Maasai Village Visit
A Maasai village visit may be requested during the Masai Mara portion of the safari at an additional cost if timing allows. The village entry fee is not included in the safari price.
6-Day Kenya Safari from Nairobi
6 Days Kenya Budget Holiday Safari: Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli
Travel across three of Kenya's best-known safari areas in six days, beginning with the open plains of the Masai Mara, continuing through the Rift Valley landscape of Lake Nakuru and finishing in Amboseli, where elephant country and views toward Mount Kilimanjaro create a distinctive final chapter to the journey.
Safari Overview
This six-day Kenya road safari combines the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli, creating a route through three wildlife destinations with noticeably different landscapes and safari experiences.
The journey begins in Nairobi and travels through the Great Rift Valley toward the Masai Mara. An evening game drive on Day 1 is followed by a full day inside the reserve on Day 2. Day 3 begins with another wildlife-viewing opportunity before the safari continues by road toward Nakuru.
Lake Nakuru National Park provides a different Rift Valley environment of lake, grassland, woodland and surrounding highlands. The park is particularly important for the conservation of both black and white rhinos and supports varied birdlife and other wildlife.
After exploring Lake Nakuru, the route continues south toward Amboseli National Park. Amboseli is known for its open landscapes, wetlands and elephant populations, with Mount Kilimanjaro forming an iconic backdrop when weather and visibility conditions allow.
A full day in Amboseli gives you time to explore the park before an early game drive on the final morning and the road journey back to Nairobi.
By combining the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli, this itinerary offers a broader view of Kenya's safari landscapes without extending beyond six days. Wildlife sightings and mountain views remain entirely dependent on natural and weather conditions and can never be guaranteed.
Safari Highlights
- Combine the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli in one six-day Kenya safari.
- Travel from Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley toward the Masai Mara.
- Enjoy an evening game drive after arriving in the Mara.
- Spend a full day exploring the Masai Mara with a picnic lunch.
- Begin Day 3 with an early game drive before travelling toward Nakuru.
- Explore Lake Nakuru National Park before continuing to Amboseli.
- Experience the changing scenery between the Rift Valley and southern Kenya.
- Spend a full day wildlife viewing in Amboseli National Park.
- Look toward Mount Kilimanjaro when weather and visibility conditions allow.
- Begin the final morning with another Amboseli game drive.
- Travel with a professional safari driver-guide.
- Return to Nairobi at the end of Day 6.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
- Day 1
Nairobi → Great Rift Valley → Narok → Masai Mara
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Meet your driver-guide at your agreed Nairobi pickup point and begin the road journey toward the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Stop along the way for views across the Great Rift Valley escarpment before continuing toward Narok, where lunch is planned.
After lunch, continue to the Masai Mara and check in at your budget camp.
Later in the afternoon, enter the reserve for an evening game drive across the Mara's open grasslands and other wildlife habitats.
Return to camp after the game drive for dinner and your first overnight stay.
- Meals
- Lunch & Dinner
- Overnight
- Budget tented camp in the Masai Mara area
- Day 2
Masai Mara National Reserve
Full-Day Masai Mara Game Drive
After breakfast, depart with a picnic lunch for a full day of game viewing in the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Explore different parts of the reserve with your driver-guide, allowing time to travel through open grasslands, river systems and other wildlife habitats.
Your exact route will depend on wildlife movements, road conditions and your guide's judgement on the day.
A picnic lunch is planned during the game drive before wildlife viewing continues through the afternoon.
A Maasai village visit may be requested at an additional cost if timing allows.
Return to camp later in the day for dinner and your second overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Overnight
- Budget tented camp in the Masai Mara area
The Masai Mara portion of this safari provides several opportunities for wildlife viewing before the journey continues through the Rift Valley. - Day 3
Masai Mara → Nakuru
Masai Mara to Nakuru
Begin the morning with tea or coffee followed by an early game drive in the Masai Mara.
Return to camp for breakfast, check out and begin the road journey toward Nakuru.
Lunch is planned along the way.
Arrive in Nakuru later in the day and check in at your budget accommodation.
Spend the remainder of the day at leisure before dinner and your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Overnight
- Budget accommodation in Nakuru
- Day 4
Lake Nakuru National Park → Amboseli
Lake Nakuru National Park to Amboseli
After breakfast, depart for a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park.
Explore the park's lake, grassland and woodland habitats with your driver-guide. Lake Nakuru is an important sanctuary for black and white rhinos and also supports varied birdlife and other wildlife.
Individual sightings remain dependent on natural animal movements and conditions during your visit.
After the game drive, begin the road journey toward Amboseli, with lunch planned en route.
Arrive in the Amboseli area later in the day and check in at your budget camp.
Dinner and overnight are at the camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Overnight
- Budget camp in the Amboseli area
Birdlife at Lake Nakuru varies with lake and environmental conditions, so flamingo numbers can differ significantly between visits. - Day 5
Amboseli National Park
Full-Day Amboseli National Park Game Drive
After breakfast, depart with a picnic lunch for a full day of wildlife viewing in Amboseli National Park.
Explore the park's open plains, wetlands and other habitats with your driver-guide. Amboseli is particularly known for its elephant populations and the dramatic presence of Mount Kilimanjaro on the southern horizon.
Clear mountain views depend on cloud cover and weather conditions and should never be guaranteed.
Continue game viewing during the afternoon before returning to camp later in the day.
Dinner and your second Amboseli overnight are at the camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Overnight
- Budget camp in the Amboseli area
Amboseli is particularly known for its elephant populations, although the size, location and behaviour of any herd depend on natural wildlife movements. 
Amboseli's landscape is famously associated with views toward Mount Kilimanjaro, but clear mountain visibility depends on weather and cloud cover. - Day 6
Amboseli → Nairobi
Amboseli National Park to Nairobi
Begin the final morning with tea or coffee before departing for an early game drive in Amboseli National Park.
Return to camp after the game drive for breakfast and prepare for departure.
Begin the road journey back to Nairobi.
Arrival in Nairobi is expected later in the day, followed by drop-off at your agreed hotel or airport transfer point.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Overnight
- None
Accommodation
The Camp / Budget version of this safari includes five nights' accommodation.
The first two nights are planned in a self-contained budget tented camp in the Masai Mara area.
The third night is planned in budget accommodation in Nakuru.
The fourth and fifth nights are planned in a budget camp in the Amboseli area.
Specific properties remain subject to availability and should be confirmed in your final quotation before booking.
A Lodge / Mid-range rate is not currently published in the approved package catalogue and is available on request.
Pricing
The approved published price range for the Camp / Budget version of this safari is shown below. Your final quotation will be confirmed against your travel dates, party size and accommodation availability.
- Camp / Budget
- USD 800–970
- Published low-season to high-season package range.
- Lodge / Mid-range
- On Request
- Ask us for a current Lodge / Mid-range quotation for your travel dates.
The current approved catalogue does not state the charging basis, occupancy basis or exact seasonal date bands for this published range. These details must be confirmed in your personalised quotation before booking.
What's Included
- Road transport throughout the itinerary in a safari van with a hatch roof.
- Nairobi pickup and transfer arrangements as confirmed for your booking.
- Five nights' accommodation as described in the itinerary.
- Meals specified in the day-by-day itinerary.
- Park entrance fees for the parks included in the itinerary.
- Game drives described in the itinerary.
- Services of a professional safari driver-guide.
- Applicable statutory taxes included in the package.
What's Not Included
- Personal travel or medical insurance.
- Hot-air balloon safari.
- Maasai village entry fee.
- Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Personal purchases and other items of a personal nature.
- Any service or activity not specifically listed under What's Included.
Optional Experiences
Hot-Air Balloon Safari
A hot-air balloon safari in the Masai Mara is not included in the package price. Ask us about current availability, timing and how the activity would fit into your itinerary.
Important Notes
- Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed because all game viewing takes place in natural environments.
- This itinerary includes several substantial road transfers between Nairobi, the Masai Mara, Nakuru and Amboseli.
- Day 2 and Day 5 are planned as full wildlife-viewing days and may involve several hours in the safari vehicle.
- Lake Nakuru is an important rhino sanctuary, but individual rhino sightings cannot be guaranteed.
- Bird populations and their distribution at Lake Nakuru vary with environmental and lake conditions.
- Amboseli is known for elephant populations, but specific elephant encounters cannot be guaranteed.
- Views of Mount Kilimanjaro depend on cloud cover, weather and visibility conditions.
- Accommodation is subject to availability and is reconfirmed when your booking is made.
- The final quotation should confirm travel dates, accommodation, party size and charging basis.
- Lodge / Mid-range accommodation is available on request rather than at a published catalogue rate.
- Optional activities remain subject to timing, availability and additional charges.
- Game-drive routes may vary according to wildlife movements, road conditions and your guide's judgement.
Who This Safari Is Best For
This safari suits travellers who want to experience several of Kenya's major wildlife areas within one week.
It is particularly suitable for first-time safari travellers, couples, friends and families who want substantial Masai Mara game-viewing time, a contrasting Rift Valley stop at Lake Nakuru and two nights in the Amboseli area.
The itinerary includes several long road transfers, so travellers should be comfortable with driving time between destinations.
Why Choose This 6-Day Kenya Safari?
The strength of this itinerary is the contrast between its three wildlife destinations.
The Masai Mara receives two nights and the greatest concentration of game-viewing time at the beginning of the safari.
Lake Nakuru then introduces a smaller Rift Valley park with a different landscape, significant rhino-conservation value and varied birdlife.
The final two nights are spent in the Amboseli area, giving you a complete wildlife-viewing day as well as an early game drive before returning to Nairobi.
For travellers comparing this route with shorter Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru itineraries, Amboseli is the major addition and creates a more varied six-day journey through Kenya.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which destinations are included in this 6-day Kenya safari?
The itinerary combines the Masai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park and Amboseli National Park, starting and ending in Nairobi.
How many nights are included?
The Camp / Budget itinerary includes five nights: two nights in the Masai Mara area, one night in Nakuru and two nights in the Amboseli area.
How much time is spent in the Masai Mara?
The itinerary includes an evening game drive on Day 1, a full day of game viewing on Day 2 and an early game drive on Day 3 before travelling to Nakuru.
Why is Lake Nakuru included?
Lake Nakuru provides a contrasting Rift Valley environment between the Masai Mara and Amboseli. The park is particularly important for black- and white-rhino conservation and supports varied birdlife and other wildlife.
Will I definitely see rhinos at Lake Nakuru?
No. Lake Nakuru National Park is an important sanctuary for both black and white rhinos, but all wildlife sightings are natural and no individual species can be guaranteed.
Why is Amboseli famous for elephants?
Amboseli is particularly well known for its elephant populations and open landscapes, making elephants an important part of the park's identity. Individual sightings and the size or location of any herd remain dependent on natural wildlife movements.
Will I see Mount Kilimanjaro from Amboseli?
Mount Kilimanjaro forms a famous backdrop to the Amboseli landscape, but clear views depend on weather, cloud cover and visibility. A clear mountain view can never be guaranteed.
Which meals are included?
The itinerary specifies lunch and dinner on Day 1; breakfast, lunch and dinner on Days 2, 3, 4 and 5; and breakfast on Day 6.
Are park entrance fees included?
Yes. Park entrance fees for the parks included in this itinerary are listed among the package inclusions.
Can I choose Lodge / Mid-range accommodation?
Yes. A Lodge / Mid-range option may be requested. The approved catalogue does not currently publish a numeric Lodge / Mid-range rate for this package, so a current quotation is required.
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