6-Day Masai Mara, Nakuru & Amboseli Safari
The 6-Day Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli Safari is an unforgettable Kenya safari tour designed for travelers seeking a balanced combination of Big Five wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and Kenya’s most iconic safari destinations. Starting and ending in Nairobi, this safari combines the wildlife-rich plains of Masai Mara National Reserve, the scenic beauty and rhino sanctuary of Lake Nakuru National Park, and the elephant-filled landscapes of Amboseli National Park beneath the towering backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Perfect for couples, families, photographers, honeymooners, and first-time safari travelers, this tailor-made safari offers rewarding game drives, diverse ecosystems, and comfortable mid-range accommodation throughout the journey. From dramatic predator sightings in Masai Mara to flamingos and endangered rhinos in Lake Nakuru, and giant elephant herds roaming beneath Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, this safari delivers a complete Kenya wildlife experience. Travel is provided in either a pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle or pop-up roof safari minivan, ensuring excellent wildlife viewing, comfort, and flexibility.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
This safari is ideal for:
- Couples seeking a romantic Kenya wildlife safari adventure
- Families wanting a balanced safari with wildlife diversity and scenic beauty
- First-time safari travelers exploring Kenya’s most iconic parks
- Wildlife photographers interested in predator action and scenic landscapes
- Nature lovers seeking Big Five wildlife encounters and birdlife experiences
- Honeymooners combining comfort, scenery, and safari adventure
- Travelers seeking a privately guided safari Kenya experience
Why This Safari Is Best
- Combines Kenya’s top wildlife parks in one seamless itinerary
- Excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five across multiple ecosystems
- Rhino tracking and flamingo viewing in Lake Nakuru National Park
- Giant elephant herds and Mount Kilimanjaro views in Amboseli National Park
- Multiple rewarding game drives in predator-rich Masai Mara National Reserve
- Comfortable mid-range safari accommodation throughout the trip
- Travel in a pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle or safari minivan for panoramic wildlife viewing
- Privately guided safari with flexible pacing and personalized wildlife tracking
Tour Highlights
Scenic Great Rift Valley drive to Masai Mara National Reserve
Afternoon and full-day game drives in Masai Mara National Reserve
Opportunity to spot lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, rhinos, cheetahs, and giraffes
Rhino sanctuary and birdlife experiences at Lake Nakuru National Park
Scenic Mount Kilimanjaro views in Amboseli National Park
Exceptional elephant encounters and wildlife photography opportunities
Comfortable mid-range safari lodge or camp accommodation
Convenient Nairobi pickup and drop-off
Tour Map
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Day 1
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve – Scenic Drive & Afternoon Game Drive
Your 6-Day Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli Safari begins with pickup from your Nairobi hotel or airport by our professional driver-guide before departing toward the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve.
Enjoy a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley with a stop at a viewpoint to admire dramatic escarpments and capture memorable landscape photographs before continuing through rolling countryside and local communities toward Kenya’s most celebrated safari destination.
Arrive at your safari lodge or camp in time for check-in and lunch before relaxing ahead of your afternoon adventure.
Later in the afternoon, depart for an exciting game drive across the endless plains of Masai Mara National Reserve where rich ecosystems support abundant wildlife and unforgettable safari moments.
Search for lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, rhinos, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, and antelope species while enjoying beautiful sunset scenery before returning to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Transport: Nairobi → Masai Mara National Reserve (Approx. 5–6 hours, ~280 km) in a pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle or pop-up roof safari minivan
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Day 2
Full Day Masai Mara National Reserve – Big Five Safari Experience
After breakfast, spend a rewarding full day exploring the wildlife-rich plains of Masai Mara National Reserve.
Famous for outstanding predator sightings and rich biodiversity, Masai Mara offers exceptional opportunities to encounter the Big Five and observe wildlife behavior throughout one of Africa’s most spectacular safari ecosystems.
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives or a full-day safari with picnic lunch while searching for lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, cheetahs, crocodiles, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and countless plains game species.
Depending on the season, you may witness dramatic scenes of the Great Migration before returning to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transport: Extensive game drives inside Masai Mara National Reserve in a pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle or safari minivan
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Day 3
Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park – Rhino Sanctuary Safari
After breakfast, depart Masai Mara and journey through scenic Rift Valley landscapes toward Lake Nakuru National Park.
Arrive at your safari lodge in time for lunch and check-in before heading out for an afternoon game drive in one of Kenya’s most beautiful national parks known for acacia woodlands, escarpments, and rewarding wildlife viewing.
Lake Nakuru National Park is famous for its endangered black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, flamingos, lions, leopards, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, and hundreds of bird species.
Explore scenic wildlife-rich areas while enjoying incredible photography opportunities before returning to your lodge at sunset.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transport: Masai Mara National Reserve → Lake Nakuru National Park (Approx. 5–6 hours, ~300 km) in a pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle or safari minivan
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Day 4
Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park – Scenic Transfer & Evening Relaxation
After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru National Park and journey south toward Amboseli National Park, passing scenic countryside, local communities, and dramatic landscapes along the way.
Enjoy changing scenery as you travel to one of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations known for giant elephants and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Arrive at your safari lodge or camp in time for lunch and check-in before relaxing and enjoying the scenic surroundings.
Depending on arrival time, you may enjoy a short introductory wildlife drive or leisure time at the camp before dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transport: Lake Nakuru National Park → Amboseli National Park (Approx. 6–7 hours, ~360 km) in a pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle or safari minivan
Kibo Safari Camp
Day 5
Full Day Amboseli National Park – Elephants & Kilimanjaro Views
After breakfast, spend a rewarding full day exploring Amboseli National Park with morning and afternoon game drives or a full-day safari depending on wildlife movement and guest preference.
Amboseli is internationally recognized for large elephant herds, open savannah landscapes, swamps rich in birdlife, and dramatic views of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro.
Search for elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, wildebeests, gazelles, hyenas, hippos, and numerous bird species while exploring scenic observation points and wildlife-rich plains.
Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transport: Extensive game drives inside Amboseli National Park in a pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle or safari minivan
Kibo Safari Camp
Day 6
Amboseli National Park – Return to Nairobi
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning or optional short game drive depending on departure timing before beginning your scenic return journey to Nairobi.
Enjoy final views of Kenya’s beautiful landscapes and reflect on unforgettable safari experiences across Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli.
Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon where you will be dropped off at your hotel or airport, marking the end of your unforgettable Kenya safari adventure.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Transport: Amboseli National Park → Nairobi (Approx. 4–5 hours, ~240 km) in a pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle or safari minivan
End of Tour ( No Accommodations )
Important to know
The prices below are per person (based on two adults travelling together) and please note that the prices are approximate for 2026.
Please contact us for accurate costings for the time of year you are considering for your holiday.
There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.
Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation, and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary.
Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included.
Rates Per Person
| Month/Season | Solo -1 Room | 2 people- 1 Room | 3 people- 2 Rooms | 4 people -2 Rooms | 5 people -3 Rooms | 6 people -3 Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026 | $3,284 | n/a* | n/a* | n/a* | n/a* | |
| Jul 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026 | $4,421 | n/a* | n/a* | n/a* | n/a* | |
| Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 22, 2026 | $3,441 | n/a* | n/a* | n/a* | n/a* | |
| Dec 23, 2026 - Jan 4, 2027 | $4,297 | n/a* | n/a* | n/a* | n/a* |