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6 Days Kenya Safari from Nairobi – Amboseli, Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara

Experience three of Kenya's most celebrated wildlife destinations on this 6 Days Kenya Safari from Nairobi, combining the elephant-rich landscapes of Amboseli National Park, the rhino habitat and beautiful Rift Valley scenery of Lake Nakuru National Park, and two nights in the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve.

This private Kenya safari has been designed for travellers who want to experience remarkable wildlife diversity without committing to a very long itinerary. Over six days, you travel through three contrasting ecosystems, enjoy professionally guided game drives in a private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser, stay in carefully selected safari lodges or tented camps, and experience some of Kenya's most recognisable landscapes.

Your adventure begins in Nairobi, making this safari particularly convenient for international travellers arriving through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or guests already staying in the capital. From Nairobi, you travel south to Amboseli before continuing through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru and then west to the Maasai Mara.

Amboseli is particularly renowned for its large elephant herds and dramatic setting beneath Mount Kilimanjaro. Kenya Wildlife Service describes it as one of Africa's premier places for close encounters with elephants, with Kilimanjaro providing its iconic backdrop.

Lake Nakuru introduces an entirely different safari environment, with the alkaline lake, wooded areas, grasslands and rocky escarpments providing habitat for a wide variety of wildlife. The final major destination is the Maasai Mara, where broad savannahs and exceptional predator populations provide the classic East African safari experience.

Unlike a shared group safari where several unrelated travellers must follow the same timetable, this itinerary is operated as a private safari. Your safari vehicle and driver-guide are dedicated to your booking, giving you significantly more freedom over photography stops, wildlife sightings, comfort breaks and the overall pace of the journey.

For couples, families, honeymooners, photographers, first-time safari travellers and anyone looking for a balanced introduction to Kenya's wildlife, this is one of the country's most rewarding classic safari circuits.

6-Day Kenya Safari at a Glance

Safari duration: 6 days / 5 nights

Starting point: Nairobi, Kenya

Main destinations: Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park and Maasai Mara National Reserve

Safari style: Private safari

Vehicle: Private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof

Accommodation: Choice of mid-range, luxury or premium safari lodges and tented camps, subject to availability

Meals: Full board during the safari unless otherwise specified in your confirmed quotation

Guide: Professional English-speaking driver-guide; other language arrangements may be available on request and subject to availability

Best suited for: Couples, honeymooners, families, small private groups, photographers and first-time visitors to Kenya

Wildlife focus: Elephants, lions, buffaloes, rhinos, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, antelopes and abundant birdlife

Why Choose This 6 Days Kenya Safari?

One of the greatest advantages of this itinerary is the diversity of wildlife and landscapes experienced within six days.

Rather than spending the entire safari in a single ecosystem, you visit three destinations with very different characteristics.

In Amboseli, large herds of elephants move across open plains and wetlands beneath the enormous presence of Mount Kilimanjaro. The park is renowned for its elephant-viewing opportunities, and the swamp system plays an important role in supporting wildlife within the wider Amboseli landscape.

At Lake Nakuru, the environment changes dramatically. The Great Rift Valley setting, lake, woodland and grassland habitat create opportunities to observe rhinos, giraffes, buffaloes and other wildlife in a relatively compact protected area.

Then comes the Maasai Mara, an ecosystem internationally associated with big cats, immense open savannahs and the annual movement of wildebeest and other herbivores through the wider Mara–Serengeti ecosystem.

This variety makes the journey especially attractive to travellers visiting Kenya for the first time.

You are not simply seeing more parks.

You are seeing different versions of Kenya.

Detailed 6 Days Kenya Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park – Your Kenya Safari Begins

Your private Kenya safari begins in Nairobi, where your professional Felessy Tours & Safaris driver-guide will meet you at your hotel, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, or another agreed pick-up point.

After a safari briefing and loading your luggage into the private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser, you leave Nairobi and travel toward southern Kenya and Amboseli National Park.

The drive provides your first introduction to the changing landscapes outside Kenya's capital. As Nairobi gives way to smaller towns, open country and increasingly rural scenery, the sense of leaving the city behind and entering safari country gradually takes over.

Your driver-guide will make appropriate comfort stops along the way.

Arriving in Amboseli

As you approach the Amboseli ecosystem, the landscape becomes increasingly open and dramatic.

On clear days, the snow-capped summit of Mount Kilimanjaro can become visible in the distance. Although the mountain itself lies across the border in Tanzania, many of its most famous wildlife photographs are taken from the Kenyan side, where elephants and other animals can sometimes be seen moving across the plains beneath the mountain.

Amboseli is particularly famous for large elephant herds, and Kenya Wildlife Service highlights both the elephants and Kilimanjaro backdrop as defining features of the park.

You will proceed to your selected safari lodge or tented camp for check-in and lunch, depending on your arrival time.

After some time to relax, you depart for your first afternoon game drive in Amboseli National Park.

Wildlife to Look for in Amboseli

Possible sightings include:

• African elephants

• Lions

• Cheetahs

• African buffaloes

• Masai giraffes

• Plains zebras

• Wildebeest

• Spotted hyenas

• Thomson's and Grant's gazelles

• Hippos

• Warthogs

• Jackals

• Numerous waterbirds and birds of prey

Wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed because these are free-ranging wild animals, but Amboseli's relatively open habitat frequently creates excellent viewing and photography conditions.

Your professional guide will use experience, fresh tracks, animal behaviour and communication with other guides to maximise your wildlife-viewing opportunities while respecting park regulations.

As the afternoon progresses and temperatures begin to cool, wildlife activity can increase.

If conditions are favourable, the late-afternoon light can also create beautiful photography around the plains.

After your game drive, return to your lodge or camp for dinner.

Dinner and overnight in Amboseli.

Day 2: Amboseli National Park – Elephants, Wetlands & Kilimanjaro

Wake up surrounded by the atmosphere of the African wilderness.

After breakfast, today is dedicated to exploring Amboseli National Park in greater depth.

Unlike Day 1, when part of the day is spent travelling from Nairobi, Day 2 gives you significantly more time to concentrate on wildlife.

Amboseli's identity is strongly connected to elephants. Kenya Wildlife Service describes the park as an important destination for close encounters with large herds, while conservation documentation also highlights the importance of the Amboseli swamp system to elephants within the wider ecosystem. 

Game Viewing in Amboseli

Your game drive may explore different areas depending on current wildlife movements, road conditions and the judgement of your driver-guide.

The objective is not to follow an inflexible route.

A private safari allows your guide to respond to what is happening in the park that particular day.

If elephants are moving toward a swamp, the itinerary can adapt.

If predators have been reported elsewhere, your guide may decide that another part of the park deserves more attention.

If Kilimanjaro becomes particularly clear, photography opportunities can become a priority.

This flexibility is one of the major advantages of travelling privately.

Observation Hill

One of Amboseli's notable landscape features is Observation Hill.

Depending on your day's routing and conditions, your guide may include a stop here.

The elevated viewpoint provides a broader perspective of the surrounding ecosystem and helps visitors appreciate how the wetlands, plains and distant mountains fit together.

It also provides a welcome opportunity to leave the vehicle in an authorised area and enjoy a different perspective of the park.

Amboseli's Wetlands

The wetlands and swamps are among the most interesting sections of the Amboseli ecosystem.

Despite the surrounding semi-arid appearance, underground water originating from the Kilimanjaro region contributes to permanent wetland areas that attract wildlife.

Elephants may feed in or around these areas, while hippos and numerous birds can also be present.

Buffaloes, antelopes and other herbivores may gather nearby, particularly when surrounding areas are dry.

This concentration of wildlife is one reason Amboseli can feel remarkably productive even though its landscape appears harsh from a distance.

Photography in Amboseli

For photographers, Amboseli offers some exceptional visual possibilities.

Rather than concentrating exclusively on close-up portraits, consider photographing animals within the broader landscape.

An elephant standing beneath Kilimanjaro tells a very different story from a tight elephant portrait.

Dust, clouds, acacia trees, wetlands and distant mountains can all become important parts of the composition.

Your driver-guide will position the Land Cruiser where legally and practically possible to provide good viewing angles without disturbing the animals.

Optional Cultural Visit

A visit to a local Maasai community may be available as an optional activity.

This is separate from the standard game-drive programme and may involve an additional charge payable according to the arrangements made.

Guests interested in such a visit should mention it when booking or discuss it with their driver-guide during the safari so that the day's schedule can be planned appropriately.

After a rewarding day of wildlife exploration, return to your lodge or camp.

Enjoy dinner and another evening in the Amboseli wilderness.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight in Amboseli.

Day 3: Amboseli to Lake Nakuru National Park – Into the Great Rift Valley

After breakfast, check out from your Amboseli accommodation and begin the journey toward Lake Nakuru National Park.

Today is an important transition day because you travel from the southern Amboseli ecosystem toward Kenya's Great Rift Valley.

The scenery changes considerably during the journey.

Depending on routing and traffic conditions, you may pass through or around Nairobi before continuing toward the Rift Valley.

Your driver-guide will make suitable rest and refreshment stops along the way.

The Great Rift Valley

The East African Rift system has helped shape many of Kenya's dramatic landscapes and lakes.

As your safari progresses toward Nakuru, viewpoints and escarpment scenery may offer striking perspectives depending on the route and weather.

Your guide can explain some of the geography and history of the region as you travel.

Arrival at Lake Nakuru

Upon reaching the Lake Nakuru area, proceed toward your safari lodge or camp and the national park.

The exact schedule will depend on travel time and the location of your chosen accommodation.

After lunch and check-in where practical, you will embark on your Lake Nakuru game drive.

Lake Nakuru offers a different safari atmosphere from Amboseli.

Instead of a broad semi-arid plain dominated visually by Kilimanjaro, Nakuru combines lake scenery, woodland, grassland and Rift Valley escarpments.

This allows the safari to feel fresh rather than repetitive.

Searching for Rhinos

One of the principal reasons many travellers include Lake Nakuru in a Kenya itinerary is the opportunity to search for rhinoceros.

Both black and white rhino populations have historically been associated with the protected Nakuru ecosystem, making the park particularly valuable for travellers interested in seeing a wider range of large mammals.

Rhinos remain wild animals, so sightings cannot be promised on any particular drive.

Your guide will use local knowledge and recent information to maximise the chances.

Other Wildlife

Depending on the day and area explored, you may also encounter:

• African buffaloes

• Rothschild's giraffes

• Waterbucks

• Impalas

• Zebras

• Baboons

• Warthogs

• Hippos

• Lions

• Leopards

• Hyenas

• Numerous bird species

The lake has long been associated with flamingos, although numbers vary substantially according to changing ecological and water conditions.

That is why the page should avoid guaranteeing enormous flamingo concentrations on every safari.

A Different Type of Game Drive

Lake Nakuru's comparatively compact scale can create a different style of safari.

Wildlife can sometimes be encountered within relatively short driving distances, while the changes between forest, lake edge and open habitat keep the scenery varied.

Your afternoon game drive continues until it is time to leave the park or return to your accommodation according to applicable regulations and your final itinerary.

Enjoy dinner overlooking or near the Great Rift Valley landscape.

Dinner and overnight in the Lake Nakuru area.

Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, check out and begin your journey toward one of the most famous wildlife destinations in the world: the Maasai Mara National Reserve.

The journey takes you deeper into southwestern Kenya.

As the kilometres pass, landscapes gradually change again.

Eventually, the increasingly open scenery begins to resemble the classic East African savannah associated with the Mara.

Entering the Maasai Mara

Your entry timing will be planned according to your itinerary, accommodation location and applicable Maasai Mara park-entry arrangements.

This is important because Maasai Mara entry operates differently from Kenya Wildlife Service's 24-hour park tickets in many national parks.

Narok County defines a park-entry day for the Maasai Mara as running from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM irrespective of the precise entry time.

Felessy Tours & Safaris therefore plans your Mara programme carefully so that the game-drive schedule and park entries correspond with the package you have booked.

After arriving, proceed to your lodge or tented camp for check-in and lunch where timing permits.

Later, enjoy your first Maasai Mara game drive.

Your First Mara Experience

Few moments in a Kenya safari are quite like entering the Maasai Mara for the first time.

The open plains create an extraordinary sense of space.

Grazing animals may be scattered across the landscape, while predators can often remain surprisingly well concealed despite the openness of the terrain.

Possible wildlife includes:

• Lions

• Leopards

• Cheetahs

• African elephants

• African buffaloes

• Giraffes

• Zebras

• Wildebeest

• Topi

• Elands

• Thomson's gazelles

• Grant's gazelles

• Hyenas

• Jackals

• Hippos

• Crocodiles

• Warthogs

• Numerous birds of prey

The Maasai Mara is one of the best-known destinations for viewing large predators in East Africa, although every game drive is naturally different.

Your guide will look for tracks, vultures, alarm calls, concentrations of vehicles in permitted areas and other clues that may indicate predator activity.

Evening in the Mara

As sunset approaches, return to your lodge or tented camp according to reserve regulations and your accommodation arrangements.

Enjoy dinner surrounded by the atmosphere of the Mara ecosystem.

Tomorrow is devoted to a more extensive exploration of the reserve.

Dinner and overnight in the Maasai Mara area.

Day 5: Full Maasai Mara Safari – Big Cats, Big Five & Savannah Wildlife

Today is the wildlife centrepiece of the safari.

After breakfast, you enter or continue your scheduled exploration of the Maasai Mara National Reserve for an extensive game-viewing experience.

How the day is structured can vary according to wildlife activity, season, lodge location and your preferences.

Some travellers prefer longer continuous game drives.

Others enjoy returning to their accommodation for lunch and rest before another afternoon drive.

Your final confirmed itinerary will reflect the park-entry arrangements purchased for your safari and the location of your accommodation.

Searching for the Big Five

The term Big Five originally referred to five animals considered particularly difficult by historical hunters: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhinoceros.

Modern safari tourism has transformed the expression into a wildlife-viewing aspiration rather than a hunting objective.

The Mara provides opportunities to look for several members of the Big Five, but no responsible safari operator should guarantee that all five will appear during a particular trip.

Lions, elephants and buffaloes can often be encountered.

Leopards require considerably more patience.

Rhinos are possible but comparatively uncommon within the Maasai Mara.

That uncertainty is part of what makes genuine wildlife viewing exciting.

Lions of the Maasai Mara

The Mara is particularly famous for lions.

A pride may be resting beneath shrubs during the heat of the day, walking across open plains, feeding on a kill or interacting socially.

Young cubs sometimes provide especially memorable sightings.

Your guide will maintain an appropriate distance and comply with wildlife-viewing regulations.

Wildlife should never be harassed merely to obtain a photograph.

Searching for Leopards

Leopards are more secretive.

Your guide may examine riverine woodland, drainage lines, trees and areas where recent sightings have been reported.

Unlike lions, which can rest openly, leopards frequently rely on cover.

Finding one therefore often creates a particularly satisfying safari moment.

Cheetahs on the Plains

The Mara's open grasslands can provide good habitat for cheetahs.

They depend heavily on visibility and speed, making open country particularly suitable.

A cheetah may be resting, scanning the landscape from an elevated point or moving in search of prey.

Actual hunts are comparatively rare events for visitors to witness, so they should never be promised.

Elephants and Herbivores

The Mara is not only about predators.

Large herbivores are fundamental to the ecosystem.

You may see elephants feeding together in family groups, giraffes moving among scattered trees, buffaloes grazing in herds and numerous antelope species distributed across the plains.

These quieter sightings often provide some of the safari's finest photography and behavioural observations.

The Great Migration

The Maasai Mara forms part of the wider Mara–Serengeti ecosystem, famous for the seasonal movement of enormous numbers of wildebeest and other herbivores.

The exact timing of wildlife movements varies from year to year because rainfall and grazing conditions influence the herds.

For that reason, Felessy Tours & Safaris does not guarantee a river crossing on a particular day.

During periods when migrating herds are present in the Kenyan sector, the plains can host immense concentrations of wildebeest and zebras.

The Mara River may become a major focus of safari activity when herds approach crossing points.

A crossing is unpredictable.

Travellers may wait for hours only for animals to turn away.

At other times, a crossing can begin suddenly.

That uncertainty is part of the authentic nature of the experience.

Optional Hot-Air Balloon Safari

Guests may have the option of adding a sunrise hot-air balloon safari over the Maasai Mara.

This is not included in the standard package unless specifically stated in your booking confirmation.

Balloon flights normally require advance reservations because capacity is limited, particularly during busy travel periods.

The experience provides an entirely different perspective of the ecosystem, with the landscape viewed from above as morning light spreads across the plains.

After landing, balloon programmes commonly include breakfast according to the operator's arrangements.

Guests interested in adding this experience should request it when booking their safari so availability and current pricing can be checked.

Maasai Cultural Experience

A Maasai village visit may also be arranged as an optional cultural experience.

Such visits usually take place outside or around the reserve and involve additional local charges.

A well-planned cultural visit can provide insight into aspects of Maasai traditions, social organisation, livestock culture and contemporary life.

Guests should remember that Maasai communities are living communities rather than safari attractions.

Respectful interaction and responsible photography are important.

Discuss your interest with Felessy Tours & Safaris in advance or with your guide during the safari.

Day 6: Maasai Mara – Nairobi / Airport / Onward Travel

Today marks the final day of your six-day safari.

There is deliberately no Maasai Mara game drive included on Day 6.

This is an important change from the old version of this itinerary.

Maasai Mara park entry is governed by Narok County rather than the Kenya Wildlife Service 24-hour system used in many national parks. County rules define a Mara park-entry day as 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, regardless of the exact time at which the visitor entered.

Your two scheduled Maasai Mara safari days are therefore planned around the relevant paid park-entry periods.

Unless an additional Day 6 Maasai Mara entry has specifically been purchased and included in your confirmed quotation, guests will not re-enter the reserve for another game drive on the departure morning.

This avoids advertising a game drive for which another park-entry charge would be required.

Morning Programme

Wake up and enjoy breakfast at your lodge or tented camp.

After breakfast:

• complete your check-out;

• settle any personal extras directly with the accommodation;

• meet your driver-guide;

• load your luggage into the safari vehicle; and

• begin the onward journey according to your confirmed programme.

If your camp or lodge is outside the reserve, you proceed directly toward Nairobi without entering the Maasai Mara National Reserve.

If logistical arrangements differ because of the precise location of your accommodation, Felessy Tours & Safaris will advise you before the safari.

Returning to Nairobi

The overland journey from the Mara takes you toward Nairobi, passing through changing landscapes along the way.

Suitable comfort stops will be made according to the day's timing.

Upon arrival in Nairobi, your final transfer can be arranged to:

• your Nairobi hotel;

• Jomo Kenyatta International Airport;

• Wilson Airport; or

• another agreed Nairobi drop-off point.

Guests continuing to the Kenyan Coast can also have appropriate onward arrangements incorporated into their overall holiday package.

This completes your 6 Days Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara Safari from Nairobi.

Three Extraordinary Kenya Safari Ecosystems in One Journey

A major strength of this itinerary is that the parks do not feel interchangeable.

Each contributes something different.

Amboseli – Elephants & Kilimanjaro

Amboseli is the landscape destination of the itinerary.

Elephants are its most recognisable wildlife attraction, and Mount Kilimanjaro adds a scale that is difficult to reproduce elsewhere.

Wetlands create a remarkable contrast with the dry surrounding plains.

For photographers, the combination can be exceptional.

Lake Nakuru – Rift Valley & Rhino Country

Lake Nakuru creates a completely different mood.

The lake, Rift Valley walls and woodland habitat contrast strongly with Amboseli's open plains.

Rhino viewing is a key safari objective here, complemented by giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, predators and birdlife.

Maasai Mara – Predators & Open Savannah

The Maasai Mara delivers the classic savannah safari environment.

Lions and other predators are a major focus, while elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, antelopes and seasonal migratory wildlife complete the experience.

Two nights allow you substantially more time here than a rushed single-night visit.

Why Spend Two Nights in the Maasai Mara?

One night in the Mara can technically be included in a safari itinerary, but it provides limited wildlife time after accounting for travel.

This six-day package provides two nights.

That gives you:

• an introductory game drive after arrival;

• a major dedicated safari day;

• significantly more time to respond to wildlife movements;

• better opportunities for predator sightings;

• more relaxed photography;

• the option to add a balloon safari;

• less pressure to “see everything” during one afternoon.

Safari quality is often determined as much by time in the ecosystem as by the number of destinations visited.

Two nights is therefore an important feature of this itinerary.

Private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser

Your safari is operated in a private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof.

The vehicle is one of the most important components of any road safari.

A purpose-equipped safari Land Cruiser provides elevated viewing, access through varying terrain and the opportunity for passengers to stand through the roof opening where permitted during wildlife viewing.

Because the vehicle is private, you do not share it with unrelated travellers.

That means the safari can better adapt to your interests.

If you enjoy photography, you can spend longer at significant sightings.

If travelling with children, the schedule can be paced more comfortably.

If elephants are your priority, your guide can devote more attention to elephant areas.

If you are fascinated by birds or predators, those preferences can influence the day's game-driving decisions.

The safari becomes your journey, rather than a compromise between several unrelated bookings.

Your Professional Safari Driver-Guide

A safari vehicle alone does not create a great safari.

The driver-guide plays an equally important role.

Your guide is responsible for:

• professional driving;

• wildlife observation;

• interpreting animal behaviour;

• navigating park roads;

• planning game-drive timing;

• coordinating with lodges;

• managing daily logistics;

• assisting with park procedures;

• adjusting the itinerary when conditions require;

• helping position the vehicle for wildlife viewing;

• providing information about Kenya's landscapes, wildlife and communities.

An experienced guide also understands that safari is about patience.

Racing from one reported sighting to another is not always the best way to experience wildlife.

Sometimes remaining quietly with an elephant family, lion pride or giraffe can reveal much more interesting behaviour.

Accommodation Options

The safari can be organised using different accommodation categories.

Actual properties depend on your travel dates, availability and budget.

Mid-Range Safari Lodges

A good mid-range lodge should provide the essentials required for a comfortable safari:

• private en-suite accommodation;

• comfortable beds;

• restaurant facilities;

• full-board meals;

• hot showers;

• good service;

• convenient safari location.

This category is ideal for travellers who prioritise wildlife and comfort without requiring high-end luxury.

Luxury Safari Lodges & Tented Camps

Luxury options generally provide more spacious accommodation, enhanced design, better locations or additional facilities.

Depending on the property, features may include:

• larger rooms or tents;

• private terraces;

• swimming pools;

• enhanced dining;

• premium public areas;

• improved views;

• more personalised service.

Premium Accommodation

For special occasions or travellers seeking a more exclusive safari, premium properties may be available.

Depending on the lodge or camp, these may include:

• highly personalised service;

• exceptional locations;

• premium dining;

• spa facilities;

• expansive suites;

• private plunge pools at selected properties;

• sophisticated camp design;

• a smaller number of rooms;

• more intimate guest experiences.

Premium accommodation should always be selected according to the traveller's priorities rather than simply the highest price.

Felessy Tours & Safaris can propose appropriate alternatives within each destination.

Meals During the Safari

Safari accommodation is generally offered on a full-board basis for this itinerary unless your individual quotation states otherwise.

That normally means:

• breakfast;

• lunch; and

• dinner.

Exact meal arrangements can change on transfer days.

For example, a picnic lunch may be used when a full-day game drive makes returning to the lodge impractical.

Special dietary requirements should be communicated before the safari.

Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or other dietary needs can often be accommodated when lodges receive sufficient notice.

Guests with significant food allergies should provide clear information when booking so that this can be forwarded to all relevant properties.

What Is Included?

Your final booking confirmation is the authoritative document, but the standard package can include:

• private transportation in a 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser;

• pop-up roof for wildlife viewing;

• professional English-speaking driver-guide;

• Nairobi safari pick-up;

• safari accommodation as confirmed;

• full-board meals during the safari;

• scheduled game drives;

• applicable park-entry fees included in the confirmed package;

• bottled drinking water in the safari vehicle;

• hotel or airport transfers specified in the itinerary;

• applicable government taxes specified in the quotation;

• Flying Doctors cover where expressly included in your confirmed booking.

Always refer to your personalised quotation and booking confirmation for the exact inclusions applicable to your reservation.

What Is Not Included?

Unless specifically included in your quotation, the safari normally excludes:

• international flights;

• Kenya visa/eTA costs where applicable;

• travel insurance;

• personal expenses;

• alcoholic beverages;

• premium drinks;

• laundry;

• souvenirs;

• gratuities;

• optional Maasai village visits;

• optional hot-air balloon safari;

• additional activities not listed in the confirmed itinerary;

• extra accommodation before or after the safari;

• additional Maasai Mara entry on Day 6 unless specifically purchased.

Is This a Big Five Safari?

This itinerary provides opportunities to look for all members of the Big Five across the three destinations.

You may potentially encounter:

Lion – particularly associated with the Maasai Mara but also present in Amboseli and Lake Nakuru.

Leopard – possible in several destinations but naturally elusive.

Elephant – particularly prominent in Amboseli and also found in the Mara ecosystem.

Buffalo – found across the safari route.

Rhinoceros – Lake Nakuru is particularly important to the itinerary for rhino-viewing opportunities.

However, Felessy Tours & Safaris does not guarantee sightings of specific wildlife.

These are wild animals living within large protected ecosystems.

That authenticity is precisely what distinguishes a safari from a zoo or managed wildlife attraction.

Best Time for This Kenya Safari

This itinerary can be rewarding in different seasons.

There is no single month that is universally “best” for every traveller.

January to March

These months can offer warm conditions and rewarding wildlife viewing.

Vegetation and weather vary according to recent rains.

April and May

These months are traditionally associated with the longer rains.

Landscapes can become especially green and beautiful, while some travellers appreciate lower visitor numbers.

Road conditions and rainfall can influence game-drive planning.

June

June often marks a transition into a drier period in many safari areas.

It can be an attractive month before the busiest peak-season period.

July to October

This is one of Kenya's most popular safari periods.

The wider Mara–Serengeti migration cycle can bring large concentrations of migratory animals into portions of the Maasai Mara ecosystem, although exact movements and river crossings depend on rainfall and cannot be predicted with certainty.

Because demand can be very high, early accommodation reservations are advisable.

November and December

Short rains may occur, but wildlife viewing can remain rewarding.

Landscapes may become greener and bird activity can be excellent.

Safari Photography Tips

You do not need professional equipment to enjoy safari photography.

Modern smartphones can produce excellent images, particularly for landscapes and animals positioned close to the vehicle.

For dedicated photographers, useful equipment may include:

• DSLR or mirrorless camera;

• telephoto lens;

• medium zoom lens;

• spare batteries;

• memory cards;

• lens-cleaning cloth;

• bean bag for vehicle support;

• binoculars.

Avoid changing lenses unnecessarily in dusty conditions.

Remember that photographing every second can sometimes reduce the experience itself.

Some of the safari's best moments deserve to be watched directly rather than only through a screen.

What to Pack

Safari packing should prioritise comfort and practicality.

Recommended items include:

• lightweight neutral-coloured clothing;

• warm layer for early mornings and evenings;

• comfortable closed shoes;

• sun hat;

• sunglasses;

• sunscreen;

• insect repellent;

• reusable personal items;

• camera;

• binoculars;

• chargers and power bank;

• prescribed medication;

• small day bag;

• travel documents.

A soft-sided duffel bag is generally easier to handle in safari vehicles than a very large hard-shell suitcase.

Is This Safari Suitable for Families?

Yes.

A private safari can be particularly suitable for families because you are not sharing the vehicle with unrelated travellers.

The itinerary can be paced according to the children's ages and interests.

Families should consider:

• shorter game-drive periods for younger children;

• accommodation with family rooms;

• lodges with swimming pools;

• meal preferences;

• rest periods;

• educational wildlife activities;

• avoiding overly ambitious travel schedules.

Parents should provide children's ages when requesting a quotation because accommodation and park-fee policies can depend on age.

Is This Safari Suitable for Honeymooners?

Yes.

The itinerary combines classic safari landscapes with enough variation to create a memorable honeymoon journey.

Luxury or premium accommodation can make the experience particularly special.

Possible romantic enhancements, depending on lodge availability, may include:

• private dining;

• honeymoon room arrangements;

• special cakes;

• bush meals;

• premium suites;

• balloon safari;

• beach extension in Diani.

Couples can also extend the safari with several nights on the Indian Ocean coast.

Can the Safari Continue to Diani Beach?

Yes.

Many travellers combine safari with a beach holiday.

Rather than simply returning home from Nairobi, Felessy Tours & Safaris can help coordinate an onward coastal extension.

Depending on the final travel plan, this may involve an appropriate flight or other transfer arrangement.

Diani Beach provides a natural contrast to safari.

After several early starts, road transfers and game drives, guests can relax beside the Indian Ocean before flying home.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this safari?

The safari lasts 6 days and 5 nights, beginning in Nairobi and visiting Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park and the Maasai Mara National Reserve.

Where does the safari start?

The standard itinerary begins in Nairobi.

Pick-up can be arranged from your Nairobi hotel, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or another agreed location.

Is the safari private?

Yes. The itinerary is designed as a private safari, meaning your booking has its own 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser and driver-guide rather than sharing with unrelated travellers.

Which parks are included?

The itinerary includes:

• Amboseli National Park;

• Lake Nakuru National Park; and

• Maasai Mara National Reserve.

How many nights are spent in each destination?

The standard structure is:

• two nights Amboseli;

• one night Lake Nakuru;

• two nights Maasai Mara.

Will we see the Big Five?

The itinerary provides opportunities to search for all five species, but wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed.

Are park fees included?

Applicable park-entry fees are included when they are listed in your confirmed Felessy Tours & Safaris quotation.

Always refer to the booking confirmation for your exact inclusions.

Do we have a Maasai Mara game drive on Day 6?

No, not under the standard itinerary.

The Maasai Mara entry framework is based on a park day running from 6:00 AM until 6:00 PM irrespective of entry time. Your standard package therefore does not advertise another reserve game drive on departure morning unless an additional Day 6 park entry has specifically been purchased and confirmed.

Why is there no final morning Mara game drive?

Because a new park-entry period would apply on Day 6.

Rather than advertise a “free” final game drive that effectively requires another reserve entry charge, the itinerary transparently allocates your scheduled Mara game drives to the preceding paid safari days.

Can I pay for an additional Day 6 Maasai Mara game drive?

It may be possible to redesign the package with additional reserve access, subject to your departure schedule, applicable park fees and the location of your accommodation.

Ask for this when requesting your quotation.

Can we add a balloon safari?

Yes, subject to availability.

The balloon safari is optional and normally requires advance booking.

Can we visit a Maasai village?

Yes, a cultural visit can normally be arranged as an optional activity.

Additional local charges apply.

What type of vehicle is used?

A private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof.

Can children join this safari?

Yes.

Provide children's ages when requesting a quotation so that suitable accommodation and the correct child-related rates can be calculated.

What accommodation categories are available?

Depending on availability and budget, Felessy Tours & Safaris can propose mid-range, luxury and premium lodge or tented-camp options.

Is drinking water provided?

Bottled drinking water is normally provided in the safari vehicle when included in your confirmed package.

Can vegetarians be accommodated?

Usually yes.

Dietary requirements should be communicated before the safari so lodges can be notified.

Is Wi-Fi available?

Many lodges provide Wi-Fi in rooms, lounges or designated public areas, but speed and reliability can vary substantially in remote safari locations.

How far in advance should we book?

For peak safari periods, particularly July through October and the Christmas/New Year period, earlier booking is strongly recommended because popular lodges and camps can sell out.

Can we customise the itinerary?

Yes.

You can request changes to:

• accommodation;

• duration;

• route;

• starting point;

• ending point;

• optional activities;

• beach extension;

• room category;

• language requirements.

Can the safari finish in Mombasa or Diani Beach?

Yes, an onward coastal connection can be incorporated into your personalised programme.

Can the safari start immediately after an international flight?

It can, but this depends on your flight arrival time.

For very late arrivals, an overnight stay in Nairobi may provide a more comfortable start.

What happens if Mount Kilimanjaro is covered by clouds?

Kilimanjaro visibility is weather-dependent.

Amboseli remains an excellent wildlife destination even when the mountain is obscured.

Is the Great Migration guaranteed?

No.

Migration movements depend on rainfall, grazing and natural herd behaviour.

Specific river crossings cannot be guaranteed.

Is this safari suitable for photographers?

Yes.

The combination of elephants and Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, rhino opportunities in Nakuru and predator-rich savannah in the Mara creates substantial photographic variety.

Can we spend longer in the Maasai Mara?

Absolutely.

A third or fourth Mara night can be added, subject to availability and additional accommodation and reserve-entry costs.

Responsible Safari Travel

Wildlife tourism carries responsibilities.

Felessy Tours & Safaris encourages guests to enjoy Kenya's wildlife respectfully.

Good safari behaviour includes:

• never feeding animals;

• avoiding loud behaviour at sightings;

• keeping an appropriate distance;

• remaining inside the vehicle except in designated areas;

• not asking the guide to drive off-road where prohibited;

• reducing litter and unnecessary plastic;

• respecting local communities;

• following park and reserve regulations;

• avoiding pressure on wildlife simply for photographs.

A memorable wildlife sighting should never come at the expense of the animal being observed.

Why Book This Safari with Felessy Tours & Safaris?

A safari involves far more than reserving hotels.

Each journey requires coordination between accommodation, park-entry arrangements, transportation, game-drive timing, guide logistics and the traveller's wider Kenya holiday.

Felessy Tours & Safaris provides one point of coordination throughout that process.

The company is locally based in Kenya and operates private safari itineraries designed around the traveller's requirements.

Key advantages include:

• personalised safari planning;

• private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser;

• experienced professional driver-guide;

• carefully selected accommodation options;

• transparent quotations;

• direct communication;

• airport and hotel coordination;

• flexible itinerary planning;

• safari and beach combinations;

• assistance before and during the safari.

The objective is not simply to move you between national parks.

It is to create a coherent Kenya journey in which the logistics work quietly in the background while you concentrate on the wildlife, landscapes and experience.

Who Is This 6-Day Safari Best For?

This itinerary is particularly well suited to travellers who want:

A first safari in Kenya
Amboseli, Nakuru and the Mara provide an excellent introduction to three different ecosystems.

Big Five opportunities
The combination of destinations substantially broadens the range of wildlife you can search for.

Elephant photography
Amboseli is especially valuable for travellers interested in elephants.

Rhino opportunities
Lake Nakuru adds an important wildlife dimension to the circuit.

Predator viewing
The Maasai Mara gives the itinerary a strong big-cat component.

A private safari
The vehicle and guide are dedicated to your booking.

A moderate-length itinerary
Six days is long enough to experience several major destinations without requiring two weeks on safari.

Safari plus beach
The route can be connected with an Indian Ocean stay after the wildlife portion.

Book Your 6 Days Kenya Safari from Nairobi

Imagine beginning beneath the skyline of Nairobi and, within days, watching elephants cross Amboseli's plains beneath Mount Kilimanjaro, searching for rhinos around Lake Nakuru and following lions through the golden grasslands of the Maasai Mara.

That is the strength of this itinerary.

It combines three extraordinary ecosystems into one professionally planned private journey while still leaving room to extend your holiday elsewhere in Kenya.

Felessy Tours & Safaris can tailor the safari according to your:

• travel dates;

• number of adults;

• children's ages;

• accommodation preference;

• room requirements;

• honeymoon or anniversary plans;

• dietary requirements;

• onward destination;

• budget.

Request your personalised quotation today and let us create your private 6 Days Amboseli, Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara Safari from Nairobi.