6-Day Kenya Safari to Maasai Mara, Naivasha and Amboseli

6 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the legendary Maasai Mara on extensive game drives
  • 02 Cruise Lake Naivasha among hippos and water birds
  • 03 Enjoy a guided walking safari on Crescent Island among plains wildlife
  • 04 Discover Amboseli's open plains and wetlands with large elephant herds
  • 05 Take in spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro when the skies are clear

Experience the best of Kenya on a thrilling 6-day safari combining the legendary Maasai Mara, scenic Lake Naivasha, and magnificent Amboseli National Park. Enjoy exciting game drives, a boat ride and walking experience on Crescent Island, spectacular landscapes, abundant wildlife, and unforgettable views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

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 Naivasha, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park
Languages French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Maasai Mara Safari

  • Departure: Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive to the Maasai Mara through the scenic Great Rift Valley.

  • Arrival: Arrive at the Mara in time for lunch and check in at your camp or lodge.

  • Game drive: After a short rest, enjoy an afternoon game drive across the reserve, exploring the savannah in search of lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and other wildlife.

  • Evening: Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and overnight.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Maasai Mara Wildlife Exploration

  • Morning: After breakfast, spend a full day exploring the Maasai Mara with extensive game drives.

  • Wildlife viewing: The reserve offers excellent opportunities to encounter the Big Five, as well as cheetahs, hippos, giraffes, zebras, and numerous antelope species.

  • Lunch: Carry a picnic lunch and venture deeper into the reserve, exploring different wildlife-rich areas.

  • Seasonal: Depending on the season, you may also witness the spectacular Great Migration.

  • Evening: Return to camp in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.

3
Day 03

Lake Naivasha Boat Ride and Crescent Island Walk

  • Morning: After breakfast, check out and depart for Lake Naivasha, travelling through the beautiful landscapes of the Great Rift Valley.

  • Arrival: Arrive in Naivasha and enjoy lunch before heading out for a boat ride on the freshwater lake.

  • Activity: Cruise among hippos and enjoy excellent birdwatching opportunities, including sightings of African fish eagles and other water birds.

  • Activity: Continue to Crescent Island, a unique wildlife sanctuary where you can enjoy a guided walking safari among giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other plains animals.

  • Evening: Later, return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

4
Day 04

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park

  • Morning: After breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha and travel towards Amboseli National Park, passing through changing landscapes and local communities.

  • Arrival: Arrive in Amboseli later in the day and check in at your lodge or camp.

  • Game drive: After some time to settle in, head out for your first game drive in Amboseli, exploring the park's open plains and wetland areas.

  • Wildlife viewing: Look out for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other wildlife, with the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro providing a spectacular backdrop when the skies are clear.

  • Evening: Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

5
Day 05

Full-Day Amboseli Wildlife Safari

  • Morning: Enjoy a full day of wildlife exploration in Amboseli with your second major game-drive experience.

  • Game drive: After breakfast, head into the park and explore its diverse landscapes, including the famous Amboseli wetlands where large elephant herds are often seen.

  • Wildlife viewing: Continue searching for lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and abundant birdlife.

  • Lunch: Enjoy lunch during the day before continuing your afternoon wildlife exploration.

  • Evening: As the day cools, make your way back to camp, enjoying the beautiful scenery and possible Kilimanjaro views.

  • Dinner & overnight: Dinner and overnight at your lodge or camp.

6
Day 06

Amboseli to Nairobi Return Journey

  • Morning: After breakfast, check out and bid farewell to Amboseli.

  • Travel: Travel through the scenic countryside and enjoy the changing landscapes along the way.

  • Arrival: Arrive in Nairobi later in the afternoon, marking the end of your Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli safari.

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

  • Private safari transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle

  • Services of an experienced English-speaking safari guide/driver

  • 5 nights accommodation on full board

  • Game drives

  • Lake Naivasha boat ride

  • Crescent Island guided walking safari

  • All park and reserve entry fees

  • Bottled drinking water during game drives

  • All applicable government taxes and levies

  • Pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi

What's Not Included

  • International flights, visa fees, and personal items

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Alcoholic and soft drinks

  • Maasai village visit and hot air balloon safari

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
where you stay
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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Estimated room rates

Single Room $2,600.00 — $2,800.00
Double Sharing $1,900.00 — $2,800.00

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