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5 Days Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli Private Kenya Safari

Experience three of Kenya’s most celebrated wildlife destinations on this 5 Days Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli Private Safari from Nairobi.

This itinerary combines the legendary savannahs of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, the rhino-rich landscapes of Lake Nakuru National Park, and the elephant country of Amboseli National Park, where Mount Kilimanjaro may provide a spectacular backdrop when weather conditions are favourable.

Travelling in your own private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with a professional driver-guide, you experience a remarkable variety of landscapes and wildlife within five carefully planned days.

Nairobi → Maasai Mara → Lake Nakuru → Amboseli → Nairobi

Safari at a Glance

Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Starting Point: Nairobi
Ending Point: Nairobi
Destinations: Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli
Safari Type: Private Kenya Safari
Vehicle: Private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
Accommodation: Selected safari lodges or tented camps
Meals: Full board during the safari according to your confirmed package
Ideal For: Couples, families, honeymooners, photographers and first-time visitors to Kenya

Safari Highlights

• Private safari from Nairobi
• Maasai Mara National Reserve
• Full-day Maasai Mara game drive
• Mara River wildlife experience
• Lake Nakuru National Park
• Opportunities to search for black and white rhinos
• Amboseli National Park
• Large elephant herds
• Potential views of Mount Kilimanjaro
• Private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser
• Professional safari driver-guide
• Four nights’ safari accommodation

Detailed 5-Day Kenya Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve

Your safari begins with collection from your Nairobi hotel, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or another agreed location.

Meet your professional Felessy Tours & Safaris driver-guide and depart Nairobi in your private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser.

Travel toward the Great Rift Valley, with a stop at a suitable viewpoint where conditions and timing permit.

Continue through the Kenyan countryside toward the Maasai Mara, arriving in time for lunch at your confirmed lodge or tented camp.

After lunch and check-in, enjoy some time to relax before departing for your first afternoon game drive in the Maasai Mara National Reserve.

The Maasai Mara is one of Africa’s most famous wildlife areas and is particularly renowned for its predators and vast open grasslands.

Possible sightings include:

• Lions
• Elephants
• Cheetahs
• Leopards
• Buffaloes
• Giraffes
• Zebras
• Wildebeest
• Gazelles
• Hyenas
• Hippos
• Numerous bird species

Wildlife sightings are completely natural and cannot be guaranteed.

As evening approaches, return to your lodge or camp for dinner.

Lunch, dinner and overnight in the Maasai Mara.

Day 2: Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari

After breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive in the Maasai Mara with a packed picnic lunch.

Having an entire day dedicated to the reserve gives you more time to explore different wildlife areas without rushing back to the lodge at midday.

Your driver-guide will select the most rewarding routes according to current wildlife movements, road conditions and recent sightings.

The Maasai Mara is famous for its large populations of plains animals and the predators that depend upon them.

You may encounter prides of lions resting in the grass, cheetahs scanning the plains, elephant families moving between feeding areas or giraffes walking gracefully across the savannah.

Leopards are also present but are naturally elusive.

Mara River

Your game drive may include the Mara River area, depending on the day’s route and conditions.

The river supports hippos and crocodiles and plays an important role in the wider Maasai Mara–Serengeti ecosystem.

During the Great Migration period, wildebeest and zebra may move through the wider ecosystem in enormous numbers.

Migration movements and river crossings are natural events and cannot be guaranteed on any particular date.

Enjoy your picnic lunch at an authorised location before continuing with the afternoon game drive.

Later, return to your lodge or camp for dinner and your second night in the Maasai Mara.

Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner and overnight in the Maasai Mara.

Day 3: Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

Enjoy breakfast at your lodge or camp before checking out.

There is no additional Maasai Mara game drive scheduled this morning. After breakfast, depart the Mara and begin your journey toward Lake Nakuru National Park.

Travel through the scenic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley and arrive in the Lake Nakuru area around lunchtime.

Check in at your confirmed accommodation, enjoy lunch and relax before the afternoon safari.

Later, depart for a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park.

Lake Nakuru offers a completely different environment from the Maasai Mara, with lake scenery, woodland and open grassland.

The park is particularly important for rhino conservation and provides opportunities to search for both black and white rhinos.

Other possible wildlife includes:

• Buffaloes
• Giraffes
• Zebras
• Waterbuck
• Baboons
• Warthogs
• Lions
• Leopards
• Antelopes

The park is also known for its rich birdlife.

Flamingos may be present depending on changing water conditions and food availability, but large concentrations cannot be guaranteed.

After the game drive, return to your lodge or camp for dinner.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight in the Lake Nakuru area.

Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park

After an early breakfast, check out and begin your journey toward Amboseli National Park.

The drive takes you south through changing Kenyan landscapes toward the Amboseli ecosystem.

Arrive at your confirmed lodge or tented camp around lunchtime.

After check-in and lunch, enjoy some time to relax before departing for an afternoon game drive.

Amboseli is one of Kenya’s most recognisable safari destinations and is especially famous for its elephants.

Large elephant families can often be seen moving through the plains and wetlands.

Possible wildlife includes:

• African elephants
• Lions
• Cheetahs
• Buffaloes
• Giraffes
• Zebras
• Wildebeest
• Gazelles
• Hippos
• Hyenas
• Numerous bird species

Mount Kilimanjaro

When weather conditions are clear, Mount Kilimanjaro can provide a spectacular backdrop to the Amboseli landscape.

Although the mountain is situated across the border in Tanzania, some of its most famous safari views are experienced from Amboseli.

Cloud cover can hide the mountain for long periods, so visibility cannot be guaranteed.

Continue your afternoon game drive until it is time to return to your accommodation.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight in Amboseli National Park.

Day 5: Amboseli to Nairobi

Wake up early for your final safari morning.

Where covered by your confirmed park-entry arrangements, depart for an early-morning game drive in Amboseli National Park.

Morning offers another opportunity to search for elephants, predators and plains wildlife while temperatures are cooler.

It may also provide another opportunity to see Mount Kilimanjaro if the weather is clear.

Return to your lodge or camp for breakfast.

After breakfast, check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi.

Arrive in Nairobi around lunchtime, depending on traffic and road conditions.

Where included in your confirmed package, enjoy lunch before your final transfer.

You will then be dropped at your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport according to your travel arrangements.

Breakfast, lunch where included, and transfer to Nairobi.

Three Exceptional Kenya Safari Destinations

Maasai Mara National Reserve

The Maasai Mara provides the classic African safari experience.

Its open savannahs support an exceptional variety of wildlife, particularly predators such as lions, cheetahs, hyenas and elusive leopards.

Spending two nights in the Mara gives you an arrival-day game drive followed by a complete day dedicated to wildlife viewing.

Lake Nakuru National Park

Lake Nakuru adds an entirely different ecosystem to the safari.

The park is particularly valuable for travellers hoping to see rhinos and also offers excellent birdlife, giraffes, buffaloes and other wildlife.

Its Rift Valley setting creates a beautiful contrast with the wide-open Maasai Mara.

Amboseli National Park

Amboseli completes the journey with one of Kenya’s most famous elephant experiences.

Its wetlands and plains support large numbers of wildlife, while Mount Kilimanjaro may create an unforgettable backdrop on clear days.

Your Private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser

This is a private safari, meaning your vehicle and driver-guide are dedicated exclusively to your booking.

You will travel in a 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof designed for wildlife viewing and photography.

A private vehicle provides greater privacy and flexibility than a shared safari and is particularly suitable for couples, families, honeymooners and photographers.

Your professional driver-guide will manage the safari programme, search for wildlife and help you understand the animals and landscapes encountered throughout the journey.

Accommodation

Accommodation is arranged according to your preferred comfort level and budget.

Options may include comfortable safari lodges, tented camps, luxury properties or premium accommodation.

Your personalised quotation will clearly state the proposed accommodation for each night.

All accommodation remains subject to availability for your travel dates.

Family Safari

This safari is suitable for families travelling with children.

A private vehicle makes the experience particularly convenient because your family does not need to share the Safari Land Cruiser with unrelated guests.

When requesting your quotation, please provide the exact ages of all children.

Child rates depend on applicable park fees, accommodation policies, room configuration and travel dates.

Honeymoon & Couples Safari

The combination of Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli is also an excellent choice for couples and honeymooners.

Luxury accommodation can be selected throughout the itinerary, creating a private journey that combines some of Kenya’s most romantic landscapes with exceptional wildlife viewing.

What’s Included

Your safari package includes, according to your confirmed quotation:

• Private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
• Exclusive use of the safari vehicle
• Professional safari driver-guide
• Nairobi pick-up and final drop-off
• Four nights’ safari accommodation
• Full-board meals during the safari
• Game drives according to the itinerary
• Applicable park and reserve entry fees
• Bottled drinking water
• Soft drinks including Coke, Fanta and Sprite where confirmed
• Driver-guide accommodation and allowances
• Government taxes
• Flying Doctors cover where specified
• Meet-and-greet arrangements where applicable
• Detailed safari itinerary and safari checklist
• Final-day lunch where included in your quotation

Your personalised quotation and booking confirmation provide the definitive details of your package.

What’s Not Included

Unless specifically included in your quotation:

• International flights
• Personal travel insurance
• Alcoholic beverages
• Lodge and camp beverages outside the confirmed package
• Laundry
• Personal purchases
• Tips and gratuities
• Optional Maasai village visits
• Optional hot-air balloon safari
• Activities not stated in the confirmed itinerary
• Festive-season supplements where applicable

Best Time for This Safari

This safari can be enjoyed throughout different periods of the year.

Wildlife movements, vegetation, rainfall and photography conditions naturally change with the seasons.

Travellers visiting during the broader Great Migration period may have opportunities to encounter migrating wildebeest in the Maasai Mara, but migration movements and river crossings cannot be guaranteed.

Mount Kilimanjaro visibility in Amboseli is also weather-dependent.

The best travel period therefore depends on your priorities, budget and preferred safari experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this safari private?

Yes. Your 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser and professional driver-guide are reserved exclusively for your booking.

Where does the safari start and finish?

The safari starts in Nairobi and returns to Nairobi on Day 5.

How many nights are spent in the Maasai Mara?

Two nights.

Is there a Maasai Mara game drive on Day 3?

No. After breakfast, you depart the Maasai Mara for Lake Nakuru without an additional game drive.

Can we see the Big Five?

The destinations visited are home to several members of the Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos and leopards. However, wild animal sightings can never be guaranteed.

Can we see rhinos?

Lake Nakuru provides excellent opportunities to search for both black and white rhinos.

Can we see Mount Kilimanjaro?

Amboseli provides excellent potential views of Mount Kilimanjaro when weather conditions are clear.

Can we add a hot-air balloon safari?

Yes. A Maasai Mara hot-air balloon safari can be requested subject to availability, weather conditions and additional cost.

Can we choose our accommodation?

Yes. We can recommend accommodation according to your preferred comfort level, travel dates and budget.

Book Your 5 Days Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli Safari

This 5 Days Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli Safari from Nairobi is ideal for travellers who want to experience three of Kenya’s most famous wildlife destinations within one private journey.

Begin with the legendary savannahs and predators of the Maasai Mara.

Continue to Lake Nakuru to search for rhinos and enjoy the beautiful Great Rift Valley environment.

Finish in Amboseli among elephant families beneath the potential backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.

With your own private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser and professional driver-guide throughout the journey, the safari provides an excellent balance of wildlife, scenery and comfort.

Send us your travel dates, number of adults, children’s ages where applicable and preferred accommodation level to receive your personalised safari quotation.

Maasai Mara. Lake Nakuru. Amboseli. Five unforgettable days exploring Kenya.