Kenya · Safari

6-Day Masai Mara, Nakuru and Amboseli Wildlife Safari with Naivasha

6 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot the Big 5 in Masai Mara
  • 02 Admire the flamingos at Lake Nakuru
  • 03 Visit a Masai village during your safari
  • 04 Take a boat ride on Lake Naivasha
  • 05 Catch views of majestic Mount Kilimanjaro from Amboseli

From the open plains of Masai Mara to the shimmering pink waters of Lake Nakuru and the swamps of Amboseli, this 6-day safari explores three of Kenya's most picturesque regions. It offers an excellent opportunity to spot the Big 5 while taking in a remarkable variety of wildlife and diverse scenery. Enjoy game drives, a visit to a Masai village, a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, and final views of majestic Mount Kilimanjaro before returning to Nairobi.

From the open plains of Masai Mara to the shimmering pink waters of Lake Nakuru and the swamps of Amboseli, this 6-day safari explores three of Kenya's most picturesque regions.

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 Naivasha, Narok, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Mount Longonot
Languages Afrikaans, English, French, German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Rift Valley

  • After a pre-safari briefing, leave Nairobi and travel towards Kenya's fertile highlands before descending the Rift Escarpment on the road built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II. Pass the impressive Longonot earth satellite station as you cross the valley to Narok, then continue through acres of wheat and barley before reaching the Masai Mara in time for lunch.

  • Following lunch and a siesta, set out on an afternoon game drive and return to the lodge as the sun sets.

Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge on a full board basis.

2
Day 02

Masai Village Visit and Game Drives in Masai Mara

  • After an early breakfast, depart for a visit to a Masai village followed by a morning game drive.

  • Return to the lodge for lunch and perhaps a siesta before setting off for an afternoon game drive.

  • Return to the lodge as the sun sets.

Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge on a full board basis.

3
Day 03

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

  • Leaving the Masai Mara after breakfast, travel across the 'breadbasket' of Kenya, where acres of wheat and barley cover the landscape as you head north to Narok, the district headquarters of this part of Masailand.

  • Continue across the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley, keeping an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle as you head up the Mau Escarpment before arriving at the lodge for lunch. The waters here are often coloured shimmering flamingo pink by the beautiful birds lining its shores.

  • After lunch, take an afternoon game drive in Nakuru National Park and return to the lodge as the sun sets.

Overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge on a full board basis.

4
Day 04

Lake Naivasha Boat Ride and Transfer to Amboseli

  • After an early breakfast, continue to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride.

  • Later, leaving the Rift Valley behind, proceed to Nairobi, collect a picnic lunch, and then head south towards Amboseli, arriving at your lodge by late afternoon.

Overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge on a full board basis.

5
Day 05

Full-Day Game Drive in Amboseli National Park

  • Depart the lodge after a sumptuous breakfast for a full-day game drive.

  • Enjoy a hot picnic lunch at a picnic site.

  • Return to the lodge at 4:00 pm.

Overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge on a full board basis.

6
Day 06

Amboseli to Nairobi with Kilimanjaro Views

  • Following an early breakfast, catch your last views of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro as you depart Amboseli.

  • From here, turn north across the beautiful and seemingly never-ending Athi Plains, arriving in Kenya's bustling capital city of Nairobi by mid-day.

  • Once in the city, transfer to JKIA for the international flight back home.

Masai Mara plains, Lake Nakuru flamingo shores, Lake Naivasha boat rides, Mount Kilimanjaro views

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara plains, Lake Nakuru flamingo shores, Lake Naivasha boat rides, Mount Kilimanjaro views

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 7 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Meet and greet services
  • All transport and game drives on road safaris will be in a safari minibus (seven window seats) with an English-speaking driver-guide on a shared basis
  • Meals and accommodation as specified
  • All park fees and government taxes
  • 1/2 litre bottle of mineral water per person per day on game drives

What's Not Included

  • Hot Air Balloon Safari
  • Masai cultural visit and dance

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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