A private, guide-led Kenya circuit for travellers who want a balanced first safari without rushing between parks. Spend generous time in the Masai Mara, pause at the Great Rift Valley lakes and finish beneath the wide Amboseli skies. Accommodation, vehicle class and flights can be upgraded around your preferred travel style.
The journey
Made for the way you want to travel.
Highlights
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle and guide
- Masai Mara game drives
- Rift Valley lake landscapes
- Amboseli elephants and Kilimanjaro views
- Flexible lodge and camp upgrades
Plan by day
1
Day 1
Nairobi to Masai Mara and afternoon game drive
Activities: Guided exploration, interpretation and photography
Stay: Selected lodge, camp or guesthouse
Meals: As confirmed in the final itinerary
Altitude: As confirmed for the route
2
Day 2
Full-day Masai Mara exploration with picnic lunch
Activities: Guided exploration, interpretation and photography
Stay: Selected lodge, camp or guesthouse
Meals: As confirmed in the final itinerary
Altitude: As confirmed for the route
3
Day 3
Second Mara day or optional balloon safari
Activities: Guided exploration, interpretation and photography
Stay: Selected lodge, camp or guesthouse
Meals: As confirmed in the final itinerary
Altitude: As confirmed for the route
4
Day 4
Mara to Lake Naivasha or Lake Nakuru
Activities: Guided exploration, interpretation and photography
Stay: Selected lodge, camp or guesthouse
Meals: As confirmed in the final itinerary
Altitude: As confirmed for the route
5
Day 5
Rift Valley wildlife and scenic lakes
Activities: Guided exploration, interpretation and photography
Stay: Selected lodge, camp or guesthouse
Meals: As confirmed in the final itinerary
Altitude: As confirmed for the route
6
Day 6
Travel to Amboseli and evening game drive
Activities: Guided exploration, interpretation and photography
Stay: Selected lodge, camp or guesthouse
Meals: As confirmed in the final itinerary
Altitude: As confirmed for the route
7
Day 7
Morning Amboseli drive and return to Nairobi
Activities: Guided exploration, interpretation and photography
Stay: Selected lodge, camp or guesthouse
Meals: As confirmed in the final itinerary
Altitude: As confirmed for the route
Included in your planning
- Private trip planning
- Professional local guide
- Daily activity coordination
- Pre-trip WhatsApp support
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal purchases
- Park fees or items not listed in the final quote
What to bring
- Valid passport and travel documents
- Comfortable layers
- Sun protection
- Reusable water bottle
- Personal medication
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