5-Day Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli Safari

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

Departure from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

After arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, guests are warmly welcomed by Fauna Safaris staff for a briefing before setting out toward Amboseli National Park. The drive offers glimpses of Kenya’s countryside, leading to the park by midday, where Mount Kilimanjaro rises majestically above the plains. At 5:00 PM, the first game drive begins, revealing Amboseli’s famed elephant herds, lions, and vibrant birdlife. A second drive at 6:30 PM explores marshlands and acacia woodlands, showcasing the park’s diverse ecosystems. By 7:00 PM, guests check in, reflecting on a day filled with breathtaking scenery and unforgettable wildlife encounters. Amboseli Sopa [Full Board].

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:

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)

Amboseli to Lake Nakuru

After an early breakfast in Amboseli, guests depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, traveling through Kenya’s scenic Great Rift Valley. The drive offers sweeping views of rolling hills, rural homesteads, and dramatic escarpments, with a stop for lunch en route. By mid‑afternoon, arrival at Lake Nakuru brings guests into one of Kenya’s most celebrated bird sanctuaries. A game drive begins shortly after, showcasing vast flocks of flamingos along the lake’s shimmering shores, alongside rhinos, giraffes, and tree‑climbing lions. As evening approaches, guests check in at their lodge, ready to unwind and reflect on a day of diverse landscapes and wildlife. Nakuru Sopa [Full Board].

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:

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara

After an early breakfast at Lake Nakuru, guests depart for the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve. The drive winds through the Great Rift Valley, offering spectacular views of escarpments, rolling hills, and vibrant rural life along the way. By midday, travelers arrive at the Mara, reaching their lodge in time for a well‑deserved lunch and a short rest. As the afternoon cools, anticipation builds for the first evening game drive. Beginning at 4:00 PM, guests venture into the vast savannah, where herds of wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes graze under the watchful eyes of lions and cheetahs. The golden sunset paints the horizon, marking the perfect close to a day of travel and discovery, spend an overnight at Mara Sopa [Full Baord].

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

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)

Exploring Masai Mara

The day begins with an early morning game drive in the Masai Mara, offering prime opportunities to observe predators returning from nocturnal hunts and herds of wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes grazing across the savannah. Guests then return to the lodge for breakfast before continuing to explore diverse habitats, encountering elephants, giraffes, and abundant birdlife. A picnic lunch is served in the bush, allowing guests to dine amidst the natural beauty of the Mara. The adventure resumes in the afternoon with further exploration along rivers and woodlands. As the sun sets, an evening game drive concludes the day before returning to the lodge for dinner and rest. At Mara Sopa [Full Board].

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)

Departure for Nairobi

After breakfast, guests check out and bid farewell to the Masai Mara. Before departing, they enjoy a cultural visit to a traditional Maasai village, where they gain insight into the community’s way of life, customs, and vibrant traditions. This enriching experience provides a deeper connection to Kenya’s heritage alongside its wildlife. The journey then continues toward Nairobi, passing through the scenic Great Rift Valley and offering final views of the countryside. By late afternoon, guests arrive in Nairobi, are dropped at their designated pick‑up point, and transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, marking the conclusion of a truly Magical Kenya Safari.

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.