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9 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli

9 days Kenya 9 days planned

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$3290 per person, twin share

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Price per person

Rates below are for this 9-day itinerary and scale with your group size. Every safari is private and tailor-made — final pricing is confirmed with your dates and chosen lodges.

How many travellers?

22 travellers rate

Your price

$3,783per person

$7,567 total for 2 travellers

Group size	Basis	Price (USD)
1 traveller	Private safari, solo	$4,771
2 travellersYour group	Per person, twin share	$3,783
3 – 4 travellers	Per person, twin share	$3,290
5 – 6 travellers	Per person, twin share	$3,027
7+ travellers	Per person, group rate	$2,797

Prices include accommodation, park and conservation fees, game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle, a professional driver-guide and meals as listed. Gorilla or chimpanzee permits, international flights, visas, tips and personal expenses are quoted separately. Single supplement and peak-season rates on request.

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Trip highlights

Mara
Nakuru
Amboseli with Kilimanjaro views

Day 1
Arrival in Nairobi →
Welcome to Kenya. Transfer to your hotel.
Full day details →
Morning
Airport pickup.
Afternoon
Welcome dinner and trip briefing.
Good to know · Nairobi sits at 1,800m — nights can be cool.
Day 2
Nairobi to Amboseli →
Drive south to Amboseli at the foot of Mt Kilimanjaro.
Full day details →
Morning
Drive with stops at curio markets.
Afternoon
Afternoon game drive with Kilimanjaro backdrop.
Good to know · Amboseli's elephant herds are world-renowned.
Day 3
Full Day Amboseli →
All-day game drives in elephant country.
Full day details →
Morning
Morning game drive at Observation Hill.
Afternoon
Afternoon drive through swampland.
Good to know · Sunrise gives the clearest Kilimanjaro views.
Day 4
Amboseli to Lake Naivasha →
Long transfer to Lake Naivasha via Nairobi bypass.
Full day details →
Morning
Drive with picnic lunch stop.
Afternoon
Boat ride on Naivasha and check-in.
Good to know · The drive is long — start early.
Day 5
Naivasha to Lake Nakuru →
Short transfer to Lake Nakuru with afternoon game drive.
Full day details →
Morning
Morning at leisure or Hell's Gate cycling.
Afternoon
Afternoon Nakuru game drive.
Good to know · Nakuru is fenced — predator densities are high.
Day 6
Nakuru to Maasai Mara →
Drive to the legendary Maasai Mara.
Full day details →
Morning
Drive via Narok with shopping stop.
Afternoon
Afternoon game drive.
Good to know · The Mara needs no introduction — bring extra memory cards.
Day 7
Full Day in the Mara →
A full day chasing the Big Five.
Full day details →
Morning
Sunrise game drive.
Afternoon
Picnic lunch and afternoon drive.
Good to know · Optional balloon safari at USD $450.
Day 8
Mara Cultural Day →
Morning game drive and Maasai village visit.
Full day details →
Morning
Game drive.
Afternoon
Cultural village visit and final lodge night.
Good to know · Buy beadwork directly from the women's cooperative.
Day 9
Return to Nairobi →
Final game drive and transfer back to Nairobi.
Full day details →
Morning
Game drive en route.
Afternoon
Drive to Nairobi for departure.
Good to know · Day rooms available at most Nairobi hotels.

From the trail

Moments from this safari

9 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli — hero

Before you book

What to know about travelling in Kenya

Visas, permits, health requirements, seasons, money and tipping — everything specific to this destination.

Before you book · Kenya

Travelling in Kenya

Visas & entry: Kenya no longer issues visas: every visitor must apply online for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) at least 3 days before arrival. Passport valid 6+ months with two blank pages. The East Africa Tourist Visa (Kenya–Uganda–Rwanda, 90 days, multiple entry) is the better value if your trip crosses those borders.
Arrival gateway: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Nairobi — domestic bush flights leave from Wilson Airport.
Best time to travel: July–October for the Great Migration in the Masai Mara; January–March for dry, clear game viewing and calving. April–May is the long rains (green, quiet, best value); November is the short rains.
Health & vaccinations: Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from an endemic country. Malaria prophylaxis recommended for the Mara, Tsavo and the coast. Routine vaccinations plus typhoid and hepatitis A advised. Drink bottled or filtered water only.
Money & payments: Kenyan Shilling (KES). USD notes dated 2009 or later are widely accepted for park fees and tips; M-Pesa and card payments work in cities and most lodges. Carry small USD/KES notes for rural stops.
Weather & climate: Warm days (25–30°C) and cool early mornings on the highlands and in the Mara (10–15°C). Coast is humid, 28–32°C year-round.
Connectivity: 4G in towns and most camps; Wi-Fi in lodge common areas. Deep-bush camps in Tsavo and Samburu can be offline — expect a digital detox.
Tipping guideline: Guideline: USD 10–15 per guest per day for your driver-guide, USD 5 per day for camp staff (tip box), and USD 2–3 per bag for porters.
What to pack: Neutral-coloured layers, warm fleece for open-vehicle morning drives, wide-brim hat, high-SPF sun cream, binoculars, dust-proof camera bag, and a soft duffel (hard cases don't fit light aircraft — 15 kg limit).
Local etiquette: Ask before photographing people, especially in Maasai and Samburu communities. Single-use plastic bags are illegal in Kenya — leave them at home.

Requirements and fees change. We reconfirm current visa, permit and health rules in writing before you pay any balance.