Kenya · Safari

9-Day Kenya Safari through Masai Mara Amboseli and Tsavo Parks

9 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Experience Big Five game viewing in Masai Mara
  • 02 Visit the rhino sanctuary at Lake Nakuru National Park
  • 03 Enjoy a boat ride on beautiful Lake Naivasha
  • 04 Take in the spectacular landscape of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli
  • 05 Explore Mzima Springs in Tsavo West National Park

Sign up for an out-of-the-box adventure through Kenya's major national parks and reserves. Experience Big Five game viewing in Masai Mara, visit the rhino sanctuary at Lake Nakuru, and enjoy a boat ride on Lake Naivasha. Continue to Amboseli National Park for views of huge African elephants against Mount Kilimanjaro, then explore the savannah wildlife of Tsavo West and Tsavo East with exciting game drives. This safari brings together some of Kenya's most prominent wildlife destinations in one journey.

Get mesmerized by the majesty of Mt Kilimanjaro and its gleaming snow-capped peaks.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Naivasha, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park, Tsavo East National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Tsavo West National Park, Hell's Gate National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • Depart from Nairobi at 7 am for Masai Mara Game Reserve, travelling via the Great Rift Valley escarpment.

  • In the afternoon, explore the Masai Mara on your first game drive of this safari.

Overnight at our Masai Mara Elenkang Camp.

Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Viewing in Masai Mara

  • Traverse the Masai Mara Reserve on a full day of unlimited game viewing, encountering the Big Five and more of the lesser game.

  • Enjoy a picnic by the Mara River, with views of hippos and crocodiles, and possibly the Great Migration (July - October).

  • You may also choose other options such as a balloon ride or a Masai village visit.

Overnight stay at our Masai Mara Elenkang Camp.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

3
Day 03

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

  • Head out for an early morning game drive.

  • Later, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park.

  • On the way to Lake Nakuru National Park, there will be stops at scenic points.

  • Enjoy afternoon birdwatching and game-viewing drives around Lake Nakuru.

  • Take the opportunity to visit the rhino sanctuary and Baboon Cliff.

Overnight at our Lake Nakuru Flamingo Lodge / tented camp.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

4
Day 04

Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha

  • Drive to the nearby Lake Naivasha at a relaxed pace.

  • Spend time enjoying a boat ride, where you can spot small game in idyllic surroundings.

  • Make an optional visit to Hell's Gate National Park, where you can ride and trek while watching the small game.

Overnight at Elsamere Lodge.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

5
Day 05

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park

Please note that the drive to Amboseli is long.

  • Make stops to view the Great Rift Valley along the Naivasha - Nairobi highway.

  • Enjoy a short game-viewing drive with possible views of the peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Overnight at our Amboseli National Park Kibo Safari Camp.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

6
Day 06

Amboseli Game Drives and Kilimanjaro Views

  • Head out for an early pre-breakfast game-viewing drive in Amboseli National Park.

  • Get mesmerized by the majesty of Mt Kilimanjaro and its gleaming snow-capped peaks.

  • Explore Amboseli National Park on unlimited game-viewing drives.

Overnight at our safari lodge / tented camp.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

7
Day 07

Amboseli to Tsavo West National Park

  • Head for a short morning game drive in Amboseli. The park is open and relatively small, so game drives are concentrated and wildlife is easy to spot.

  • Watch as the Mount Kilimanjaro massif provides an excellent background for photographic moments.

  • Proceed to Tsavo West National Park, with its hilly and rugged terrain and incredible game-viewing backdrops.

Overnight at our Tsavo West Kilaguni Serena Lodge.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

8
Day 08

Tsavo West to Tsavo East via Mzima Springs

  • Head for game-viewing drives in Tsavo West, with a stop at Mzima Springs.

  • Later, proceed to Tsavo East National Park with game spotting and scenery viewing en route.

Overnight at our Tsavo East Ashnil Aruba Camp.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

9
Day 09

Tsavo East to Nairobi

  • Head for early morning game-viewing drives in Tsavo East National Park.

  • Later, return to Nairobi.

  • You can also proceed to the Kenya coast beach.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch.

Masai Mara, Great Rift Valley, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mzima Springs

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara, Great Rift Valley, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mzima Springs

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 8 cities · 9 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport

  • Accommodation

  • Park fees

  • Meals while on safari

  • A bottle of drinking water

  • Game drives and other detailed plans

What's Not Included

  • Extra meals

  • Items of a personal nature

  • Any item or activity not mentioned

Know before you go

  • The tour requires a minimum of 4 persons.

  • It can be customized to accommodate your plans.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 9 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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