Kenya · Amboseli, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara

Kenya: Amboseli, Nakuru & Masai Mara

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Elephant herd walking in front of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro at Amboseli National Park

Elephant herd walking in front of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro at Amboseli National Park

Bull elephant with massive tusks grazing in the marshlands of Amboseli

Bull elephant with massive tusks grazing in the marshlands of Amboseli

Sunrise silhouette of acacia trees with Kilimanjaro backdrop in Amboseli

Sunrise silhouette of acacia trees with Kilimanjaro backdrop in Amboseli

Family of elephants at a watering hole reflecting the evening sky in Amboseli

Family of elephants at a watering hole reflecting the evening sky in Amboseli

Overview

An 8-day classic Kenya safari circuit — Amboseli elephants, Lake Nakuru flamingos, and Masai Mara Big Five.

This classic 8-day route connects three of Kenya's most legendary parks in a single sweeping arc. Start beneath Kilimanjaro at Amboseli, where vast elephant herds wander the dried lake bed and the mountain's glaciers glow pink at dawn. Head northwest to Lake Nakuru, a soda lake ringed by flamingos and home to both black and white rhinos. Finish with three glorious nights in the Masai Mara, where lion prides, cheetah coalitions, and leopard territories overlap in one of the highest predator densities on Earth. The diversity is staggering — from Amboseli's open plains to Nakuru's woodland thickets to the Mara's endless savannahs, you'll experience three completely different ecosystems, each with its own character and wildlife speciality. This is the Kenya circuit that delivers maximum variety in minimum time.

Safari Highlights

  • Amboseli — elephant herds with Kilimanjaro's dawn glow
  • Lake Nakuru — flamingo clouds and endangered rhino
  • Masai Mara — 3 nights in Africa's predator capital
  • Three completely different ecosystems in 8 days
  • Highest predator density anywhere on Earth

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Arrival in Nairobi

Arrive at JKIA. Transfer to the Fairmont The Norfolk hotel for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Fairmont The Norfolk

Meals: Dinner

Airport transfer
2

Nairobi to Amboseli

After breakfast depart for Amboseli. Lunch and afternoon game drive with Kilimanjaro views.

Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Scenic driveAfternoon game drive
3

Amboseli Full Day Game Drive

Full-day safari in Amboseli. Elephant herds, wetland birds, and Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Full day game drive
4

Amboseli to Lake Nakuru

After breakfast depart for Lake Nakuru. Lunch and afternoon game drive.

Accommodation: Nakuru Sopa Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Scenic driveAfternoon game drive
5

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara

After breakfast depart for Masai Mara. Lunch and afternoon game drive.

Accommodation: andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Scenic driveAfternoon game drive
6

Masai Mara Full Day Game Drive

Full-day safari in the Masai Mara.

Accommodation: andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Full day game driveBig cat tracking
7

Masai Mara — Balloon or Game Drive

Opt for an early morning hot air balloon safari with champagne breakfast then game drives, or a full-day game drive with picnic lunch.

Accommodation: andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Optional balloon safariGame drive
8

Departure Day

Early breakfast and transfer to the airport.

Accommodation: N/A

Meals: Breakfast

Airport transfer

What's Included

  • Nairobi airport transfers
  • All national park entrance fees (3 parks)
  • Full-board accommodation (7 nights)
  • Dedicated English-speaking driver-guide
  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Unlimited game drives in all parks
  • Drinking water and snacks on drives

What's Excluded

  • International flights
  • Kenya e-Visa ($52)
  • Travel insurance (mandatory)
  • Tips & gratuities ($15–25/day recommended)
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Optional hot air balloon safari ($450 pp)
  • Personal expenses
From

$3,880

per person sharing

Duration8 Days
CountryKenya
DestinationAmboseli, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara
Difficultyeasy
Group Size26

Group Pricing

Solo/Couple (1-2)$3,880
Small Group (3-5)$3,492
Group (6+)$3,298
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