Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, Mombasa · 6 days · 5 nights · Year-round
7-Day Group Safari
Pick up in Nairobi and travel by 4x4 through the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli National Park. Stays in en-suite tented camps with full-board meals, an English-speaking driver-guide, and a one-way standard-class SGR ticket from Emali to Mombasa.
From $1,696 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 - Masai Mara
You will be picked up from your hotel in Nairobi and depart for the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Along the way, you will make a brief stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint to enjoy the spectacular escarpments and expansive views. The journey will continue with a stop in Narok for a restroom break. You will then proceed to the Masai Mara, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy an introductory game drive, where your driver/guide will help you track various animal species and birds. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Lechada Safari Camp or a similar facility (tents with private showers and flush toilets).
Day 2: Masai Mara
After breakfast proceed on a full day of game viewing within the reserve. The Masai Mara landscape here is scenic savannah grassland on rolling hills. The reserve is the best park for game drives and viewing of various species of animals in Kenya as it has an extensive road and track network which allows for close range viewing and photography. You will break for your picnic lunch at the hippo pool, looking out for hippos and crocodile. Dinner and overnight at the Lechanda Safari camp or Similar.
Day 3: Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru
After breakfast, check out and depart the Mara region for Nakuru. Enjoy lunch en route, with scenic views of Mt. Longonot and Lake Naivasha from afar along the main highway. (Those who want to Visit the Masai Village can do so in the Morning.) Dinner and overnight Buraha Zenoni hotel or Similar.
Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, you will proceed for a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, known for flamingos, rich birdlife, and a white rhino sanctuary. Cape buffalo and waterbuck are often seen near the lake. Afterward, the group will travel to Amboseli National Park for dinner and an overnight stay at Nyati Safari Camp.
Day 5: Amboseli
A day of game drives in this park which contains swamp grounds in which elephants and hippos bathe in abundance. A variety of antelopes and birds can also be seen and Mt. Kilimanjaro's peak too if weather conditions permit. We will cater for picnic lunches return to overnight at the Nyati Safari camp.
Day 6: Amboseli – Emali Train Station - Mombasa
Enjoy an early morning game drive in Amboseli National Park, taking in the stunning views and wildlife at sunrise. Return to the camp for a full breakfast. After breakfast, check out and drive to Emali Train Station to board SGR To Mombasa.
Trip inclusions
- Accommodation — stays in comfortable resorts and en-suite tented camps with private bathroom, hot showers, flush toilets, and cozy bedding
- Professional guide — experienced, English-speaking safari guide/driver
- Meals — full-board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner); dietary preferences with advance notice
- Transport — all ground transport in a well-maintained 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Train ticket — one-way standard-class SGR ticket from Emali to Mombasa
Trip exclusions
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional balloon ride — $525 pp
- Optional Masai village visit — $10 pp
- Personal expenses, tips, drinks, and any items not mentioned under What's Included
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 7-Day Group Safari? 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.