Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli
Your Safari Trip in Kenya begins with a warm welcome and detailed briefing in Nairobi before setting out on a scenic drive to Amboseli National Park. Nestled near the Tanzanian border, Amboseli is famous for its sweeping views of Mount Kilimanjaro and its thriving elephant herds. Along the way, youโll enjoy glimpses of rural landscapes before arriving at the park.
Once inside, embark on your first game drive to encounter elephants, lions, cheetahs, and over 400 species of birds, from pelicans to kingfishers. Explore Amboseliโs swamps and underground rivers fed by Kilimanjaroโs melting glaciers, a magnet for wildlife. As the sun dips behind Africaโs tallest mountain, return to camp for dinner and a restful overnight stay.
Accommodation: Sentrim Amboseli
Day 2: Full Day Game Drive in Amboseli
Wake to a hearty breakfast and set out for a full day of exploration in Amboseli. The highlight of this Safari Trip in Kenya is the chance to witness elephants in large family groups crossing the golden plains, perfectly framed against the snow-capped peaks of Kilimanjaro.
Your expert guide will lead you to hidden corners of the park where lions lounge under acacia trees, cheetahs stalk the savannah, and giraffes stride gracefully across the horizon. With picnic lunch in hand, the adventure continues into the afternoon before returning to camp for dinner under a sky ablaze with stars.
Accommodation: Sentrim Amboseli
Day 3: Amboseli to Lake Nakuru
After breakfast and a breathtaking sunrise over Amboseli, your Safari Trip in Kenya continues to Lake Nakuru National Park. Known as a bird loverโs paradise, the lakeโs alkaline waters attract thousands of flamingos, creating a pink shimmering shoreline. Other sightings include pelicans, fish eagles, and herons.
Lake Nakuru is also a sanctuary for rhinos, offering a rare opportunity to see both black and white rhinos roaming freely. After a delicious lunch, embark on an afternoon game drive to spot tree-climbing lions, buffaloes, and giraffes. Dinner and overnight at your lodge complete a day filled with unique experiences.
Accommodation: Hotel Waterbuck Nakuru
Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara
Following sunrise views over Lake Nakuru, journey west into the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. This iconic destination is the crown jewel of any Safari Trip in Kenya, famous for the Great Migration of over 1.5 million wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles crossing the Mara River.
Here, predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas are never far from the action, creating dramatic wildlife encounters. Explore the Maraโs rolling grasslands and acacia woodlands, home to one of the highest densities of lions in the world. End the day with dinner and overnight at your lodge, immersed in the wilderness.
Accommodation: Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
Day 5: Full Day Game Drive in Masai Mara
Rise early for another exhilarating day in the Masai Mara. Todayโs full-day game drive promises unforgettable encounters with Africaโs iconic wildlife. Watch elephants, giraffes, and wildebeests graze the open plains, while lions and leopards stealthily blend into the savannah.
If traveling between July and October, youโll witness the Great Migrationโone of the most spectacular wildlife events on earthโas herds thunder across the Mara River. A picnic lunch amid the wild enhances the dayโs adventure. Optional experiences include a hot air balloon ride over the savannah at dawn or a cultural visit to a Maasai village.
As night falls, return to camp for dinner and share stories of the day under a glittering starlit sky.
Accommodation: Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
Day 6: Masai Mara to Nairobi
Your final morning in the Masai Mara begins with a nourishing breakfast before bidding farewell to the wilderness. The return drive to Nairobi concludes your 6-day Safari Trip in Kenya, filled with extraordinary memories of elephants at Kilimanjaroโs base, flamingos at Lake Nakuru, and the Big Five in the Masai Mara.
Drop-off at your Nairobi hotel or airport marks the end of this adventure, but the experiences will remain etched in your heart forever.