A carefully paced 6-day Kenya journey
This 6-day Kenya safari is a carefully paced journey from Nairobi through Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha. It combines scenic transfers, rewarding game-viewing opportunities and time to look for Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Cheetah, Giraffe. The route can be tailored around your travel dates, preferred lodge style and pace.
What makes this journey special
4 key safari areas
Masai Mara · Lake Nakuru · Lake Naivasha · Amboseli
Signature sightings
Lion · Elephant · Leopard · Cheetah · Giraffe
Nairobi to Amboseli
Nairobi → Masai Mara → Lake Nakuru → Lake Naivasha → Amboseli
6-day private safari
A day-by-day itinerary with flexible pacing and tailored accommodation options.
Your safari itinerary
Follow the journey from the first departure to the final safari day.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What’s Included
- Full board accommodation whilst on safari.
- All meals and activities as stated in the itinerary
- Accommodation in double/twin/triple room sharing.
- All park entrance fees to include government taxes and service of an English,German,Italian speaking professional driver/guide.
- Game drives as detailed in the itinerary.
- Extensive Game drives
- Game viewing in camps 4x4 vehicles and UHF radio.
- Recommended Mineral Water while on safari
What’s Excluded
- Visa
- Airport Taxes- client pay direct
- Tips
- Laundry
- Drinks
- Items of a personal nature
- Christmas and Easter Supplements
Safari parks & destinations
The route combines these parks and places, with the exact sequence shown in your day-by-day itinerary.
Lodges & camps along this safari
Accommodation is grouped by the parks on this itinerary. Final selection can be tailored to your budget, availability and preferred comfort level.
Masai Mara
5 accommodation options- Mara Serena Safari Lodge
- Ashnil Mara Camp
- Ilkeliani Camp
- Mara Sopa Lodge
- Basecamp Masai Mara
Lake Nakuru
3 accommodation options- Lake Nakuru Lodge
- Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
- Flamingo Hill Tented Camp
Lake Naivasha
3 accommodation options- Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
- Enashipai Resort & Spa
- Great Rift Valley Lodge
Amboseli
4 accommodation options- Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
- Ol Tukai Lodge
- Kibo Safari Camp
- Tortilis Camp Amboseli
Top animals to look out for
Sightings are always wild and seasonal, but these are among the signature species associated with this route.
Best time to experience this safari
June to October is popular for dry-season wildlife viewing, while January to March can also offer rewarding game viewing. Exact conditions vary by park and year.
Park-to-park journey map
The dashed line gives a visual overview of the safari sequence; actual roads and transfers may vary.
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