6 Days Amboseli and Masai Mara Safari

Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

Your safari begins with a morning pick-up in Nairobi followed by a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley to Amboseli National Park. Arrive in time for lunch at your luxury lodge or camp before heading out on your first game drive in the afternoon. Amboseli is renowned for its photogenic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro and its thriving elephant population. As the sun sets, return to your lodge for dinner and a restful evening.

Accommodation options: Ol Tukai Lodge Amboseli, Tortilis Camp Amboseli, Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

Meals: (Lunch, Dinner)

Day 2: Full Day Safari in Amboseli

Wake up early for a sunrise game drive, one of the best times to photograph Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peak. Amboseli’s swamps and plains teem with elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, and a variety of bird species. After breakfast, enjoy leisure time at your lodge before another exciting afternoon game drive. You may also visit a nearby Maasai village for a cultural experience, learning about the traditions and way of life of the Maasai people. Conclude the day with sundowners followed by a gourmet dinner.

Accommodation options: Tawi Lodge, Satao Elerai Camp, Kibo Safari Camp (luxury wing)

Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 3: Amboseli to Nairobi

After a morning game drive and breakfast, check out from your lodge and make your way back to Nairobi. You will arrive in the capital by midday and check into a luxury hotel for a relaxing afternoon. Depending on your interests, you can explore Nairobi’s vibrant culinary scene, visit the Giraffe Centre, or simply unwind at your hotel spa. Dinner will be served at the hotel or a fine dining restaurant.

Accommodation options: Hemingways Nairobi, Giraffe Manor, Villa Rosa Kempinski

Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 4: Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, depart Nairobi for the Masai Mara National Reserve. The journey takes you through the Rift Valley’s dramatic landscapes before arriving at your luxury camp or lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive in the Mara, where you might encounter elephants, lions, giraffes, and herds of antelope grazing against the backdrop of golden plains. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and relaxation.

Accommodation options: Angama Mara, Sand River Masai Mara Camp, Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 5: Full Day Game Viewing in Masai Mara

Spend the entire day exploring the vast savannahs of the Masai Mara. With a packed picnic lunch, you’ll venture deeper into the reserve to maximize your game viewing opportunities. Depending on the season, you may witness the dramatic wildebeest migration across the Mara River. The reserve is also rich in predators, so your guide will help you spot lions, leopards, and cheetahs on the hunt. Return in the evening for a sundowner followed by an elegant dinner at your camp.

Accommodation options: Mahali Mzuri, Mara Explorer Luxury Camp, Governors’ Camp

Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 6: Morning Game Drive – Departure

On your final morning, enjoy an early game drive to catch the wildlife at its most active. After breakfast, check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon. Depending on your travel plans, you will be dropped off at your hotel or at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your luxury safari with Wanderwort Safaris.

Meals: (Breakfast)