Package Overview

6 Days Kenya Safari from Nairobi – Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli

If you’re looking for the perfect way to explore Kenya’s breathtaking wilderness, a 6-day safari from Nairobi is the ultimate adventure. This well-crafted itinerary combines Kenya’s most iconic destinations – the world-famous Maasai Mara, the bird paradise of Lake Nakuru, and the elephant haven of Amboseli National Park. From the dramatic Great Rift Valley landscapes to the awe-inspiring sight of elephants walking against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, this journey is filled with unforgettable wildlife encounters and cultural experiences.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor to Kenya or a seasoned traveler seeking a deeper safari experience, this Kenya safari holiday package offers the perfect balance of game drives, scenic beauty, and relaxation.

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Why Choose a 6-Day Safari in Kenya?

Kenya is home to some of Africa’s most diverse and spectacular safari parks, and a 6-day safari allows you enough time to explore different ecosystems without feeling rushed. This itinerary ensures you experience:

• The Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino).

• The Great Wildebeest Migration in Maasai Mara (seasonal, July–October).

• Birdwatching at its best with flamingos, pelicans, and over 400 species across the Rift Valley and Amboseli.

• Cultural immersion with the Maasai people.

• Stunning landscapes – rolling savannahs, soda lakes, acacia woodlands, and the snowcapped Kilimanjaro.

With professional guides and comfortable lodges or luxury tented camps, this safari ensures a seamless blend of adventure and relaxation.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve

Your safari begins in Nairobi, Kenya’s vibrant capital city. After an early breakfast, you’ll set off on a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley, with stops at viewpoints to take in the breathtaking escarpments and vast landscapes below.

Arrive at the Maasai Mara National Reserve in time for lunch at your safari lodge or tented camp. After a short rest, head out for your first game drive in the Mara. The reserve is world-renowned for its rich wildlife population and endless savannah plains dotted with acacia trees.

Expect to spot elephants, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, and—if you’re lucky—lions on the hunt. Between July and October, the Mara is the stage for the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River in search of greener pastures, closely followed by predators.

Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay under the star-filled African skies.

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Day 2: Full-Day Game Drives in Maasai Mara

Wake up early for a full day of exploring the wonders of the Maasai Mara. Morning game drives offer the best chance to spot predators as they are most active at sunrise. Watch as the plains come alive with antelope herds grazing and elephants wandering peacefully.

Your guide may take you to the Mara River, where massive Nile crocodiles lurk beneath the surface, waiting for the next crossing. Hippos bask in the shallows, while birds like herons and fish eagles patrol the riverbanks.

A picnic lunch can be enjoyed in the wild before continuing your afternoon exploration. Alternatively, return to the camp for lunch and relax before another exciting game drive.

For those interested in culture, you can opt to visit a Maasai village and learn about the traditions of this iconic community, known for their colorful attire, beadwork, and warrior heritage.

Overnight stay at your Maasai Mara lodge or camp.

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Day 3: Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, bid farewell to the Mara and drive north to Lake Nakuru National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park is famous for its alkaline lake that attracts thousands of flamingos, painting the shores in hues of pink.

Check into your lodge and enjoy lunch before heading out for an afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru is one of Kenya’s best places to spot the endangered white and black rhinos. You’ll also encounter Rothschild’s giraffes, zebras, buffalo, waterbucks, and baboons.

The park is also a birdwatcher’s paradise, home to over 450 species including pelicans, storks, and kingfishers.

Return for dinner and overnight at your lodge or camp near Lake Nakuru.

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Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park

After an early breakfast, continue your journey southwards to Amboseli National Park, often called the “Land of Giants” because of its massive herds of elephants. The drive passes through diverse landscapes, from farmlands to volcanic plains.

Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. Amboseli is particularly stunning at sunset, when elephants silhouette against the towering backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Dinner and overnight at your Amboseli lodge or camp.

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Day 5: Full-Day Safari in Amboseli

Spend the day exploring the wetlands, savannahs, and acacia woodlands of Amboseli. The park is teeming with wildlife including lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, hyenas, and more than 400 species of birds.

The highlight, however, is the sight of elephants in large family groups, often walking in a single file against Kilimanjaro’s snowcapped peak—a picture-perfect safari moment.

Optional activities include visiting a local Maasai community or enjoying a guided nature walk.

Overnight at your lodge or tented camp in Amboseli.

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Day 6: Amboseli to Nairobi

Rise early for a final sunrise game drive before breakfast. As the morning light touches the savannah, you may catch predators returning from the night hunt or witness elephants grazing with Kilimanjaro in the background.

After breakfast, check out and depart for Nairobi. Arrive in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel or to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight.

This marks the end of your 6-Day Kenya Safari from Nairobi.