Overview
The ultimate Kenya safari circuit
This 5-day Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara safari is our classic Kenya circuit. Begin among the elephant herds and Kilimanjaro views of Amboseli, continue to the flamingos and rhinos of Lake Nakuru, and finish in the world-famous Maasai Mara with its Big Five and seasonal migration.
Day by Day
Your 5-day Amboseli, Nakuru & Maasai Mara itinerary
Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Drive south to Amboseli. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive among elephants and plains game beneath Mount Kilimanjaro. Dinner and overnight.
Full day of Amboseli game drives
Morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli, with Kilimanjaro views, elephant herds and abundant birdlife. All meals and overnight.
Amboseli to Lake Nakuru National Park
Transfer across the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru, arriving for an afternoon game drive among flamingos and rhinos. Dinner and overnight.
Lake Nakuru to the Maasai Mara
After a morning game drive, transfer to the Maasai Mara for an afternoon game drive in search of the Big Five. Dinner and overnight.
Maasai Mara game drive & return to Nairobi
Enjoy a final morning game drive in the Mara — with a chance of the migration in season — then drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the evening.
What to expect
What’s included & excluded
Included
- Return transport from Nairobi in a safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Park & conservancy entry fees
- Full-board accommodation (camping or budget lodge)
- Game drives as per the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water on game drives
Not included
- International & domestic flights
- Kenya visa and travel insurance
- Personal items, drinks & tips
- Optional activities & balloon safaris
- Anything not listed under “Included”
Why book with us
Why travellers choose Nairobi Tour Promoters
Local experts
A Nairobi-based team running Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda & Rwanda safaris for years.
Honest budget pricing
Affordable camping & lodge options with no hidden costs.
Expert guides
Professional driver-guides who know where the wildlife is.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What does this 5-day safari cover?
It links three of Kenya's top wildlife destinations - Amboseli (elephants and Kilimanjaro), Lake Nakuru (flamingos and rhinos) and the Maasai Mara (Big Five and migration) - in one well-paced circuit from Nairobi.
Is this a good first safari in Kenya?
Yes. It's our classic circuit and a superb introduction, offering the widest variety of landscapes and wildlife Kenya is famous for in a single trip.
When is the best time to travel?
Wildlife viewing is excellent year-round; the drier months (late June to October and January to February) offer easier game viewing, and July to October is best for the Maasai Mara migration.