Kenya, Tanzania · Safari

6-Day Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli Safari with Big Five

6 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See the Big Five in the world-famous Masai Mara
02 Witness the spectacular wildebeest migration between July and October
03 Explore Lake Nakuru's prolific birdlife, including flamingos, and its rhino sanctuary
04 Enjoy Amboseli's iconic wildlife with views of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro
05 Experience the rich cultural heritage of the local Maasai communities

Embark on a 6-day adventure through Kenya's most breathtaking landscapes and wildlife reserves. Journey from Nairobi to the world-famous Masai Mara, where you'll witness the Big Five and, if lucky, the Great Migration. Explore Lake Nakuru's prolific birdlife, including flamingos and its rhino sanctuary, then continue to Amboseli National Park for extensive game drives beneath the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.

This enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains, famously known for the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration, and is home to the Big Five: lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, and rhino.

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 Naivasha, Narok, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

After breakfast at your hotel in Nairobi, you will be picked up by your professional guide and depart the Nairobi region for Maasai Mara, with lunch en route.
Drive through the dramatic Great Rift Valley, with a brief stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, where you will have a chance to take photos and enjoy great views over the valley, before proceeding to the Maasai Mara National Reserve for lunch at Narok town.
This enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains, famously known for the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration, and is home to the Big Five: lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, and rhino.
On arrival, proceed for an evening game drive, tracking various animal species and birds with your driver-guide. Dinner and overnight stay at Miti Mingi Eco Camp.

Day 02

Full-Day Game Viewing in Masai Mara

After breakfast, you will depart with picnic lunch boxes for a full-day game viewing in the Masai Mara Game Reserve.
A Masai Mara safari is an unmissable highlight of any holiday in Kenya. There are breathtaking panoramas in every direction, a vast range of wildlife, including the Big Five, and a rich cultural heritage to explore.
Kenya's Masai Mara is, without doubt, one of the greatest safari destinations in Africa.
Between July and October, things get especially exciting during the Great Migration.
Millions of zebra and wildebeest make the perilous crossing across the Masai Mara in search of new grazing territory, followed by a veritable horde of predators, including lion and leopard.
Our guide will make sure that you get the best photographic opportunities while also enriching your experience with the amazing cultural practices of the local Maasai communities. Dinner and overnight stay at Miti Mingi Eco Camp.

Day 03

Masai Village Visit and Transfer to Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, the driver will pick you up and proceed for a visit to the Masai Village. This visit costs $10 per person.
Later, depart from the Mara region and head to Nakuru, with a hot lunch on the way, arriving in the evening.
On arrival, you will be dropped off at Buraha Zenoni Hotel for dinner and your overnight stay.
On this day, you also have the option to pass by Lake Naivasha for a boat ride at an extra cost of $20 per person on your way to Nakuru.

Day 04

Lake Nakuru Game Drive and Transfer to Amboseli

After breakfast, proceed on a game drive in Lake Nakuru Park, known for its prolific birdlife, including flamingos.
The park contains a sanctuary for the conservation of the white rhino, while species like Cape buffalo and waterbuck can be seen near the shoreline.
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. Arrive in the late evening for dinner and an overnight stay at Nyati Camp.

Day 05

Full-Day Safari in Amboseli National Park

After breakfast at the camp, a true African experience awaits in this park. You will set off early to see the magnificent view of Mount Kilimanjaro and head out for another extensive game drive before the clouds build up over the summit.
Amboseli is an excellent place to view a multitude of wildlife, such as wildebeest and giraffes. You will spend a full day in the park with a packed lunch, then later return for dinner and your overnight stay at the camp.

Day 06

Amboseli to Nairobi

After breakfast, check out of the camp and, if weather permits, enjoy views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Later, depart Amboseli Park for Nairobi, with lunch provided en route.
Arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon, where you will be dropped off at the airport for your flight back home or at your hotel.
Bid farewell to your guide with a promise to join us on another adventure!

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara, Great Rift Valley viewpoint, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli National Park

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Nairobi 7 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transport in a 4x4 Landcruiser Jeep with hatch roof
Complimentary airport transfer in Nairobi
Accommodation as per itinerary on a full-board basis (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
All meals (B, L, D) while on safari
Professional safari guide/driver
All applicable game park entrance fees
Extensive game drives as detailed in the program