7-Day Amboseli, Lake Naivasha & Maasai Mara Group Safari

Organized by Maasai Mtembezi East
Start: Arusha (Tanzania) or Nairobi (Kenya) | End: Nairobi or Arusha
Destinations: Amboseli – Lake Naivasha – Maasai Mara

Day 1: Arusha – Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

• Departure: 07:00 AM

• Distance: ~180 km | 4–5 hours (via Namanga border)

Activities:

• Cross the Namanga border (Tanzania/Kenya).

• Arrive in Amboseli National Park by mid-day.

• Lunch at the lodge or tented camp.

• Afternoon game drive with views of Mount Kilimanjaro and herds of elephants.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Safari lodge/tented camp in Amboseli

Day 2: Full Day in Amboseli National Park

Activities:

• Early morning game drive for best wildlife viewing and clear Kilimanjaro views.

• Return for breakfast, relax at the lodge.

• Afternoon game drive to see buffalo, lions, giraffes, and more.

• Optional: Visit a Maasai village in the area.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Same lodge/camp in Amboseli

Day 3: Amboseli – Lake Naivasha

• Departure: 07:30 AM

• Distance: ~310 km | 6–7 hours (via Nairobi)

Activities:

• Scenic drive via Nairobi with a stopover for lunch.

• Continue to Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake in the Great Rift Valley.

• Optional boat ride to see hippos and birdlife.

• Evening at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge or camp near Lake Naivasha

Day 4: Hell’s Gate National Park (Optional Activity Day)

Activities:

• Visit Hell’s Gate National Park for walking or biking safari.

• Explore Fischer’s Tower, gorges, and hot springs.

• Alternatively, relax by the lake or visit Crescent Island for a walking safari.

• Return to lodge and prepare for the next day’s journey.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Same lodge/camp near Lake Naivasha

Day 5: Lake Naivasha – Maasai Mara National Reserve

• Departure: 07:30 AM

• Distance: ~250 km | 5–6 hours

Activities:

• Drive through the Rift Valley to Maasai Mara, Kenya’s premier game reserve.

• Arrive in time for lunch.

• Afternoon game drive to see the first glimpse of Mara wildlife.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Safari lodge/tented camp in Maasai Mara

Day 6: Full Day in Maasai Mara National Reserve

Activities:

• Full-day game drive with picnic lunch inside the reserve.

• Track the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo.

• Visit the Mara River (migration route, seasonal).

• Optional Maasai village cultural visit in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Same camp/lodge in Maasai Mara

Day 7: Maasai Mara – Nairobi (or Arusha)

• Departure: 06:30 AM

• Distance to Nairobi: ~270 km | 5–6 hours

• Distance to Arusha: ~500 km | 9–10 hours (optional)

Activities:

• Optional early morning game drive.

• Breakfast and check-out.

• Drive back to Nairobi or continue to Arusha depending on group plan.

• Drop-off at airport or hotel.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Not included (end of safari)

 Inclusions:

• All transport in 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

• Professional English-speaking safari guide

• Park entrance fees: Amboseli, Hell’s Gate, Maasai Mara

• 6 nights’ accommodation in lodges/tented camps

• Meals as per itinerary

• Bottled water during game drives

• Pick-up and drop-off (Nairobi or Arusha)

 Exclusions:

• Cross-border visas (Tanzania–Kenya)

• Optional activities (boat ride, Maasai village visit, biking)

• Travel insurance

• Tips and personal items