5-Day Mid-Range Amboseli NP & Maasai Mara Safari

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

Nairobi to Amboseli with Afternoon Game Drive

Depart from Nairobi in the morning and journey south towards Amboseli National Park, passing through changing landscapes and local towns along the way.
Arrive at your lodge or camp in time for lunch, check-in, and a short rest before setting out on your first afternoon game drive in the park. Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds, open plains, and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain.
During the game drive, keep an eye out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, antelopes, and, with some luck, predators such as lions and cheetahs.
As the sun begins to set over the savannah, return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

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:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

A Full Day Safari Experience in Amboseli

Spend the day exploring the diverse landscapes of Amboseli National Park on extended morning and afternoon game drives led by an experienced guide.
The park is well known for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, creating a beautiful backdrop for wildlife viewing and photography. Drive across open plains, marshlands, and acacia woodland while searching for elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, and a variety of bird species.
A picnic lunch may be enjoyed within the park to maximize your time in the wilderness. Between game drives, relax at your lodge or camp and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the surrounding landscape before returning for dinner and 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)

From Amboseli Plains to Maasai Mara

After breakfast, depart Amboseli National Park and begin the journey towards Maasai Mara National Reserve, traveling through changing landscapes, local towns, and scenic countryside along the way. Enjoy views of the Great Rift Valley as you continue across Kenya’s diverse terrain towards the famous reserve.
Arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon or evening, depending on traffic and road conditions, with time to relax and settle in before dinner. This travel day offers a chance to experience more of Kenya beyond the parks while preparing for the exciting wildlife adventures awaiting in the Maasai Mara.

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)

Discover Maasai Mara on a Full Day Safari

Spend a full day exploring the vast wilderness of Maasai Mara National Reserve on morning and afternoon game drives guided by an experienced driver-guide. The reserve is famous for its rich concentration of wildlife and offers excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos.
As you travel across the open savannah, keep watch for cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, and a wide variety of birdlife. A picnic lunch may be enjoyed within the reserve, allowing more time for wildlife viewing and photography. Between activities, relax at your lodge and take in the peaceful atmosphere of the Mara before returning for dinner and overnight stay.

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)

Return Journey from Maasai Mara to Nairobi

Enjoy a relaxed morning in Maasai Mara National Reserve before breakfast and check-out at your lodge or camp. Depending on your departure time, there may be an opportunity for a short morning game drive as you leave the reserve, offering a final chance to spot wildlife across the open plains.
Afterwards, begin the journey back to Nairobi, passing through scenic landscapes and local towns along the way. A stop for lunch may be made en route before continuing to the city. Arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon, marking the end of your safari experience through two of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

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.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.