6 Day Iconic Safari Across Majestic Amboseli National Park And Maasai Mara National Reserve
Experience Kenya’s most iconic landscapes on this 6-day safari through Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, and the Masai Mara. Capture stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, witness rhinos and flamingos at Nakuru, and enjoy unforgettable Big Five encounters in the Masai Mara. Perfect for travelers seeking breathtaking scenery, diverse wildlife, and the ultimate classic Kenyan safari adventure.
Day 1: Begin your adventure in the morning after briefing with a scenic drive to Amboseli. Amboseli National Park is where many safari travelers fall in love with Kenya. There's a good chance you'll see lots of the animals the park is famous for such as majestic herd of elephants against a backdrop of Africa's highest mountain. Enjoy lunch, and head out for an afternoon game drive where elephants roam in large herds against Africa’s tallest peak.
Accommodation: Kibo Safari Camp
Day 2: After morning delicious breakfast, spend the day exploring Amboseli’s plains and wetlands. Expect close-up encounters with elephants, buffalo, lions, and over 400 bird species. Capture stunning sunrise and sunset views of Kilimanjaro from the observation hill. Return to camp for an evening rest and dinner. You have the option of returning to camp for lunch or having a safari lunch during game drive.
Accommodation: Kibo Safari Camp
Day 3: Drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park. Known as the “birdwatcher’s paradise,” it is home to flamingos, pelicans, and both black and white rhinos. An afternoon game drive offers sightings of Rothschild giraffes, lions, and leopards before retiring at the luxury hotel for dinner and evening rest.
Accommodation: Sarova Woodlands
Day 4: Journey across the Rift Valley to the world-renowned Masai Mara. Many travelers fall in love with the Masai Mara National Reserve at first sight. During the peak season you cannot miss the drama of animal migration. Here you can go looking for big cats, elephant, giraffe, hippo, buffalo, wildebeest, zebra and more including black rhinos in the Mara Triangle.
Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge
Day 5: Enjoy a full day of game drives in Kenya’s most iconic safari destination. Spot the Big Five, witness the drama of predator-prey interactions, and soak in sweeping landscapes dotted with acacia trees. Picnic lunch in the bush keeps you immersed in the wild all day before returning to the comfort of Sopa lodge for evening rest and dinner.
Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge
Day 6: After breakfast, it is time to bid farewell to the Mara. Return to Nairobi with unforgettable memories of elephants under Kilimanjaro, flamingos at Lake Nakuru, and lions prowling the Masai Mara.
Accommodation: No Accommodation
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Optional activities not included in the main itinerary, such as: Hot Air Balloon Safari, Boat rides, Crescent Island walking safari, Maasai cultural village visits, Night game drives, Beach and coastal activities.