6-Day Ultimate Big Five Footprint

Route: Nairobi – Amboseli – Naivasha – Nakuru – Maasai Mara – Nairobi.

Kilimanjaro views over Amboseli’s elephant herds, a boat cruise at Naivasha, rhino at Nakuru and two nights in the Mara.

Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

• Morning departure from Nairobi.
• Drive to Amboseli National Park.
• Check in at the safari camp/lodge and enjoy lunch.
• Afternoon game drive with views of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the safari camp/lodge.

Accommodation (Mid-Range): Amboseli Sopa Lodge or similar. Meal plan: LD

Day 2: Amboseli National Park

• Full-day game drive in Amboseli with picnic lunch.
• Explore elephants, predators and birdlife.
• Dinner and overnight at the safari camp/lodge.

Accommodation (Mid-Range): Amboseli Sopa Lodge or similar. Meal plan: BLD

Day 3: Amboseli to Lake Naivasha

• Breakfast and depart Amboseli.
• Drive to Lake Naivasha.
• Check in at the hotel and enjoy lunch.
• Afternoon boat cruise on Lake Naivasha to spot hippos and birdlife.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Accommodation (Budget): Avian Court Hotel or similar. Meal plan: BLD

Day 4: Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park to Maasai Mara

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park for a morning game drive — rhinos, flamingos and diverse birdlife.
• Lunch at Lake Nakuru Lodge or similar.
• Afternoon transfer to Maasai Mara National Reserve.
• Check in at the safari camp/lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation (Mid-Range): Enkorok Mara Camp or similar. Meal plan: BLD

Day 5: Full day game drive in Maasai Mara

• Early breakfast followed by a full-day game drive in Maasai Mara with picnic lunch.
• Explore the Big Five, cheetahs and sweeping savannah landscapes.
• Dinner and overnight at the safari camp/lodge.

Accommodation (Mid-Range): Enkorok Mara Camp or similar. Meal plan: BLD

Day 6: Maasai Mara to Nairobi

• Breakfast at the safari camp/lodge.
• Transfer back to Nairobi.

No accommodation. Meal plan: B

Included

• Transport in a shared safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for game viewing.
• 2 game drives in Amboseli, 1 morning game drive in Lake Nakuru and 1 full-day game drive in Maasai Mara.
• Lake Naivasha boat cruise.
• 2 nights in Amboseli on full board.
• 1 night at Lake Naivasha on full board.
• 2 nights in Maasai Mara on full board.
• Meals: 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners.
• Professional driver-guide, fuel and park fees.
• 2 bottles of drinking water per person per day.

Excluded

• Drinks (sodas, alcohol, bottled water during meals).
• Tips and gratuities for the driver-guide or camp staff.
• Personal expenses such as laundry, souvenirs and phone calls.
• International flights to and from Kenya.
• Travel insurance and medical cover.

Seasonal rates (per person sharing)

Rates are per person sharing a twin/double room. The single supplement applies if you would rather not share. A 30% deposit confirms your seat; the balance is paid in cash on the day of departure.