6-day itinerary

Amboseli – Lakes Naivasha & Nakuru – Masai Mara – 6 Days

Game viewing drives at Amboseli, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara, boat ride at Lake Naivasha & guided walking safari at the Crescent Island

  • 6 days · 5 nights
  • Nairobi or Mombasa → Nairobi
  • Free quote
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From Nairobi / to Nairobi

Explore the Amboseli National Park and view Mount Kilimanjaro, Marvel at the great rift valley and visit Nakuru National Park, Sample the exciting Masai Mara Game Reserve.

Tour leaves from Nairobi and spends a night at the Amboseli with game viewing drives to spot wildlife with views of the Mount Kilimanjaro snow-capped peaks (weather permitting). Tour proceeds for a night at the Lake Naivasha with a boat ride to explore the freshwater lake and see hippos & abundant bird life.

A guided walking safari on the Crescent Island shall follow.

Option of visiting the Hell’s gate national park near the lake.

We continue to the Lake Nakuru national park where we may view some flamingos thrive in the salinity of the Lake.

The endangered black & White Rhino including other wildlife species are plentiful at Lake Nakuru.

Tour culminates at the Masai Mara game reserve where we marvel at the great scenery as we hunt for the Big Five.

Tour is offered in a selection of economy, standard or luxury safari lodges or tented camps (depending on your style/budget).

Tour transport shall be in a pop up top safari minivan. Upgrade to a pop up top 4 x 4 Land cruiser jeep is available at an extra cost.

Good to know

  • Driving times in Kenya are estimates and can vary due to road traffic and state of road
  • Safari can include local flights to cut on driving time if required (extra price)
  • If you choose to stay at The Pelican Lodge, Sarova Woodlands or Sentrim Elementaita, note that there shall be no re-entry at Lake Nakuru National Park on the following day.

Tour highlights

  • Day at Amboseli national park – game viewing drives
  • Views of Mount Kilimanjaro's Peak (highest mountain in Africa) - weather permitting
  • Day at Lake Naivasha (fresh water) rift valley lake –Boat ride bird spotting
  • Guided walking safari at the Crescent Island
  • Day at Lake Nakuru National Park
  • The Great rift valley escarpment
  • Flamingoes, pelicans and other bird species.
  • Rhino sanctuary at Lake Nakuru
  • 2 days at Masai - Mara game reserve
  • Option of Hell's Gate National Park by bicycle and hiking (price on request)
  • Game and scenery viewing with the Masai tribes
  • Optional Masai village visit at Amboseli (arrange with your driver guide) = $ 25 per person
  • Optional hot air balloon excursion at the Masai Mara =$ 450 per person (enquire with us)

Other start point

Starting from the Kenya coast?

This safari also starts at the Kenya coast and finishes in Nairobi. Only the first day changes; the route after that is the same.

  • Early morning collection from your beach hotel for the transfer to Mombasa Railway Station.
  • 0800 hrs: the Madaraka Express leaves Mombasa for Emali, near Amboseli, with views of Tsavo East and Tsavo West national parks on the way.
  • 1052 hrs: you arrive at Emali, where your driver guide meets you for the drive of about 100 km (around 1.5 hours) into Amboseli National Park.
  • In the afternoon you join the Amboseli game drive in the itinerary below.

Train times can change, so we confirm them when you book.

Day by day

The Itinerary

  1. Day1

    Nairobi – Amboseli

    4 hrs – Approx. 250 kmMeals: Lunch, Dinner

    0730 hrs: Pick up from Nairobi hotel/Nairobi airport/Residence

    Depart for the Amboseli national park.

    The drive is via the Nairobi -Mombasa highway and through Masai country as you head to Amboseli which lies at the floors of the mount Kilimanjaro.

    Arrive Amboseli in the mid-morning.
    Afternoon shall be spent on game viewing drives in search of elephant, cheetah, lion and other plains game.
    The Mount Kilimanjaro in its majesty shall provide the most natural background for wildlife photography.

    Overnight at your Amboseli safari lodge or tented camp.

  2. Day2

    Amboseli- Lake Naivasha

    340 km- Approx. 6 hrsMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Early morning game and scenery viewing drive.

    Later proceed to the Lake Naivasha with a descent to the floor of the Great Rift Valley.

    Arrive at the Lake Naivasha in the mid – afternoon.

    Overnight at your lake Naivasha safari lodge/ tented camp.

  3. Day3

    Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru

    80km – Approx. 1 hrMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Explore Lake Naivasha and sport exotic bird life, hippos etc on a morning boat ride.

    Guided walking safari at the Crescent Island.

    Option of visiting the Hell’s gate by bicycle and hiking is available.

    Later proceed to the Lake Nakuru national park.

    The Lake Nakuru national park is the smallest in the class A category Kenya national parks.

    Bird life abounds with flamingos in their thousands together with pelicans and other bird species.

    The lake hosts the black and white rhino species, warthogs, lions, zebras, giraffe and many more.

    Overnight shall be at your lake Nakuru safari lodge / tented camp.

  4. Day4

    Lake Nakuru- Masai Mara

    300 km – Approx. 6 hrsMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    An early bird and game viewing drive at the Lake Nakuru National Park

    Proceed to the Masai Mara Game Reserve.

    Arrive Masai Mara in time for an afternoon game viewing drive.

    Overnight at your Masai Mara safari lodge or tented camp.

  5. Day5

    Full Day – Masai Mara

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Today shall be a game viewing extravaganza!

    Masai Mara Game Reserve remains the most exciting wildlife eco-system in the Natural world.
    It is host to the highest and most varied concentration of wild animals than any other wildlife park in the region.
    The scenic appeal of the tree studded savannah plains, the moderate climate and diversity of wild game species makes it a one stop shop for game viewing activities.

    We shall traverse the Masai Mara reserve on a full day of unlimited game viewing encountering the big five and more of the lesser game.

    Picnic lunch shall be by the Mara river as we watch hippos & crocodiles or maybe the great migration (July – October)

    Overnight shall be at our Masai Mara safari lodge/ Tented camp

  6. Day6

    Masai Mara – Nairobi

    265km – Approx. 5-6hrsMeals: Breakfast, Lunch

    Early pre-breakfast game viewing drive.

    Extra final game drive as you exit the Masai Mara

    Depart the Masai Mara for Nairobi to arrive in the late afternoon.

    Finish at your Nairobi hotel or Nairobi airport.

What you could see on a 6 Day Amboseli, Lakes & Mara Safari

  • Flamingo
  • Zebra
  • Black Rhino
  • White Rhino
  • 550 different plant species
  • Elephant herds
  • Giraffe
  • Cheetah
  • Buffalo
  • Lion
  • Plain Game
  • Dik-dik
  • Prolific Birdlife (up to 600 species)
  • Leopard
  • Crocodile
  • Mongoose
  • Hyrax
  • Lion hill, baboon cliff & out of Africa Viewpoints

Where you stay

Accommodation

Safari accommodation options for each location

Amboseli National Park

Luxury
Oltukal Lodge, Amboseli Serena Lodge.
Standard
Amboseli Sopa Lodge, Sentrim Amboseli, Kibo Safaris Camp.
Economy
AA Lodge/ Camp.

Lake Naivasha

Luxury
Lake Naivasha Sopa, Naivasha Simba resort, Lake Naivasha Country Club.
Standard
Elsamere Lodge, Naivasha Crescent Camp.
Economy
Naivasha kongoni Camp.

Lake Nakuru National Park

Luxury
Sarova Lion Hill, Nakuru Sopa Lodge, Flamingo Camp Nakuru.
Standard
Lake Nakuru Lodge, Sarova Wood Land, The Pelican Lodge, Sentrim Elementaita.
Economy
Lake Nakuru Lodge

Maasai Mara Game Reserve

Luxury
Mara Sarova Game Camp, Ashnil Mara Camp, Keekorok Lodge, Tipilikwani Mara Camp, Loyk Mara Camp, Mara Simba Lodge, Ilkeliani Camp, Base Camp Explorer, Fig Tree Camp
Standard
Mara Sopa Lodge, Mara Leisure Lodge, AA camp, Osero Camp, Azure Mara Haven, Mara River Lodge, Sentrim Mara Camp, Losokwan Luxury Tented Camp
Economy
Enkorok, Elangata Olerai, Olmoran Tented Camp, Mara Chui Camp, Jambo Mara Camp.

Tour price includes

  • Nairobi airport-hotel pick up / drop off transfers
  • Transport in a customized pop up top safari minivan.
  • Services of an experienced English/other language speaking driver/ guide.
  • Stay in economy, standard or luxury safari lodge / tented camps.
  • Game viewing drives
  • Park entrance fees.
  • All meals on safari.
  • Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle.
  • Boat ride at Lake Naivasha
  • Guided walking safari at Crescent Island
  • Government taxes and local levies

Not included in the tour price

  • All bottled drinks, items and services of a personal nature and tips & gratuities.

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