5-Day Amboseli, Naivasha, Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari

Explore Amboseli, Naivasha, Nakuru & Masai Mara on a 5-day private Kenya safari. See elephants, rhinos & the Big Five.

5-Day Amboseli, Naivasha, Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari (Private Tour)

From Kilimanjaro’s Shadows to the Great Mara Plains

8-Day Kenya Safari

5-Day Amboseli, Naivasha, Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari Overview

Discover Kenya’s incredible contrasts on this 5-day private safari through four of its most spectacular parks — Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and the legendary Masai Mara.

Watch elephants under Mount Kilimanjaro, cruise Lake Naivasha among hippos, photograph flamingos at Lake Nakuru, and finish with unforgettable wildlife drama in the Masai Mara.

This tour is ideal for travelers wanting comfort, authentic encounters, and seamless transfers in a private 4×4 Land Cruiser.

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5-Day Amboseli, Naivasha, Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 – Nairobi → Amboseli National Park

Depart early for Amboseli, famous for vast herds of elephants and views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Arrive by midday and enjoy lunch at your lodge before an afternoon game drive across dusty plains alive with zebra, buffalo, and giraffe.

At sunset, photograph elephants silhouetted against Africa’s tallest mountain — a truly iconic scene.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: AA Lodge Amboseli / Sentrim Amboseli

➡️ Where elephants walk beneath Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peaks.

Day 2 – Amboseli → Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, head northwest toward Lake Naivasha, arriving for lunch.
In the afternoon, take an optional boat ride to see hippos, waterfowl, and zebras grazing along Crescent Island.

The cool, flower-filled air of Naivasha provides a refreshing contrast to Amboseli’s dusty plains.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp / Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge

➡️ Sail across calm waters where pelicans glide and hippos yawn.

Day 3 – Naivasha → Lake Nakuru National Park

A short morning drive brings you to Lake Nakuru, a UNESCO-listed bird sanctuary.
Search for white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, and leopards as you loop around the shimmering pink lake.

This is also one of Kenya’s best places to see flamingos and endangered black rhinos.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge / Sarova Lion Hill Lodge

➡️ A kaleidoscope of color and wildlife in one compact park.

Day 4 – Lake Nakuru → Masai Mara National Reserve

Drive through the dramatic Great Rift Valley to reach the world-famous Masai Mara.
Enjoy lunch and an afternoon game drive across rolling savannahs dotted with acacia trees.

Spot lions lounging in the grass, herds of wildebeest and elephants, and — if lucky — a leopard stretched out in the shade.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Enkorok Mara Camp / AA Lodge Mara / Sopa Lodge Mara

➡️ The stage for Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacle.

Day 5 – Masai Mara → Nairobi

After breakfast, begin the journey back to Nairobi, arriving mid-afternoon.
You may add a Maasai village visit or extend to Diani Beach by flight.

Meals: Breakfast

➡️ Farewell to Kenya’s wild heart — until next adventure.