6 Days Nairobi- Masai Mara- Lake Nakuru – Amboseli – Tsavo West

From Nairobi / to Nairobi (can also finish at Mombasa, Diani, Watamu, Malindi, Bamburi beach )

Kenya safari package on a 6 day tour visiting Great Masai Mara game reserve Lake Nakuru national park in the rift valley,Amboseli & Tsavo West national parks

Safari package visits class A Kenya national parks & a game reserve providing excellent game viewing opportunities to see Big 5, awesome scenery, wonderful bird life and close local cultural encounters.

The tour explores the tree studded savannah plains of Masai Mara, birdlife and Rhinos at the Lake Nakuru, Amboseli with views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the scenic hills and valleys of the Tsavo West.

The safari tour is a diverse representation of Kenya.

Tour accommodation is in a selection of economy, standard or luxury level safari lodges or tented camps.

Safari tour is a private road trip in own pop up top minivan and dedicated driver / tour guide.

4 x 4 Land Cruiser jeep can be provided at an extra cost as indicated on below price chart.

Just so that you may know...

Safari tour program can be customized as follows:

  • Adding an extra night at Lake Naivasha to make 7 day tour
  • Swapping Lake Nakuru for Lake Naivasha-(to reduce travel time and make a boat ride and hell's gate visit at Lake Naivasha)
  • Making 2 nights at Amboseli and omitting Tsavo West.
  • Making 3 nights at Masai Mara and omitting either of the other national parks
  • Choosing to finish at the Kenya beach resorts.
  • If you choose Sarova Salt Link in the Luxury level category, game drives shall be at Taita hill Sanctuary

Set own safari dates

Safari highlights.

  • 2 days Masai Mara game reserve
  • Tree studded typical savannah terrain and a multitude of wild animal species and colorful Masai tribesmen.
  • 1 day Lake Nakuru national park
  • A few flamingoes, pelicans and other bird species (season permitting)
  • Rhino sanctuary at the Lake Nakuru national park
  • The Great rift valley escarpment and lakes
  • 1 day Amboseli national park
  • Elephant herds and other animal species at the amboseli.
  • The snow- capped highest mountain in Africa the Mount Kilimanjaro
  • 1 day Tsavo west national park
  • Scenic hills and valleys, awesome scenery, the Mzima springs, birds and animals
  • Optional Masai village visit at Masai Mara (arrange with your driver guide) =$ 20 per person to the village chief
  • Optional hot air balloon excursion at Masai Mara-Book with us as an extra = $ 420 per person

 

Private safari tour-private booking / group

Safari itinerary 

Day 1: Nairobi - Masai Mara game reserve ( 265 kms:5 hrs)

0730hrs: 0730hrs: Pick up from your Nairobi hotel or Nairobi Airport .

Depart Nairobi and proceed to the Masai Mara game reserve.

The scenic drive is via subsistence homesteads as you head to the Great Rift Valley escarpment where you stop for awesome views.

Descend to the floor of the rift valley and open Masai country as you journey to the Masai Mara.

Explore the Masai mara on an afternoon game viewing drive

Overnight at your Masai Mara safari lodge or tented camp.

Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner. 

 

DAY 2: Full Day - Masai Mara

Today shall be a game viewing extravaganza!

Masai Mara Game reserve remains the most exciting wildlife eco-system in the Natural world.

It is host to the highest and most varied concentration of wild animals than any other wildlife park in the region.

The scenic appeal of the tree studded savannah plains, the moderate climate and diversity of wild game species makes it a one stop shop for game viewing activities.

We shall traverse the Masai Mara reserve on a full day of unlimited game viewing encountering the big five and more of the lesser game.

Picnic lunch shall be by the Mara river as we watch hippos & crocodiles or maybe the great migration (July - October)

Overnight at your Masai Mara safari lodge/ Tented camp

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. 

 

Day 3: Masai Mara to lake Nakuru: (280 km: 5 -6 Hrs.)

A short morning game viewing drive today-time permitting

Later proceed to the lake Nakuru national park.

There shall be stops on scenic points along the route.

Afternoon bird and game viewing drives.

You shall also visit the Rhino sanctuary.

Overnight at your Lake Nakuru safari lodge / tented camp.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. 

What you may see at Lake Nakuru national park ........

Flamingo,Zebra,Black Rhino,White Rhino,550 different plant species, view points of lion hill,baboon cliff & out of Africa

 

Day 4: Lake Nakuru - Amboseli: (410 km. 6-7 Hrs)

A short morning drive as you exit the park.

A long and easy drive to the Amboseli awaits you today. 

There shall be stops to view the great  rift valley and other scenic spots  along the safari route.

Stop and enjoy lunch at the famous carnivore restaurant in Nairobi.

Short game viewing drive with possible views of the Mount Kilimanjaro peaks at Amboseli.(Weather / time permitting)

Overnight at your Amboseli national park safari lodge or tented camp.

 Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

What you may see at the Amboseli….

Elephant herds, Giraffe,Cheetah, Buffalo, Zebra, Lion, Plain Game, Mongoose,  Dik-dik, Lesser Kudu, Porcupine and birdlife

Day 5: Amboseli to Tsavo west: (100 km: 2 Hrs.)

Morning game viewing drive at the Amboseli.

Weather permitting, there shall be awesome views of the Mount Kilimanjaro snow -capped peaks.

The exciting park  is open and relatively small.

Mount Kilimanjaro offers an awesome background for wildlife photography

Later proceed to the Tsavo West National Park.

The Tsavo west is hilly with scenic terrain and wonderful game viewing back grounds.

Overnight shall be at your Tsavo west safari lodge or tented camp.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. 

What you may see at the Tsavo West…..

Leopard,Wild dogs, Cheetah, Rhino, Zebra, Giraffe, Lion, crocodile, Mongoose, Hyrax, Lesser Kudu, underwater hippo and fish, prolific birdlife featuring 600 species.

 

 

Day 6: Tsavo West- Nairobi (can proceed for drop off at the Kenya beach resorts)

Game viewing drive at the Tsavo west national park.

You shall leave with your packed lunch boxes and head to the Mzima springs where you view hippos, crocodiles, exotic fish and bird life.

Later depart  for Nairobi or proceed to the Kenya coast.

Drop off at Nairobi hotel, Nairobi airport or the beach resorts of Mombasa, Watamu, Diani, Bamburi etc.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch

 

Choose economy, standard or luxury lodge /tented camp  option depending on safari budget / style

Luxury  safari lodge / tented camp option

Masai mara game reserve: Mara simba lodge , Mara sarova campMara serenaAshnil MaraKeekorok lodge

Lake Nakuru National park: Sarova Lion hillLake Nakuru sopa lodge,Flamingo camp

Amboseli National Park:Oltukai lodgeAmboseli Serena lodge

Tsavo west national park:Kilaguni serena lodgeSeverin safari campZiwani tented campSalt lick lodge

 

Standard safari lodge / tented camp option

Masai Mara game reserve: Mara sopa LodgeMara Leisure camp , AA lodge/camp,

Lake Nakuru national park:Lake Nakuru Lodge 

Amboseli National park: Amboseli Sopa Lodge , Sentrim Amboseli , Kibo Safari Camp

Tsavo West National park: Ngulia safari camp,

 

Economy safari lodge / tented camp option

Masai mara game reserve: Elangata olerai Camp, Olmoran tented campSentrim Mara camp

Lake Nakuru national park: Lake Nakuru Lodge 

Amboseli National park: AA Lodge/camp

Tsavo west national park: Ngulia safari lodge

Safari price is per person sharing in a private safari mini-van  and in  double/twin room/tent.

 High season November- March, Economy Standard Luxury
2 persons in private tour: per person: $ 1360 $ 1470 $1620
4 persons in private tour:  per person: $ 1020 $ 1190 $1340
6 persons in private tour:  per person: $ 930 $ 1100 $1250
Single room extra $  220 $ 250 $ 430
 X-mas extra 21st dec -3rd jan:person  per day $  35  $ 45    $ 60
Children below 3 years: Free    
Children between 12-18 years 90% of adult rate:      
Children between 3-12 years 75% of adult rate:      

 

 Peak season : July-October. Economy Standard Luxury
2 persons in private tour: per person: $ 1400 $ 1500 $1880
4 persons booking together: per person: $ 1130 $ 1230 $1660
6 persons booking together: per person: $ 1040 $ 1140 $1520
Single room extra $  280 $  350 $ 550
Children below 3 years: Free    
Children between 12-18 years 90% of adult rate:      
Children between 3-12 years 75% of adult rate:      

 

 Low Season : April-June Economy Standard Luxury
2 persons booking together: per person: $ 1270 $ 1330 $1420
4 persons booking together: per person: $ 990 $ 1060 $1140
6 persons booking together: per person: $  900 $  960 $1050
Single room extra -
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Children below 3 years: Free    
Children between 12-18 years 90% of adult rate:      
Children between 3-12 years 75% of adult rate:      

 

Kenya beach drop off extra :
2 pax $ 65 per person
4 Pax $ 35 per person
6 pax $ 25 per person

 

4 x4 Land Cruiser Jeep extra:
2 persons in private tour:  per person: $ 180
4 persons in private tour:  per person: $ 90
6 persons in private tour: per person: $ 60

 

Safari price includes:
Nairobi airport -hotel pick up/ drop off transfers
Transport in a customized pop up top Toyota safari mini-van.
Services of an experienced English/ other language speaking driver/ guide.
Stay in economy, standard or luxury lodges / tented camps ( please choose )
 Game viewing drives
Park entrance fees.
All meals on safari.
Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle.
The flying doctors medical, emergency and rescue cover.
Pick up and drop off at Nairobi airport  or Nairobi  hotel 
 Government taxes and local levies

 

Not Included in the safari price
Other bottled drinks.
Items and services of a personal nature.
Packing items on safari.
Tips or gratuities