Elephants under Kilimanjaro in Amboseli.
Amboseli's swamps attract Africa's largest elephant herds with the iconic mountain backdrop on clear days.
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6 Days Maasai Mara & Amboseli Private Safari
A classic road-based private circuit from Nairobi — Kilimanjaro elephant herds in Amboseli, then the Big Five and big cats in the Maasai Mara.
Overview
This is a classic road-based private itinerary starting and ending in Nairobi. Driving times are approximate — roads can vary with weather. Fly-in options (scenic flights ~1 hour each leg) are available to save time and reduce fatigue, though they cost more. Your private vehicle and guide give you total flexibility to linger at sightings, adjust pace, and craft each day your way.
Private safari — your pace, your sightings, no compromise.
Highlights
Big Five & big cat action in the Mara.
Two full days in the Maasai Mara targeting lions, leopards, cheetahs, and vast plains game.
Truly private — your guide, your pace.
No shared vehicles. Go off the beaten track, stay longer at a kill, or request a bush breakfast anywhere.
Your Itinerary
Day 1
Nairobi → Amboseli National Park (Drive: 4–5 hours)
- Morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel or airport
- Drive via the scenic route with possible Rift Valley viewpoints
- Arrive for lunch at your lodge/camp
- Afternoon game drive in Amboseli — look for elephants, zebras, wildebeest, and (if clear) Mount Kilimanjaro
Day 2
Full Day in Amboseli
- Early morning and afternoon game drives (or one full-day with picnic lunch)
- Amboseli's swamps attract big herds of elephants and hippos — great for photography with the mountain backdrop
- Optional: Visit a Maasai village (extra fee, ~$25–50 pp)
Day 3
Amboseli → Maasai Mara (Drive: 7–9+ hours, or flight option)
- Morning game drive, then depart for Maasai Mara
- The long drive passes through varied landscapes with a possible lunch stop en route
- Arrive in the late afternoon for a short evening game drive if time allows
Day 4–5
Full Days in Maasai Mara (2 Nights)
- Multiple game drives each day (morning, afternoon, or full-day with packed lunch)
- Focus on the Big Five, river crossings (if seasonal), big cat sightings, and vast herds
- Private means you can go off the beaten track or stay longer at a kill
- Optional hot-air balloon ride at dawn (extra ~$400–500 pp)
Day 6
Maasai Mara → Nairobi (Drive: 5–6 hours)
- Early morning game drive
- Return drive to Nairobi
- Arrive by late afternoon/evening for your onward flight or hotel drop-off
What's Included & Excluded
✓ Inclusions
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with English-speaking driver-guide
- 5 nights full-board accommodation (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- All park/conservancy entry fees
- All game drives as per itinerary
- Mineral drinking water throughout
✕ Exclusions
- International flights, visas, travel insurance
- Tips/gratuities (~USD 10–15 per person per day)
- Maasai village visit (~$25–50 pp)
- Hot air balloon ride in Mara (~USD 400–500 pp)
- Fly-in scenic flights (available on request)
- Premium drinks and personal extras
Design Your Safari
Share dates, group size, and travel style. We'll deliver a tailored proposal.