Departure: After breakfast, depart Amboseli and travel towards the Great Rift Valley.
Drive: The scenic drive takes you through changing landscapes before arriving at Lake Nakuru National Park in time for lunch.
Game drive: Later, enjoy an afternoon game drive through one of Kenya's premier wildlife parks.
Wildlife viewing: Lake Nakuru is internationally recognised as one of Africa's leading rhino sanctuaries and offers some of the country's best opportunities to see both endangered black and white rhinos.
Wildlife viewing: The park is also home to Rothschild's giraffes, lions, leopards, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks, baboons, and countless bird species.
Seasonal: Depending on the season and water levels, thousands of flamingos may gather along the lake's shoreline, creating a spectacular display of colour.
Lodge: Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 04

Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara Safari Adventure

Travel: After breakfast, travel through the rolling hills of the Great Rift Valley and the traditional Maasai countryside before arriving at your lodge in time for lunch.
Game drive: Later, head out on your first afternoon game drive in the Maasai Mara.
Wildlife viewing: As the sun begins to set across the golden plains, search for lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, cheetahs, hyenas, and many other wildlife species.
Lodge: Dinner and overnight stay at your safari lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 05

Full-Day Game Viewing across the Maasai Mara

Safari: Today is dedicated entirely to exploring one of the world's greatest wildlife destinations.
Departure: After an early breakfast, depart with a picnic lunch for a full day of game viewing across the vast plains of the Maasai Mara.
Wildlife viewing: You'll also have excellent chances of seeing cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, crocodiles, jackals, antelope, and hundreds of bird species.
Seasonal: If you're travelling between July and October, your guide will take you towards the Mara River, where you may witness the incredible Great Wildebeest Migration as thousands of wildebeest and zebras cross crocodile-filled waters.
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, and dinner.

Day 06

Maasai Mara to Nairobi via the Great Rift Valley

Departure: Enjoy breakfast before saying goodbye to the Maasai Mara.
Drive: Begin the scenic drive back to Nairobi through the breathtaking Great Rift Valley, stopping at selected viewpoints along the way.
Arrival: Arrive in Nairobi during the afternoon.
Transfer: Your safari guide will transfer you to your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, marking the end of your unforgettable safari.
Meals: Breakfast.