9 Day Kenya Amboseli, Flamingos and Mara Classic
Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, the Masai Mara and Lake Naivasha in nine relaxed days.
Go beyond the expected.
A nine-day road safari: elephants beneath Kilimanjaro at Amboseli, pink flamingos at Lake Nakuru, two nights in the Masai Mara and two lakeside nights at Naivasha.
- Amboseli with Kilimanjaro views
- Lake Nakuru flamingos
- Masai Mara game drives
- Lake Naivasha birding
What's included
Included
- Airport transfers
- Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle with driver-guide
- Accommodation and meals as specified
- Park and reserve entrance fees for the activities listed
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
Confirm current park fees, permit availability, accommodation and pricing before booking, since these can change with season and demand. Access to remote areas should be confirmed before travel.
Day by day
Day 1 Arrival in Nairobi
Nairobi
Arrive and transfer to your hotel after a short briefing.
Day 2 To Amboseli
Amboseli National Park
Drive south to Amboseli, home of the Maasai, with a welcome drink and time to relax.
Day 3 Amboseli game drives
Amboseli National Park
An early game drive in the hope of seeing Kilimanjaro at dawn, then a full afternoon of game viewing.
Day 4 To Lake Nakuru
Lake Nakuru National Park
Drive through Nairobi to Lake Nakuru for lunch and an afternoon game drive among the flamingos and birds.
Day 5 To the Masai Mara
Masai Mara
Drive to the Mara, check in with a welcome drink and set out on a first game drive.
Day 6 Masai Mara full day
Masai Mara
A full day of game drives for lion, elephant, giraffe, zebra and cheetah.
Day 7 To Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha
Drive to Lake Naivasha in time for lunch, with the afternoon at leisure for optional activities.
Day 8 Lake Naivasha at leisure
Lake Naivasha
A relaxed day beside the lake, with the option of birding, hippo-watching or a nature trail.
Day 9 Return to Nairobi and departure
Nairobi
Drive to Nairobi with shopping stops and transfer to the airport.
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Questions about 9 Day Kenya Amboseli, Flamingos and Mara Classic
Can I combine a Kenya safari with the coast?
Yes. Pairing a Maasai Mara or Amboseli safari with a few days on the Kenyan coast (Diani, Watamu or Lamu) is a well-established combination, giving a wildlife-then-beach structure to the safari.
Do I need a visa to visit Kenya?
Most nationalities need an eTA (electronic travel authorisation) for Kenya, applied for online before travel. Requirements vary by nationality, so confirm current guidance for your passport ahead of your safari.
How many days do I need for a Kenya safari?
A focused Maasai Mara safari can work in 3–4 days, while combining the Mara with Amboseli, another park or the coast generally calls for 7–10 days. We shape the length around what you want to include.
How many national parks does Kenya have?
Kenya protects its wildlife across more than sixty national parks and reserves, an unusually extensive network for a single country: from the Maasai Mara and Amboseli in the south to Samburu and the arid northern reserves, each holding a somewhat different range of species.
What wildlife can I expect to see in Kenya beyond the migration?
Kenya’s parks hold resident wildlife year-round regardless of migration timing; the Maasai Mara and Amboseli both offer strong odds of the Big Five, along with healthy cheetah populations and, in Amboseli, some of Africa’s most reliable large elephant herds.
When is the best time to see the wildebeest migration in Kenya?
The migration’s presence in Kenya’s Maasai Mara is most likely from around July to October, when large herds typically cross from Tanzania’s Serengeti, though exact timing shifts year to year with rainfall patterns.




