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Kenya Road Safari

Kenya Road Safari

6 Nights / 7 Days
Nairobi → Maasai Mara → Lake Naivasha → Amboseli6 Nights / 7 DaysBest months: July to October, January to March

Highlights

  • Overland adventure through Kenya's diverse landscapes
  • Big Five safari in the Maasai Mara
  • Boat safari and walking safari at Lake Naivasha
  • Elephant herds beneath Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli

Your Journey

Day by Day

Day 1

Arrive in Nairobi

Welcome to Kenya. Settle into the capital before your safari begins tomorrow.

ArrivalPrivate airport pick-up and transfer to your hotel in the leafy Karen suburb (approx. 45 min)

Tip: If arriving early, combine the Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre in one afternoon — they're 15 minutes apart.

Day 2

Drive to Maasai Mara

A scenic overland drive through the Great Rift Valley into big cat country.

07:00Breakfast and depart Nairobi. Drive west through the Rift Valley escarpment (approx. 5–6 hours via Narok)
Day 3

Full Day Maasai Mara

A full day immersed in Kenya's most iconic wildlife reserve.

05:30Optional hot air balloon safari at dawn (book in advance)

Tip: Two nights in the Mara gives you solid game-viewing time across different sectors of the reserve.

Day 4

Mara to Lake Naivasha

Drive from the savannah to the freshwater shores of Lake Naivasha in the Rift Valley.

07:00Early breakfast and final morning game drive en route out of the Mara
Day 5

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli

Journey south toward Kilimanjaro and the legendary elephant herds of Amboseli.

07:00Early morning walking safari on Crescent Island — walk among zebras, giraffes, and wildebeest (no predators)

Tip: Kilimanjaro is clearest at dawn and dusk — cloud cover often rolls in by mid-morning.

Day 6

Full Day Amboseli

A full day exploring Amboseli's wetlands, elephant herds, and Kilimanjaro panoramas.

06:00Sunrise game drive — watch elephants silhouetted against a pink Kilimanjaro at dawn
Day 7

Departure

One last morning in the African bush before heading home.

06:00Optional final sunrise game drive

Tip: Flying out in the evening? Add a farewell lunch at Carnivore restaurant or visit the Nairobi National Museum.

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