5 Days Best Masai Mara and Amboseli Kenya Safari
This 5 Days Best Masai Mara and Amboseli Kenya Safari takes you on an unforgettable journey from the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve to the spectacular Amboseli National Park. Your Kenya Safari begins in the legendary Masai Mara, home to the Great Migration and abundant Big Five wildlife sightings. The adventure continues through Kenya's diverse landscapes, offering unparalleled game viewing opportunities and photographic experiences.
This exceptional Kenya Safari combines classic game drives in the Masai Mara with the unique elephant viewing experiences of Amboseli National Park. The Masai Mara portion of your Kenya Safari features incredible big cat encounters, wildebeest migration spectacles, and diverse wildlife populations. Your Kenya Safari journey then transitions to Amboseli, renowned for its large elephant herds and stunning Mount Kilimanjaro backdrop views. This carefully crafted itinerary ensures maximum wildlife exposure while experiencing Kenya's most celebrated conservation areas.
Your Kenya Safari concludes with magnificent game viewing in Amboseli National Park, famous worldwide for its elephant photography opportunities. The combination of Masai Mara's predator-rich plains and Amboseli's iconic African scenery creates the perfect Kenya Safari experience. This five-day Kenya Safari offers the ideal balance of wildlife diversity, scenic beauty, and cultural encounters with local Maasai communities. Every moment of this Kenya Safari has been designed to create lasting memories of Africa's most spectacular wildlife destinations.
Tour highlights
Day 1: Arrival and pick up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi
Day 2: Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve for afternoon Kenya Safari game drives
Day 3: Proceed to full day game viewing in Masai Mara with Big Five encounters
Day 4: Continue with morning Masai Mara game drive and transfer to Amboseli National Park Day 5: Proceed to final Amboseli game viewing and departure transfer to Nairobi
Price Includes:
- Park fees for Masai Mara National Reserve and Amboseli National Park
- All activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport per 4WD custom safari vehicle
- Bottled water in the safari vehicle throughout the journey
- Full board accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
- Service of an English-speaking driver-guide
- Driver allowances and accommodation
- All mentioned activities except for the optional ones
- Game drives as specified in the itinerary
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure days
Price Excludes:
- Kenya Visa fees
- International and internal flights
- Personal needs such as gratuities, beverages, etc.
- Visa processing and application costs
- Air ticket expenses
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Laundry fees at accommodations
- Tips for driver-guides and lodge staff
- Life insurance coverage
- Other drinks apart from water
- Souvenirs and personal shopping
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
Itinary in details
- Day1Arrival and pick up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi
Your Kenya Safari adventure begins with arrival and pick up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where our professional driver-guide welcomes you to this magnificent East African destination. The transfer from the airport to your comfortable Nairobi accommodation takes approximately 45 minutes covering 20 kilometers through Kenya's vibrant capital city streets. This first day of your Kenya Safari allows time for rest, acclimatization, and final preparations for the incredible wildlife experiences ahead in two of Kenya's premier national parks. Your Kenya Safari guide provides a comprehensive briefing about the upcoming journey, sharing insights about wildlife behavior, photography tips, and what to expect during your Masai Mara and Amboseli adventures.
- Day2Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve for afternoon Kenya Safari game drives
Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve marks the official commencement of your Kenya Safari wildlife viewing experience, departing Nairobi at 7:00 AM for this world-renowned destination. The scenic 270-kilometer journey takes approximately 5 hours through the Great Rift Valley escarpment, offering breathtaking landscapes and glimpses of local communities during your Kenya Safari route. Upon arrival at Masai Mara, you'll immediately understand why this Kenya Safari destination is considered Africa's premier wildlife reserve, with endless savannah plains stretching to the horizon. Your afternoon game drive introduces you to the Mara's incredible biodiversity, making this Kenya Safari experience magical from the very first wildlife sighting of lions, elephants, and countless antelope species.
- Day3Proceed to full day game viewing in Masai Mara with Big Five encounters
Proceed to a full day of intensive game viewing in Masai Mara National Reserve, the highlight destination of your Kenya Safari adventure. Early morning and late afternoon game drives offer optimal opportunities to witness the Masai Mara's famous Big Five wildlife, with lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and occasionally the elusive black rhino enhancing your Kenya Safari experience. The reserve's 1,510 square kilometers of pristine wilderness provide endless photographic opportunities, from dramatic predator hunts to the spectacular wildebeest migration during seasonal months of your Kenya Safari journey. This comprehensive day explores different sections of the Mara ecosystem, including the Mara River crossings, acacia-dotted plains, and rocky outcrops where big cats rest, ensuring your Kenya Safari delivers unforgettable wildlife encounters and memories.
- Day4Continue with morning Masai Mara game drive and transfer to Amboseli National Park
Continue with an early morning game drive in Masai Mara before beginning your transfer to Amboseli National Park, transitioning to the second major destination of your Kenya Safari adventure. The final Masai Mara game drive offers last opportunities to spot any missed wildlife species and capture sunrise photographs of the African savannah, concluding this portion of your Kenya Safari experience. After lunch, the 350-kilometer journey to Amboseli takes approximately 6 hours via Narok and Emali, passing through diverse Kenyan landscapes and traditional Maasai communities during your Kenya Safari route. Upon arrival at Amboseli in the evening, Mount Kilimanjaro's majestic silhouette welcomes you to this unique Kenya Safari destination, famous worldwide for its elephant herds and stunning mountain backdrop views.
- Day5Proceed to the final Amboseli game viewing and departure transfer to Nairobi
Proceed to your final game viewing experience in Amboseli National Park, concluding your exceptional Kenya Safari adventure with Africa's most iconic mountain views. Early morning game drives offer the best opportunities to photograph Amboseli's famous elephant families against Mount Kilimanjaro's snow-capped peak, creating the perfect finale to your Kenya Safari journey. The park's 392 square kilometers encompass diverse habitats including swamplands, acacia woodlands, and open plains, providing excellent wildlife viewing opportunities that define this Kenya Safari destination. After your final game drive and lunch, the 240-kilometer transfer back to Nairobi takes approximately 4 hours, allowing time to reflect on your incredible Kenya Safari experiences while traveling through Kenya's beautiful countryside to conclude this unforgettable wildlife adventure.