5-Day Masai Mara and Amboeli Adventure

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

Into the Wild – Journey to the Masai Mara

Your adventure begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi, as you head southwest through the scenic Great Rift Valley. Keep your camera ready—this iconic stretch offers stunning escarpment views, quaint villages, and vibrant roadside markets. Arrive in the Masai Mara in time for lunch at your mid-range lodge or luxury tented camp, set against the backdrop of sweeping savannahs. After a hearty meal and a short rest, you set out for your first evening game drive. The Mara wastes no time: lion prides, elegant giraffes, thundering herds of wildebeest, and elusive leopards make this one of the most exciting wildlife arenas on Earth. As the sun sets in golden hues, you return to camp for a fireside dinner and storytelling under the stars.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or 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

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Zebra Plains Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Kingdom of the Big Cats – Full-Day Safari in the Mara

Wake up to the sounds of the wild—chirping birds, distant calls of hyenas, and rustling trees. After breakfast, head out for a full-day game drive with a packed picnic lunch. The Masai Mara is renowned for its incredible density of predators. Lions rule the plains, cheetahs chase down prey in dramatic speed bursts, and leopards lounge in trees, surveying their domain. You’ll also encounter massive elephants, herds of buffalo, and the colorful chaos of a riverbank teeming with hippos and crocodiles. The day feels like stepping into a wildlife documentary. Return to camp as the sky turns purple and orange, and enjoy another delicious dinner by lantern light.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Zebra Plains Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Sunrise Magic and the Great Escape to Amboseli

Start the day with an optional hot air balloon ride (at extra cost), floating silently over the Mara at dawn—an unforgettable moment as the landscape awakens beneath you. After breakfast, bid farewell to the Mara and begin your scenic journey south toward Amboseli National Park, with a lunch stop along the way. The drive offers changing landscapes, from rolling plains to acacia forests and views of rural Kenyan life. Arrive at your lodge near Amboseli in the late afternoon, where majestic Mount Kilimanjaro looms large in the distance. Enjoy a relaxed evening with a view of elephants wandering just beyond the lodge grounds.

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

Show more

HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Aa Lodge Amboseli

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Giants Beneath Kilimanjaro – Amboseli Safari Bliss

Today, you dive into the heart of Amboseli, known for its large herds of free-roaming elephants and that iconic view of snow-capped Kilimanjaro. Morning and afternoon game drives take you across the park’s vast plains and into the swampy marshes where hippos wallow and flamingos wade. Watch as elephants bathe in mud pools, giraffes stride gracefully across the landscape, and lions nap in the tall grass. Between drives, enjoy a hot lunch and some downtime at your lodge, with panoramic views and a refreshing pool. In the evening, soak in one more golden Amboseli sunset—a scene straight out of a dream.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Aa Lodge Amboseli

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Farewell to the Wild – Return to Nairobi

Your final safari morning begins with a leisurely breakfast as you savor the last glimpses of Amboseli's wildlife. If time allows, take a brief morning game drive to catch a few more animal sightings before departing. You’ll then begin the journey back to Nairobi, reflecting on five days of awe-inspiring nature, unforgettable encounters, and soul-stirring scenery. Arrive in Nairobi by late afternoon, with your heart full of memories and your camera full of magic.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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