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6 Days Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru – Amboseli Safaris

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6 Days Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru – Amboseli Safaris

The grand Kenya budget safari: Masai Mara big cats, Lake Nakuru rhinos, and Amboseli elephants against Mount Kilimanjaro.

  • 6 Days / 5 Nights
  • USD 1,480.00 pp (Was $1,500.00 • Deposit $296.00)
  • Year-round

Overview

What this trip is

Cover Kenya's top three safari parks in 6 incredible days: the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve with its teeming predators, the bird and rhino paradise of Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli National Park beneath the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Departure: 07:00 AM departure from Nairobi on Day 1

Highlights

  • 2 full days of game viewing in the world-famous Masai Mara
  • Rhino sanctuary and flamingo birding at Lake Nakuru National Park
  • 2 nights in Amboseli National Park with huge elephant herds facing Mt. Kilimanjaro
  • Panoramic views from Amboseli Observation Hill and Lake Nakuru Baboon Cliff
  • Stays at Mara Ntulele Eco Camp, Buraha Zenoni Resort, and Nyati Safari Camp

Wildlife you may see

  • The Big Five (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino)
  • Cheetahs & Hyenas
  • Rothschild's Giraffes
  • Flamingos & Pelicans
  • Zebras & Wildebeest
  • Hippos in Enkongo Narok Swamp

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Nairobi to Masai Mara — Afternoon Game Drive

    07:00 AM departure from your Nairobi hotel stopping at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint and Narok. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive in the Mara. Dinner and overnight at Mara Ntulele Eco Camp.

    Meals: Lunch & Dinner

    Stay: Mara Ntulele Eco Camp (or similar)

  2. Day 2

    Full Day Tracking Big Game in the Masai Mara

    Early breakfast then proceed for a full day of tracking game across the acacia-studded grasslands. Visit the hippo pool for a packed picnic lunch. Return in the evening for dinner and overnight at Mara Ntulele Eco Camp.

    Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner

    Stay: Mara Ntulele Eco Camp (or similar)

  3. Day 3

    Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

    Early morning pre-breakfast game drive in the Mara. After breakfast, depart for Nakuru with lunch en-route and views of Mt. Longonot and Lake Naivasha. Dinner and overnight at Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    Stay: Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort (or similar)

  4. Day 4

    Lake Nakuru Game Drive to Amboseli National Park

    Morning game drive in Lake Nakuru spotting white and black rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, and waterbirds. Depart for Amboseli National Park via Nairobi with lunch en-route and an evening game drive. Dinner and overnight at Nyati Safari Camp.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    Stay: Nyati Safari Camp (or similar)

  5. Day 5

    Full Day in Amboseli Beneath Mount Kilimanjaro

    Early morning pre-breakfast game drive for clear views of Kilimanjaro. Full day exploring the park's swamps and open plains teeming with large elephant herds, zebras, wildebeests, lions, and hippos. Dinner and overnight at Nyati Safari Camp.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    Stay: Nyati Safari Camp (or similar)

  6. Day 6

    Amboseli Sunrise Game Drive — Return to Nairobi

    Early morning sunrise game drive followed by breakfast. Depart Amboseli for Nairobi with lunch en-route, arriving in the evening with drop-off at your hotel or airport.

    Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Included

  • Customized 7-seater Safari Van with pop-up roof and guaranteed window seats
  • All applicable park entrance fees for Mara, Nakuru, and Amboseli
  • Comfortable safari accommodations throughout
  • Three meals a day while on safari (Full Board)
  • Airport / Hotel transfers in Nairobi
  • Professional Safari Guide / Driver
  • Guaranteed departures for 2 or more guests
  • 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day (500ml)
  • Extensive morning and afternoon game drives

Not included

  • Personal expenses (laundry, calls, tips)
  • Drinks (sodas, beer, wine, spirits)
  • Gratuities for driver guide and camp staff
  • Visa fees for Kenya
  • Optional Maasai village visit ($25–$30 USD)
  • Optional hot air balloon safari ($450–$480 USD)

Good to know

  • Deposit: $296.00 per item / person.
  • Land Cruiser 4x4 Jeep upgrade available.