Kenya · Safari

6-Day Kenya Camping Safari to Masai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha and Amboseli

6 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Great Rift Valley and Narok, a key town in southwestern Kenya
  • 02 Explore the legendary Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya's largest game reserve
  • 03 See Mt. Longonot and Lake Naivasha on the journey to Nakuru
  • 04 Discover Lake Nakuru National Park, home to flamingos, white rhinos, and Rothschild's giraffes
  • 05 Experience Amboseli National Park's large elephant herds and views of Mount Kilimanjaro

Take a 6-day camping safari through Kenya's sensational national parks, starting in Nairobi and heading to the legendary Masai Mara, locally known as The Mara. Encounter white and black rhinos, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, and hippos, then continue to Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru to see the vast flocks of flamingos that famously line the shore. The journey also includes Amboseli National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds and views of immense Mount Kilimanjaro.

Take a 6-day camping safari through Kenya's sensational national parks, starting in Nairobi and heading to the legendary Masai Mara, locally known as The Mara.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Naivasha, Narok, Nairobi, Namanga, Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Mount Longonot
Languages Afrikaans, English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • Visit the Great Rift Valley and continue to Narok, a town west of Nairobi that supports Kenya's economy in the southwest of the country.

  • Proceed to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, the largest game reserve in Kenya. The reserve is famous for its huge population of lions, leopards, and cheetahs, among other wildlife.

End the day at a campsite.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Exploration of Maasai Mara Game Reserve

  • Continue exploring the Maasai Mara Game Reserve.

  • The tour includes a picnic lunch at the hippo pool.

The day will end at the campsite.

3
Day 03

Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Nakuru

  • Take an early morning game drive before breakfast.

  • Depart for Nakuru, the fourth-largest urban area in Kenya, with views of Mt. Longonot and Lake Naivasha along the way.

The tour will arrange your stay at Genevive Hotel or Golden Palace.

4
Day 04

Lake Nakuru National Park to Amboseli

  • Visit Lake Nakuru National Park, an abode for various water animals that breed in the lake's alkaline water. Animals such as flamingos, white rhinos, and Rothschild's giraffes can be seen here, while other species encountered may include waterbuck and Cape buffalo.

  • Depart for Amboseli National Park via Nairobi and the Namanga border town.

The day ends at the campsite.

5
Day 05

Wildlife Viewing in Amboseli National Park

  • Start with a drive through the plains, where zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, and various antelopes may be seen.

  • Enjoy views of the peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro, which may be visible if the weather remains clear. Large herds of elephant and hippo can also be seen bathing in the swamp grounds, whose water source is Mt. Kilimanjaro.

The day will end at the campsite.

6
Day 06

Return Transfer from Amboseli to Nairobi

  • The tour ends with a drive from Amboseli to Nairobi.

Masai Mara savannah, Great Rift Valley escarpments, Lake Nakuru National Park shores, Amboseli National Park plains

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara savannah, Great Rift Valley escarpments, Lake Nakuru National Park shores, Amboseli National Park plains

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 8 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport based on a safari minibus with a pop-up roof for game viewing.

  • Park entry fee.

  • Accommodation in self-contained tents with hot water shower.

  • 3 meals per day.

  • Services of an English-speaking Kenyan driver-guide.

  • Game drives as per the itinerary.

  • Driver allowances and park fees for the vehicle and driver.

  • Government taxes.

  • Complimentary pickup from the airport.

  • English-speaking Kenya guide.

What's Not Included

  • Items of a personal nature.

  • Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks such as sodas.

  • Tips.

  • Visit to the Masai Village.

Know before you go

  • Negotiations can be done in case a group visits together.

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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