Southern Circuit: Amboseli, Rift Valley & Masai Mara
Eight days through Kenya’s great wildlife country: elephants beneath Kilimanjaro, hippos on Lake Naivasha, flamingos at Nakuru and three full days in the Masai Mara.
- Days
- 8
- Group
- 2 to 6
- Pace
- Easy
- From
- Nairobi
- Best
- Jul to Oct
- Meals
- Some meals
In pictures
6 photosDay by day
8 days · tap a day
Day 2Full day Game drives in Amboseli
Day 8Masai Mara to NairobiWhere it goes
5 stops- 1NairobiStart and end
- 2Amboseli2 nights
- 3Lake Naivasha1 night
- 4Lake Nakuru1 night
- 5Masai Mara3 nights
Where you’ll sleep
4 stays
Amboseli2 nightsAmboseli Sopa Lodge or similar
Cottages among the acacia, with Kilimanjaro views on a clear morning.Google reviews
Naivasha1 nightLake Naivasha Sopa Resort or similar
Lakeside gardens where hippos come up onto the lawns after dark.Google reviews
Nakuru1 nightLake Nakuru Sopa Lodge or similar
High on the escarpment, looking over the flamingo shallows.Google reviews
Masai Mara3 nightsMara Sopa Lodge or similar
On the edge of the reserve, so the first drive starts minutes away.Google reviewsWhat you’ll do
6 experiences
IncludedAmboseliGame drives in Amboseli
Open-roof Land Cruiser, morning and afternoon.
IncludedNaivashaLake Naivasha boat ride
An hour on the water among hippos and fish eagles.
IncludedNaivashaCrescent Island walking safari
On foot among giraffe, zebra and wildebeest.
IncludedNakuruFlamingos and rhino at Nakuru
An afternoon along the shore of a top rhino park.
IncludedMasai MaraThree days of Mara game drives
Full days after lion, cheetah and leopard.
Add-on · ₹44,000Masai MaraHot air balloon at sunrise
Float over the Mara at dawn, breakfast after landing.The small stuff
What’s included
- Transport in open roof 4x4 safari Land Cruiser
- Service of a professional, trained and skilled driver/guide
- Game drives and park entrance fees
- Unlimited bottled water in safari vehicle
- 7-night accommodation
- Meals on full board basis at safari accommodation
- Local government taxes
Not included
- Tips to guide/driver (highly recommended)
- Hot air balloon safari (₹44,000 per person in Masai Mara)
- Medical and travel insurance covers
- Kenyan visa entry fees
Cancellation and changes
- More than 60 days before the start: Full refund, less ₹10,000.
- 30 to 60 days before the start: 50% of the trip cost is kept; the rest of what you’ve paid is refunded.
- Less than 30 days before the start: No refund.
- Date changes are free up to 60 days before the start, subject to availability.
Before you go
Kenya eTA required before you fly. Yellow fever vaccination is recommended. Soft bags only on safari vehicles.