Kenya Safari Circuit • Maasai Mara • Amboseli
6 Days Maasai Mara & Amboseli Safari from Nairobi
Big Five Wildlife and Kilimanjaro Views for Travellers from the USA, Europe, Asia and Worldwide
Overview
This 6 days Maasai Mara and Amboseli safari from Nairobi is designed for travellers seeking one of the best Kenya safari combinations with Big Five wildlife, elephant encounters, open savannah landscapes, and Mount Kilimanjaro scenery. The world-famous Maasai Mara offers classic game drives across vast plains and excellent predator sightings, while Amboseli National Park adds huge elephant herds, marshlands, and iconic mountain backdrops. With full-board lodge stays, guided game drives, diverse ecosystems, and strong all-round wildlife viewing, this Kenya safari package is ideal for couples, families, honeymooners, photographers, and international travellers from the USA, Europe, Asia, and worldwide.
Trip Highlights
Maasai Mara & Amboseli Safari Gallery
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive to the Maasai Mara through the Great Rift Valley with scenic stopovers along the way. Arrive in time for lunch, settle in, and later head out for your first game drive in one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife reserves, famous for lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and more.
Activities
- Road transfer from Nairobi to Maasai Mara
- Rift Valley scenic stop
- Lodge or camp check-in and lunch
- Afternoon game drive
Spend a full day exploring the Maasai Mara with extensive game drives across the reserve’s rolling plains and riverine areas. This is one of the best places in Kenya for Big Five sightings and, depending on the season, possible wildebeest migration viewing. The Mara offers exceptional photography and rich wildlife density throughout the year.
Activities
- Morning game drive
- Extended wildlife viewing in the reserve
- Picnic lunch or lodge lunch
- Afternoon game drive
Enjoy breakfast and a relaxed morning in the Maasai Mara before departing for Nairobi. This transfer day balances the itinerary and prepares you for the second safari region. Arrive in Nairobi later in the day for rest or onward overnight arrangements depending on your setup.
Activities
- Breakfast at lodge
- Optional final morning drive depending on timing
- Check-out
- Road transfer back to Nairobi
Leave Nairobi and head south to Amboseli National Park, one of the best safari parks in Kenya for elephant encounters and postcard views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Arrive for lunch, then enjoy an afternoon game drive through Amboseli’s plains, marshes, and acacia-dotted landscapes.
Activities
- Road transfer from Nairobi to Amboseli
- Lodge check-in and lunch
- Afternoon game drive
- Sunset views with Kilimanjaro backdrop
Spend the day exploring Amboseli National Park, famous for large herds of free-ranging elephants, rich birdlife, and wide open views. The park’s swamps and grasslands attract a variety of wildlife including buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, hyenas, and predators, all set against one of Africa’s most iconic mountain backdrops.
Activities
- Morning game drive
- Wildlife viewing across Amboseli plains
- Lunch break
- Afternoon game drive and photography
After breakfast, check out and begin the journey back to Nairobi. Depending on weather and timing, you may enjoy one last look at Amboseli’s beautiful scenery before departure. Arrive in Nairobi later in the day to end your memorable Kenya safari combination.
Activities
- Breakfast at lodge
- Check-out
- Road transfer to Nairobi
- Drop-off in Nairobi city or airport
What's Included
Included
- Return road transfers from Nairobi
- 5 nights safari lodge or camp accommodation
- Meals on full board during safari
- Game drives in Maasai Mara and Amboseli
- Park entry fees
- Professional English-speaking driver guide
- Bottled water during safari
Not Included
- International and domestic flights
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic and premium drinks
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional Maasai village visit or balloon safari
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Frequently Asked Questions
This combination gives you two very different Kenya safari experiences: the Maasai Mara for classic Big Five game viewing and vast plains, and Amboseli for huge elephant herds, marshlands, and views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
This safari is ideal for couples, families, honeymooners, photographers, first-time Kenya visitors, and international travellers looking for a balanced wildlife experience across two of the country’s most iconic parks.
Yes. Travellers from the USA, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and other international markets can book in advance and receive support with safari planning, lodge choices, airport transfers, and itinerary customisation.
Yes. You can easily combine this safari with Diani, Mombasa, Watamu, or Zanzibar for a bush and beach holiday.
This safari works all year, but July to October is especially popular for the Maasai Mara, while Amboseli is excellent in the dry months when Kilimanjaro views are often clearer.
Plan Your Kenya Safari from Anywhere in the World
Wiplan Holidays helps travellers from North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and other global markets plan smooth and memorable Kenya safari holidays from Nairobi. Whether you are searching for a Big Five safari, a Kenya honeymoon safari, a family wildlife holiday, or a classic East Africa travel experience, we can customise this Maasai Mara and Amboseli itinerary to match your travel dates, budget, accommodation style, and safari pace.