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

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

Departing Nairobi

Start your holiday safari right from the heart of Kenya’s capital. Whether you’re looking for a quick day trip or a multi-day journey through the wild, our safaris departing from Nairobi offer convenience, comfort, and unforgettable experiences.

Ending Nairobi

Seamless endings to unforgettable journeys. Whether you're returning from the wilds of the Masai Mara, the foothills of Kilimanjaro, or the Great Rift Valley lakes, these safari itineraries end in Nairobi — Kenya’s gateway to the world.

Safari Overview

Discover the best of Kenya’s iconic safari destinations on this 6-day adventure through the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli National Park. From the predator-rich plains of the Mara to the flamingo-filled shores of Lake Nakuru and the elephant herds beneath Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, this itinerary delivers unmatched wildlife diversity and breathtaking landscapes.

Your journey begins in the Masai Mara, world-famous for its abundant big cats and seasonal wildebeest migration. You’ll then travel to Lake Nakuru National Park, a birdwatcher’s paradise also home to endangered rhinos and Rothschild giraffes. The safari ends in Amboseli, where elephants roam freely across open plains with Africa’s tallest mountain as a dramatic backdrop.

This itinerary is ideal for travelers who want to experience Kenya’s top parks in one seamless trip, with excellent opportunities for game viewing, photography, and cultural encounters.

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.