6-Day Magic of Tsavo East, Amboseli, Nakuru & Masai Mara

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi to Tsavo East National Park

Pick up from your hotel early morning and depart Nairobi early in the morning and drive to Tsavo East National Park, one of Kenya’s largest and oldest national parks. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge or camp, followed by an afternoon game drive. Tsavo East is famous for its “red elephants,” colored by the park’s rich red soil, as well as the scenic Aruba Dam where wildlife gathers to drink. During your game drive, you may spot lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and a variety of birdlife across the vast semi-arid plains. Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp.

Main Destination:

Tsavo East National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February (Best for general wildlife viewing; little rainfall)

High Season December to March and July to October (Not busy)

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

Wildlife in Tsavo East NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

LionOccasional

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CheetahOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

LeopardRare

WildebeestRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Voi Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Tsavo East NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tsavo East NP to Amboseli NP

After an early breakfast, enjoy a short morning game drive en route as you exit Tsavo East and proceed to Amboseli National Park. Arrive in time for lunch and some relaxation before heading out for an afternoon game drive. Amboseli is renowned for its large herds of elephants and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. The open plains and swampy wetlands provide excellent wildlife viewing opportunities, including lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and abundant birdlife. Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp.

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:

Nyati Safari Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli NP to Lake Nakuru NP

After breakfast, depart Amboseli and drive via Nairobi towards Lake Nakuru National Park, stopping briefly at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for scenic photography. Arrive in Nakuru in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive in this compact yet wildlife-rich park. Lake Nakuru is famous for its populations of both black and white rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, and flocks of flamingos that often line the lake shores. The park also offers chances to see lions and elusive leopards in its acacia woodlands. Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Hillcourt Resort & Spa

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara NP

After breakfast, drive to the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive in the Mara’s vast golden savannahs, home to an incredible concentration of wildlife. The reserve is known for excellent Big Five sightings — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino — as well as cheetahs and large herds of antelope. The dramatic landscapes and rich wildlife make this one of Africa’s premier safari destinations. Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp.

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:

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Game Drive in Masai Mara NP

Spend a full day exploring Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives or a full-day excursion with picnic lunch near the Mara River. The reserve offers outstanding wildlife viewing year-round, and between July and October, you may witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration with possible river crossings. Throughout the day, enjoy close encounters with predators such as lions and cheetahs, as well as elephants roaming the plains. Optional activities include a sunrise hot air balloon safari or a cultural visit to a Maasai village (at extra cost). Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara NP to Nairobi

After breakfast and an optional early morning game drive, depart Maasai Mara and drive back to Nairobi, enjoying scenic countryside views along the way. Arrive in the afternoon with drop-off at your hotel, marking the end of a diverse safari experience featuring Tsavo’s red elephants, Amboseli’s Kilimanjaro views, Nakuru’s rhinos, and the legendary wildlife plains of the Maasai Mara.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.