6-Day Classic Kenya Safari: Amboseli, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and meet your Kiya Safaris guide. Drive to Amboseli National Park, enjoying scenic landscapes along the way. Check-in at your lodge or tented camp. Afternoon game drive offers your first chance to spot elephants, lions, zebras, and other wildlife with Mount Kilimanjaro as a stunning backdrop. Enjoy dinner at the lodge and a relaxing evening under the African sky.

Full day of game drives in Amboseli National Park. Morning and afternoon excursions maximize your wildlife viewing, including large herds of elephants, Maasai giraffes, buffalo, and predators like lions and cheetahs. Optional Maasai village visit allows you to interact with local communities, learn about their culture, traditions, and vibrant lifestyle. Return to the lodge for sundowners and dinner, enjoying panoramic views of Kilimanjaro.

After breakfast, depart Amboseli and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy a scenic journey across the Great Rift Valley. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge. Afternoon game drive introduces you to flamingos, rhinos, hippos, and over 400 bird species that make Lake Nakuru famous. Capture breathtaking photos of the lake against the surrounding escarpments. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.

After breakfast at Lake Nakuru, depart for the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch at your safari lodge or camp. After a short rest, head out on an afternoon/evening game drive, spotting the Big Five, cheetahs, giraffes, and other wildlife across the Mara plains. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay, soaking in the unique atmosphere of this iconic reserve.

Spend a full day exploring the Masai Mara on morning and afternoon game drives. Witness the Big Five—lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, and rhinos—along with cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, and giraffes. Optional hot air balloon safari offers a spectacular aerial view of the savannah at sunrise. Enjoy lunch at a scenic picnic spot or lodge. Evening relaxation and dinner at the camp, reflecting on the day’s wildlife encounters.

After breakfast, check out and drive back to Nairobi. En route, enjoy scenic stops and take final photos of Kenya’s landscapes. Arrive in Nairobi in time for airport transfer or continuation of your journey.