5-Day Masai Mara L Nakuru & Amboseli Safari

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

Nairobi Hotel/Airport - Masai Mara National Reserve

At 7:00 AM, you’ll be picked from your Nairobi hotel or the airport for a scenic 5–6 hour drive to the Masai Mara, with short stops at the Great Rift Valley Escarpment and Suswa Hills to capture panoramic views. On arrival, check in and enjoy a warm lunch at Flair Camp Experiences.

In the afternoon, take part in a guided nature walk with a local to discover indigenous plants, animal tracks, and survival techniques. Afterwards, choose to visit a Maasai village (optional, extra cost), or simply relax at the camp and soak up the tranquil atmosphere ahead of the next day’s game drive.

For those seeking even more adventure, an optional afternoon game drive can be arranged at $100 per person (Jan–June) or $200 per person (July–Dec).

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:

Flair Camp Experiences

• Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game Viewing Activities

After an early breakfast, head out on a full-day game drive in the renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. Venture deep into the wilderness in search of the legendary Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino. If visiting between July and October, you may be lucky enough to witness the Great Migration, as thousands of wildebeests and zebras thunder across the Mara River in one of nature’s most dramatic spectacles.

Pause midday for a picnic lunch in the wild, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the savannah. In the afternoon, continue your adventure through different areas of the park, keeping watch for stealthy predators, vast elephant herds, and graceful antelopes.

As the sun sets, return to camp for dinner and relax by the campfire, sharing stories of the day’s encounters before retiring for the night.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Flair Camp Experiences

• Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Flair Camp Experiences (Masai Mara) - L Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, depart Masai Mara at 7:00 am for Lake Nakuru National Park, a scenic drive of about 4–5 hours. Arrive in time for lunch and check in at Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort.

From 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm, enjoy an exciting game drive in search of Lake Nakuru’s famed wildlife, including black and white rhinos, giraffes, Cape buffaloes, zebras, and baboons. Along the shimmering lake shores, marvel at thousands of flamingos and other bird species. In the acacia woodlands, keep a lookout for elusive leopards and the park’s unique tree-climbing lions.

Return to your resort for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:

Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort

• 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)

Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort (Nakuru) - Amboseli

Enjoy an early breakfast before beginning your journey to Amboseli National Park, a scenic drive of about seven hours. Take in the ever-changing landscapes along the way before arriving in the afternoon to check in at Nyati Safari Camp. Relax and take in the stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro towering in the distance. As evening falls, savor a warm dinner and unwind in the tranquil surroundings, preparing for the next day’s exciting wildlife adventures in one of Kenya’s most iconic parks.

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:

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 Game Viewing - Nairobi Airport/Hotel

Leave at 6:00 am for gamedrive, the perfect time to capture Amboseli’s wildlife as the first light illuminates Mount Kilimanjaro. Watch as elephants roam freely, lions stir from their rest, and cheetahs prepare for the day’s hunt. This is also an ideal time for photography, with golden light enhancing the beauty of the landscape.

After the morning drive, enjoy a picnic lunch around lunchtime in the park, surrounded by the breathtaking scenery and the sounds of nature. Continue with an afternoon game drive, making the most of your last hours in Amboseli, searching for any animals you may have missed earlier.

At 4:00 pm, exit the park and begin your journey back to Nairobi. Arrive in the evening, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport at around 8:00 pm, concluding an unforgettable 5-day safari adventure with Gemfinders Safaris.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

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.