6 Day Best of Kenya Safari Itinerary

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime African adventure with this Best of Kenya Safari. This private safari tour takes you to Kenya’s top wildlife destinations—Amboseli National Park, the Great Rift Valley lakes, and the iconic Masai Mara National Reserve. Experience unforgettable wildlife sightings, dramatic landscapes, and warm Kenyan hospitality while staying at comfortable safari lodges. Your experienced private driver-guide will ensure every moment of your Kenya safari is safe, exciting, and packed with discovery.

Quick Itinerary Overview

Days 1 & 2: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Day 3: Amboseli to Lake Naivasha & Lake Elementaita
Days 4 & 5: Lake Elementaita to Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 6: Masai Mara to Nairobi

Day 1 & 2: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

Your Best of Kenya Safari begins with a warm Swahili welcome at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. After a short briefing, you’ll travel in a private safari vehicle to Amboseli National Park—famous for its large elephant herds and views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Stay at Sentrim Amboseli Tented Camp (or similar), where luxury meets wilderness. Enjoy thrilling afternoon and early morning game drives in diverse habitats—savannah, marshlands, and dry lakebeds. Optional visit to a traditional Maasai village available.

Included: Game Drives
Optional: Maasai Village Tour
Meals: B x1, L x2, D x2
Accommodation: Sentrim Amboseli (or similar)

Day 3: Amboseli to Lake Naivasha & Lake Elementaita

Journey northwest to the serene Great Rift Valley and stay at Sentrim Elementaita Lodge (or similar), situated along the shores of Lake Elementaita. In the afternoon, you can opt for a scenic boat safari to Crescent Island on Lake Naivasha, a haven for giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, and hippos.

Optional: Boat Safari to Crescent Island
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Sentrim Elementaita (or similar)

Day 4 & 5: Lake Elementaita to Masai Mara National Reserve

Continue your Best of Kenya Safari to the world-renowned Masai Mara, home to the Great Wildebeest Migration and Africa’s Big Five. Stay at Sentrim Mara Camp (or similar) and enjoy game drives with your expert guide, revealing predators, large herbivores, and more than 550 bird species.

Optional experiences include a sunrise Hot Air Balloon Safari with champagne breakfast or a Maasai cultural tour to learn about traditional lifestyles.

Included: Game Drives
Optional: Hot Air Balloon Safari, Maasai Cultural Tour
Meals: B x2, L x2, D x2
Accommodation: Sentrim Mara Camp (or similar)

Day 6: Masai Mara to Nairobi

On the final day of your Best of Kenya Safari, enjoy a last breakfast in the bush before traveling back to Nairobi through the scenic Great Rift Valley. Arrive in the afternoon with time for last-minute shopping before your departure flight.

Meals: B

A Typical Day on Safari in Kenya

Begin before dawn with coffee or tea, then set out on a morning game drive. Return for a hearty breakfast and enjoy relaxation time or optional activities at the lodge. After lunch, another game drive offers more wildlife viewing opportunities before you return for dinner and a fireside evening under the stars.

Safari Highlights

Private, guided Best of Kenya Safari with flexible scheduling
Top wildlife parks including Amboseli and Masai Mara
Great Rift Valley lakes and scenic landscapes
Comfortable lodges with modern amenities
Optional cultural tours and hot air balloon safari

Important Notes

This Kenya safari operates on a private departure basis (minimum of 2 travelers).
All accommodations are subject to availability; similar alternatives may be provided.
Optional excursions are available at an additional cost upon request.
We offer pre- and post-safari accommodation arrangements upon request.

Child Policy

Children under 2 years – Complimentary
Children aged 3–12 years (sharing with 2 adults) – 50% of adult rate
Children aged 3–12 years (in own room) – 75% of adult rate

Wildebeest Migration Insight

The annual Great Migration in Masai Mara is seasonal and cannot be guaranteed due to its unpredictable nature. Wildebeest and other grazers migrate between the Masai Mara and Serengeti in Tanzania, covering approximately 1200 miles annually. Speak to one of our safari experts to plan your safari around the migration period for the best chances of witnessing this incredible phenomenon.