Kenya: Mara, Rift Valley & Amboseli · 6 days · 5 nights · Year-round · Mara migration Jul – Oct
6-Day Kenya Small-Group Safari
If you're happy to share a safari vehicle with other travellers, this trip covers three of Kenya's best-known parks for less. You spend two nights in the Maasai Mara, including a full day with a picnic lunch at the Hippo Pool, then cross the Rift Valley past Mount Longonot and Lake Naivasha to Nakuru. A morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park comes before the long drive south to Amboseli, where you have a full day among the elephants with Kilimanjaro behind them on clear days. The camps are simple and comfortable, and the price includes your meals, park fees and guide.
From $2,121 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 12 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
We collect you from your Nairobi hotel or the airport and head west, stopping at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint and in Narok. After lunch at camp and a short rest, you go out on your first game drive in the Mara.
Day 2: Full day in the Maasai Mara
A full day exploring the Mara's grassland and rolling hills, where the network of tracks lets your guide get you close to the wildlife for photographs. Lunch is a picnic at the Hippo Pool, with hippo and crocodile in the river below.
Day 3: Maasai Mara → Lake Nakuru
An early game drive at sunrise, then breakfast and the drive to Nakuru, with views of Mount Longonot and Lake Naivasha on the way and a lunch stop en route. There is no game drive this evening, so the rest of the day is for resting.
Day 4: Lake Nakuru → Amboseli
A morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park for its birdlife, including flamingos, and its white rhino sanctuary, with buffalo and waterbuck along the shore. Then the long drive to Amboseli, watching for wildlife along the way, arriving at camp late in the evening.
Day 5: Full day in Amboseli
A day of game drives around Amboseli's swamps, where elephant and hippo gather, along with plains game, antelope and plenty of birds. Lunch is a picnic in the park, and on a clear day Mount Kilimanjaro forms the backdrop.
Day 6: Amboseli → Nairobi
A final morning game drive and breakfast at camp, then the drive back to Nairobi. You arrive after lunch and the trip ends with a drop-off in the city centre.
Trip inclusions
- 5 nights in camps and a hotel, as listed in the itinerary (or similar)
- Meals on safari as per the itinerary
- All national park and reserve entry fees
- Shared 4x4 safari vehicle with a driver-guide, shared with other travellers on the departure
- All game drives as per the itinerary
- Pickup from Nairobi hotel or airport, and drop-off in Nairobi city centre
- 24/7 WhatsApp support from the Bookara team
Trip exclusions
- International flights
- Kenya eTA (government fee — we help you apply)
- Travel insurance
- Tips for your guide and camp staff
- Optional activities and excursions
- Drinks and personal expenses
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 6-Day Kenya Small-Group Safari? Message us anytime — we'd rather you ask than guess.
Visa & entry
- Most visitors need a Kenya eTA before travel — apply at etakenya.go.ke and check the current fee 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 eTA approval 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.