9 Days Kenya Big Five Safari | Masai Mara, Amboseli & Lake Nakuru

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi – Welcome to Kenya

Arrive in Nairobi where you will be welcomed by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel.

Optional Activities

• Nairobi city orientation tour
• Visit local craft markets
• Relaxation after your journey

Evening safari briefing with your guide.

Accommodation: Nairobi Hotel
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Day 2: Nairobi – Transfer to Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, depart Nairobi and drive south to Amboseli National Park.

En-route Experience

• Scenic Great Rift Valley views
• Maasai villages and rural landscapes

Arrive for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive.

Wildlife Highlights

• Elephants with Mount Kilimanjaro backdrop
• Lions, cheetahs, buffaloes
• Zebras, giraffes, and antelopes

Accommodation: Safari Lodge / Camp
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Full Day Safari in Amboseli

Spend a full day exploring Amboseli’s rich ecosystem.

Activities

• Morning and afternoon game drives
• Photography at Observation Hill
• Bird watching in swamp areas

Wildlife

• Large elephant herds
• Predators and herbivores in open plains
• Stunning Kilimanjaro views (weather permitting)

Optional Maasai cultural village visit.

Accommodation: Same Lodge / Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 4: Amboseli – Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park

Travel through Kenya’s Great Rift Valley toward Lake Nakuru National Park.

En-route Highlights

• Rift Valley escarpments
• Scenic countryside and towns

Arrive for afternoon relaxation or game drive.

Accommodation: Safari Lodge / Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 5: Lake Nakuru Safari Experience

Explore Lake Nakuru, famous for its rhinos and birdlife.

Wildlife Highlights

• White and black rhinos
• Rothschild giraffes
• Flamingos and pelicans
• Buffaloes, zebras, and baboons

Enjoy a full game drive around the lake ecosystem.

Accommodation: Same Lodge / Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 6: Lake Nakuru – Transfer to Masai Mara

After breakfast, depart for Masai Mara National Reserve.

Scenic Drive

• Rolling savannah plains
• Maasai villages and wildlife sightings en-route

Arrive in time for lunch and afternoon game drive.

Wildlife

• Lions, elephants, giraffes
• Zebras, antelopes, hyenas

Accommodation: Safari Lodge / Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 7: Full Day Safari in Masai Mara

Spend the day exploring Kenya’s most famous reserve.

Safari Experience

• Big Five game drives
• Mara River exploration
• Optional Great Migration sightings (seasonal)

Wildlife

• Leopards and cheetahs
• Hippos and crocodiles
• Huge herds of wildebeests and zebras

Optional hot air balloon safari.

Accommodation: Same Lodge / Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 8: Another Safari Day in Masai Mara

Enjoy another full day in the Masai Mara ecosystem.

Activities

• Sunrise game drive
• Predator tracking sessions
• Photography in golden savannah light
• Afternoon game drive in different sectors

This day increases your chances of witnessing rare wildlife encounters.

Accommodation: Same Lodge / Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 9: Masai Mara – Return to Nairobi

After breakfast, depart Masai Mara and drive back to Nairobi.

En-route Stopovers

• Great Rift Valley viewpoint
• Souvenir shopping
• Optional lunch stop in Nairobi

Transfer to airport or hotel for departure.

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch