6-Day Amboseli, Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara Group Safari

Organized by Safari Direct
Start: Arusha, Tanzania | End: Arusha or Nairobi, Kenya
Destinations: Amboseli – Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara

Day 1: Arusha (Tanzania) – Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

• Departure Time: 07:00 AM

• Distance: Approx. 180 km | Drive: 4–5 hours (via Namanga border)

Activities:

• Depart from Arusha and drive to the Namanga border for immigration.

• Enter Amboseli National Park by early afternoon.

• Lunch at your lodge or tented camp.

• Afternoon game drive with views of Mount Kilimanjaro and large elephant herds.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp in Amboseli

Day 2: Full Day in Amboseli National Park

Activities:

• Early morning game drive to catch wildlife with clear Kilimanjaro views.

• Return for breakfast; midday rest at the lodge/camp.

• Optional visit to a local Maasai village.

• Evening game drive for more chances to see lions, zebras, hyenas, and buffaloes.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Same lodge/camp in Amboseli

Day 3: Amboseli – Lake Nakuru National Park

• Departure Time: 07:00 AM

• Distance: Approx. 360 km | Drive: 6–7 hours

Activities:

• Early breakfast and depart Amboseli.

• Drive through Nairobi with a stop for lunch.

• Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving by late afternoon.

• Short game drive en route to lodge if time allows.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge inside or near Lake Nakuru National Park

Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara National Reserve

• Departure Time: 07:00 AM

• Distance: Approx. 300 km | Drive: 5–6 hours

Activities:

• Morning game drive in Lake Nakuru to spot white rhinos, flamingos, giraffes, and lions.

• Breakfast at the lodge or picnic breakfast.

• Depart for Maasai Mara, arriving in time for lunch.

• Afternoon game drive in the reserve.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp in Maasai Mara

Day 5: Full Day in Maasai Mara National Reserve

Activities:

• Full-day game drive with picnic lunch inside the park.

• Explore key areas: Mara River, Talek River, open savannah.

• High chance to see the Big Five and other wildlife like cheetahs, hyenas, hippos, and more.

• Optional visit to a traditional Maasai village.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Same camp/lodge in Maasai Mara

Day 6: Maasai Mara – Nairobi – Arusha (or End in Nairobi)

• Departure Time: 06:30 AM

• Distance to Arusha: Approx. 500 km | Drive: 9–10 hours

• Distance to Nairobi: Approx. 270 km | Drive: 5–6 hours

Activities:

• Optional early morning game drive (if desired).

• Breakfast and depart for Nairobi.

• Lunch stop en route.

• Continue to Arusha or drop-off at Nairobi (depending on package).

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Not included (end of tour)

✅ Inclusions:

• All transport in custom 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

• Professional English-speaking safari guide

• 5 nights’ accommodation in lodges/tented camps

• All park entrance fees (Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara)

• Meals as per itinerary

• Bottled water during game drives

❌ Exclusions:

• Tanzania–Kenya visas & border fees

• Optional activities (boat rides, Maasai village visit)

• International flights

• Travel insurance

• Tips and personal expenses