6 Days & 5 Nights Kenya Safari
Travel Guide
This is a 6-day/5-night Kenyan safari itinerary covering Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, and the Masai Mara. It includes thrilling game drives in Amboseli (known for elephants and Kilimanjaro views) and the Masai Mara (famous for diverse wildlife and potential Great Migration sightings).
Lake Naivasha offers an optional boat ride and Crescent Island visit. The itinerary provides accommodation details, meal inclusions, and transportation arrangements..
Itinerary
Drive to Amboseli National Park.
Depart Nairobi in the morning with a drive to Amboseli National Park which lies on the border of Tanzania. On the way you will pass by a number of small towns with multiple fruit and vegetable vendors selling their wares. As you turn off the main road keep an eye out for your first glimpse of Mount Kilimanjaro which can be seen from several miles away on a clear day. Arrive in time for lunch.
Later enjoy an evening game drive in the park returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge.
Full day in Amboseli National Park.
Today explore Amboseli National Park with morning and afternoon game drives.
Situated in the southern region of Kenya, Amboseli National Park stands as a renowned wildlife conservation area, enticing visitors with its stunning rich biodiversity and stunning landscapes. It is a home to iconic wildlife, hosting four members of the Big Five, from lions to the graceful zebras and countless number of bird species in its swamps and wetlands. Amboseli is celebrated for its exceptional opportunities for close encounters with free-roaming members of the Big Five.
The park is a home to large numbers of African elephants, creating the perfect opportunity for an up-close view of up to fifty herds of elephants in one safari, making it a prime destination for both photographers and wildlife enthusiasts. Its unique charm lies in its authentic and rich Maasai culture ability to offer unforgettable safari experience in an inspiring natural beauty of Mother Nature and, making it a must - visit destination for anyone looking to experience the magic of the Kenyan wilderness.
All meals and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge.
Drive to Lake Naivasha
Today drive down the Great Rift Valley Escarpment to the lakeside town of Naivasha arriving in time for lunch at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge. Your lunch will be served here.Afternoon at leisure or choose an optional visit to Lake Naivasha Boat ride and Crescent Island visit (available at an extra cost).
Lake Naivasha is one of Africa’s most renowned freshwater lakes and a boat safari ride here allows you to spot Hippo and numerous Bird species including Kingfisher, Fish Eagle, Herons, Jacanas and more.
The lake itself is remarkably picturesque, set against a purple backdrop of the Eburru volcanic mountain range and lined by thick yellow barked Acacia Xanthophlea trees. In terms of wildlife the lake is home to over a thousand protected Hippo and the shores of the lake also host small numbers of Giraffe, Zebra, Waterbuck and the odd eland and wildebeest.
A Lake Naivasha Boat ride is therefore an exciting yet relaxing lake safari experience with plenty of interesting sights to enjoy.The boat ride is provided by an experienced local boating guide and the boats range from 6 person to 20 person capacities though the most typical choice for added manoeuvrability are the 6-to-12-seater boats. Life jackets are provided.
The usual timings for the one-hour lake safari are 7am to 11am and 2 pm to 4pm. The lake is known to get rough late afternoon to evening and these boat rides currently are avoided.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge.
Drive to Masai Mara National Reserve.
Today drive to the Masai Mara - the best known of Kenya's parks. The drive is superbly scenic and on the way you will pass open expanses, new engineering marvels such as the Standard Gauge Railway and small towns with people peddling their wears. Meals and overnight at Zebra Plains Camp/Mara Sopa Lodge
Full day in the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Today explore full day with morning and afternoon game drives in the jewel of Kenya’s wildlife crown. The reserve features wide open grassland, gently rolling hills and is bisected by numerous rivers. The diversity, and density, of the wildlife is second to none.
Pricing Information
PRICING INFORMATION
IN USD VALID 5TH JAN TO 31STDEC 2025
BASED ON 4X4 SAFARI LANDCRUISER
Low Season
Lodge option: Per person sharing:
- From USD 1,420
Camp option: Per person sharing:
- From USD 1,560
Mid/Green Season
Lodge option: Per person sharing:
- From USD 1,560
Camp option: Per person sharing:
- From USD 1,696
Peak/Festive Season
Lodge option: Per person sharing:
- From USD 1,795
Camp option: Per person sharing:
- From USD 1,840
Trust & Confidence
Meet & greet services.
Use of private 6-seater 4x4 land cruiser with English speaking driver guide
One litre of mineral water per person per day.
Accommodation using the stated accommodation or similar based on availability at the time of booking confirmation.
Full board meals as per the program.
Inclusions
International Flights and electronic travel authorization (eTA). Click to apply https://www.etakenya.go.ke/en
Park fees.
Travel & medical Insurance.
All drinks unless specified in the itinerary.
Tips and gratuities
Visas
Flying doctors’ services (Covers evacuation only)
Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, shopping etc.