6 Days Masai Mara, Great Lakes & Amboseli – Luxury Driving Safari
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Overview
This 6 day luxury road safari takes you through Kenya’s most iconic and contrasting landscapes from the world famous Masai Mara with its rich wildlife and dramatic game drives, to the tranquil Great Rift Valley Lakes, and finally to Amboseli, where majestic elephants roam beneath the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. Travel in style and comfort by custom 4x4 with a dedicated professional guide throughout.
Tour Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Drive to Masai Mara
Your safari begins with a scenic drive from Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley toward the Masai Mara, Kenya’s most celebrated wildlife reserve.
Arrive at your exclusive lodge or tented camp in time for lunch. Enjoy your first afternoon game drive across the sweeping plains, followed by a fireside dinner and overnight stay in the heart of the wild.
Day 2 :
Full Day in Masai Mara
Spend a full day immersed in the drama of the Mara. Experience morning and afternoon game drives or opt for a full-day game drive with picnic lunch by the river.
This is big cat country—expect thrilling sightings of lions, cheetahs, elephants, and, during the migration season, herds of wildebeest and zebras. Optional balloon safaris and private bush breakfasts can be arranged for an even more unforgettable experience.
After breakfast and a short morning game drive, depart for the Great Rift Valley Lakes.
Choose between Lake Naivasha, where you can enjoy a peaceful boat safari among hippos and water birds, or Lake Nakuru, home to rhinos, flamingos, and dramatic escarpment views.
Check in at a luxury lakeside lodge or boutique eco-lodge and relax in nature’s serenity.
Depart early for Amboseli National Park, a scenic drive that passes farmlands, open plains, and Maasai homesteads. Arrive at your luxury lodge or camp in time for lunch and rest.
Enjoy a late afternoon game drive across Amboseli’s open landscapes, known for large herds of elephants and striking views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Day 5 :
Full Day in Amboseli
Experience the beauty and calm of Amboseli with two game drives today. In the morning, capture that classic silhouette of elephants against Kilimanjaro, and in the evening, enjoy rich sunsets and wildlife encounters including lions, hyenas, giraffes, and more.
Optional visits to local Maasai communities or spa treatments are available at your lodge.
Day 6 :
Amboseli – Drive Back to Nairobi
Enjoy a final morning game drive and breakfast overlooking the plains before you journey back to Nairobi by road. Arrive in the late afternoon, where your safari ends with drop-off at your hotel or the airport for your onward journey.
Includes/Excludes
- Private luxury 4x4 Land Cruiser throughout the safari
- Accommodation in high-end lodges or luxury tented camps
- All park and conservancy entrance fees
- Unlimited game drives with a professional driver-guide
- Bottled water in the safari vehicle
- Boat safari at Lake Naivasha (if applicable)
- All meals on safari (Full Board)
- Pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi
- 24/7 concierge support during safari
- Hot air balloon safari in the Masai Mara
- Exclusive-use safari vehicle for photographers or families
- Spa treatments and private bush dining experiences
- Maasai cultural visits and guided nature walks
- Add-on coastal stay in Diani, Watamu, or Lamu
