Kenya · Safari

6-Day Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Safari with Big Five

6 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Marvel at the stunning backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro while spotting elephants in Amboseli
  • 02 Witness thousands of flamingos and diverse birdlife at the picturesque Lake Nakuru
  • 03 Experience thrilling game drives in the world-famous Masai Mara, home to the Big Five
  • 04 Enjoy optional cultural visits to a Maasai village or a breathtaking hot air balloon safari over the savannah

Go on a 6-day tour to Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Masai Mara Reserve for wildlife viewing across some of Kenya's best-known safari destinations. Spot a wide variety of wild animals and birds, including the famous Big Five, and see the dramatic great wildebeest migration between July and October from Serengeti, Tanzania, into Masai Mara, Kenya. Along the way, enjoy the stunning backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli and the birdlife of Lake Nakuru.

Capture a lion making a kill, as most of the time lions kill very early in the morning before sunrise.

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 Yes
Cities Narok, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

  • Meet and greet the representative on arrival in the morning at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, or get picked up from your hotel at 0800 hrs by the driver-guide.
  • Leave the bustling city of Nairobi and travel south to Amboseli National Park, located at the foot of snowcapped Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak.
  • Arrive at the lodge in time for lunch, then relax at leisure.
  • Embark on an evening game drive in the beautiful Amboseli National Park.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

2
Day 02

Full Day in Amboseli National Park

  • Explore Amboseli National Park with early morning game drives and see Mount Kilimanjaro in the background, offering excellent photographic scenery coupled with the concentration of wildlife on the ground.
  • Return to the lodge for breakfast. Enjoy a dip in the pool or game viewing from the lodge terrace.
  • Have lunch at the lodge, and in the afternoon, there is an option to visit the Maasai village (optional extra).
  • Go on an evening major game drive.
  • Head back to the same lodge in Amboseli for a night under starry skies.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

3
Day 03

Amboseli to Lake Nakuru National Park

  • Have an early morning breakfast and exit Amboseli National Park.
  • Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park.
  • Head towards the Great Rift Valley, viewing the scenery en route.
  • Arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its huge flocks of pink flamingoes. The birds throng Lake Nakuru, one of the Rift Valley soda lakes that comprises almost a third of the park area. More than 450 species of birds have been recorded here, as well as a rich diversity of other wildlife.
  • Enjoy lunch served at the lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

4
Day 04

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara

  • Start with breakfast at the lodge, then embark on the road passing the impressive Longonot earth satellite station and head across the valley to Narok.
  • Continue the journey across acres of wheat and barley before reaching the next game-viewing destination in the world-famous Masai Mara, which plays host to the world's greatest natural spectacle - the dramatic wildebeest migration that takes place from July through October every year.
  • Arrive at the lodge and have lunch at leisure before embarking on a thrilling evening game drive in one of the finest wildlife havens on earth.
  • Return to the lodge, where it is time for dinner.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

5
Day 05

Full Day Exploring Masai Mara

  • Spend the whole day exploring Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. Spot the Big Five, including lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, and buffalo.
  • Go out with picnic lunch boxes to spend the entire day in the park.
  • Take an optional visit to the local Maasai village at an extra cost, or enjoy a hot air balloon ride at $450 per person.

All meals and overnight stay at the lodge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

6
Day 06

Masai Mara Sunrise Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • Take an early morning game drive at sunrise, when predators are most active while hunting big cats. Capture a lion making a kill, as most of the time lions kill very early in the morning before sunrise.
  • Experience the beauty of sunrise, which reveals the backdrop of Masai Mara, which means the dotted hills in Maa language.
  • Return to the lodge for breakfast.
  • Depart from Masai Mara with the last picturesque views of the Mara River.
  • Arrive in Nairobi late in the afternoon.
  • Get dropped off at the hotel or airport to connect with your home-bound flight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast

Mt. Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park elephant plains, Lake Nakuru National Park flamingo shores, Masai Mara savannah

Where this trip takes you

Mt. Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park elephant plains, Lake Nakuru National Park flamingo shores, Masai Mara savannah

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 5 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees
  • All accommodation
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Meals, as specified in the day-by-day itinerary

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips
  • Personal items - souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.

What to bring

  • Passport/ID
  • Camera
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Torch
  • Extra clothes
  • Pain killers
  • Drinks
  • Snacks

Know before you go

  • Drink plenty of water from one of those travel water bottles.
  • Keep yourself covered from the sun.
  • Stay limber.
  • Take antimalarial medicine.
  • Bring a small medical kit with some basic needs for emergencies.
  • Get some shut-eye.
  • Take it easy on your stomach.
  • Comfortable sneakers, sandals, or walking shoes.
  • Windbreaker/fleece jacket.
  • All activities are included unless labeled as optional.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
At Nairobi Airport or at your hotel in Nairobi
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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