5-Day Masai Mara and Amboseli Safari

Embark on a thrilling 5-day Masai mara and Amboseli safari adventure combining two of the country’s most iconic parks—Masai Mara National Reserve and Amboseli National Park. Perfect for midrange travelers, this all-inclusive tour offers unforgettable wildlife encounters, stunning scenery of Mount Kilimanjaro, and rich Maasai cultural experiences. Track the Big Five on exciting 4×4 game drives, witness vast savannahs teeming with wildlife, and unwind in comfortable lodges handpicked for their service and location. Starting and ending in Nairobi, this safari is ideal for nature lovers, first-time visitors to Africa, and anyone seeking the ultimate Kenya safari experience in just under a week.

Safari Style: All-Inclusive | Accommodation Level: Midrange Lodges | Destinations: Masai Mara & Amboseli
Starts/Ends in: Nairobi, Kenya | Safari Type: Private / Group Option

  Tour Highlights

• Experience thrilling game drives in 4×4 safari vehicles

• Spot the Big Five: lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos & buffalo

• Marvel at Mount Kilimanjaro from Amboseli National Park

• Explore the vast plains of Masai Mara, home to the Great Migration (seasonal)

• Stay in comfortable midrange safari lodges with ensuite bathrooms

• Visit a traditional Maasai village and learn about local culture

• All meals, park fees, transportation, and accommodations included

   Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi – Drive to Masai Mara National Reserve

Your Kenya safari begins with a pick-up from your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.

Drive through the picturesque Great Rift Valley and arrive in Masai Mara, East Africa’s most iconic safari destination.

• Accommodation: AA Lodge Masai Mara or Zebra Plains Lodge

• Meals: Lunch & Dinner

• Afternoon game drive included

Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara

After an early breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive with picnic lunch in the heart of the Masai Mara National Reserve.

Look out for lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and if you’re lucky—a leopard on the hunt.

• Optional sunrise hot air balloon safari (extra $450 per person)

• Accommodation: AA Lodge Masai Mara or Zebra Plains Lodge

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Masai Mara – Drive to Nairobi – Transfer to Amboseli

After breakfast, head back to Nairobi for lunch and continue on to Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and Kilimanjaro backdrop.

• Accommodation: AA Lodge Amboseli or Sentrim Amboseli

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Scenic drive through rural Kenya

Day 4: Full-Day Safari in Amboseli National Park

Spend the day in Amboseli, capturing iconic images of elephants against Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Explore marshlands, swamps, and open plains, and spot buffalos, hippos, lions, and over 400 bird species.

• Accommodation: AA Lodge Amboseli or Sentrim Amboseli

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Includes morning & afternoon game drives.

Day 5: Amboseli – Drive Back to Nairobi – Departure

After breakfast, enjoy a short morning game drive as you exit the park.

Drive back to Nairobi with drop-off at your hotel or airport for your flight home.

• Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

• Optional shopping stop at a craft market en route

Safari Price Estimate (Per Person, Based on 2 People Sharing)

For solo travelers, add approx. $300 USD single supplement.
Children under 12 years get up to 30% discount when sharing with adults.

✅ What’s Included

•  Transport in a 4×4 pop-up roof safari vehicle

• 4 nights midrange accommodation

• All park entry fees & conservancy fees

• All meals as listed

•  Services of a professional English-speaking safari guide

•  Bottled drinking water throughout the safari

•  Airport pick-up and drop-off

•  All game drives and cultural visits as per itinerary

❌ Not Included

•  International flights & visas

•  Soft drinks and alcohol

•  Optional activities (e.g., hot air balloon)

•  Tips & personal expenses

• Travel insurance

    Best Time to Visit

• July to October for Great Migration & Big Five sightings

• January to March for clear Kilimanjaro views and fewer crowds.

• Book now this 5-Day Masai Mara and Amboseli Safari.