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

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Experience diverse wildlife across three of Kenya's celebrated parks
• 02 See Amboseli's famed elephant herds beneath Mount Kilimanjaro
• 03 Encounter Maasai Mara's big cats on full-day game drives
• 04 Visit Lake Nakuru, the Pink Lake known for its flamingos

Embark on a 6-day safari exploring the wildlife havens of Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru, and Maasai Mara. Encounter a wide variety of animals, from Amboseli's famed elephant herds under Mount Kilimanjaro to Maasai Mara's big cats and the flamingos of Lake Nakuru. Enjoy game drives across three of Kenya's most celebrated parks and experience the dramatic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley along the way.

Amboseli National Park is one of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries in Kenya and is often referred to as the "Home of Elephants".

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Nairobi to Amboseli and Afternoon Game Drive

• You will be picked up from your hotel between 7:30 AM and 8:00 AM, then travel to Amboseli National Park, arriving in time for lunch.
• Afterward, you will head out on an afternoon game drive that lasts until around 6:30 PM.

2

Day 02

Full-Day Wildlife Viewing in Amboseli

• You will have the entire second day to explore the park, with a break to enjoy a picnic lunch.
• Amboseli National Park is one of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries in Kenya and is often referred to as the "Home of Elephants".
• Some of the largest elephant herds are found here, and the park is also home to zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, and antelope.

3

Day 03

Amboseli to Lake Nakuru via the Great Rift Valley

• Departing Amboseli in the morning, you will travel via Nairobi for lunch before driving to the Great Rift Valley, stopping to admire the scenery along the way.
• You will then arrive at Lake Nakuru, also referred to as the Pink Lake because of its many flamingos.
• After arriving in the evening, you will proceed on a game drive, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at the Lake Nakuru guest house.
• Lake Nakuru's claim to fame is anchored in its flamingos, as well as the more than 400 species of birds found there.
• The lake itself is a soda, or alkaline, lake on the floor of the Rift Valley, and it has also earned a reputation as an important haven for endangered species.

4

Day 04

Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara National Reserve

• Begin with an early morning game drive, where you can watch and photograph birds and animals.
• Following that, you will enjoy breakfast before departing for Maasai Mara.
• You will arrive in time for lunch, before later heading out on an afternoon game drive.

5

Day 05

Full-Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara

• Following breakfast, leave the camp and proceed on a full-day game drive.
• You will have a picnic lunch and will also cover the Mara River.

6

Day 06

Return from Maasai Mara to Nairobi

• On your final day, you will travel from Maasai Mara back to Nairobi.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Meals as per itinerary
• 5 nights' accommodation in self-contained tents/camps
• 1 liter of mineral water per person per day

What's Not Included

• Gratuities
• Drinks

Know before you go

• Experience 3 national parks over 6 days. You will be introduced to a wide variety of animals, from Maasai Mara's big cats to the flamingos of Lake Nakuru.
• Be collected conveniently from your Nairobi hotel
  • Have all national park fees included
  • Try local cuisine with meals included
  • Stay in local accommodation

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour start

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.