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7 days / 6 nights
7 Days Amboseli, Lake Naivasha & Masai Mara Safari
Nairobi → Amboseli → Lake Naivasha → Masai Mara → Nairobi
Overview
A seven-day safari from Nairobi covering Amboseli, Lake Naivasha and the Masai Mara. It opens with two nights in Amboseli, home to large elephant herds and views of Mount Kilimanjaro, then moves to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride and a walking safari on Crescent Island.
Three nights in the Masai Mara follow, with full-day game drives and picnic meals in the reserve. The trip suits families, couples, groups and solo travellers.
Duration 7 days / 6 nights
Route Nairobi → Amboseli → Lake Naivasha → Masai Mara → Nairobi
Starts and ends Nairobi hotel or airport
Minimum age 6+
Safari highlights
- Explore Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro
- Enjoy a full-day game experience in Amboseli with a picnic lunch inside the park
- Experience the “Land of the Gentle Giants” and observe elephants in their natural habitat
- Enjoy a scenic boat ride on Lake Naivasha with opportunities to see hippos and different bird species
- Experience a guided walking safari on Crescent Island
- Explore the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve with extensive game drives
- Enjoy full-day game experiences with picnic meals in the African wilderness
- Experience an early morning game drive and picnic breakfast in the Masai Mara
- During the migration season, have the opportunity to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration
- Optional hot air balloon safari with champagne breakfast upon landing
- Optional visit to a Maasai cultural village
- Travel in a comfortable safari vehicle accompanied by a professional safari guide
Optional extras. A hot air balloon safari with champagne breakfast and a Maasai cultural village visit are available at an additional cost.
Day by day
Day 1
Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Drive from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park. After lunch, enjoy a two-hour evening game drive.
Meals Lunch & Dinner
Day 2
Full-Day Amboseli National Park Experience
A full day in Amboseli with a picnic lunch in the park, returning at about 6 pm.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3
Amboseli to Lake Naivasha
An early game drive, then travel to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride and a walking safari on Crescent Island.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4
Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Reserve
Drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve for an afternoon game drive.
Stay Sentrim Mara Lodge
Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5
Full-Day Masai Mara Game Experience
A full day in the Masai Mara with a picnic lunch. An optional hot air balloon safari is available at an additional cost.
Stay Sentrim Mara Lodge
Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6
Full-Day Masai Mara Game Experience
An early game drive with a picnic breakfast, then lunch at the lodge. The evening offers a game drive or a visit to a Maasai village.
Stay Sentrim Mara Lodge
Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7
Masai Mara to Nairobi
After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi for drop-off around midday.
Meals Breakfast
Where you’ll stay
The lodges and camps on this itinerary. We can suggest other options at a different level if you prefer.
Amboseli National Park
On the border of Amboseli National Park, about 3 km from Kimana Gate, with views towards Mount Kilimanjaro.
Lake Naivasha
On the south-eastern shore of Lake Naivasha, along Moi South Lake Road, on grounds shared with resident plains game.
Masai Mara National Reserve
On the slopes of the Ngama Hills in the Ololaimutiek area, about 3 km from Sekenani Gate on the eastern side of the reserve.
What’s included
Price includes
- Pick-up and drop-off from your Nairobi hotel or airport
- Full board accommodation in a safari lodge or tented camp
- All park entry fees
- Services of an English-speaking professional driver/guide
- Game drives as detailed in the itinerary
- Bottled water during the safari
- Exclusive transport in a 4×4 all-weather safari vehicle with a game viewing roof hatch and UHF radio
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Emergency Air Medical Evacuation Cover
- Government taxes
Price excludes
- International and domestic flights unless otherwise specified
- Drinks and personal expenses
- All optional activities and related fees
- Nature walks, trekking and other optional experiences not mentioned
- Laundry
- Tips and gratuities
Route map
From
$3,881
per person sharing
Prices are indicative. Tell us your dates and group and we will send your final quote.
Why book with us
- Local tour operator, based in Nairobi
- Our own vehicles and driver-guides
- Any itinerary can be adjusted
Call or WhatsApp +254 736 116 152
Guest reviews
What our guests say
Rated 5 out of 5
“The experience was nothing short of Incredible. From the punctuality at pick Up, to the Top tier professionalism from our driver and guide @Bedan. … Special thanks to Mr Bedan for being an excellent guide and ensuring we were most comfortable throughout the entire safari.”
Paul N
· September 2026
Rated 5 out of 5
“Mbutu Tours offered us a seamless experience from enquiry to booking and the actual safari. John and Bedan, our guide and driver, were kind, professional and knowledgeable in the requirements for the trip and the animals that we spotted in the wild.”
Flo Ndiritu
Rated 5 out of 5
“We have learnt much more about animals during our 4 days safari than through all years at school. It was truly an amazing experience. We visited Masai Mara, Masai Village, Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island and on the last day we were in Nairobi National Park and in coffee factory.”
Magdalena
· June 2026
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