6 Days: Masai Mara , Lake Nakuru and Amboseli National Park

Safari Overview

Begin your journey in the cool highlands of the Aberdares, a misty mountain paradise known for its lush forests, waterfalls, and unique tree lodges where wildlife like elephants, buffaloes, and leopards can be spotted right from your balcony.

Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, a haven for bird lovers and home to flamingos, pelicans, and endangered black and white rhinos. Enjoy exciting game drives through the park’s acacia woodlands and lakeside plains.

Next, visit Lake Naivasha, a tranquil freshwater lake surrounded by lush greenery. Enjoy a boat ride to see hippos, waterbirds, and perhaps a walking safari at Crescent Island, where you can stroll among giraffes and zebras in a safe, open environment.

Finally, journey to the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s premier safari destination. Experience thrilling game drives in search of the Big Five and witness the breathtaking Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal). Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Mara’s vast plains and the rich culture of the Maasai people.

This 6-day safari offers an extraordinary mix of landscapes, wildlife, and culture — the perfect way to experience the very best of Kenya’s natural wonders.

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi – Masai mara
Depart from your Nairobi hotel for the Masai Mara Game Reserve stopping at the view-point of the great Rift Valley and at Narok town for refueling. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive in the reserve which is famous for its high animal concentration, abundance and variety. Dinner and overnight at the camp / lodge.

Day 2: Masai mara National Reserve
A full day spent game viewing a cross the rich, tree studded grassland and rolling hills. The famous Mara is renowned for its great herds of plain game, black-maned lions, leopard and cheetah but also contains numerous elephant and virtually every type of wildlife to be found in Kenya. In the evening, drive back to the camp / lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Masai mara – Lake nakuru
Pre breakfast game drive, return to campsite for late breakfast. After breakfast, depart the mara region for Nakuru, lunch enroute, with chances to view Mt.Longonot and lake Naivasha while on the main highway. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge.

Day 4: Lake nakuru – Amboseli
After breakfast, proceed for an extensive morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park to see the many animals that inhabit this unique park. Lake Nakuru is known for it’s millions of flamingoes and other water birds. Leave Lake Nakuru National Park to proceed and Amboseli National Park with lunch enroute for dinner and overnight at a camp/lodge in Amboseli.

Day 5: Amboseli (Full Day)
After breakfast, proceed for an early morning pre-breakfast game drive. Return to the campsite for breakfast. After breakfast, a further game drive where plains game including Zebra, wildebeest, giraffe and various antelopes can be seen. You will have lunch and leisure break at the camp or lodge then end with an evening game drive, looking out for the peak of Kilimanjaro which may be seen in clear weather from the observation hill. Large herds of elephant and hippo can be seen bathing swamp grounds whose water source is Mt. Kilimanjaro. All meals and overnight at the camp / lodge.

Day 6: Amboseli – Nairobi
Early morning pre-breakfast game drive. After a late breakfast, depart Amboseli for Nairobi with lunch enroute, arriving in the evening. Drop off at your hotel or the airport.