Mara, Nakuru, Amboseli, Tsavo

12-Day Itinerary: Nairobi to Masai Mara, Nakuru National Park, Naivasha, Amboseli and Tsavo East National Park

$3300-3500 USD

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Summary of Highlights:

Visit six of Kenya’s most iconic destinations: Nairobi, Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli and Tsavo East.

Experience diverse wildlife, including the Big Five, flamingos, hippos and red elephants.

Engage with local Maasai communities for authentic cultural experiences.

Enjoy breathtaking scenery from Kilimanjaro to the Great Rift Valley.

Choose from optional adventures like hot air balloon safaris and boat rides.

Stay in comfortable lodges and camps, combining relaxation with adventure.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Kenya
	Parks	Amboseli Lake Nakuru Masai Mara Tsavo

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

International flights
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Visas

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you’ll receive a warm welcome from your guide and transfer to your Nairobi hotel. After settling in, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, where orphaned elephants are rehabilitated. Conclude your day with dinner at a top Nairobi restaurant and overnight stay in the city.

Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel

Day 2: Nairobi to Maasai Mara

Masai Mara

After an early breakfast, embark on a scenic 5–6-hour drive to the Maasai Mara, Kenya’s most famous game reserve. Arrive at your lodge for lunch, followed by your first game drive, offering sightings of the Big Five — lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffalo. Dinner and overnight at your lodge or camp in the heart of the savannah

AA Lodge Masai Mara

Day 3: Full-Day in Maasai Mara

Masai Mara

Begin with an early morning game drive during the golden sunrise hours, when predators are most active. After breakfast, visit a traditional Masai village for a cultural experience showcasing the community’s customs and daily life. Spend the afternoon on another safari or opt for a hot air balloon ride over the Mara plains (optional, pre-booking required). Dinner and overnight at your lodge or camp.

AA Lodge Masai Mara

Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park

Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru, a UNESCO-listed park famed for its rhinos and birdlife. Arrive for lunch and an afternoon game drive, where flamingos, Rothschild giraffes and rhinos dominate the scene. Dinner and overnight at your lodge near the lake.

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

Day 5: Lake Naivasha

Start with a morning game drive before continuing to Lake Naivasha, just an hour away. After lunch at a lakeside lodge, take a boat ride on the freshwater lake to spot hippos and diverse bird species. Enjoy a tranquil evening with dinner and overnight stay by the lake.

Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge

Day 6: Amboseli National Park

Amboseli

Following an early breakfast, set off for Amboseli National Park, a 5-hour drive known for its panoramic views of Mount Kilimanjaro. After lunch, go on a late-afternoon game drive to see large herds of elephants and other wildlife against the dramatic mountain backdrop. Dinner and overnight at your lodge overlooking Kilimanjaro.

AA Lodge Amboseli

Day 7: Full-Day in Amboseli

Amboseli

Enjoy an early morning game drive to witness the park’s wildlife in the soft sunrise light. Later, visit a Maasai community to experience their traditional way of life. Spend the afternoon relaxing at the lodge or take another game drive before dinner and overnight stay.

AA Lodge Amboseli

Day 8: Amboseli to Tsavo East

Tsavo

After breakfast, depart for Tsavo East National Park, a short 2-hour drive away. Known for its vast plains and red-dusted elephants, Tsavo East offers a wilder, less crowded safari experience. Check into your lodge, have lunch and embark on an afternoon game drive before returning for dinner and overnight.

Ashnil Aruba

Day 9: Tsavo East Exploration

Tsavo

Begin with a sunrise game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. The afternoon offers relaxation or an optional visit to the Tsavo River to spot hippos and crocodiles. Later, enjoy another game drive to discover new areas of the park. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Ashnil Aruba

Day 10: Tsavo West Park

Tsavo

After breakfast, travel one hour to Tsavo West, a region celebrated for its dramatic landscapes, including lava flows and springs. After checking in and enjoying lunch, embark on a scenic game drive to see elephants, lions and other wildlife set against rugged terrain. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Severin Safari Camp

Day 11: Tsavo West to Nairobi

Tsavo

Start with an early morning game drive, then have breakfast at the lodge before returning to Nairobi (about 4 hours). Lunch is served en route or upon arrival. In the evening, enjoy free time for shopping or visit local attractions such as the Giraffe Centre. A farewell dinner at a premier Nairobi restaurant marks your last night in Kenya.

Argyle Grand Hotel

Day 12: Departure from Nairobi

After breakfast, you may have time for last-minute shopping or sightseeing depending on your flight schedule. Our Guide will transfer you to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure, marking the end of your unforgettable Kenyan safari.

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