6-Day Kenya Safari – Big Three Destinations, Big Five Adventures
Tour Overview
Discover three contrasting Kenyan safari destinations in one private journey. Watch for elephants beneath Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, and explore the Maasai Mara’s open plains in search of big cats and other wildlife. Begin with a night in Nairobi and choose lower mid-range, upper mid-range or luxury accommodation. A private 4×4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof and an English-speaking driver-guide accompanies your safari.
Route: Nairobi → Amboseli → Lake Naivasha → Maasai Mara → Nairobi
Starting-price basis: Mid-range · 6 travellers · April–May 2027
Day by day itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
Meet our representative on arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and transfer to your Nairobi hotel. Settle in and rest before the safari begins the following morning.
Accommodation & meals: Lower mid-range: Glam Hotel. Upper mid-range: Pullman Hotel. Luxury: Sankara Nairobi. Bed and breakfast.
Day 2: Nairobi to Amboseli
Depart Nairobi after breakfast and travel to Amboseli National Park. Arrive for lunch and some time to settle into your lodge or camp. Enjoy an afternoon game drive through the park’s plains and wetlands, looking for elephants, buffalo, giraffes and other wildlife, with Kilimanjaro views in clear weather.
Accommodation & meals: Lower mid-range: Amboseli Sentrim Lodge. Upper mid-range: Amboseli Sopa Lodge. Luxury: Oltukai Lodge. Full board.
Day 3: Amboseli to Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, leave Amboseli for Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley. Arrive for lunch and time to relax at your lakeside resort. In the afternoon, take a one-hour boat ride to look for hippos, waterbirds and wildlife along the shoreline.
Accommodation & meals: Mid-range: Naivasha Kongoni Lodge. Upper mid-range: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort. Luxury: Enashipai Resort & Spa. Full board.
Day 4: Lake Nakuru to the Maasai Mara
After breakfast, drive to the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Settle into your camp or lodge and enjoy lunch before an afternoon game drive through the open plains and river habitats, searching for big cats, elephants and grazing herds.
Accommodation & meals: Lower mid-range: Mara Sentrim Lodge. Upper mid-range: Mara Sopa Lodge. Luxury: Mara Maisha Camp. Full board.
Day 5: Full day in the Maasai Mara
Explore the reserve on a full-day drive with a picnic or morning and afternoon drives. Your guide follows the day’s wildlife activity. Great Migration sightings depend on the season. Optional hot-air balloon flights and Maasai village visits are available at extra cost.
Accommodation & meals: Mara Sentrim Lodge, Mara Sopa Lodge or Mara Maisha Camp. Full board.
Day 6: Maasai Mara to Nairobi
Enjoy your final breakfast at camp before returning to Nairobi. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant and continue to the airport for your onward travel, bringing your Kenya safari to a close.
Accommodation & meals: Breakfast, farewell lunch and airport drop-off.
Tour Inclusions
- Meet and greet and scheduled transfers
- Private Land Cruiser safari with pop-up roof and English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation and meals as listed; Nairobi on bed and breakfast
- Park fees and government taxes per itinerary
- One-hour Lake Naivasha boat ride
- Lunch on the final safari day
- Amref Flying Doctors medical evacuation cover
- One litre of mineral water per person per day in the vehicle and rooms
Tour Exclusions
- International flights, visas or eTA and applicable insurance requirements
- Personal travel and baggage insurance
- Drinks, dining-room tips, porterage, laundry and personal expenses
- Optional Maasai Mara balloon ride: USD 500 per person
- Optional Maasai village visit: USD 20 per person
- Optional Crescent Island walk: USD 35 per person
- Suggested driver-guide tip: USD 10 per person per day
Safari Prices
All rates are in USD per person sharing. Group columns show the number of travellers. SRS is the single room supplement for the trip.
Lower mid-range hotels and lodges
| Travel dates | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | SRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jan–31 Mar; 1–30 Jun 2027* | 3,050 | 2,675 | 2,475 | 2,360 | 2,290 | 205 |
| 1 Apr–30 Jun 2027* | 2,810 | 2,410 | 2,220 | 2,115 | 2,030 | 255 |
| 1 Jul–31 Oct 2027; 20 Dec 2027–3 Jan 2028 | 3,950 | 3,525 | 3,320 | 3,200 | 3,115 | 265 |
| 1 Nov–19 Dec 2027 | 3,410 | 3,035 | 2,840 | 2,725 | 2,650 | 255 |
Upper mid-range hotels and lodges
| Travel dates | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | SRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jan–31 Mar; 1–30 Jun 2027 | 3,050 | 2,675 | 2,475 | 2,360 | 2,290 | 320 |
| 1 Apr–31 May 2027 | 2,810 | 2,410 | 2,220 | 2,115 | 2,030 | 255 |
| 1 Jul–31 Oct 2027; 20 Dec 2027–3 Jan 2028 | 3,950 | 3,525 | 3,320 | 3,200 | 3,115 | 415 |
| 1 Nov–19 Dec 2027 | 3,410 | 3,035 | 2,840 | 2,725 | 2,650 | 315 |
Luxury hotels and lodges
| Travel dates | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | SRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jan–31 Mar 2027 | 3,590 | 3,185 | 2,980 | 2,865 | 2,790 | 640 |
| 1 Apr–31 May 2027 | 3,430 | 3,025 | 2,820 | 2,700 | 2,630 | 590 |
| 1–30 Jun 2027 | 4,115 | 3,710 | 3,515 | 3,390 | 3,310 | 860 |
| 1 Jul–31 Oct 2027; 20 Dec 2027–3 Jan 2028 | 4,665 | 4,230 | 4,020 | 3,880 | 3,795 | 860 |
| 1 Nov–19 Dec 2027 | 3,835 | 3,430 | 3,225 | 3,105 | 3,025 | 605 |
*The lower mid-range schedule contains overlapping June rates; June departures require confirmation. Easter supplement: USD 40 per person per night, 26–29 March 2027. Festive supplements are subject to confirmation. Mid-range base prices are listed as supplied; accommodation selection and final rates will be confirmed with your quotation.
Rates and accommodation availability are subject to confirmation. Changes to park fees or government charges may affect your final quotation. Full board includes breakfast, lunch and dinner; drinks are excluded unless an all-inclusive plan is specified.
Booking Information
A 20% deposit is required at booking. The balance is due 30 days before the tour. For reservations within 25 days of departure, full payment is required at confirmation.
Cancellation charges: 35% at 60–45 days before arrival; 50% at 44–15 days; 100% within 14 days or for a no-show. Confirm complete conditions with your personalised quotation.
Bring soft-sided luggage. Where a domestic flight is included, the stated baggage allowance is 15 kg including hand luggage, subject to airline conditions. Check current entry, health and insurance requirements for every country on your route before travel.
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