Amboseli • Lake Nakuru • Masai Mara • Naivasha Stopover

Discover Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations on this thrilling 5-day adventure. Perfect for both first-time visitors and seasoned safari-goers, this journey takes you through three of Kenya’s most celebrated national parks—Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, and the legendary Masai Mara—with scenic stops at Lake Naivasha and the Great Rift Valley.

Whether you begin your journey in Amboseli, at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro with its awe-inspiring herds of elephants, or in the wildlife-rich plains of the Masai Mara, you’re in for an unforgettable safari experience.

Overview

Itinerary

Cost

Trip Highlights

Amboseli National Park – Majestic views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and close encounters with giant elephants
Lake Nakuru National Park – A birdwatcher's paradise and home to endangered Rothschild Giraffes and white & black rhinos
Masai Mara Game Reserve – Kenya’s most famous reserve, renowned for the Big Five and the spectacular wildebeest migration (seasonal)
Lake Naivasha & Great Rift Valley Stopover – Stunning scenery and optional boat rides or nature walks

Day 01 :

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge, Amboseli
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or pickup from your Nairobi hotel, your driver-guide welcomes you for the journey to Amboseli National Park, Kenya’s iconic park framed by Mount Kilimanjaro. Though compact, Amboseli is teeming with wildlife: elephants, buffaloes, gazelles, cheetahs, lions, wildebeests, hyenas, giraffes, and over 400 species of birds.

Enjoy lunch at the scenic Ol Tukai Lodge, nestled near the park’s swamplands. After a brief rest, head out on an afternoon game drive, where the open plains offer incredible visibility and photographic opportunities of predators and grazers alike.

Return in the evening for a sundowner, followed by dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Overnight at Ol Tukai Lodge – Full Board.

Day 02 :

Lake Nakuru National Park

Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Lodge, Nakuru
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, depart Amboseli for the Great Rift Valley and head toward Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch at the elegant Sarova Lion Hill Lodge, overlooking the lake.

In the afternoon, embark on a game drive. Nakuru is famed for its flamingo-lined alkaline lake, hosting both the greater and lesser flamingos, as well as pelicans, storks, and seasonal migratory birds. It’s also Kenya’s leading rhino sanctuary, with sightings of both black and white rhinos.

Keep an eye out for lions, leopards, buffalo, and even elephants among the acacia woodlands. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge – Full Board.

Day 03 :

Masai Mara Game Reserve

Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge, Masai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After an early breakfast, continue your journey to the Masai Mara Game Reserve, arriving in time for lunch at Mara Sopa Lodge or similar.

In the afternoon, dive straight into the magic of the Masai Mara, home to one of the highest concentrations of big cats anywhere in Africa. This region of the Northern Serengeti Ecosystem is world-renowned for the Great Wildebeest Migration (typically from late July to September).

Witness lions on the hunt, massive elephant herds, and cheetahs prowling the golden plains. Soak in the unmatched wilderness before returning for dinner and a relaxing evening at your lodge.
Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge – Full Board.

Day 04 :

Masai Mara Game Reserve (Full Day Safari)

Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge, Masai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, spend a full day on safari in the Masai Mara. With the Mara and Talek Rivers weaving through the park, this fertile region supports vast populations of wildlife and over 450 bird species.

Expect thrilling encounters with hippos, crocodiles, and the Big Five. Your game drives are flexible—you may opt for morning and afternoon drives or a full-day exploration with a picnic lunch in the bush.

Optional activities (at extra cost) include:

Maasai Village Visit – Experience the traditions and daily life of the Maasai people.
Hot Air Balloon Safari – Rise with the sun and float above the savannah, followed by a champagne bush breakfast.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge – Full Board.

Day 05 :

Masai Mara to Nairobi & Departure

Accommodation: None
Meals: Breakfast

Begin your day with an early morning game drive, then return for breakfast at the lodge. After check-out, drive back to Nairobi, arriving around 1:00 PM.

Your driver will drop you off at your Nairobi hotel or transfer you directly to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight.

This marks the end of your unforgettable safari experience.
Approximate drive time: 5½ hours.
Meal Plan: Breakfast only

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