Kenya · Safari

5-Day Amboseli, Lake Naivasha and Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi

5 Days Round trip from Nairobi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Witness the stunning Mount Kilimanjaro backdrop in Amboseli National Park
  • 02 View large herds of elephants up close in Amboseli
  • 03 Explore Hell's Gate National Park near Lake Naivasha
  • 04 Stop to admire the Great Rift Valley scenery en route to Naivasha
  • 05 Experience thrilling game drives in the famous Maasai Mara Reserve

Embark on a 5-day safari through Amboseli National Park, Lake Naivasha, and the Maasai Mara from Nairobi. Take in Amboseli's stunning scenery with snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop and enjoy the chance to view large herds of elephants up close. Continue via the Great Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha, where you will explore Hell's Gate National Park and its adventurous outdoor activities. The journey ends with thrilling game drives in the famous Maasai Mara, home to the Big Five and a wealth of other wildlife.

Take in Amboseli's stunning scenery with snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop and enjoy the chance to view large herds of elephants up close.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Naivasha, Narok, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park, Hell's Gate National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Amboseli with Afternoon Safari

  • Your tour starts with a morning pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or the airport. You will then proceed on a drive of about 5 hours to Amboseli. The park is famous for its scenery, with a backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro dominating the landscape and open plains. Amboseli is also one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close.
  • Upon arrival, check in at your lodge, have lunch, and begin your afternoon safari in Amboseli. You can enjoy afternoon game drives until about 6:00 PM.

Return to your camp or lodge for a freshly prepared dinner.

2
Day 02

Amboseli to Lake Naivasha via the Great Rift Valley

  • Have an early breakfast and then check out from the lodge. Enjoy an en-route game drive as you travel to Lake Naivasha on a 5-hour drive. There will be a stop to view the Great Rift Valley scenery as you proceed to Naivasha. On arrival, check in at Naivasha Sopa Lodge and have lunch. Later, enjoy an afternoon game drive with a visit to Hell's Gate National Park, which allows hiking, cycling, rock climbing, and wildlife photography. You can also visit the geothermal power plant.

Return for dinner and your overnight stay.

3
Day 03

Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Reserve

  • After breakfast, leave Lake Naivasha and proceed to Masai Mara on the 5-hour drive. You will pass through Narok, a famous Maasai town, and continue to Maasai Mara National Reserve. You will arrive in time to check in at Mara Sopa Lodge. Enjoy lunch and have a short rest.
  • Go on a game drive through the park in search of lion, cheetah, elephant, buffalo, other members of the Big Five, and many more animals.

Later, return for dinner and an overnight stay.

4
Day 04

Flexible Full-Day Safari in Masai Mara

  • Enjoy a full day in Masai Mara National Reserve. You will be taken on two game drives, one in the morning before breakfast and the other in the afternoon.
  • As your safari is private, your game drive timings are flexible, which is especially helpful if you are travelling with children or are on a honeymoon. You may also choose to have a full-day game drive with a packed picnic lunch and return to the lodge in the evening for dinner.
5
Day 05

Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • Have an early morning game drive, then return to your lodge for breakfast. Check out and enjoy a short en-route game drive as you exit the Masai Mara National Reserve. Drive back to Nairobi for drop-off at your respective hotel or the airport.
Amboseli National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro backdrop, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara

Where this trip takes you

Amboseli National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro backdrop, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities (unless labelled as optional)
  • All accommodation (unless listed as an upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (unless labelled as optional)
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Round-trip airport transfer
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (on all days)

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline: US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • The government imposed an increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)

What to bring

  • Personal items

Know before you go

  • This is a safari to Amboseli National Park, Lake Naivasha, and the great Maasai Mara. All items mentioned under inclusions will be catered for. Anything extra will be at the traveller's cost.

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 5 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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