Kenya · Safari

5-Day Kenya Safari to Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara

5 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See Amboseli's vast elephant herds with Mount Kilimanjaro as a breathtaking backdrop
  • 02 Explore Lake Nakuru's renowned birdlife, including iconic pink flamingos
  • 03 Look out for rhinos in Lake Nakuru National Park's famous sanctuary
  • 04 Search for the Big Five in the sweeping savannahs of Maasai Mara National Reserve
  • 05 Immerse yourself in Maasai culture with an optional village visit

Embark on a safari journey through three of Kenya's top wildlife destinations. Explore Amboseli National Park, renowned for its vast elephant herds and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, then continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its birdlife and rhino sanctuary. Conclude your adventure in Maasai Mara National Reserve, where you can look out for the Big Five and choose optional experiences such as a Maasai village visit or a hot-air balloon ride.

Explore Amboseli National Park, renowned for its vast elephant herds and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, then continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its birdlife and rhino sanctuary.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park
Languages English, French, Italian, Japanese, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Amboseli National Park Safari

  • You will be picked up from your Nairobi hotel or at the airport, and your safari starts.
  • Travelling along the Mombasa Highway, you will make your way to Amboseli National Park.
  • Upon arrival, you will check in at the camp, enjoy a sumptuous lunch at your lodge, and have some time to relax.
  • In the afternoon, you will embark on your first game drive in the park to explore Amboseli's diverse wildlife, with Mount Kilimanjaro providing a breathtaking backdrop.
  • There are optional activities such as cultural visits, birdwatching, and nature walks at an extra cost.
  • You will also have the chance to climb Observation Hill for panoramic views of the park. It is an excellent spot for both sunrise and sunset, offering different perspectives of Amboseli's landscape.
  • After sunset, you will return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
2
Day 02

Amboseli to Lake Nakuru National Park

  • Begin your day with an early morning game drive in Amboseli to witness the sunrise and capture stunning photos.
  • Return to the lodge for a delicious breakfast, freshen up, and then depart for Lake Nakuru National Park.
  • Arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park, check in, and have lunch.
  • After some relaxation, you will head out on an afternoon game drive to explore Lake Nakuru, focusing on the park's famous rhinos and pink flamingos.
  • Later, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay at the camp.
3
Day 03

Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara National Reserve

  • Enjoy an early final game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park to bid farewell to its wildlife, then return to the lodge for breakfast.
  • After breakfast, leave for Maasai Mara, one of Africa's most iconic safari destinations. You will have a stopover for lunch along the way.
  • Arrive at Maasai Mara late in the afternoon, where you will be greeted by sweeping views of the savannah.
  • If time allows, you will embark on your first game drive in Maasai Mara in the late evening to spot the Big Five and other wildlife.

Dinner and overnight stay will be at your lodge.

4
Day 04

Full-Day Maasai Mara Wildlife Experience

  • This day offers a full opportunity to immerse yourself in the wonders of Maasai Mara. Begin with an early morning game drive, aiming to capture the golden light of sunrise and perhaps witness predators on the hunt.
  • Return to your lodge or camp for breakfast.
  • Later, you may consider an optional visit to a Maasai village to learn about their culture and traditions at an extra cost.
  • Your lunch will be at the camp, followed by a leisurely afternoon.
  • Head out on an afternoon game drive to explore different parts of the Maasai Mara. At an extra cost, you can also enjoy a hot-air balloon experience.
  • As the sun sets, enjoy your last evening in the reserve and return to your camp for a farewell dinner, reminiscing about the remarkable wildlife encounters you have had during your safari.
5
Day 05

Maasai Mara to Nairobi Departure

  • Start your last day in Maasai Mara with a morning game drive to say goodbye to the reserve and its inhabitants, then return to your accommodation for breakfast and check out.
  • Depart from Maasai Mara and begin your journey back to Nairobi, with lunch en route.
  • In Nairobi, you will be dropped off at the airport for your onward journey.
  • The tour can be extended or customized, and extra accommodation can be arranged at an extra cost.
Amboseli National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro, Lake Nakuru National Park, Maasai Mara

Where this trip takes you

Amboseli National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro, Lake Nakuru National Park, Maasai Mara

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 4 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in a safari-built 4x4 Landcruiser with a pop-up roof
  • Meet-and-greet service provided by our local representatives at the airport
  • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers
  • Accommodation and meals as specified in the day-by-day description
  • Bottled mineral water while on safari
  • Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Game drives, accommodation, sightseeing, and excursions as described in the itinerary, unless labelled as optional
  • Applicable local and government taxes on accommodation and transportation

What's Not Included

  • All flights, airport taxes, and security-related fees
  • All items of a personal nature, such as beverages, laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs, etc.
  • Medical insurance
  • Tips/gratuities for the driver/guide and hotel staff
  • Any change in itinerary
  • Any extras not mentioned above, such as extra meals and visa fees
  • All bank transfer fees while making payments

What to bring

  • Items of a personal nature
  • Passport
  • Warm clothes

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, NBO (NBO), Embakasi, 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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Single Room $1,298.33 — $2,530.00
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