6-Day Kenya Classic Safari

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This 6-day Kenya Classic Safari is a fast-paced, highly rewarding road circuit that loops through the country’s premier wildlife and Rift Valley landscapes. Starting in Nairobi, you will journey to the iconic Masai Mara National Reserve for two days of premier Big Five game viewing before driving to Lake Nakuru National Park to spot rhinos and flamingos. The adventure continues with a stop at Lake Naivasha for a unique walking or cycling excursion through the dramatic gorges of Hell’s Gate National Park, followed by a drive to Amboseli National Park to view massive elephant herds against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Concluding with a return drive to Nairobi, this itinerary is ideal for travelers wanting to maximize their wildlife sightings and experience diverse ecosystems in under a week.

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- Day 01: Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
  Depart Nairobi at roughly 08:00 AM, driving 5–6 hours (approx. 270 km) down the Great Rift Valley Escarpment to the world-renowned Masai Mara. Arrive for an afternoon check-in and an evening game drive to spot your first big cats.
- Day 02: Explore Masai Mara National Reserve
  A full day dedicated to tracking the “Big Five” (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo). You’ll spend the day traversing the golden savannah, looking out for migrating herds and vibrant resident wildlife.
- Day 03: Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park
  Enjoy an early morning game drive before exiting the Mara. Drive 5–6 hours (approx. 300 km) via Narok and Mai Mahiu to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving by late afternoon to watch for rhinos and flamingos along the shoreline.
- Day 04: Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha & Hell’s Gate
  After breakfast, drive about 1.5 hours (75 km) south to Lake Naivasha. Spend your morning on a guided walking tour or a cycling/hiking excursion through the dramatic cliffs and geothermal geysers of Hell’s Gate National Park.
- Day 05: Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park
  Leave the Rift Valley behind and drive roughly 5–6 hours (approx. 300 km) southeast towards the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. Arrive in Amboseli National Park in time for a late afternoon game drive amid the massive, dusty plains and large elephant herds.
- Day 06: Amboseli to Nairobi
  Start with an early morning game drive to catch the best lighting and clear views of Kilimanjaro before it gets cloudy. After breakfast, pack up and embark on the 4-hour (250 km) return drive to Nairobi to conclude your safari.

Tour Itinerary

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6-Day Kenya Classic Safari
Day-01 Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
You will be met by our company representative at your Nairobi hotel at 7:00 am. After the briefing, you will leave Nairobi, driving southwards to the Masai Mara. You will have a stopover at the Great Rift Valley viewing point for a short photo session. You'll drive further southwards, arriving in Mara on time for lunch at the Mara Sopa Lodge. You'll relax after lunch, after the long journey, till 4:00 pm. You'll leave the lodge for an evening game drive till 6:30 pm. The Masai Mara is renowned for the spectacular Great Migration that takes place in July through October. Nevertheless, it is an all-year-round destination that never disappoints. You can spot all of the Big Five (Lion, leopard, rhino, elephant & cape buffalo) at any time of the year.

Morning: Depart Nairobi early (around 7:30 AM). Drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley with a brief stop at the viewpoint for photos.

Afternoon: Arrive at your budget camp in Masai Mara for lunch and check-in. Head out for your first introductory afternoon game drive.

Evening: Dinner and overnight stay at a budget eco-camp just outside the park gates

Transport:

You'll be collected from the airport or hotel / accommodation. 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser

Activities:

Beyond wildlife viewing, the luxury package includes signature safari traditions like sunset savannah sundowners, fine-dining bush picnics, and evening storytelling around a traditional Maasai bonfire

Meals:

Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)

Accomodation:

Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

Main Destination::

Masai Mara National Reserve
Day-02 Explore Masai Mara National Reserve
You'll have breakfast at 6:30 am and leave the lodge at 7:00 am with a packed picnic lunch. You'll enjoy a full day game drive in search of animals in this park. Among the animals you can look forward to seeing include the Masai giraffe, lion, cheetah, leopard, elephants, hippos, crocodiles, Thompson's gazelles, Grant's gazelles, impalas, topis, zebras, wildebeest, warthogs, hyenas, dikdik, waterbuck, bushbuck, Coke's hartebeest, black rhino, eland, baboons, fox, jackals as well as numerous bird species including ostrich, cormorants, grebes, storks, falcons, bastards among others. You'll return to the lodge in the evening to enjoy the camp facilities and relax awaiting dinner.

The Big Five Search: Spend the entire day tracking lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos.

Mara River Crossing: Visit the famous river site of the Great Migration (seasonal, July–October).

Picnic in the Wild: Enjoy a packed lunch under a classic African acacia tree.

Cultural Optional Add-on: Visit a traditional Maasai Village to learn about their ancient culture and dances.

Transport:

4x4 Safari Land Cruiser

Activities:

Beyond wildlife viewing, the luxury package includes signature safari traditions like sunset savannah sundowners, fine-dining bush picnics, and evening storytelling around a traditional Maasai bonfire

Meals:

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accomodation:

Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve
Day-03 Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park
You'll check out after breakfast and leave the Masai Mara for Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in good time for lunch at the Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge. Full afternoon game drives followed by dinner and an overnight stay at the camp. Lake Nakuru's claim to fame is anchored on its flamingos and the over 400 species of birds found here. The lake itself is a soda lake on the floor of the rift valley. The sight of the at times millions of flamingos is quite spectacular. From a distance, the lake appears ringed in pink. The lake has also earned a reputation as an important haven for endangered species— particularly the Rothschild Giraffe and the black and white rhino. Lions, waterbucks, buffalo, and baboons are all residents here.

Morning: Enjoy a brief morning game drive, then depart for the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve.

Afternoon: Drive through Narok town, check into your camp, and take an introductory evening game drive.

Highlight: Watch predators waking up as the savannah cools down.

Transport:

4x4 Safari Land Cruiser

Activities:

Key activities center around driving up to the panoramic Baboon Cliff viewpoint for sweeping aerial lake views, tracking rhinos along the shoreline, observing thousands of flamingos and pelicans, and taking a foot safari break at the scenic Makalia Falls.

Meals:

All meals included

Accomodation:

Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP
Day-04 Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha & Hell's Gate
A multi-day trip connecting Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Hell's Gate National Park is one of Kenya's premier Great Rift Valley adventures, combining diverse big game viewing, unique active safaris, and rich birdlife. This circuit is covers a driving route of about 80 km between Nakuru and Naivasha via the A104 highway.

Morning: Breakfast followed by a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. Spot endangered black and white rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, and flamingos along the shores.

Afternoon: Drive south to Naivasha (approx. 1.5 hours). Check into your Naivasha budget camp or hotel.

Late Afternoon: Head to Hell's Gate National Park. Hire a bicycle at the gate to cycle alongside wild zebras and gazelles, then hike through the dramatic gorges with a local guide.

Evening: Dinner and overnight at a budget site like Crayfish Camp or Camp Carnelley's.

Transport:

4x4 Safari Land Cruiser

Activities:

Rhino Tracking, Big Game Viewing, Savannah Cycling, Gorge Hiking, Rock Climbing , Hippo Boat Cruises, Island Walking Safari (Crescent Island), Birdwatching and Clifftop Viewpoints

Meals:

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accomodation:

Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Hell’s Gate NP
Day-05 Lake Naivasha - Amboseli National Park
You'll depart the lodge soon after breakfast and proceed to Amboseli National Park, arriving on time for lunch at the Amboseli Sopa Lodge. You'll leave the lodge at 3:30 pm for the evening game drive starting from 4:00 pm till 6:30 pm You will be amazed by the herds of free-ranging elephants in this park. Four of the Big Five are also residents in this park, so you can expect a treat.
Typical Day-5 Itinerary Breakdown

Morning Activity: Enjoy an early morning boat safari on Lake Naivasha or a guided walking safari at the Crescent Island Game Sanctuary.

Breakfast & Checkout: Return to your lodge/camp to eat and pack up.

Departure: Begin the journey southeast, bypassing the Nairobi traffic on the Southern Bypass, and taking the Mombasa Road toward Emali/Iremito.

1:30 PM – Lunch: Stop for a packed lunch en route or arrive at your Amboseli lodge in time for a hot lunch.

3:30 PM – Afternoon Game Drive: Head into the Amboseli dust for an iconic game drive to spot the park's famous massive elephant herds and get sweeping views of the snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Stage 1 (The Descent & Highway): We will leave the Lake Naivasha area via Moi South Lake Road, connect onto the main Nairobi-Nakuru Highway (A104), and climb up the spectacular Great Rift Valley escarpment.

Stage 2 (Nairobi Bypass): To avoid heavy inner-city traffic, we typically use the Southern Bypass or the Nairobi Expressway to transition onto Mombasa Road (A1) quickly.

Stage 3 (The Plains): We will drive south down the Mombasa Highway, turning off at the town of Emali onto the Emali-Loitokitok Road (C102), which leads straight to the Amboseli gates.

Transport:

4x4 Safari Land Cruiser

Activities:

Boat Safari: Spot hippos and water birds on Lake Naivasha.Walking Safari: Walk safely alongside zebras and giraffes at Crescent Island.Scenic Drive: Travel through the Great Rift Valley and past Nairobi.Game Drive: Track giant elephant herds in Amboseli National Park.Mountain Viewing: Photograph wildlife against the backdrop of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Meals:

All meals included

Accomodation:

Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP
Day-06 Amboseli to Nairobi
Day 6 of your itinerary involves a scenic morning game drive in Amboseli National Park for final wildlife viewing. After breakfast and check-out, you will begin the drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon (approximately 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM) for your hotel or airport drop-off.

A typical Day-6 itinerary is usually broken down as follows:

Early Wake-Up & Breakfast: Start by 6:00 AM to catch the optimal lighting over Mt. Kilimanjaro and watch the animals emerge from the swamps before the heat sets in.

En-Route Game Drive: Pack up your gear and enjoy a final morning game drive as you exit the park (typically via Kimana or Meshanani Gate).

Travel to Nairobi - We take the Emali route. You'll drive roughly 228 km (about 4 hours), exiting Amboseli onto the A104 Mombasa Road directly into Nairobi.

Arrival & Afternoon in Nairobi - We will arrive in Nairobi around midday or early afternoon. Traffic upon entering the city can add significant delays depending on the time of day.

Transport:

4x4 Safari Land Cruiser

Activities:

Final en-route game drive through Amboseli National Park to capture stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro and active wildlife. Afterward, you will depart for Nairobi, choosing either a scenic four-hour drive via the Emali route.

Meals:

Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Accomodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

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6-Day Kenya Classic Safari

Day-01 Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

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Day-02 Explore Masai Mara National Reserve

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Day-03 Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

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Day-04 Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha & Hell's Gate

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Day-05 Lake Naivasha - Amboseli National Park

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Day-06 Amboseli to Nairobi

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