Laikipia, Maasai Mara,
Amboseli
The 6-Guest Safari in Laikipia, Maasai Mara,
and Amboseli
9 days Safari from USD 8450
An exclusive 6-guest safari through Laikpia, Amboseli and the Maasai Mara offers an intimate, high-end journey through Kenya’s most diverse ecosystems. Designed for a small group, this itinerary balances the rugged, untamed wilderness of the north with the scenic sanctuaries of the Great Rift Valley and the world-famous savannahs of the southwest.
Trip Overview
This safari moves from the dramatic, arid landscapes of northern Kenya to the rich rhino and bird sanctuaries of the Great Rift Valley, concluding in the legendary plains of the southwest. Traveling with a maximum of six guests ensures every person gets a window seat in the safari vehicle and a highly personalized, intimate guiding experience.
Detailed Itinerary
1. The Laikipia Plateau: Private Conservancies & Rhino Sanctuaries
Your journey begins in the high-altitude plains of Laikipia. Unlike public national parks, Laikipia consists of private and community-led conservancies.
- The Experience: High exclusivity with fewer tourist vehicles.
- Wildlife Highlights: The ultimate stronghold for endangered black and white rhinos. Home to rare northern species like the Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, and the world’s most vibrant population of African wild dogs.
- Activities: Night game drives, guided bush walks, and anti-poaching tracking experiences that are heavily restricted elsewhere.
2. The Maasai Mara National Reserve: The Ultimate Savannah
The grand finale is the legendary Maasai Mara, Kenya’s premier wildlife destination and the northern extension of the Serengeti ecosystem.
- The Experience: Vast open landscapes, quintessential African sunsets, and unparalleled predator action.
- Wildlife Highlights: Unmatched viewing of the Big Five (lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos). Famous for its massive lion prides and cheetah coalitions.
- The Great Migration: If traveling between July and October, guests witness the spectacular drama of millions of wildebeests and zebras braving crocodile-infested rivers.
- Activities: Classic day-long game drives, cultural visits to authentic Maasai villages, and optional hot-air balloon safaris at dawn.1.
3. Amboseli National Park: The Land of Giants & Kilimanjaro Views
Your journey begins in the wide-open plains of Amboseli, where the iconic, snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro provides a majestic backdrop to the African savannah.
- The Experience: Classic safari romance with sweeping views, striking light for photography, and a dramatic sense of scale.
- Wildlife Highlights: World-famous for its massive, free-roaming elephant herds, including some of Africa’s last great “big tuskers.” You will also encounter large numbers of cape buffaloes, hippos, zebras, and lions.
- Activities: Photographing elephant families against the backdrop of Kilimanjaro, exploring the lush marshlands filled with wallowing wildlife, and visiting Maasai homesteads.
Key Highlights of the 6-Guest Format
- Guaranteed Window Seats: The customized 4×4 safari land cruisers are configured so that all 6 guests have unobstructed views and prime photography angles.
- Flexible Pacing: With a small group, daily schedules can be tailored on the fly based on guest preferences—whether that means tracking a leopard for an extra hour or enjoying a late bush breakfast.
- Bespoke Lodging: Accommodation features luxury tented camps and boutique eco-lodges that blend seamlessly into nature while offering fine dining, plunge pools, and canvas walls that let you hear the night sounds of the African bush.
The Safari includes:
- Full Board Accomodation – Tree meals daily.
- Pick up and drop off from the bush airstrip to your luxury Lodge or tented Camp.
- Return domestic flights from Nairobi to the specific safari destinations
- Park fees
- Minimum of two game drives pr. day
- Bottled water
- English speaking Guide
The Safari does NOT include:
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- International flights
- Soft drinks and premium drinks
- Tips for guides, transfer drivers and lodge staff.
- Extra activities: Hot air ballon safaris, often around USD 400 – USD 580, Spa treatments, Bush walks, Maasai cultural visits, which can range from USD 30 – USD 40
- Extra costs for hard box suitcases. Light aircraft flights to the bush, enforce strict limits.(usally 15-20kgs max) and require a soft-sided suitcase/bag.