6-Day Amboseli, Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara in a Minivan

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

Nairobi - Amboseli National Park

Have an early morning start and drive to Amboseli National Park. Check in at your accommodation and have lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive.

Amboseli National Park is situated south of Nairobi. Most of the park consists of a dry, ancient lakebed and fragile grassland with patches of acacia woodland. In the southern area, there is a number of small, rocky, volcanic hills. Around the swamps of Ol Okenya, Ol Tukai, and Enkongo Narok, the vegetation is lush with yellow-barked acacias and phoenix palms. The park is known as the best place to view large herds of elephants up close. There is a spectacular view of Mount Kilimanjaro which is across the border of Kenya and Tanzania. It is also dominated by the vast Lake Amboseli which is dry outside the rainy season. There are more than 600 species of birds in the park. You will spend your night at the 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:

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)

Explore Amboseli National Park

You'll rise early for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit. Enjoy the park with a packed lunch (provided). An optional visit to a Maasai village can be arranged after breakfast (at an extra cost). The visit reveals the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience. Despite its changing habitat, Amboseli National Park is possibly the best wildlife area in Africa to experience elephants at close range. Seeing the carefree elephants feeding and bathing in the swamps must form the highlights of any safari. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the camp.

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 National Park - Lake Nakuru National Park

Go on an early morning game and scenery-viewing drive after breakfast as you exit Amboseli National Park. Proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park on the floor of the Great Rift Valley, a birdlife haven renowned for its thousands of flamingos.

Lake Nakuru is known for hosting some beautiful, endangered species. You’ll see rare Rothschild’s giraffes along with white rhinos, especially along the lakeshore. The park is also a sanctuary to one of Kenya’s largest populations of black rhinos. Arrival will be in time for lunch at your lodge. In the afternoon, you will embark on a game drive before going back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

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

WildebeestVery Rare

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Hotel Waterbuck

• 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 - Masai Mara National Reserve

Depart from Lake Nakuru after breakfast and drive further along the floor of the Rift Valley to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy scenic views of both Lake Elementaita and Lake Naivasha en route which can be seen in the Great Rift from afar on the main highway. You will arrive in time for lunch and then proceed for an afternoon game drive that introduces you to this vast game-filled reserve. Dinner and overnight will be at the camp or lodge.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and 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

Show more

BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

• Mid-range resort bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Explore Masai Mara

An early start is needed to beat the heat to get some of the best game viewing of the day. This is when the big cats are most active and can provide dramatic photography, thanks to the beautiful lighting. Enjoy a full day of unlimited game drives in the phenomenal Masai Mara. You’ll have excellent opportunities to spot some of Africa's most notable species such as lions, elephants, giraffes, leopards, cheetahs, and many more. You will have an opportunity to drive down to the Mara River, the site of the great migration when in season (July to October). The immense herds of wildebeest and zebra are a magnificent sight, matched only by the drama of the predators who lie in wait for them.

We can also arrange a stunning hot-air balloon safari over the Masai Mara as well as a visit to a Maasai Village, both at an extra cost. Dinner and overnight will be at the camp.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

• Mid-range resort bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara - Nairobi

On your last day, you can enjoy sleep till late morning followed by a leisurely breakfast. Check out and depart for Nairobi with a lunch stop in Narok town. You will be transferred to the JKIA International Airport for your flight home or dropped off at the hotel. We hope you'll leave with some magic memories and special stories of your time in Kenya. Safe travels!

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.