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6-Day Masai Mara and Amboseli Safari
6 Days
Age 4+
All Month
Availability 10
Introduction
Experience two of Kenya’s most iconic national parks — the legendary Masai Mara and the breathtaking Amboseli National Park — on this immersive 6-Day Masai Mara + Amboseli Safari with Africa Moja Tours & Safaris.
This tour is designed for travellers who want an authentic safari with world-class Big Five sightings, dramatic photography moments, and diverse landscapes ranging from the Mara’s golden savannahs to Amboseli’s elephant-filled plains beneath Mount Kilimanjaro.
Perfect for couples, families, solo travellers, photographers, and small groups seeking a comprehensive Kenya safari experience.
Tour Overview
6-Day Masai Mara and Amboseli Safari with Africa Moja Tours & Safaris combines two of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations—Masai Mara National Reserve and Amboseli National Park—for a diverse safari experience. This itinerary includes guided game drives, comfortable accommodation, meals, and excellent opportunities to see the Big Five, elephants against Mount Kilimanjaro, and abundant savannah wildlife
Tour Highlights
- Big cats, elephants & breathtaking landscapes
- Masai Mara’s dramatic wildlife encounters
- Amboseli’s massive elephant herds
- Mount Kilimanjaro photo opportunities
- Daily game drives with certified safari guides
- Budget or mid-range tented accommodations
Itinerary
- Day 1 – Nairobi → Masai Mara National Reserve
- Your safari begins with a morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel or airport.
- Travel through the Great Rift Valley, stopping at scenic viewpoints before continuing toward the Masai Mara.
- Arrive at your budget or mid-range tented camp for lunch, followed by your first safari.
- Afternoon Game Drive
- Search for:
- Lions resting beneath acacia trees
- Elephants and buffalo
- Zebras, topi, eland, gazelles
- Cheetahs scanning the plains
- The Mara is one of Africa’s richest wildlife ecosystems, and sightings begin quickly.
- Return for dinner and overnight at your camp.
- Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Budget Tented Camp (upgrade options available)
- Day 2 – Full-Day Safari in the Masai Mara
- Today is dedicated to exploring the vast Masai Mara.
- Morning Game Drive
- Head out early to maximise predator sightings:
- Lions hunting
- Cheetahs chasing prey
- Leopards hiding in trees
- Elephants feeding in the morning light
- Your guide tracks fresh footprints (“spoor”) to lead you to the best wildlife action.
- Picnic Lunch at the Mara River
- Enjoy a packed lunch overlooking the famous Mara River, where the Great Wildebeest Migration river crossings take place (July–October). Even outside migration months, hippos and crocodiles are resident here year-round.
- Afternoon Game Viewing
- Continue exploring until late afternoon before returning to camp for dinner.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Tented Camp inside or near the reserve
- Day 3 – Masai Mara → Nairobi
- After breakfast, enjoy one last early morning game drive as you exit the park — ideal for sunrise photography and early-morning carnivore activity.
- Depart for Nairobi, arriving mid-afternoon.
- Rest overnight in Nairobi (dinner on your own) OR continue directly to Amboseli depending on your chosen package setup.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Nairobi Hotel (Standard)
- Day 4 – Nairobi → Amboseli National Park
- After breakfast, drive to Amboseli National Park, famous for:
- Large herds of elephants
- Mount Kilimanjaro backdrop
- Big cats (lions, cheetahs)
- Flamingos & pelicans (seasonal)
- Beautiful open plains perfect for photography
- Arrive for lunch at your lodge or camp.
- Afternoon Game Drive
- Look for:
- Huge elephant families
- Lions lounging in the grass
- Hyenas
- Hippos
- Stunning birdlife
- As Kilimanjaro clears in the late afternoon, enjoy awe-inspiring views and incredible photography opportunities.
- Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Amboseli Safari Lodge / Tented Camp
- Day 5 – Full-Day Safari in Amboseli
- Spend the entire day exploring Amboseli’s diverse habitats.
- Sunrise Game Drive
- Amboseli is one of the best places in Africa to see:
- Massive elephant herds
- Rare tuskers
- Big cats
- Buffalo and giraffes
- Watch as the morning sun illuminates Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Picnic Lunch in the Park
- Enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the scenic viewpoints overlooking the swamps where elephants bathe.
- Sunset Game Drive
- Continue your safari with the iconic golden-orange Amboseli sunset behind Kilimanjaro.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Amboseli Safari Lodge / Tented Camp
- Day 6 – Amboseli → Nairobi
- Enjoy your final sunrise safari drive before breakfast.
- Depart mid-morning for Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon for drop-off at:
- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
- Wilson Airport
- Your Nairobi hotel
- Meals: Breakfast
- End of Safari – Africa Moja Tours & Safaris
Departure Location
Nairobi hotel or airport.
Departure Time
07:00am
Return Location
Nairobi hotel or airport.
Included
- All transfers from Nairobi
- nights in Masai Mara (tented camp)
- 2 nights in Amboseli (lodge or tented camp)
- 1 night in Nairobi (mid-range hotel)
- All meals as listed
- All game drives in pop-up roof vehicle
- Park entrance fees
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Bottled drinking water
Not Included
- Drinks & personal items
- Optional Maasai village visit
- Hot-air balloon safari (optional)
- Tips for driver/guide
- Travel insurance
- International flights
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it is one of the best Kenya family routes.
Very high chance — Mara covers big cats; Amboseli covers elephants and buffalo.
Yes — clean, secure, with private bathrooms and hot showers.
Yes — Mara Serena, Amboseli Serena, Sopa Lodges, and luxury tented camps available.
Yes — this tour departs every day.
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