Amboseli, Lake Naivasha,
Maasai Mara
The 6-Guest Safari in Amboseli, Lake Naivasha
and Maasai Mara
8 days Safari from USD 6320
An exclusive 6-guest safari through Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, 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 dramatic, dust-laden plains beneath Mount Kilimanjaro with the lush lakeside sanctuaries of the Great Rift Valley and the world-famous savannahs of the southwest.
Trip Overview
This safari moves from the spectacular, elephant-rich landscapes of southern Kenya to the tranquil waters 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. 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.
2. Lake Naivasha: Freshwater Sanctuary & Walking Safaris
Next, the safari descends into the Great Rift Valley to the peaceful shores of Lake Naivasha, a beautiful freshwater lake fringed by yellow-fever acacia trees and papyrus swamps.
- The Experience: A refreshing, slower-paced contrast to the dusty savannah, focusing on water-based ecosystems and unique foot safaris.
- Wildlife Highlights: Home to over 400 species of birds, including African fish eagles, as well as a massive population of resident hippos. Nearby Crescent Island hosts healthy populations of giraffes, waterbucks, and wildebeests.
- Activities: Boat safaris to see hippos up close, a guided walking safari on Crescent Island alongside wild giraffes, and optional day trips to the towering cliffs of Hell’s Gate National Park.
3. 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.
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
- Transportation
- Park fees
- Game Drives
- Bottled water
- English speaking Guide
The Safari does NOT include:
- Maasai village visits
- Guided Nature Walks
- Nairobi excursions
- Boat rides