5 Day Safari – Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha & Amboseli Overview:
Experience Kenya's crowning crown jewels. Track dense pride action in the iconic Masai Mara, take a private boat cruise in Naivasha, and spot massive elephant herds.
Package Highlights:
- 5 Day Safari – Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha & Amboseli
- Scenic game drives and expert guiding
- Comfortable transport
- All park entry fees included
Daily Itinerary Timeline
Enter the Legendary African Arena
Catch a morning domestic flight from Malindi/Mombasa airport directly to Masai Mara airstrip. Our guide picks you up in a custom 4x4. Check-in and have lunch at Keekorok Lodge. Embark on an afternoon game drive tracking lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Dinner and overnight Mara.
Predator Tracking and Wildebeest Corridors
Embark on an epic full-day game drive across Mara river zones. Search for the famous "Big Five". Enjoy a beautiful picnic lunch under an isolated acacia tree in the open savannah. Visit a local Masai Cultural Village (optional). Return for dinner and overnight at Keekorok Lodge.
Rift Valley Lakes, Hippo Cruises & Walking Safari
Depart Mara after breakfast, driving down into the Great Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha. Check in and dine at Naivasha Sopa Lodge. In the afternoon, enjoy a private boat cruise scanning massive pods of hippos and swooping fish eagles. Take a guided walking safari amongst giraffes and zebras on Crescent Island. Overnight Naivasha.
Journey beneath Kilimanjaro
Drive through the Rift Valley hills towards Amboseli. Check-in and eat lunch at Kibo Safari Camp. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Amboseli's seasonal lake basin, capturing giant elephant photographs under the mountain peak. Dinner and overnight Amboseli.
Sunrise Game Drive and Flight Return
Take a dawn game drive for premium mountain photography. Eat breakfast, check out, and game drive towards the highway gate. Drive to Nairobi or Mombasa for flight connection back to Watamu.
MASAI MARA • LAKE NAIVASHA • AMBOSELI
MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Dream of Africa and chances are that you dream of the Masai Mara. This huge expanse of gently rolling grassland—specked with flat-topped acacia trees and trampled by massive herds of zebras and wildebeest—is the ultimate African wildlife experience.
One of Africa's Most Famous Parks:- Greatest concentration of large predators in Africa
- Superb wildlife viewing throughout the year
- Grassy plains and regular rainfall support huge herbivore populations
- All three big cats relatively easy to see—lions, leopards, cheetahs
- Annual wildebeest migration (September-October): 1.5+ million wildebeest and zebras
- Open savannah makes for easy wildlife spotting
- Excellent for hot air balloon safaris
- Excellent for seeing big cats—even leopards are generally relaxed
- Cheetahs often spotted on open savannah
- Elephant and buffalo plentiful; black rhino in certain areas
- Diverse herbivores and predators
- Fig Tree Camp
- Sentrim Mara
- Crocodile Camp
- Manyatta Camp
- Mara Sidai Camp
LAKE NAIVASHA
A scenic freshwater lake in the central Rift Valley, perfect as a transition point between northern and southern reserves.
Location:- Central Rift Valley, between Masai Mara and Amboseli
- Freshwater lake at 1,884m elevation
- Giraffe Center—hand-feed endangered Rothschild giraffes
- Crescent Island Game Sanctuary with walking safaris
- Hippos, waterbucks, and numerous waterbirds
- Diverse birdlife
- Unique experience: walk among grazing wildlife
AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
"Home of the African Elephant"
Crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak. Named from a Maasai word meaning "salty dust". One of the best places in Africa to view large elephant herds beneath the snow-capped peak.
Five Distinct Habitats:- Dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli
- Wetlands with sulphur springs
- Savannah and woodlands
- Maasai community lands
- Large herds of elephants
- Mount Kilimanjaro views
- Big Five wildlife
- Observation Hill—panoramic views of swamps and elephants
- Swamp wildlife: elephants, buffaloes, hippos, pelicans, Egyptian geese
- Maasai culture and indigenous lifestyle
- Kibo Camp
- Kilima Camp
- Sentrim
What to Bring:
Drinking water, picnic items, camping equipment (if overnight), binoculars, camera, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, guidebooks
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before your safari adventure.
Pick-up from your hotel begins early in the morning so you can reach the park during the most active wildlife hours. Exact times vary by itinerary and pick-up location.
Most packages include park entry fees, a private safari vehicle, an experienced guide, meals as described in the itinerary, mineral water, and hotel transfer service.
Wildlife sightings depend on the park, season, and daily conditions. Expect to see elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and a wide variety of birds on most safaris.
Wear neutral-colored, lightweight clothing, a hat, and closed-toe shoes. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a camera, binoculars, and a light jacket for early mornings.
Yes, many safaris are family-friendly and operate from the safety of a private vehicle. Child rates may apply for younger guests, depending on the itinerary.
Cancellations 30 days or more before the safari typically receive a partial refund. Cancellations within two weeks are normally non-refundable, and a deposit may be required at booking.
Booking & Cancellation Policies
- 50% deposit required at the time of booking.
- Full balance must be cleared 14 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations made up to 30 days before departure receive a 90% refund.
- Cancellations within 14 days are non-refundable.
- We recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance.