6-Day Masai Mara, Naivasha & Amboseli Midrange Safari

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

Nairobi to Masai Mara NR

Your adventure begins with a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley, where you’ll stop for panoramic views and photos. Arrive at your lodge or camp in the Masai Mara in time for lunch. In the afternoon, venture out on your first game drive. Watch lions lounging in the golden grass, herds of wildebeest sweeping across the plains, and elephants meandering near riverbanks. Return to your midrange lodge for dinner and overnight under the stars.

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:

Zebra Plains Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara NR Full Day

Rise before dawn for an optional hot-air balloon safari ($480), soaring above the Mara as wildlife stirs below and the sky turns amber. After landing, enjoy a bush breakfast before rejoining your guide for a full-day game drive. Around midday, pause for a picnic lunch in the wild beneath a flat-topped acacia tree - an unforgettable moment in the heart of the savannah. Continue your search for the Big Five, cheetahs on the hunt, and the dramatic crossings during migration season (July to October).

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Zebra Plains Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara NR to Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, visit a traditional Maasai village. Learn about their age-old customs, beadwork, and the meaning behind their warrior dances. Then, depart the Mara and drive north toward Lake Naivasha. You will arrive in the afternoon and check into your lakeside lodge. Enjoy a relaxing boat ride among hippos and fish eagles or take an optional guided nature walk at Crescent Island, where zebras and giraffes roam freely.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli NP

Following a leisurely breakfast, leave the peaceful shores of Lake Naivasha behind as you travel south toward the iconic Amboseli National Park, known for its large elephant herds and dramatic views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The drive offers changing landscapes - from lush farmlands to open savannahs - and a glimpse of rural Kenyan life along the way. Arrive in time to catch your first game drive or a golden sunset over the plains. Dinner and your overnight stay are at your midrange lodge beneath Africa’s tallest peak.

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:

Sentrim Amboseli Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli NP Full Day

Spend the day discovering Amboseli’s contrasting landscapes - dry open plains, swampy wetlands, and woodlands. With Mount Kilimanjaro as your backdrop, you’ll track some of Africa’s largest elephants, watch buffalos graze in the marshes, and spot crowned cranes and flamingos by the lake edges. Visit Observation Hill for sweeping views of the entire park, then return to your lodge for dinner and a final evening by the fire before your night's rest.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Sentrim Amboseli Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli NP to Nairobi

Enjoy a short morning game drive to catch the early wildlife activity as light spills over the horizon. After breakfast, begin your journey back to Nairobi with stops along the way. Arrive in the late afternoon, carrying home unforgettable memories from Kenya’s most diverse and breathtaking landscapes. Drop off will be at the airport or your hotel in Nairobi.

If you have a late flight back home or if you are staying at a hotel in Nairobi, we can arrange a late lunch or dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant in Nairobi.

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.