Kenya, Tanzania · Safari

6-Day Kenya Safari from Nairobi with Maasai Mara and Amboseli

6 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Witness the awe-inspiring Great Migration in Maasai Mara
  • 02 Spot rare white rhinos and pink flamingos at Lake Nakuru National Park
  • 03 Capture breathtaking views of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli
  • 04 Encounter lions, cheetahs, and other wildlife on thrilling game drives
  • 05 Explore Kenya's iconic safari landscapes from Maasai Mara to Amboseli

Embark on a thrilling 6-day safari from Nairobi through some of Kenya's most iconic wildlife landscapes. Explore Maasai Mara in search of the Big Five and, season permitting, witness the awe-inspiring Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti. Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park to look for rare white rhinos and pink flamingos, then head to Amboseli National Park for game drives against the breathtaking backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro. The journey ends with a final morning game drive before returning to Nairobi.

Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park to look for rare white rhinos and pink flamingos, then head to Amboseli National Park for game drives against the breathtaking backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro.

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, Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • At 8 am, you will be picked up from your hotel within the city centre/Westland area and begin the drive to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, where you will have a breathtaking view of the floor of the Rift Valley.
  • Arrive at the camp in time for lunch, then check in and enjoy your meal.
  • In the evening at 4:00 pm, depart for a sunset game-viewing drive in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, where the chances of seeing the big cats are extremely high. The drive lasts for 2 hours and ends at 6:00 pm.
  • Return to the camp or lodge for a sumptuous buffet dinner and a good rest.

Dinner and overnight at the tented camp: Miti Mingi Eco Camp/similar.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Viewing in Maasai Mara

  • Have breakfast at 6:30 am, and at 7 am leave for a full day of game viewing in the park.
  • Spend the day exploring Maasai Mara in search of the Big Five, hippos, and Nile crocodiles.
  • Afterward, enjoy a picnic lunch in the park under the shade of a croton tree overlooking the vast landscape.
  • It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place: the Great Migration. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti in Tanzania in search of water and pasture. Following closely behind are the predators of the savanna - lions, cheetahs, jackals, hyenas, and vultures.

Dinner and overnight at the tented camp: Miti Mingi Eco Camp/similar.

3
Day 03

Drive from Maasai Mara to Nakuru

  • Enjoy an early morning breakfast, then check out and begin your drive to Nakuru.
  • Later, have dinner and spend the night at Lanet Matfam.
4
Day 04

Lake Nakuru Game Drive and Transfer to Amboseli

  • After breakfast, check out and go for a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. It is a small park with magnificent rare white rhinos, which form part of the Big Five animals. There is also a possibility of seeing the pink flamingos.
  • Later, drive to Amboseli National Park, which is famous for its scenery with a backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro dominating the landscape and open plains. You will have lunch on the way.
  • Upon arrival, enjoy an en-route game drive in the park.

Later, check in at AA Lodge Amboseli/similar for dinner and overnight.

5
Day 05

Game Drives and Kilimanjaro Views in Amboseli

  • After breakfast, start the game drive around the park and visit the observation point overlooking the whole park for a bird's-eye view.
  • Continue with the game drives as you look for predators such as lions and cheetahs. Amboseli is rich in elephant herds, and you can also enjoy views of the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro and the surrounding landscape.
  • Have lunch and enjoy an afternoon rest at the pool.
  • In the evening, head out for another game drive as you look for predators, since they are more active at this time.

Dinner and overnight at AA Amboseli/similar.

6
Day 06

Final Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • Enjoy an early morning breakfast and check out.
  • Then set out on your final morning game drive, with higher chances of seeing predators such as the leopard.
  • Afterward, start your drive back to Nairobi and be dropped off at your hotel or the airport. End of safari.
  • You will be dropped off at your hotel within Nairobi or at the airport.
Great Rift Valley viewpoint, Masai Mara plains, Lake Nakuru National Park, snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro

Where this trip takes you

Great Rift Valley viewpoint, Masai Mara plains, Lake Nakuru National Park, snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro

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

  • Five nights' accommodation
  • All park entrance fees for Mara, Nakuru, and Amboseli
  • All meals as per the itinerary
  • All transport in a van with a pop-up roof for easy game viewing
  • Private transport safari in Amboseli
  • Our assistance at any point
  • Bottled water
  • Pickup and drop-off to your hotel or the airport

What's Not Included

  • Drinks, e.g. alcohol
  • Gratuities
  • Balloon safari (conducted on day 2 early in the morning and continues with the normal program)
  • Maasai Village
  • Pickup from the airport or hotels not in Nairobi city centre/Westlands at an extra cost (one way)

What to bring

  • Comfortable clothing
  • Camera
  • Extra snacks

Know before you go

  • The safari has two parts: Part 1 is a group safari where you join other people on the safari, and Part 2 is a private safari.
  • The maximum number of people per group is 8 per vehicle.
  • The price is valid up to June.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Muindi Mbingu Street, 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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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,230.00 — $1,780.00
Double Sharing $1,230.00 — $1,380.00

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