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5-Day Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Safari
  • 5 days / 4 nights
  • By road
  • Starts in Nairobi

5-Day Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Safari

Nairobi , then Amboseli , then Lake Nakuru , then Masai Mara , then Nairobi

Duration
5 days, 4 nights
Starts
Nairobi
Ends
Nairobi
Countries
Kenya
Parks and reserves
2
Travel
By road
Vehicle
4x4, pop-up roof
Group
Max 6 guests

Where you go

4 stops on this route

Overview

This five-day Kenya safari travels from Nairobi to Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara. It combines Kilimanjaro views and elephant country with Rift Valley scenery, rhino habitat and classic game viewing on the Mara plains.

Included on this safari

  • Pop-up roof
  • Driver guide
  • Accommodation
  • Hotel pickup
  • Airport transfer

Day by day

Walk the route

Route in motion

Nairobi

Starting point 5 stops
35° E 36° E 37° E 38° E 3° S 2° S 1° S 0° S Kilimanjaro 5,895 m 01 Nairobi Start 02 Amboseli Day 01 03 Lake Nakuru Day 02 04 Masai Mara Days 03–04 05 Nairobi Day 05 100 km
Stay

Day 01 / 05

Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

Pick up from your Nairobi hotel or the airport and drive to Amboseli National Park. Arrive for lunch and an afternoon game drive across the open plains, followed by dinner and overnight at your selected lodge or camp.

Amboseli
Amboseli, Kenya

Overnight in Amboseli,

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Day 02 / 05

Amboseli to Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, leave Amboseli and travel through Nairobi to the Great Rift Valley and Lake Nakuru. Arrive for lunch, then take an afternoon game drive in search of rhino, giraffe, buffalo and the park’s varied birdlife.

Lake Nakuru
Lake Nakuru, Kenya

Overnight in Lake Nakuru,

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Day 03 / 05

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara

Enjoy breakfast and a short morning game drive before continuing to the Masai Mara. Arrive for lunch and set out on an afternoon game drive across the reserve before dinner and overnight.

Masai Mara
Masai Mara, Kenya

Overnight in Masai Mara,

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Olumara Camp or Royal Mara Safari Lodge and Camp

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Day 04 / 05

Full Day in the Masai Mara

Spend the day exploring the Masai Mara on morning and afternoon game drives, or choose a full-day drive with a picnic lunch. Search for big cats, elephants, buffalo, giraffe and the many species of the Mara ecosystem.

Masai Mara
Masai Mara, Kenya

Overnight in Masai Mara,

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Olumara Camp or Royal Mara Safari Lodge and Camp

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Day 05 / 05

Masai Mara to Nairobi

Take a final early game drive and breakfast, then leave the reserve and return to Nairobi. Arrive in the afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or the airport.

Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya

End of safari

Drop-off at your hotel in Nairobi

In pictures

5-Day Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Safari

Price and timing

Shape the safari around you

Set your travelling party, compare the seasons, then ask FAD for the exact fare for your dates and preferred stay.

Your safari price Tailored quoted for your group
01

Your travelling party

Who should we price for?

Adults

Ages 18 and over

2

Children

We price each child by age

Pricing basis

2 adult rates

Group rate applies

Under 3 free. Ages 3 to 11 pay 75%. Ages 12 to 17 pay 90%.

No payment now. We confirm the exact price before you decide.

02

Your travel window

Choose the feel of your safari

Wildlife is present year-round. Season changes the landscape, demand and price more than it changes the adventure.

  • PeakJul to Oct
  • HighNov to Mar
  • LowApr to Jun
  1. Jan High
  2. Feb High
  3. Mar High
  4. Apr Low
  5. May Low
  6. Jun Low
  7. Jul Peak
  8. Aug Peak
  9. Sep Peak
  10. Oct Peak Now
  11. Nov High
  12. Dec High
  • Jul to Oct Wildebeest migration in the Masai Mara
  • Apr to May Long rains: green parks, quiet roads

Best value: April to June brings greener parks, fewer vehicles and lower seasonal rates.

Included

  • Private safari transport in a vehicle with a pop-up roof
  • Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Game drives and activities described in the itinerary
  • Park entry fees and government taxes in the confirmed quotation
  • Accommodation and meals described in the confirmed itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water while on safari
  • Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off as described

Not included

  • International flights, visas and travel insurance
  • Tips, gratuities and personal expenses
  • Optional activities not described in the confirmed itinerary
  • Premium drinks and laundry unless specifically included

Before you ask

The questions we get most

Answered from this itinerary, not from a template. Anything still open, our team in Mombasa will answer the same day.

Ask us yours
How long is the 5-Day Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Safari?

It runs for 5 days and 4 nights. The pace is set by the driving between parks, so the itinerary shows what each day holds.

Where does the 5-Day Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Safari go?

It starts in Nairobi. It visits Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara.

How much does the 5-Day Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Safari cost?

We quote this safari for your dates rather than publishing a single price. The cost depends on when you travel, how many of you there are and which lodges you choose. Send your dates and we will price it.

What is included in the 5-Day Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Safari?

Private safari transport in a vehicle with a pop-up roof. Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide. Game drives and activities described in the itinerary. Park entry fees and government taxes in the confirmed quotation. Accommodation and meals described in the confirmed itinerary. Bottled drinking water while on safari.

What vehicle will I travel in?

Our own 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser or a safari minibus, both with a pop-up roof for game viewing. We carry a maximum of six passengers, so every seat is a window seat, and the vehicle is serviced after every safari.

When is the best time to travel?

The safari year runs in three seasons. July to October is peak season, with the driest ground and the strongest game viewing. November to March is warm and clear. April to June brings the long rains, greener country, quieter parks and our lowest prices.

5 days, Nairobi to Nairobi

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