Experience an exciting 6-day Kenya safari covering three of the country’s most remarkable wildlife destinations: Masai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Amboseli National Park. Beginning in Nairobi, this carefully planned journey takes you from the rolling savannahs of the Masai Mara to the scenic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley and finally to the dramatic plains of Amboseli, famous for its spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Day 1 begins with a morning departure from Nairobi to the Masai Mara National Reserve, with scenic views of the Great Rift Valley and rural Kenyan landscapes along the way. After arrival and lunch, enjoy your first afternoon game drive, where you may encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife.
Day 2 is dedicated to a full-day exploration of the Masai Mara. With extended game-drive opportunities, you can explore different areas of the reserve and observe its rich concentration of wildlife. The Mara is particularly renowned for big cats and large herds of plains game.
On Day 3, travel from the Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park, enjoying the changing scenery as you leave the Mara behind. Depending on your schedule, an afternoon game drive provides an opportunity to explore the park and search for rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, and other wildlife.
Day 4 takes you from Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park, crossing diverse landscapes on the journey south. Upon arrival, you can settle into your accommodation before enjoying an afternoon wildlife experience, subject to arrival time.
Day 5 offers a full day in Amboseli, giving you more time to explore its open plains, wetlands, and wildlife-rich areas. The park is famous for its large elephant herds and impressive views of Mount Kilimanjaro on clear days.
Finally, Day 6 marks the end of your safari as you enjoy your last moments in Amboseli before traveling back to Nairobi. This itinerary combines exceptional wildlife viewing, diverse landscapes, and three distinctive Kenyan safari destinations in one memorable journey.
Itinerary
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Day 1
Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve
Your private safari begins with a morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel by your professional driver-guide. Depart the city and travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley towards the famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Along the way, stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, where you can admire spectacular views across the dramatic escarpment and surrounding landscapes.
Continue towards the Mara and arrive in time for lunch at your camp. After lunch, set out on your first afternoon game drive. The Masai Mara is renowned for its exceptional wildlife viewing and offers opportunities to spot lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and many other species. The reserve forms part of the greater Serengeti ecosystem and provides an important wildlife corridor between Kenya and Tanzania.
This first day of your Kenya Private Safari gives you an exciting introduction to the remarkable landscapes and wildlife of Kenya.
Activities:
Accommodations:
- Platinum Zebra Plains Mara
Day 2
Full-Day in Masai Mara National Reserve
Enjoy a full day exploring the spectacular Masai Mara National Reserve with your private guide. You can begin with an early morning game drive before breakfast, when wildlife is particularly active and the cooler temperatures make it an ideal time for viewing predators. The soft morning light also creates excellent opportunities for wildlife photography.
Return to camp for breakfast before continuing your safari activities. You may choose to visit a nearby Maasai village to learn about the traditions, culture, and daily life of the Maasai people. This cultural visit is optional and can be arranged at an additional cost.
After lunch, head back into the reserve for an afternoon game drive. Search for big cats such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards, as well as elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other wildlife. An optional hot-air balloon safari can also be arranged at an additional cost for a unique aerial view of the Mara.
Activities:
Accommodations:
- Platinum Zebra Plains Mara
Day 3
Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, leave the Masai Mara and travel through the beautiful Maasai plains and across the Mau Escarpment towards the floor of the Great Rift Valley. Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch.
After lunch, embark on an afternoon game drive through the park. Lake Nakuru is known for its diverse wildlife and scenic landscapes surrounding the alkaline lake. The park offers excellent opportunities to see white and black rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, lions, leopards, and numerous bird species.
Your game drive will also include scenic viewpoints where you can stop for photographs and enjoy panoramic views of the Rift Valley landscape. The lake and surrounding woodland, grassland, and rocky areas support a wide variety of wildlife and birdlife, making this an excellent stop on your Kenya Private Safari.
Activities:
Accommodations:
- Platinum Nakuru Sopa
Day 4
Lake Nakuru – Amboseli National Park
After an early breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and travel towards Amboseli National Park, enjoying the changing scenery as you cross the Kenyan countryside. Lunch will be taken en route before continuing to Amboseli.
Upon arrival, head out for an afternoon game drive across the park. Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain. The open plains provide excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing, while the wetlands attract numerous animals and bird species.
During the game drive, you may encounter elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, lions, cheetahs, and other wildlife. If the weather is clear, you may also enjoy magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro, creating one of the most memorable scenes of your Kenya Private Safari.
Activities:
Accommodations:
- Platinum Praro Amboseli Camp
Day 5
Explore Amboseli National Park
Spend a full day discovering the remarkable landscapes and wildlife of Amboseli National Park. Depending on your preference, you can enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch or take morning and afternoon game drives with a relaxing break at the camp during the middle of the day.
Amboseli is particularly famous for its impressive elephant herds, many of which can be seen moving across the open plains with Mount Kilimanjaro providing a spectacular backdrop. Keep watch for buffaloes, wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, giraffes, hippos, lions, cheetahs, and numerous bird species.
You may also visit a nearby local community to experience aspects of Maasai culture and learn more about traditional village life. Your guide will tailor the day’s activities according to wildlife movements and your interests.
As the day comes to an end, return to camp for dinner and overnight, completing another memorable day of your Kenya Private Safari.
Activities:
Accommodations:
- Platinum Praro Amboseli Camp
Day 6
Amboseli – Nairobi
Wake up early for your final game drive in Amboseli. The early morning hours offer another opportunity to see wildlife while animals are active and the temperatures are cooler. You may also have one final chance to photograph elephants against the beautiful backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Return to camp for breakfast before checking out and beginning your road transfer back to Nairobi. On arrival in Nairobi, you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for your scheduled international flight, or to your Nairobi hotel if you are continuing with your travels.
This marks the end of your 6-Day Kenya Private Safari, combining the wildlife-rich Masai Mara, scenic Lake Nakuru, and elephant-filled plains of Amboseli.
