5 Days Amboseli & Maasai Mara Safari
Overview
Discover two of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations on this unforgettable 5-Day Amboseli & Maasai Mara Safari. This adventure combines the breathtaking beauty of Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, with the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve, home to the legendary Big Five and the spectacular Great Migration (seasonal).
From endless savannah plains and acacia woodlands to thriving wetlands and abundant wildlife, this safari offers exceptional game viewing, stunning landscapes, and unforgettable cultural experiences. Whether you’re watching elephants roam beneath Africa’s highest mountain or tracking lions across the Maasai Mara, every day promises incredible moments and lifelong memories.
Tour Plan
Day 1: Nairobi – Amboseli National Park
Destination
Nairobi → Amboseli National Park
Activities & Attractions
After breakfast, depart from Nairobi and drive south toward Amboseli National Park, enjoying scenic views of the Kenyan countryside along the way. Upon arrival, check into your safari lodge and enjoy lunch before embarking on your first afternoon game drive. Amboseli is renowned for its large elephant herds, open plains, seasonal swamps, and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro. During your game drive, look out for elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, and numerous bird species while capturing spectacular photographs against the backdrop of Africa’s highest mountain.
Accommodation: Safari Lodge or Luxury Tented Camp
Day 2: Amboseli National Park – Maasai Mara National Reserve
Destination
Amboseli National Park → Maasai Mara National Reserve
Activities & Attractions
Enjoy an early morning game drive as the wildlife becomes active with the sunrise, offering another opportunity to observe elephants, predators, and grazing animals in their natural habitat. After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, passing through the beautiful landscapes of the Great Rift Valley. Arrive in the late afternoon, check into your lodge or tented camp, and relax while enjoying the peaceful surroundings of Kenya’s premier wildlife reserve.
Accommodation: Safari Lodge or Luxury Tented Camp
Day 3: Full Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara
Destination
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Activities & Attractions
Spend the entire day exploring the vast plains of Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives accompanied by an experienced safari guide. Search for the legendary Big Five, including lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos, while also encountering cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, and hundreds of bird species. If traveling during the migration season, you may witness thousands of wildebeests and zebras crossing the Mara ecosystem in one of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles. A picnic lunch in the bush allows you to maximize your wildlife viewing experience.
Accommodation: Safari Lodge or Luxury Tented Camp
Day 4: Maasai Mara Exploration & Maasai Cultural Visit
Destination
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Activities & Attractions
Begin the day with another exciting game drive through different regions of the reserve, increasing your chances of spotting elusive wildlife such as leopards, black rhinos, and large prides of lions. In the afternoon, visit a traditional Maasai village where you’ll learn about the unique customs, traditions, colorful dances, traditional homes, and daily lifestyle of the Maasai people. This enriching cultural experience provides deeper insight into one of East Africa’s most famous communities while offering excellent opportunities for photography and interaction with local residents.
Accommodation: Safari Lodge or Luxury Tented Camp
Day 5: Maasai Mara – Nairobi
Destination
Maasai Mara National Reserve → Nairobi
Activities & Attractions
After breakfast, check out of your accommodation and begin the scenic drive back to Nairobi through the spectacular Great Rift Valley. Along the journey, admire rolling hills, traditional villages, and beautiful countryside landscapes while reflecting on the unforgettable wildlife encounters experienced throughout your safari. Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be transferred to your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, bringing your memorable Kenya safari adventure to a successful conclusion.
- Included
- All meals on the safari
- All game viewing activities specified
- All Park entrance fees & taxes
- Private 4×4 wheel Safari Vehicle
- Professional English speaking safari and tour guide / driver
- Drinking Water
- Transportation
- excluded
- Entry Visas
- International
- Flights
- Laundry
- Optional Activities
- Tips and Gratuities
- Possible Concession fees
- Alcoholic Drink