5-Day Maasai Mara & Amboseli Safari

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

Nairobi to Maasai Mara (Afternoon game drive)

Pick up in Nairobi and drive to Masai Mara with scenic stops along the Rift Valley. Arrive for lunch and check-in, then head out for an afternoon game drive across the open savannah where wildlife sightings begin quickly. Return to camp/lodge for dinner and overnight.

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:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Mara

Spend the day exploring multiple sectors of the reserve to maximize chances of seeing the Big Five and predator action. Depending on the season, you may focus on river lines, marshes or open plains where animals congregate. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park, then continue game viewing before returning for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Mara to Nairobi to Amboseli (Transit)

After breakfast, depart Maasai Mara and drive back toward Nairobi for a lunch break and onward connection to Amboseli National Park. Arrive later in the afternoon, check in and settle in for dinner. This schedule allows you to cover two iconic ecosystems in one itinerary without rushing game drives.

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

Show more

HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli game drives

Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli, known for large elephant herds and wide-open views toward Mount Kilimanjaro on clear days. Your guide targets swamps and open plains where buffalo, zebra, giraffe and predators are often found. Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli to Nairobi

After breakfast, take a short final game drive (time permitting) and then depart for Nairobi. Arrive in the afternoon for hotel or airport drop-off. If you have a late flight, we can time the departure to match your schedule where possible.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

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.