6 Days Kenya Safari Tour: Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha & Amboseli

From $1,780 per person (based on 2 pax sharing)
Explore Kenya’s top safari destinations across 6 days, from the Big Five in Masai Mara to the elephants of Amboseli beneath Mt. Kilimanjaro
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Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara – Scenic Drive & Afternoon Game Drive

Begin your 6-day Kenya tour with a morning pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Drive through the spectacular Great Rift Valley, enjoying scenic stops and countryside views en route to Masai Mara National Reserve (approx. 5–6 hours).
Arrive at your lodge or tented camp in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive in the vast savannah plains. Spot herds of elephants, zebras, buffalo, and possibly predators like lions and cheetahs during your first wildlife viewing experience.

Overnight at a mid-range safari lodge or tented camp in Masai Mara
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara – Big Cats & Savannah Wildlife

Spend a full day exploring the Masai Mara, known for its rich wildlife diversity and excellent game viewing. After an early breakfast, depart with packed lunches for a full-day safari into the deeper parts of the reserve.
Expect sightings of lions, elephants, giraffes, hyenas, jackals, antelopes, and, if lucky, leopards or black rhinos. Between July and October, witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, one of nature’s most dramatic events.
Picnic lunch in the bush and return to camp by sunset.

Optional: Visit a Masai village to learn about traditional dances, nomadic life, and cultural rituals (entry fee applies).

Overnight in Masai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru – Flamingos, Rhinos & Rift Valley Beauty

After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park (approx. 5 hours drive), passing through the Rift Valley escarpment and lush farmlands.
Arrive for lunch, then head into the park for an afternoon game drive. Famous for its flamingo-lined shores (seasonal), Lake Nakuru is also one of the best places to see white and black rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, and leopards in the acacia woodlands.

Overnight at a lodge in or near Lake Nakuru
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha – Boat Safari & Walking with Wildlife

After breakfast, drive to Lake Naivasha, a beautiful freshwater lake surrounded by papyrus and forest. Upon arrival, enjoy a boat safari to spot hippos, fish eagles, and other water birds.
Disembark at Crescent Island Game Sanctuary for a guided walking safari, where you’ll walk among giraffes, zebras, and gazelles, no predators, just peaceful wildlife on foot.

Optional: Add cycling or hiking in Hell’s Gate National Park or visit Elsamere Conservation Centre, the former home of Joy Adamson (author of Born Free).

Overnight at a lakeside lodge or camp in Naivasha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Lake Naivasha to Amboseli – Mt. Kilimanjaro & Elephant Herds

Depart after breakfast and drive south to Amboseli National Park (approx. 6–7 hours), arriving in time for a late lunch and an afternoon at leisure.
Enjoy a sunset game drive in the park, known for its large herds of elephants, dramatic views of Mount Kilimanjaro, and sightings of lions, wildebeests, cheetahs, and over 400 bird species.

Overnight in Amboseli – Lodge or tented camp with Kilimanjaro views
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Morning Game Drive – Return to Nairobi

Start your final safari day with an early morning game drive to catch animals as they roam in the cool morning light, with Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peak as a breathtaking backdrop.
Return to your lodge for breakfast, check out, and begin your journey back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon (approx. 4–5 hours).
Drop-off at your hotel or airport for your onward journey, marking the end of your 6-day Kenya safari tour.

End of Tour
Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included in the 6 Days Kenya Safari:

• 5 nights full-board accommodation at lodges/camps
• All park entry fees: Masai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, Amboseli
• Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
• Daily game drives in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
• Boat ride on Lake Naivasha & walking safari at Crescent Island
• All meals as specified
• Bottled water during game drives
• Airport/hotel transfers in Nairobi

What’s Not Included:

• International airfare
• Entry to Masai village (optional, $20–30 pp)
• Optional activities at Hell’s Gate (bike rental, hiking guide)
• Travel insurance, personal expenses, tips, drinks

Safari Highlights:

• Big Five sightings in Masai Mara & Amboseli
• Watch the Great Migration (seasonal) in Masai Mara
• Spot flamingos and rhinos in Lake Nakuru
• Boat safari and walking with wildlife in Naivasha
• Elephants with Kilimanjaro views in Amboseli
• Cultural encounter with the Masai community (optional)