Mara · Nakuru · Amboseli · 7 days · 6 nights · Best Jun – Oct & Jan – Mar
Big Five Complete
This is the trip people picture when they say 'Kenya safari'. Seven nights across the three parks that, between them, hold all of the Big Five and the country's most iconic scenery: the Mara's big cats and endless plains, Nakuru's rhino and flamingo, and Amboseli's elephant herds beneath Kilimanjaro. We pace it properly — two or three nights in each so you're never just passing through.
From $3,700 per person
Specimen itinerary for planning purposes only — not a confirmed booking document.
Logistics & transport
- Pickup
- Confirmed 24 hours before departure on WhatsApp
- Guide language
- As selected at booking
- Group
- Private / small group · max 6 guests
Where you'll stay
Lodging varies by trip — tented camp, safari lodge, beach hotel, or city hotel as your package requires. The property for this package is confirmed in writing after you book — ask us on WhatsApp if you want options before paying.
Included in your package price — exact camp, lodge, or hotel confirmed after booking.
Indicative schedule — day by day
Planned rhythm for your trip — your guide may adjust on the day for conditions, light and wildlife.
Day 1: Nairobi → Maasai Mara
Morning drive (or optional flight) to the Mara. Afternoon game drive across the plains — lion, elephant and buffalo on day one is normal here.
Day 2: Full day in the Mara
Dawn-to-dusk in the world's greatest big-cat reserve. Cheetah on the termite mounds, leopard in the riverine forest, and (Jul–Oct) the migration river crossings.
Day 3: Mara → Lake Nakuru
Final Mara drive, then transfer to Lake Nakuru via the Rift Valley. Afternoon drive for rhino — both black and white — and Rothschild's giraffe.
Day 4: Nakuru → Amboseli
Morning around the lake, then the long, scenic transfer south to Amboseli (we break it with a proper lunch). Evening drive as the light goes gold.
Day 5: Amboseli & Kilimanjaro
Sunrise drive for Kili before the cloud arrives. The great elephant herds in the Enkongo Narok swamp. Observation Hill at sunset.
Day 6: More Amboseli, fly-camp dinner
A relaxed day — game drives morning and afternoon, optional Maasai community visit, and a lantern-lit bush dinner under the stars.
Day 7: Final drive, return to Nairobi
Dawn game drive, brunch, then road transfer back to Nairobi for your onward connection.
Trip inclusions
- 7 nights full-board accommodation
- All park & reserve entry fees
- Private 4x4 · experienced driver-guide throughout
- All inter-park transfers
- Bottled water & sundowners
- 24/7 WhatsApp support
Trip exclusions
- International flights
- Kenya eVisa ($51 — we help you apply)
- Travel insurance (required)
- Optional Mara-leg flight (+$190 pp on road packages; already included in the Luxury package)
- Tips for guide & staff
Preparation & packing
Before you go
- This section is general Kenya travel guidance — not a substitute for official advice or your doctor.
- We confirm trip-specific details (property, pickup times, park rules) with you on WhatsApp before departure.
- Questions about Big Five Complete? Message us anytime — we'd rather you ask than guess.
Visa & entry
- Most visitors need a Kenya eVisa before travel — apply at evisa.go.ke and check current fees and rules.
- Passport usually needs 6+ months' validity and blank pages — verify with your airline and immigration.
- Keep a printed copy of this itinerary and your eVisa for border control.
Health
- Yellow fever certificate may be required depending on where you are travelling from — check Kenya's latest entry rules.
- Malaria prevention is commonly recommended for safari areas — ask your doctor well before you fly.
- Travel insurance with medical evacuation cover is strongly recommended.
- Bring personal medication in original packaging.
Weather & clothing
- Safari mornings and evenings are often cooler than midday — layers work better than one heavy coat.
- Neutral colours (khaki, olive, beige) are standard for game drives.
- Rain can appear in any season — a light waterproof layer is worth packing.
- We send a short weather note for your dates once your trip is confirmed.
Packing list
- Comfortable closed shoes for walking + sandals for camp or lodge
- Sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
- Binoculars if you have a pair (optional — ask us if you'd like a recommendation)
- Power bank + travel adaptor (Kenya commonly uses Type G plugs, 240V)
- Soft bag often works better than a hard suitcase if your trip includes light-aircraft legs — we'll confirm luggage limits for your routing
- Some cash in USD (clean, newer bills) or KES for tips and small purchases
- Insect repellent
Money & connectivity
- Cards work in Nairobi and at many properties; cash is still useful for tips and markets.
- M-Pesa is widely used in Kenya — we can walk you through it on arrival if helpful.
- Wi‑Fi varies by property (lodge, camp, or hotel) — signal on game drives is usually limited.
- Tipping customs vary by property and guide — we share current guidelines for your trip before you travel.