This is Kenya’s classic circuit: the Maasai Mara’s endless plains and predator density, Lake Nakuru’s flamingo-lined shores and rhino sanctuary, and Amboseli’s elephant herds beneath Mount Kilimanjaro. Three genuinely iconic parks, each with its own distinct character, in one well-paced week.
Detailed Itinerary
Nairobi to Maasai Mara
An early departure from Nairobi, driving through the Great Rift Valley to the Maasai Mara, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive.
Full Day Maasai Mara Game Drives
A full day exploring the Mara’s plains for lion, elephant, buffalo, giraffe and, seasonally, the Great Migration’s wildebeest and zebra herds.
As above
Morning Game Drive, Transfer to Lake Nakuru
An early game drive before departing for Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in the afternoon.
Lake Nakuru Game Drive
A morning game drive around the lake’s shores, known for flamingo flocks and a dedicated rhino sanctuary protecting both black and white rhino, before an afternoon transfer towards Nairobi.
Transfer to Amboseli National Park
A drive south to Amboseli, arriving with clear-day views of Mount Kilimanjaro across the border in Tanzania, and an afternoon game drive.
Full Day Amboseli Game Drives
A full day among Amboseli’s large elephant herds, with Kilimanjaro as a backdrop for genuinely striking photography on clear mornings.
As above
Return to Nairobi
Morning game drive before the return transfer to Nairobi, timed against your onward flight.
Permits & Costs
| Maasai Mara park entry | ~$80 per person per day |
| Lake Nakuru park entry | ~$60 per person per day |
| Amboseli park entry | ~$60 per person per day |
Who This Itinerary Suits
First-time Kenya visitors wanting the country’s most iconic and reliable wildlife destinations in one well-paced week, no primate permits required.
Tour Includes
- Travel in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof hatch
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All accommodation per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Park entry fees
Tour Excludes
- International flights
- Visas
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I see the Great Migration on this itinerary?
Only if your dates fall within the migration season (roughly July–October in the Mara); the park itself offers strong resident wildlife year-round regardless.
Is Kilimanjaro visible from Amboseli year-round?
The mountain is visible most mornings before cloud builds up later in the day, though visibility varies with weather and season.
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