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9 Day Kenya Amboseli, Flamingos and Mara Classic
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9 Day Kenya Amboseli, Flamingos and Mara Classic

Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, the Masai Mara and Lake Naivasha in nine relaxed days.

PricingTailor-made
Safari Summary

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.

Safari Highlights
  • Amboseli with Kilimanjaro views
  • Lake Nakuru flamingos
  • Masai Mara game drives
  • Lake Naivasha birding
At a glance

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
Good to know

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.

Safari Details

Day by day

Day 1 Arrival in Nairobi

Nairobi

Arrive and transfer to your hotel after a short briefing.

AccommodationHotel in Nairobi
MealsDinner at your own expense
TransportAirport transfer
Day 2 To Amboseli

Amboseli National Park

Drive south to Amboseli, home of the Maasai, with a welcome drink and time to relax.

AccommodationTented lodge in Amboseli
MealsLunch, dinner
TransportPrivate 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
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.

AccommodationTented lodge in Amboseli
MealsBreakfast, lunch, dinner
TransportPrivate 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
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.

AccommodationLodge near Lake Nakuru
MealsBreakfast, lunch, dinner
TransportPrivate 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
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.

AccommodationTented camp in the Mara
MealsBreakfast, lunch, dinner
TransportPrivate 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Day 6 Masai Mara full day

Masai Mara

A full day of game drives for lion, elephant, giraffe, zebra and cheetah.

AccommodationTented camp in the Mara
MealsBreakfast, lunch, dinner
TransportPrivate 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Day 7 To Lake Naivasha

Lake Naivasha

Drive to Lake Naivasha in time for lunch, with the afternoon at leisure for optional activities.

AccommodationLodge at Lake Naivasha
MealsBreakfast, lunch, dinner
TransportPrivate 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
OptionalBoat ride, horse riding, cycling or a birdwatching walk
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.

AccommodationLodge at Lake Naivasha
MealsBreakfast, lunch, dinner
TransportNone
Day 9 Return to Nairobi and departure

Nairobi

Drive to Nairobi with shopping stops and transfer to the airport.

AccommodationNot needed
MealsBreakfast
TransportPrivate 4x4 safari vehicle and airport transfer

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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.