5-Day Explore Amboseli, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

You'll be picked up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your Nairobi hotel by our driver-guide, accompanied by a representative from Beyond the Plains Kenya Safaris. Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive to Amboseli National Park. Enjoy the scenic journey, passing through typical African savannah and local villages. Arrive in Amboseli National Park in time for lunch and check into your lodge or camp.

In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive in Amboseli, renowned for its large elephant herds and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HippoCommon

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Nyati Safari Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli to Lake Nakuru National Park (via Lake Naivasha)

Depart Amboseli after breakfast and drive towards Lake Naivasha. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch and embark on a boat safari in Lake Naivasha, where you'll witness hippos and a variety of birdlife. Afterward, take a walking safari and visit Hell’s Gate National Park, where you can experience its unique landscapes and wildlife. Proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park, where you’ll check into your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

WildebeestVery Rare

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara

Begin the day with an early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru to catch the wildlife in action. Return to the lodge for breakfast and relax, enjoying the lodge’s facilities. After lunch, check out and depart for Masai Mara National Reserve. Arrive in Masai Mara in the early evening and check into your lodge or camp. At 17h00, head out for a visit to a local Maasai village to learn about their culture, traditions, and way of life. Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Enchoro Wildlife Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

More Game Drives in Masai Mara

Enjoy an early breakfast at the lodge. Then, head out for a full day of game drives in Masai Mara with packed lunch boxes. Explore different areas of the Masai Mara, searching for the Big Five and other wildlife. If you visit between July and August, you'll be lucky to witness the great migration, one of nature’s most incredible spectacles, where millions of wildebeest and zebra cross the Mara River. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve and continue your game drive in the afternoon. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Enchoro Wildlife Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara to Nairobi

After breakfast, prepare for departure and check out from the lodge. Depart Masai Mara mid-morning and drive back to Nairobi, enjoying a scenic drive with lunch en route. Upon arrival in Nairobi in the late afternoon, depending on your schedule, you can opt for a short city tour. Our driver-guide will then drop you off at your Nairobi hotel or at the airport for your onward journey.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.