Itinerary
Exploring all that Africa has to offer is a dream for many. From epic Kenya safari adventures spotting Africa’s Big Five, going on a Gorilla trekking in Uganda or relaxing at Diani Beach: Africa has it all. Good news: Africa Safari Trips can build a custom-made itinerary that suits all your wishes.
Our most popular itineraries can help you find some inspiration. A lot of our clients love to end their exciting safari with a few days of relaxation on Africa’s most stunning beaches. Would you like that as well?
Whether you choose one of our popular itineraries or prefer to customize your journey, we are here to assist you. Come aboard and get ready to explore Africa at your own pace, exactly the way you like it!
Day 1
Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Your Kenya Safari Trip begins when you are welcomed by our safari representative in Nairobi. From the city, you will travel by road towards Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya’s most beautiful wildlife destinations. The journey takes you through the Kenyan countryside, where you can enjoy views of local villages, farms, open plains, and changing landscapes along the way.
On arrival in Amboseli, you will check in at Praro Amboseli Camp and enjoy lunch. After some time to relax, prepare for your first game drive in the park. Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds and beautiful views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain. During the afternoon drive, keep watch for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeest, hippos, and many bird species.
The late afternoon is a wonderful time to enjoy the park as the light becomes softer and the wildlife becomes more active. If the weather is clear, you may also get excellent views of Mount Kilimanjaro. After the game drive, return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the peaceful sounds of the African wilderness.
Activities:
Accommodations:
- Platinum Prato Safari Camp
Day 2
Full Day in Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, continue your Kenya Safari Trip with a full day of wildlife viewing in Amboseli National Park. Prepare your packed picnic lunch and set off early with your professional safari guide. Spending a full day in the park gives you more time to explore different areas and enjoy a wide range of wildlife and scenery.
Amboseli is best known for its large elephant herds, which are often seen moving across the open plains or gathering around water areas. During the game drive, you may also see lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeest, hippos, and other animals. Your guide will help you find wildlife and explain more about the animals, plants, and environment of the park.
The scenery is another major highlight. Amboseli has wide grasslands, dry areas, acacia trees, and green swamps that attract many animals. When the sky is clear, Mount Kilimanjaro creates a spectacular background for wildlife viewing and photography.
Enjoy your picnic lunch during the day before continuing your game drive. In the late afternoon, return to Praro Amboseli Camp and relax after a full day in the wilderness. You can enjoy the peaceful surroundings before dinner and your overnight stay.
Activities:
Accommodations:
- Platinum Prato Amboseli Camp
Day 3
Amboseli to Lake Naivasha
After an early breakfast, leave Amboseli and continue your Kenya Safari Trip towards Lake Naivasha. The journey takes you through different parts of Kenya, offering beautiful views of the countryside, small towns, farms, and open landscapes. The changing scenery makes the drive an enjoyable part of your safari.
Arrive at Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge in time for check-in and lunch. After a short rest, begin your afternoon activities around Lake Naivasha. Take a peaceful boat ride across the freshwater lake and enjoy views of the surrounding landscape. Keep an eye out for hippos in the water and many different bird species along the lake shore.
Later, continue to Crescent Island Game Sanctuary for a guided walking safari. This is a special experience because you can explore the area on foot with a guide while observing wildlife from a safe distance. You may see giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and other animals moving freely through the sanctuary.
The walking experience allows you to enjoy nature at a slower pace and see the landscape from a different view. After the activities, return to Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Activities:
Accommodations:
- Platinum Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge
Day 4
Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, check out from the lodge and begin the next stage of your Kenya Safari Trip as you travel towards the Masai Mara National Reserve. The route takes you through the Great Rift Valley and beautiful rural areas of Kenya. Enjoy the views of hills, farms, villages, and wide open countryside during the journey.
Continue towards the Masai Mara and arrive at Zebra Plains Mara Camp in time for lunch and check-in. After some time to rest, prepare for your first game drive in the Masai Mara. The reserve is one of Kenya’s most famous wildlife destinations and is home to a large variety of animals.
During the afternoon game drive, explore the open savannah in search of lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other wildlife. The Masai Mara is also part of the larger Serengeti ecosystem and is famous for the annual wildebeest migration.
As the afternoon continues, enjoy the beautiful colours of the African sunset across the grasslands. Your guide will help you find wildlife and explain more about the natural environment. After the game drive, return to Zebra Plains Mara Camp for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.
Activities:
Accommodations:
- Platinum Zebra Plain Mara Camp
Day 5
Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve
Enjoy a full day of wildlife exploration on your Kenya Safari Trip in the Masai Mara National Reserve. After breakfast, prepare your packed picnic lunch and set out with your safari guide for a full-day game drive across the reserve. This gives you plenty of time to explore different areas and search for wildlife.
The Masai Mara is famous for its large number of animals and open grasslands. During the game drive, you may see lions resting or hunting, elephants moving in family groups, cheetahs searching for prey, buffaloes grazing, and giraffes feeding on trees. You may also encounter zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and many different bird species.
If you visit during the wildebeest migration season, you may see large herds moving across the Mara plains. The exact location of the animals changes naturally, so sightings cannot be guaranteed, but your guide will use their experience to look for the best wildlife areas.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve before continuing your afternoon game drive. Later, make a scenic stop to watch the African sunset over the savannah. Return to Zebra Plains Mara Camp in the evening for dinner and your final night in the Masai Mara.
Activities:
Accommodations:
- Platinum Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Day 6
Masai Mara to Nairobi
After breakfast, enjoy a cultural experience during the final day of your Kenya Safari Trip. Visit a traditional Maasai village and learn about the culture and daily life of the Maasai people. During the visit, you can learn about traditional homes, customs, clothing, music, dances, and other parts of Maasai heritage.
After the cultural visit, begin your road journey back to Nairobi. Enjoy the changing scenery as you leave the Masai Mara and travel through the Kenyan countryside. The drive provides another opportunity to see rural life, local communities, farms, and beautiful landscapes.
Continue towards Nairobi and arrive in the late afternoon. Depending on your travel plans, you will be dropped off at your Nairobi hotel or transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
This marks the end of your six-day Kenya Safari Trip, combining wildlife viewing in Amboseli and the Masai Mara with a relaxing Lake Naivasha experience and a cultural visit. It is a great way to experience Kenya’s wildlife, landscapes, and local culture in one memorable journey.
