6-Day Best of Amboseli, Nakuru & Masai Mara
Overview
Discover three of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations on this six-day luxury safari. Explore the elephant-rich plains of Amboseli National Park, the birdlife haven of Lake Nakuru National Park, and the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve, famous for the Great Migration and its exceptional concentration of big cats. This journey blends dramatic scenery, diverse ecosystems, and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Tour Plan
You will be picked up from your Nairobi hotel, residence, or airport and begin your safari in a 4x4 vehicle along the Nairobi–Mombasa Road. As you approach Amboseli, the towering silhouette of Mount Kilimanjaro guides your way.
Arrive in time for lunch before heading out on your first afternoon game drive in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, ostriches, and more. The park is celebrated for its open landscapes and reliable wildlife sightings, all set against Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped backdrop.
Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge
After breakfast, enjoy a full day exploring Amboseli’s vast plains. Early hours offer the clearest views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds gather around the summit. Expect close encounters with large elephant herds, lions, and cheetahs, along with over 400 recorded bird species.
You’ll also visit Observation Hill for panoramic park views and a picnic lunch. Return to the lodge in the evening for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge
After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru with a scenic stop at the Great Rift Valley Escarpment. Lunch will be served in Naivasha before continuing to Lake Nakuru for an afternoon game drive.
This park is known for its pink flamingos lining the alkaline lake and is a protected sanctuary for white rhinos and Rothschild’s giraffes.
Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Begin with a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru before heading to the Maasai Mara, a drive of approximately five hours. After lunch and check-in, set out for an afternoon game drive in this legendary reserve, home to abundant wildlife including lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and cheetahs.
Accommodation: Entim Mara Camp
Spend a full day exploring the Maasai Mara with unlimited game viewing. The reserve boasts one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa and is especially famous for the Great Migration (July–October).
Enjoy a picnic lunch near the Mara River, where hippos and crocodiles are often seen.
Accommodation: Entim Mara Camp
After breakfast, visit a traditional Maasai village for a cultural experience featuring local music, dance, and insights into Maasai traditions.
Later, return to Nairobi, passing views of Mount Longonot in the Great Rift Valley. Arrive in time for lunch and drop-off at your hotel or the airport.
