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Kenya: Amboseli, Nakuru & Masai Mara

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

Amboseli, Lake Nakuru & Masai Maraby African DMC4.9 (17 reviews)

Duration

8 Days

Price From

$3,880 pp

Country

Kenya

Difficulty

Easy

Amboseli — elephant herds with Kilimanjaro's dawn glow

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.

Gallery

Moments From This Journey

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

Highlights

What Makes This Safari Special

01

Amboseli — elephant herds with Kilimanjaro's dawn glow

02

Lake Nakuru — flamingo clouds and endangered rhino

03

Masai Mara — 3 nights in Africa's predator capital

04

Three completely different ecosystems in 8 days

05

Highest predator density anywhere on Earth

Itinerary

Your Journey, Day by Day

8 carefully curated days across Amboseli, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara

01

Day 1

Arrival in Nairobi

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

Fairmont The Norfolk
Dinner
Airport transfer
02

Day 2

Nairobi to Amboseli

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

Ol Tukai Lodge
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Scenic driveAfternoon game drive
03

Day 3

Amboseli Full Day Game Drive

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

Ol Tukai Lodge
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Full day game drive
04

Day 4

Amboseli to Lake Nakuru

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

Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Scenic driveAfternoon game drive
05

Day 5

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara

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

andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Camp
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Scenic driveAfternoon game drive
06

Day 6

Masai Mara Full Day Game Drive

Full-day safari in the Masai Mara.

andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Camp
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Full day game driveBig cat tracking
07

Day 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.

andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Camp
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Optional balloon safariGame drive
08

Day 8

Departure Day

Early breakfast and transfer to the airport.

N/A
Breakfast
Airport transfer

End of itinerary — 8 days, 7 nights

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
Net Rate From

$3,880

per person sharing

Group Pricing

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