Overview
Spend 6 days and 5 nights visiting some of Kenya’s most well known wildlife destinations including Amboseli National Park, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and the Masai Mara National Reserve. The Masai Mara offers excellent chances of seeing the Big Five along with a wide range of other animals and bird species. At Lake Naivasha, enjoy a peaceful boat ride where hippos can be seen at close range and fish eagles swoop down for food, followed by a guided walk on Crescent Island among grazing wildlife. Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds and clear views of Mount Kilimanjaro rising in the background. Lake Nakuru is rich in birdlife and is one of the best places in Kenya to spot white rhinos. Travel is provided in a 4 by 4 Land Cruiser jeep, with accommodation choices available from budget to luxury. Prices vary depending on the season, and the itinerary can be adjusted to suit your travel plans.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION |
Nairobi – JKIA Airport or Nairobi hotel |
| DEPARTURE TIME |
Early Morning |
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| INCLUDED |
| All transportation in 4×4 Landcruiser |
| All Park fees. |
| All meals in the camps/lodges |
| All Accommodation |
| Guided game drives in as per the itinerary |
| All Government taxes and levies. |
| Knowledgeable safari guide |
| Purified drinking water on all days |
| Airports meet and greet |
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| NOT INCLUDED |
| International flights (from/to home) |
| Personal items e.g. souvenirs |
| Personal clothing and equipment |
| Tips and other gratitude |
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| Anything else not mentioned |
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Day 1: Nairobi – Amboseli National Park
You will be picked up from your Nairobi hotel or the airport in the morning and begin the drive to Amboseli National Park along the Nairobi-Mombasa highway, passing through traditional Maasai lands. Amboseli sits at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro and is known for its large elephant herds, lions, cheetahs, and wide open landscapes. The park includes several different habitats, from open plains and acacia woodlands to marshes, swamps, and rocky thorn-bush areas, with the Kilimanjaro massif towering in the background. Arrive in the afternoon and take a game drive across the park. Full board accommodation is included. Dinner and overnight at your camp or lodge.
Day 2: Amboseli – Lake Nakuru National Park
Wake early to enjoy the view of Mount Kilimanjaro from your lodge before breakfast. After breakfast, spend the morning on a drive through Amboseli, watching elephants and other wildlife move across the plains. Later, begin the drive to Lake Nakuru, descending into the Great Rift Valley along the way. Arrive in the evening, settle in at your lodge or camp, and have dinner. Overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 3: Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, take a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its thousands of flamingos and wide variety of other birds, as well as rhinos, giraffes, zebras, and buffalo. Later, drive to Lake Naivasha, stopping for lunch along the way. On arrival, take a boat ride across the lake, with the chance to see hippos and feed fish eagles. Continue by boat to Crescent Island, where you will walk among giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other animals. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Lake Naivasha – Masai Mara National Reserve
After an early breakfast, drive southwest to the Masai Mara, arriving in time for lunch at your lodge or camp. After a short rest, head out for an afternoon drive in the reserve. The Mara is home to the Big Five lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—as well as giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, and many species of antelope. Dinner and overnight at your camp or lodge.
Day 5: Full Day in Masai Mara
Enjoy breakfast, then spend the day on the plains of the Mara with a packed lunch at the Mara River. Wildlife is abundant throughout the park, with large herds of elephants and plains game, as well as predators that can be observed at close range. There is an option to visit a local Maasai village in the afternoon to see traditional homes, meet the community, and watch dances performed by the Maasai men and women. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 6: Masai Mara – Nairobi
After breakfast, check out and begin the drive back to Nairobi. Stop along the way for lunch before continuing to the city, arriving in the late afternoon or evening. Guests are dropped off at their hotel or the airport to conclude the safari.
Optional Extras
- Balloon Ride at Masai Mara – $450 per person
- Cultural Village Visits – $15 to $20 per person
Please note that the price indicated below is per person sharing.
Low Season (1st April to 30th June)
| No. of people |
Budget |
Economy (per person sharing) |
Mid-range (per person sharing) |
Luxury (per person sharing) |
| 2 people |
$1409 |
$1615 |
$1800 |
$1940 |
| 4 people |
$1045 |
$1255 |
$1410 |
$1580 |
| 6 people |
$920 |
$1130 |
$1310 |
$1450 |
| Single room supplement |
$60 |
$180 |
$210 |
$110 |
| Children (3–12 years) |
75% |
75% |
75% |
75% |
| Infants (below 3 years) |
Free |
Free |
Free |
Free |
High Season (2nd Jan to 31st March)
| No. of people |
Budget |
Economy (per person sharing) |
Mid-range (per person sharing) |
Luxury (per person sharing) |
| 2 people |
$1025 |
$1290 |
$1510 |
$1600 |
| 4 people |
$775 |
$1040 |
$1265 |
$1360 |
| 6 people |
$700 |
$965 |
$1190 |
$1280 |
| Single room supplement |
$60 |
$160 |
$300 |
$410 |
| Children (3–12 years) |
75% |
75% |
75% |
75% |
| Infants (below 3 years) |
Free |
Free |
Free |
Free |
Shoulder Season (1st Nov to 22nd Dec)
| No. of people |
Budget |
Economy (per person sharing) |
Mid-range (per person sharing) |
Luxury (per person sharing) |
| 2 people |
$1700 |
$1940 |
$2350 |
$2515 |
| 4 people |
$1300 |
$1540 |
$1955 |
$1960 |
| 6 people |
$1165 |
$1405 |
$1820 |
$1825 |
| Single room supplement |
$70 |
$235 |
$400 |
$670 |
| Children (3–12 years) |
75% |
75% |
75% |
75% |
| Infants (below 3 years) |
Free |
Free |
Free |
Free |
Peak Season (1st July to 31st Oct)
| No. of people |
Budget |
Economy (per person sharing) |
Mid-range (per person sharing) |
Luxury (per person sharing) |
| 2 people |
$1905 |
$2385 |
$2745 |
$3080 |
| 4 people |
$1410 |
$1890 |
$2250 |
$2580 |
| 6 people |
$1240 |
$1720 |
$2080 |
$2415 |
| Single room supplement |
$140 |
$195 |
$595 |
$685 |
| Children (3–12 years) |
75% |
75% |
75% |
75% |
| Infants (below 3 years) |
Free |
Free |
Free |
Free |
Festive Season (23rd Dec to 1st Jan)
| No. of people |
Budget |
Economy (per person sharing) |
Mid-range (per person sharing) |
Luxury (per person sharing) |
| 2 people |
$1885 |
$2385 |
$2870 |
$4235 |
| 4 people |
$1390 |
$1890 |
$2380 |
$2510 |
| 6 people |
$1220 |
$1720 |
$2209 |
$2345 |
| Single room supplement |
$100 |
$160 |
$580 |
$750 |
| Children (3–12 years) |
75% |
75% |
75% |
75% |
| Infants (below 3 years) |
Free |
Free |
Free |
Free |
Accommodation
| Park |
Budget Accommodation |
Economy Accommodation |
Mid-range Accommodation |
Luxury Accommodation |
| Masai Mara |
-Rhino Camp
-Mara Spring Camp
-Elephant Spring Camp
-Olmoran Tented Camp
-Mara Sidai
-Wanjee Camp
-Crocodile Camp |
-AA Mara Lodge
-Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
-Enkorok
-Elangata Olerai
-Olmoran
-Mara Chui Camp
-Explore Nature Mara Lodge |
-Basecamp Explorer
-Mara Sopa Lodge
-Mara Leisure Camp
-Osero Lodge
-Azure Mara Haven
-Sentrim Mara Camp
-Mara Simba Lodge
-Loyk Mara Camp
-Zebra Plains Mara Camp
-Losokwani Mara Camp |
-Mara Sarova Game Camp
-Fig Tree Mara Camp
-Mara Serena Safari Lodge
-Ashnil Mara Camp
-Keekorok Lodge
-Mpata Safari Lodge
-Mara Engai
-Mara River Camp
-Emayian Luxury Camp |
| Nakuru |
-Jarika County Lodge
-Lanet Matfam Resort
-WCK Guest House
-Lake Nakuru Flamingo Lodge |
-Ziwa Bush Lodge
-Lake Nakuru Lodge
-Sentrim Elementaita |
-Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
-Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
-Flamingo Hill Camp |
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| Naivasha |
-Tahphe Guest House
-Kongoni Lodge
-Camp Carnelleys |
-Naivasha Sopa Lodge
-Sawela Lodge
-Simba Lodge
-Crescent Camp |
-Naivasha Sopa Lodge
-Enashipai Resort & Spa
-Lake Naivasha Country Club |
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| Amboseli |
-AA Amboseli Lodge
-Sentrim Amboseli Camp |
-Amboseli Sopa Lodge
-Kibo Safari Camp
-Kilima Safari Camp Amboseli |
-Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
-Ol Tukai Lodge |
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