Safari

From Nairobi: 6-Day Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli Safari with Stays and Entry Fees

Cover three iconic Kenyan parks in six days on a fully planned safari, with return transfers and road travel between reserves.

An expert guide leads a small group of up to eight guests, coordinating activities, park access, meals, water, and overnight stays for the full trip.

Safari days in Masai Mara focus on pop-up roof 4x4 game drives, tracking lions, giraffes, and zebra herds across wide grasslands with your guide.

Later, visit Lake Naivasha for hippo and bird sightings, then head to Amboseli to see elephant herds crossing plains below Mount Kilimanjaro.

Select shared or private safaris and match them with budget, comfort, or luxury accommodation options to fit your travel style and expectations.

6-day safari visiting Masai Mara National Reserve, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli National Park

6 game drives in a pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle

Park fees for all parks and reserves visited

All transportation as per itinerary

Round-trip transfers

Services of a professional driver-guide

All activities as per itinerary

Meals as per itinerary

Bottled water while on safari

Accommodation as per itinerary

Shared or private trip with budget, comfort, or luxury accommodation [as per option selected]

International flights

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips

Some meals

Drinks

TOTAL DURATION140 hours - 144 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERCar
Start point
Day 1: Nairobi
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1. Great Rift Valley
Pass through the Great Rift Valley on your way to Masai Mara. Brief stops may be made along the route so you can stretch your legs, take photographs, and enjoy the changing landscapes before continuing towards the reserve.
2. Masai Mara National Reserve accommodation
3. Lunch
4. Afternoon game drive
5. Dinner
6. Day 2: Breakfast
7. Morning game drive
8. Picnic lunch in Masai Mara
9. Afternoon game drive
10. Dinner
11. Day 3: Breakfast
12. Lake Naivasha
13. Accommodation in Lake Naivasha
14. Lunch
15. Optional activities at Lake Naivasha
16. Dinner
17. Day 4: Breakfast
18. Hell’s Gate National Park
19. Lunch
20. Amboseli National Park
21. Dinner
22. Day 5: Breakfast
23. Morning game drive
24. Picnic lunch in Amboseli
25. Afternoon game drive
26. Amboseli accommodation
27. Dinner
28. Day 6: Breakfast
29. Morning game drive
30. Depart Amboseli
31. Lunch en route
End point
Nairobi
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2 weeks ago
Our four-day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru safari in a jeep was something I'll never forget. We got picked up right from our Nairobi hotel in the morning, and our guide Wilson was super patient and knew his stuff from the start. Had game drives both mornings and afternoons in Masai Mara—spotted families of lions, elephants, zebras, giraffes, and buffaloes. Even saw a leopard one evening, which was a first for me. Lake Nakuru was a total highlight, with huge groups of flamingos and white rhinos everywhere. It was a comfy trip since our group stayed small. The pop-up roof van was perfect for snapping photos and watching wildlife. Where we stayed was clean, beds were cozy, and the food hit the spot. Everything was handled so well. If you’re dreaming about a safari in Kenya, you should really check this out.
Last week
This five-day hike up Mount Kenya felt like stepping into a whole new world. We kicked off from Sirimon, wandering through the drier side and then eventually ended up in Mackinder's Valley—watching the landscape switch up was seriously cool. Heading for the top, my legs were exhausted but I felt so light-headed from the views and excitement. Heading down through Chogoria, we kept pausing just to soak in the bamboo woods, those crazy deep gorges, and random fountains everywhere. The crew didn’t just point out the path—they shared cool stories about the mountain’s history and plants. Felt super safe the whole time, planning was on point, and our group was just the right size for making friends but not too crowded. Definitely the trip to take if you’re into mountains and hiking.
3 weeks ago
Just finished a 3-day Tsavo East and Tsavo West safari starting from Mombasa, and it was such a memorable trip! Pick-up was right on time and everything felt well sorted out. Our guide really knew his wildlife and seemed genuinely excited about it, which made it fun for our family. We saw loads of animals in Tsavo East—elephants, lions, giraffes, even spotted cheetahs hunting. Tsavo West's scenery was wild and the story behind the Tsavo man-eaters was super interesting. Our game drives ran smoothly and never felt rushed. We slept comfortably and the meals were tasty, felt like home even though we were far from it. If you're after a short but jam-packed wildlife trip from Mombasa, this one is worth checking out. Everything we were told would happen, did!
3 weeks ago
This three-day safari was honestly better than I thought it would be. The drive from Nairobi is long, but you get to stop and check out the scenery, which helps. Once we got into Samburu, I immediately saw rare animals like gerenuk reaching for leaves, plus beisa oryx and Somali ostrich. One morning, we watched crocodiles and elephants hanging out by the river, which was wild. Our guide explained everything in a really easy-to-understand way. The evenings at camp were super chill—loved sitting by the fire after dark. Breakfast was solid and clean. The place isn’t crowded like Masai Mara, so you actually get to see the animals without tons of people everywhere. Perfect if you want a different safari vibe.
Oct 2026
This four-day jeep safari was incredible from start to finish. Daniel, our guide, really knew his stuff and was clearly passionate, which made every drive more fun. Morning and afternoon trips into Masai Mara meant we spotted loads of wildlife—lions and elephants were everywhere, plus giraffes, zebras, and even managed to spot a leopard once! Seeing huge groups of flamingos and the white rhinos at Lake Nakuru was unforgettable. Accommodation was always spotless, food was tasty, and the team took great care of us in the small group. If you're thinking of a safari in Kenya, you really can't go wrong with this one. I'd definitely do it again!

Cover three of Kenya's best-known wildlife destinations in six days, with game drives, park fees, meals, accommodation, and road transport arranged throughout your safari.

Getting started

Your safari begins in Nairobi with round-trip transfers and transportation as per your itinerary. You'll travel between destinations in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, accompanied by a professional driver-guide. Your selected shared or private trip includes accommodation, meals as per the itinerary, bottled water while on safari, all activities, park fees, government taxes, and levies.

What to expect

Masai Mara National Reserve

Spend two nights in the Masai Mara, exploring 1,510 sq km of open savannah on game drives with your professional driver-guide.

Look for lions, elephants, giraffes, and zebra herds across the grasslands from your pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle.

Visit during the Great Migration season from July to October for the chance to see large herds moving through the Mara ecosystem.

Complete two game drives during your stay, with park fees, bottled water, meals, and accommodation included as per your selected itinerary.

Add a sunrise hot-air balloon ride, Masai Village visit, bush breakfast, or sundowners at an extra cost.

Lake Naivasha and Hell's Gate National Park

After the Mara, continue to Lake Naivasha for one night, with a visit to nearby Hell's Gate National Park included in your itinerary.

Look for hippo pods and birdlife around Lake Naivasha during your time in the area.

Visit Hell's Gate National Park, where you can walk among zebras and giraffes and experience the park's open landscapes.

Add a Lake Naivasha boat ride, Crescent Island walking safari, or cycling in Hell's Gate at an extra cost.

Your stay includes accommodation, meals as per the itinerary, bottled water, activities, and transportation.

Amboseli National Park

Finish with two nights in Amboseli, where game drives take you across open plains known for their elephant herds and views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Look for big-tusker elephant herds crossing the plains, with Kilimanjaro's snow-capped summit forming the backdrop.

Explore the park on game drives in a pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle with your professional driver-guide.

Your Amboseli stay includes park fees, accommodation, meals as per the itinerary, bottled water, and activities.

Choose budget, comfort, or luxury accommodation, with the option to travel privately or as part of a shared trip.

Wrapping up

After your final Amboseli activities, return to Nairobi using the transportation arranged as per your itinerary. Your safari ends with round-trip transfers included, along with government taxes and levies. Choose the accommodation category and shared or private format that suits your trip when booking.

Additional information

Suitability: This 6-day safari is suitable for all ages.

Customization: The tour itinerary cannot be customized.

Start days: The safari can start on any day if availability permits.

Trip type: You can choose a shared or private trip with budget, comfort, or luxury stays as per the option selected.

Travel insurance: We recommend purchasing travel insurance before your trip.

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