This much liked 6 Days Maasai Mara Safari was created to maximize Big Cat sightings of Lion, Leopard & Cheetah. Along the way you get to see plenty of other wildlife too, and Amboseli is also known for its large elephant herds. All three locations are scenic, with Amboseli lying ‘in the shadow’ of the great Kilimanjaro.
A typical Wildlife Safari Itinerary is listed below. Note that prices vary depending on the month or season of travel, with July to October being peak season while April to mid June is low season.
Day 1: Arrival and Pick up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Transfer to Amboseli National Park
On this first day of the 6 Days Maasai Mara Safari, your Driver-Guide picks you up for a transfer to Amboseli National Park. Arrive for lunch at the lodge, at the foot of the magnificent Mt. Kilimanjaro which dominates everything in sight. Spectacular scenery. See the amazing wildlife, particularly the elephants, during the afternoon game drive.
Location: Amboseli National Park
Accommodation Option:
Luxury: Kibo Safari Camp
Mid-Range: Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Budget: Amboseli Getaway Hotel
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Morning and Evening Game drive Safari
You will be taken on two game drives today, one in the morning from 6.15am to 9am, before breakfast and the other in the late afternoon after lunch from 3.30pm to 6.30pm. Early mornings and late afternoons are considered the best time to spot animals at their most active. As your safari is private, your game drive timings are flexible, convenient if travelling with children or if on a honeymoon when you perhaps want to lie in longer on some of the days. You may also choose to have a full day game drive [one for the whole day] with a packed picnic lunch at no extra cost. Return in the evening for dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Location: Amboseli National Park
Accommodation Option:
Luxury: Kibo Safari Camp
Mid-Range: Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Budget: Amboseli Getaway Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Transfer to Lake Naivasha for a boat cruise to Crescent Island
Depart after breakfast for Lake Naivasha on day 3 of the 6 Days Maasai Mara Safari. Lake Naivasha is a fresh water lake which is a popular tourist spot in Kenya for locals and foreigners alike. Arrive in time for lunch. Rest of the day at leisure – the lodge we book at the lake offer beautiful natural spaces where you can see numerous bird species among the trees as well as spot some animals ranging from waterbuck to warthogs. You may also choose to book a one hour Lake Boat Safari at extra cost during which you get to see some of the lake’s wildlife such as hippos as well as enjoy the picturesque views of the lake and surrounding highland landscapes.
Location: Lake Naivasha
Accommodation Option:
Luxury: Enashipai Resort and Spa
Mid-Range: Muthu Lake Naivasha Country Club
Budget: Triple Eden Naivasha Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve – Afternoon Game drive safari
After an early breakfast, the safari now heads to Masai Mara. Arrive at your camp in Masai Mara for a leisurely lunch. Your afternoon game drive starts at 3.30pm, allowing spotting of the amazing wildlife in the reserve ranging from the Big Cats such as Lion, Leopard & Cheetah to Rhino, Elephant and Wildebeest. Our Driver-Guide will try his best to show you not just the ”Big Five” animals but the ”Big Nine” as well. Return to your tented camp by 6.30pm.
Location: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation Option:
Luxury: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Mid-Range: Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Budget: Greenwood Safari Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Morning and Afternoon Game drives
Today, the 5th day of the 6 Days Maasai Mara Safari, you will be taken on two game drives. One in the morning from 6.15am to 9am, before breakfast and the other in the late afternoon after lunch from 3.30pm to 6.30pm. Early mornings and late afternoons are considered the best time to spot animals at their most active. As your safari is private, your game drive timings are flexible, convenient if travelling with children or if on a honeymoon when you perhaps want to lie in longer on some of the days. You may also choose to have a full day game drive [one for the whole day] with a packed picnic lunch at no extra cost. Return in the evening for dinner and overnight at the camp.
Location: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation Option:
Luxury: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Mid-Range: Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Budget: Greenwood Safari Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Transfer back to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight
After a relaxed breakfast on the last day of your 6 Days Maasai Mara Safari, you will check out. Proceed with return road transfer back to Nairobi ( there will be no game drive this day) with a brief stops along the way at the Rift Valley Escarpment. Arrive in Nairobi mid-afternoon. Onward drop off transfer to the Jomo Kenyatta international airport for your flight home or drop off at your overnight hotel.
Location: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch