Kenya · Safari

6-Day Kenya Wildlife Safari through Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara

6 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot the Big 5 in Masai Mara
  • 02 Admire vast flocks of flamingos at Lake Nakuru
  • 03 Look out for African bush elephants in Amboseli National Park
  • 04 Enjoy views of Mount Kilimanjaro during early morning game drives
  • 05 Visit a Masai village to witness singing, dancing, and daily life

Go on a 6-day guided wildlife safari through some of Kenya's most appealing parks. Stay in luxurious camps near the African grasslands and encounter elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, zebras, wildebeests, flamingos, and rhinos during extensive game drives in Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara. Along the way, enjoy views of Mount Kilimanjaro, visit underground springs, and experience a Masai village. Leave your cubicle behind and head off on an astounding Kenyan adventure.

Along the way, enjoy views of Mount Kilimanjaro, visit underground springs, and experience a Masai village.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Amboseli and First Game Drive

  • Rise early and enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel.

  • Meet your local tour guide and drive to Amboseli National Park.

  • Stop for a game drive on the way to the lodge.

  • Upon arrival, explore the wide variety of exotic birds and other wild animals.

  • Visit the underground springs fed by the melting snow of Mount Kilimanjaro.

  • Stop for lunch at the lodge before departing for an afternoon game drive.

  • Return to the lodge and enjoy a scrumptious dinner.

Overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge or similar.

Meal Plan - Lunch & Dinner

2
Day 02

Amboseli Game Drives and Masai Village Visit

  • Rise early for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit.

  • Set off for a game drive.

  • Later, visit a Masai village after breakfast.

  • Stop for lunch and go for another game drive right after.

Overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge or similar.

Meal Plan - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

3
Day 03

Amboseli to Lake Nakuru via Nairobi

  • Depart Amboseli after breakfast and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park.

  • Stop for lunch at a restaurant in Nairobi and reach the park in time for an afternoon game drive.

  • See buffalo, rhino, giraffe, zebra, antelope, and the lions that prey on them, as well as vast flocks of flamingos near the lakeshore.

  • Your local tour guide will explain that Lake Nakuru has the highest concentration of flamingos in the world and is home to over three hundred bird species. It is also a sanctuary for both the Black and White Rhinos.

  • Supper is served at the lodge overlooking the lake.

Overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge or similar.

Meal Plan - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

4
Day 04

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara Game Reserve

  • After breakfast, depart for Masai Mara Game Reserve.

  • Travel through the Masai country, occasionally coming across Masai herdsmen with their livestock living harmoniously with the wildlife.

  • After lunch, go for a game drive through these rolling grasslands.

  • During your stay, visit a village of the Masai people to witness the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience.

Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge or similar.

Meal Plan - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

5
Day 05

Full Day in Masai Mara Game Reserve

  • Go for morning and afternoon game drives in this magnificent park.

  • You can also experience the Annual Wildebeest Migration between the months of July and October.

Overnight at Sarova Tented Camp or similar.

Meal Plan - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

6
Day 06

Final Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • An early morning game drive is planned before returning to the camp or lodge for an English breakfast.

  • The rest of the day is spent at leisure for last-minute shopping and sightseeing.

  • In the evening, transfer to the airport for departure.

Meal Plan - Breakfast

Amboseli National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro views, Lake Nakuru National Park flamingo shores, Masai Mara grasslands

Where this trip takes you

Amboseli National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro views, Lake Nakuru National Park flamingo shores, Masai Mara grasslands

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

  • Extensive game drives

  • Pre-tour itinerary document

  • All meals included while on safari

  • Park entrance fees

  • Guaranteed window seating with an open top

  • Cold drinks and mineral water

  • Finest accommodations in Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara

  • Professional English-speaking Kenya safari guide/driver

  • Round-trip transport from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara Game Reserve

What's Not Included

  • International airfare

  • A visit to a Masai village

  • Accommodation in Nairobi

  • Cost of obtaining passports and visas

  • Gratuity for your professional driver-guide

  • Sundowner bush cocktails and bush dinner

  • Gratuity for porterage/waiters at hotels, camps, and airports

  • Membership in Flying Doctors Society - emergency air rescue

  • Optional hot air ballooning (cost per person is 470 US Dollars), nature walks, etc.

  • Personal expenses such as travelling insurance and excess baggage fees

  • Communication charges that include laundry, emails, faxes, and phone calls

  • Beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, and wines

Know before you go

  • Accommodation in Nairobi can be booked on request for the first and last night.

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 6 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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