This 5 Days Amboseli, Nakuru and Maasai Mara Safari Tour in Kenya will take you to three of the most visited national parks in the country: Amboseli National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve, and Lake Nakuru National Park. Each of these parks has something special that makes it different from the others.
5-Day Kenya Safari Highlights
- Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
- Day 2: Game Drive in Amboseli & Transfer to Lake Nakuru
- Day 3: Game Drive in Lake Nakuru & Transfer to Masai Mara
- Day 4: Full Day Game Drive in Masai Mara
- Day 5: Masai Mara to Nairobi
Detailed 5-Day Kenya Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
You will drive from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park, known for its large herds of elephants, as well as lions, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos. Cheetahs are also commonly seen.
The park is also known for its scenic views, with Mount Kilimanjaro rising in the background. Enjoy an afternoon game drive before dinner and overnight stay at your lodge or camp.
- Main Destination: Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge
- Meals: Lunch & Dinner
- Transfer Time: 3-4 hours
Day 2: Game Drive in Amboseli & Transfer to Lake Nakuru
After an early breakfast, go for a morning game drive in Amboseli. This is a good time to see big cats, either hunting or feeding. Later, you will drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. You will have lunch on the way.
Lake Nakuru is famous for the many flamingos along the lake shore, as well as other birds and animals. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge or camp.
- Main Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Transfer Time: 7-8 hours
Day 3: Game Drive in Lake Nakuru & Transfer to Masai Mara
After breakfast, you will go for a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. Then, continue your journey to Masai Mara National Reserve, the most popular park in Kenya.
It is well known for the Big 5: elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos.
You will arrive in the afternoon, check in, have lunch, and then go for a short game drive. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge or camp.
- Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Transfer Time: 5-6 hours
Day 4: Full Day Game Drive in Masai Mara
Spend the whole day exploring Masai Mara. Go in search of lions, leopards, and cheetahs. You will have a picnic lunch near the Mara River.
During the migration season, you may see huge numbers of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles crossing from Serengeti in Tanzania into the Mara.
You may also see other animals like topis, hartebeests, and elands. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Masai Mara to Nairobi
After breakfast, you will drive back to Nairobi. You will be dropped at the airport for your flight back home.
- Main Destination: Nairobi
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
- Transfer Time: 5-6 hours
