7-Day Amboseli Lake Naivasha and Mara Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

Drive time: ~4.5–5 hours (approx. 240 km)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Budget camp/lodge near Amboseli (e.g., AA Lodge, Kimana Camp, or similar)

Itinerary:

Early morning pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

You'll drive south via the Namanga route to Amboseli National Park. En route, you will enjoy views of the African countryside and, weather permitting, Mount Kilimanjaro rising over the plains.

You'll arrive at the camp/lodge in time for lunch and check-in.

You'll have an afternoon game drive in Amboseli National Park — famous for large herds of elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and over 400 bird species.

You'll return to the camp in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

You will enjoy sunset views of Kilimanjaro if the skies are clear.

Highlights: Elephants, Mount Kilimanjaro backdrop, savannah landscapes.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HippoCommon

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Little Amanya Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Same as Day 1

Itinerary:

Early morning game drive — this is the best time for clear Kilimanjaro views and active wildlife.

You'll return to camp for breakfast and a short rest.

You'll have a mid-morning visit to Observation Hill for panoramic views of the park’s swamps and wildlife.

Optional visit to a Maasai village to learn about traditional Maasai culture and crafts (extra cost).

You'll enjoy lunch at the camp, followed by a relaxed afternoon or another game drive.

Evening sundowner drive before returning for dinner.

Highlights: Big elephants, hippos, buffalo, Maasai culture, Mount Kilimanjaro photography.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Little Amanya Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli to Lake Naivasha

Drive time: ~6 hours (approx. 340 km)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Budget camp/lodge around Lake Naivasha
Itinerary:

You'll have breakfast at the lodge and depart by 7:00 a.m.

You'll have a scenic drive via Nairobi and the Great Rift Valley viewpoint — stop for photos.

You'll continue to Lake Naivasha, a serene freshwater lake popular for birdlife and hippos.

You'll arrive in time for lunch and check in.

Optional afternoon activities (at extra cost):

You'll have a boat ride on Lake Naivasha to see hippos and waterbirds.

You'll visit Crescent Island for a walking safari among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes.

Option to visit Hell’s Gate National Park for cycling and hiking.

Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge/camp.

Highlights: Rift Valley scenery, birdlife, hippos, optional walking or cycling safari.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Blooming Suites

• Mid-range hotel located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Reserve

Drive time: ~5–6 hours (approx. 250 km)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Budget tented camp inside or near the Masai Mara
Itinerary:

You'll have breakfast and an early departure to Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most famous wildlife park.

You'll enjoy a scenic drive across the Rift Valley floor and into the rolling plains of the Mara.

You will arrive for lunch and check in at your camp.

You'll enjoy an afternoon introductory game drive in the Masai Mara — spot zebras, wildebeests, elephants, and maybe lions or cheetahs on the hunt.

You will return to camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Highlights: First game drive in Mara, iconic savannah, Big Five sightings.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Enchoro Wildlife Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara National Reserve

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (picnic), Dinner
Accommodation: Same as Day 4

An early breakfast, then, you'll set out with picnic lunches for a full-day game drive across the Mara plains.

You'll explore deeper into the park toward the Mara River, where you may see crocodiles, hippos, and (in July–October) the Great Wildebeest Migration.

You will stop at scenic viewpoints for photos and enjoy your picnic lunch in the wild.

You will return to the camp in the late afternoon.

Evening relaxation, dinner, and optional campfire storytelling or stargazing.

Highlights: Big Five, Wildebeest migration (seasonal), endless savannah vistas.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Enchoro Wildlife Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mara to Nairobi

Drive time: ~5–6 hours (approx. 260 km)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: None (end of safari)

Itinerary:

You'll have an early breakfast and a final short game drive en route out of the park.

You will depart the Masai Mara for Nairobi, arriving around 3–4 p.m.

You'll be dropped off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for departure.

Highlights: Scenic return drive, last wildlife sightings.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.