6 Days Best Kenyan Safari
This 6-days safari offers an unforgettable journey through Kenya’s most iconic national parks and game reserves. Designed to give you the ultimate safari experience, the trip combines thrilling wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and cultural experiences. You will explore Amboseli National Park at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru in the Great Rift Valley, and finally the world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve. Expect to see the Big Five, large herds of elephants, rhinos, giraffes, flamingos, and if lucky, predators on the hunt. This safari balances adventure with relaxation, giving you the true essence of Kenya’s diverse wildlife and natural beauty.
Day 1: Nairobi – Amboseli National Park
Depart Nairobi after breakfast and drive south to Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge or camp. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive where you will encounter elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and more. Dinner and overnight stay in Amboseli.
Day 2: Full Day in Amboseli National Park
Spend the day exploring Amboseli with both morning and afternoon game drives. Enjoy spectacular sightings of wildlife against the backdrop of Kilimanjaro. Visit Observation Hill for panoramic views of the park. Dinner and overnight in Amboseli.
Day 3: Amboseli – Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, depart Amboseli and drive through scenic landscapes to the Great Rift Valley. Arrive at Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake renowned for its birdlife and hippos. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride to see hippos, waterbirds, and possibly giraffes and antelopes along the shores. Dinner and overnight at a lodge near Lake Naivasha.
Day 4: Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, head to Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of rhinos, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, and flamingos along the lake. Visit Baboon Cliff for stunning views of the park. Dinner and overnight stay at a lodge in Lake Nakuru.
Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara Game Reserve
Depart after breakfast and drive to the world-renowned Masai Mara, Kenya’s most famous wildlife reserve. Arrive for lunch, then embark on an afternoon game drive to witness the incredible wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, elephants, and possibly the Great Migration (seasonal). Dinner and overnight at a lodge or camp in the Masai Mara.
Day 6: Masai Mara – Nairobi
Enjoy an early morning game drive to catch predators at their most active. Return to camp for breakfast before departing for Nairobi. Arrive in the afternoon and be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your safari.
Optional Extras and Excursions
Cultural Maasai tours - US$20 per person
Masai Mara balloon safaris - US$450 per person
Tour Cost Includes:-
- Transport on custom made 7 seater tour van ideal for game viewing and photography.
- Full board accommodation whilst on safari.
- Accommodation in double/triple room.
- All park entrance fees to include government taxes.
- Service of an English speaking professional driver/guide.
- All game drives as detailed in the itinerary.
- Complimentary pick up airport transfers.
- Bottled water whilst on safari 1 litre per person per day.
- Start and end in Nairobi.
Tour Cost excludes:
- Optional Nairobi city tour and excursion
- Balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost
- Optional Nairobi dinner
- Optional activities i.e. visit to masai village USD25 p/p
- Any other extras not detailed in hotel
- Items of a personal nature.
- International flights and visas.
- Beverages/Drinks/Sodas and other soft drinks.
- Laundry
- Tips
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Date of experience: July 2021
