5 Day itinerary covering Amboseli Naivasha and Maasai Mara

Are you interested in a safari trip to Kenya, the best safari to do is a 5 Day itinerary covering Amboseli Naivasha and Maasai Mara, and below is a detailed itinerary Day By Day;

Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

• Morning: Depart from Nairobi early in the morning and drive to Amboseli National Park (approx. 4 hours).
• Afternoon: Arrive in Amboseli and check into your lodge/camp.
• Late Afternoon: Go on your first game drive in the park. Enjoy views of Mount Kilimanjaro and spot elephants, lions, and other wildlife.
• Evening: Return to your lodge/camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Full Day in Amboseli National Park

• Morning: Early morning game drive to catch the animals at their most active and see Mount Kilimanjaro in the clear morning light.
• Late Morning: Return to the lodge for breakfast. Relax and enjoy the lodge facilities.
• Afternoon: Another game drive in the park, visiting observation hill for panoramic views.
• Evening: Return to your lodge/camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Amboseli to Naivasha

• Morning: After breakfast, depart Amboseli and drive to Naivasha (approx. 5-6 hours).
• Afternoon: Arrive in Naivasha and check into your accommodation.
• Late Afternoon: Take a boat ride on Lake Naivasha to see hippos and a variety of bird species. Alternatively, visit Crescent Island for a walking safari.
• Evening: Return to your lodge/hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4: Naivasha to Maasai Mara

• Morning: After breakfast, drive to Maasai Mara National Reserve (approx. 5 hours).
• Afternoon: Arrive in Maasai Mara and check into your lodge/camp.
• Late Afternoon: Head out for a game drive to start exploring the reserve, home to the Big Five and the Great Migration.
• Evening: Return to your lodge/camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5: Full Day in Maasai Mara

• Morning: Early morning game drive to see predators hunting and other wildlife.
• Late Morning: Return to the lodge for breakfast, then relax or enjoy optional activities like a visit to a Maasai village.
• Afternoon: Another game drive to further explore the reserve.
• Evening: Return to your lodge/camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Additional Tips:

• Packing: Bring comfortable clothing, sun protection, insect repellent, and a good camera with extra batteries.
• Health: Make sure you have all necessary vaccinations and malaria prophylaxis if recommended.

This itinerary provides a mix of wildlife viewing, relaxation, and cultural experiences, making the most of your 5 days in Kenya.

Safari in Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park covers 392 sq km and forms the larger part of Amboseli ecosystem in Kenya. The Park is famous for its big game, its great scenic beauty and the landscape is dominated by the towering Mount Kilimanjaro making it one of the great national parks to visit on your safari in Kenya.

Things to do in Amboseli National Park

Wildlife Viewing

Amboseli National Park has large concentrations of wildlife all year round with over 80 different mammal species ranging from the tiny (and rarely seen) spectacled elephant shrew to the huge bulk of the African elephant. The park is great for superb elephant pictures and documentaries with Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop.

Major attractions to see in Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Parks gives you an opportunity to view Mount Kilimanjaro on the observation hill which as well allows you to have an overall view of the whole park especially the beautiful swamps and elephants below the hill. Animals in the park include elephants, buffaloes, hippos and a variety of water fowl like pelican, Egyptian goose and other water birds.

Maasai culture

In Amboseli National Park you will as be able to visit the maasai people and their indigenous lifestyle, you will have an opportunity to learn and shot how they survive in the park alongside with wildlife. The Vibrant Maasai tribe is Kenya’s best known cultural group leaving in different parts of Kenya, clad in colourful shukas, these tall, bejeweled people have preserved their traditional way of life sustaining its authenticity uninfluenced by cultural trends elsewhere.

Where to stay in Amboseli National Park

Lodge options where to stay in Amboseli National Park during your safari range from Budget, mid-range to luxury options. You will choose what to stay in depending on your interests and budget. These include Tortilis Camp, Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, Ol Tukai Lodge Amboseli and Satao Elerai Camp among others.

Safari in Masai Mara National Reserve

Masai Mara National Reserve is another great national Park to visit on your safari in Kenya. It is widely recognized as the jewel in the crown of Kenya’s tourism industry. The reserve is regarded as the most spectacular wildlife viewing area in Kenya with over 95 species of mammals, amphibians and reptiles and over 400 bird species. A safari to Masai Mara National Reserve during your safari will give you an opportunity to see the great wildlife numbers including the dominant inhabitant that is the wildebeests. From June to October each year over 1.5 million wildebeests along with large numbers of Zebras and Thompson’s gazelle, migrate from the Serengeti plains in Tanzania to search for fresh pastures in the Masai Mara before going back in October.

Where to stay in Masai Mara National Reserve during safari in Kenya

Lodges options where to stay in Masai Mara National Reserve range from Budget, mid-range to luxury options. You will choose where to stay in depending on your interests and budget. Lodges include Mara Serena, Little Governors Camp, Mara Sopa Lodge, Keekorok and Sarova Mara, Mara Intrepids, and Explorer among others. Contact us here for reservations and booking details.

What is the best time to do the 5 Day itinerary covering Amboseli Naivasha and Maasai Mara?

Kenya can be visited throughout the year and the best time is during the months of December to February and then June to October which is relatively dry than March to May and November.

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