6-Day Private Safari in Kenya: Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru – Amboseli
Itinerary Overview:
This 6-day private safari offers exclusive wildlife encounters, luxury accommodations, and cultural experiences. Guests will explore the iconic Masai Mara National Reserve, the bird-rich Lake Nakuru National Park, and Amboseli National Park with its spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Private game drives, bush walks, and interactions with local communities provide a fully immersive safari experience. Witness the Big Five, flamingos, and other diverse wildlife while enjoying personalized attention from expert guides.
Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve
Depart Nairobi in the morning for the Masai Mara National Reserve via road transfer. Arrive at your luxury lodge or tented camp in time for lunch and a brief rest. In the afternoon, enjoy your first private game drive to spot wildlife including lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos. Witness the stunning landscapes and vast savannahs of one of Africa’s premier wildlife destinations.
Overnight: Luxury lodge/tented camp in Masai Mara
Day 2: Full Day in Masai Mara
Spend the day on morning and afternoon private game drives. Explore different areas of the reserve to maximize wildlife sightings, including possible encounters with the Big Five, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of bird species. Optional bush walks or sundowner experiences can be arranged with your guide. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Luxury lodge/tented camp in Masai Mara
Day 3: Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, located in the Great Rift Valley. Enjoy an afternoon game drive around the lake to observe the famous flamingos, rhinos, lions, giraffes, and other wildlife. Explore the park’s acacia woodlands, grasslands, and scenic landscapes while your guide provides insights into the region’s flora and fauna. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Luxury lodge/tented camp at Lake Nakuru
Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Amboseli National Park
Depart Lake Nakuru after breakfast and travel to Amboseli National Park in southern Kenya, near the Tanzanian border. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge or tented camp. In the afternoon, enjoy a private game drive to spot elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife, with Mount Kilimanjaro providing a dramatic backdrop. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight: Luxury lodge/tented camp in Amboseli
Day 5: Full Day in Amboseli National Park
Spend the day exploring Amboseli National Park on private game drives. Capture stunning photographs of elephants and other wildlife against the iconic view of Mount Kilimanjaro. Optional activities include bush walks, bird watching, and visiting Maasai communities to learn about traditional customs. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Luxury lodge/tented camp in Amboseli
Day 6: Amboseli – Nairobi
After an early breakfast and optional morning game drive, depart Amboseli for Nairobi. Enjoy scenic views along the way and arrive in the afternoon at your hotel or airport for your onward flight, concluding your private safari adventure.
Overnight: Not included (depending on flight arrangements)
Includes:
Luxury accommodation with all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Park entry fees for Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli
Experienced English-speaking safari guide/driver
Morning and afternoon game drives
Optional bush walks and cultural visits with Maasai communities
Bottled water during game drives
Excludes:
International flights to/from Nairobi
Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, tips, souvenirs)
Travel/medical insurance
Optional activities outside the itinerary (hot air balloon, additional tours)
Visa fees