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Private safari journey · Kenya

5-Day Safari in Kenya: Amboseli and Masai Mara

Take a boat ride on Lake Naivasha to spot fish eagles and waterbirds, then spend a full day on game drives in Masai Mara.

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Duration
5 days
5 stops
Stays
3 stays
Guide price
From US$1,215
per person
Best for
Luxury tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

This safari covers two of the best parks in Kenya and one of the most famous lakes on the floor of the Great Rift Valley. It will take you to Amboseli National Park - the only park that allows you to view large herds of elephants at a close range, with Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, as a backdrop. You will also get a chance to visit the famous Masai Mara National Reserve, also known as the Seventh Wonder of the World.

  • Activities: game drives & boat trip
  • Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle We can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself A transfer from and back to the airport is included
  • Luxury tour
  • Private tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Not for solo travelers
  • Suitable for all ages

Availability

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Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

Route

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Day by day

Your itinerary

01Day 1

Day 1

Nairobi to Amboseli

You will be met at the airport or your hotel in Nairobi by our office representative for a safari briefing. You will then be introduced to your driver guide. Depart for Amboseli, driving southwards to arrive on time for lunch at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge. Have a relaxed afternoon in your room viewing Kilimanjaro or at the swimming pool. Enjoy an afternoon game drive at the famous Amboseli National Park. It is renowned for its large herds of free-roaming African elephants. There are over 900 African elephants in Amboseli, huge herds of wildebeests and many other animals, including giraffes, African lions, monkeys, zebras, hyenas and antelopes. With its awesome view of Mount Kilimanjaro (Africa's highest mountain at 5,895m), Amboseli National Park offers a unique and breathtaking backdrop for viewing Africa's animals. It also has a dry lake basin that houses a temporary lake, Lake Amboseli, after the rains. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
02Day 2

Day 2

Amboseli to Lake Naivasha

Waking up to the breathtaking sight of Mount Kilimanjaro on a clear morning sets the perfect tone for the day. After breakfast, you’ll check out and enjoy a morning game drive before leaving the park. The journey to Lake Naivasha via Nairobi offers a relaxing, scenic drive through the peaceful countryside, with arrival just in time for a late lunch at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort. Later, you’ll head out for a refreshing boat ride on the lake, spotting fish eagles in action and a variety of other waterbirds. Dinner and an overnight stay await back at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort.
  • Mid-range hotel located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
03Day 3

Day 3

Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, set off for the Masai Mara, driving across the floor of the Great Rift Valley, passing through the Maasai town of Narok and the vast Loita Plains, arriving in time for lunch. Afterwards, take a moment to freshen up and relax before heading out on an afternoon game drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve, where you’ll have great chances of spotting big cats across the sweeping savannah and catching a stunning African sunset. The Mara boasts one of the richest concentrations of wildlife, home to the “Big Five” (elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffalos), along with zebras, antelopes, gnus, oribis, hyenas, giraffes, warthogs, gazelles, hartebeests, hippos, crocodiles, and more. It also has the largest population of African lions, including the impressive black-maned variety. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at Sarova Mara Game Camp.
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
04Day 4

Day 4

Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, you will leave for a full day of game drives in the Masai Mara National Reserve. You have good chances to see most of the Big Five. These include lions, elephants, buffalos, leopards and rhinos. The ultimate adventure is, of course, the annual wildebeest migration in July and August, when millions of wildebeest move from the Serengeti into the Mara in search of lusher grass before turning back again in October. You will break to have a picnic lunch at a designated place in the jungle. Thereafter, you will enjoy more game viewing as you return to your camp in the evening. Dinner and your overnight stay are at Sarova Mara Game Camp.
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
05Day 5

Day 5

Masai Mara to Nairobi

On this day, you will have breakfast, then check out of the lodge and depart for Nairobi, passing breathtaking views of the Great Rift Valley. You will be dropped off at your Nairobi hotel or airport for your flight home. In addition to the wildlife, the park is home to the community of Maasai warriors. Their bravery is known all over the world in their battles with the animals of the savannah. They will welcome you into their culture with traditional songs and dances. You have a chance to witness their culture and visit a home to better understand their extraordinary way of life. This visit is optional, and there is an extra fee of US$30 applicable. Optional activities on this day include a half-day city tour, a cultural experience at the Bomas of Kenya, and dinner at The Carnivore Restaurant for exotic meals (to be paid for directly).
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Stays

Where you will stay

Accommodation is subject to confirmation for your dates.

Sarova Mara Game Camp Days 3 to 4 · 2 nights

Sarova Mara Game Camp

Masai Mara National Reserve

Luxury tented camp inside Masai Mara NR

2 nights Room confirmed with quote
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What’s included

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Included in this journey

  1. Park fees (For non-residents)
  2. All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  3. All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  4. A professional driver/guide
  5. All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  6. All Taxes/VAT
  7. Roundtrip airport transfer
  8. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  9. Drinking water (On all days)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

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From

US$1,215

per person

Guide price

US$2,454 per person

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3 stays

4 nights across 5 days.

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Listing updated

28 Aug 2026

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