Kenya · 9 days · Luxury
9 Days Maasai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, Amboseli & Tsavo Luxury Safari
A nine-day luxury safari with three nights in the Maasai Mara, the Rift Valley lakes, Amboseli and Tsavo West, finishing in Nairobi or on the coast.
- Duration
- 9 days · 8 nights
- Countries
- Kenya
- Starts
- Nairobi
- Ends
- Nairobi or Mombasa
- Tier
- Luxury
- Format
- Private safari
01 / Overview
The journey in brief.
A nine-day luxury safari with three nights in the Maasai Mara, the Rift Valley lakes, Amboseli and Tsavo West, finishing in Nairobi or on the coast.
This 9-day luxury itinerary starts in Nairobi and ends in Nairobi or Mombasa. Accommodation: Overnight at the lodge.
- Ideal for
- Luxury travellers · Photographers · Longer stays
- Safari style
- Luxury · Private · Photography
Destination guides: Maasai Mara · Lake Nakuru · Lake Naivasha · Amboseli · Tsavo
Route
Nairobi
Start
Maasai Mara
Stop 1
Lake Nakuru
Stop 2
Lake Naivasha
Stop 3
Amboseli
Stop 4
Tsavo West
Stop 5
Nairobi or Mombasa
Finish
02 / Highlights
What stays with you.
- 01
Three nights in the Maasai Mara
- 02
Rift Valley lakes
- 03
Amboseli and Kilimanjaro
- 04
Tsavo West's volcanic landscapes
03 / Day by day
Travel it day by day.
9 days · driving times are approximate
Day 1 · Approx. 5–6 hours by road
Nairobi to the Maasai Mara
Your driver-guide collects you from your Nairobi hotel or the airport in the morning for a short safari briefing. The road climbs to a viewpoint over the Great Rift Valley before descending to Narok, where there is a stop for lunch. You reach the Maasai Mara in the afternoon and head out on your first game drive as the light softens across the plains.
- Great Rift Valley viewpoint
- Afternoon game drive
- Meals
- Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Maasai Mara — Overnight at the lodge
Day 2
Full day in the Maasai Mara
A full day of game viewing across the Mara's rolling grasslands. The reserve's track network allows your guide to follow recent sightings of lion, cheetah, elephant and plains game. You carry a picnic lunch, often taken near the Mara River where hippo and crocodile gather. Between July and October the reserve also hosts the Great Migration herds, and resident wildlife is present all year.
- Full-day game drive
- Picnic lunch in the reserve
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Maasai Mara — Overnight at the lodge
Day 3
Another day in the Maasai Mara
A full day of game viewing across the Mara's rolling grasslands. The reserve's track network allows your guide to follow recent sightings of lion, cheetah, elephant and plains game. You carry a picnic lunch, often taken near the Mara River where hippo and crocodile gather. Between July and October the reserve also hosts the Great Migration herds, and resident wildlife is present all year.
- Full-day game drive
- Picnic lunch in the reserve
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Maasai Mara — Overnight at the lodge
Day 4 · Approx. 5 hours by road
Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru
Morning game drive, then drive to Lake Nakuru.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Lake Nakuru — Overnight at the lodge
Day 5 · Approx. 1.5 hours by road
Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha
Morning game drive at Lake Nakuru. Lake Nakuru National Park is known for its rhino sanctuary, where both black and white rhino live, as well as Rothschild's giraffe, buffalo, waterbuck and lions. Flamingo numbers on the lake vary with the season and water levels. Continue to Lake Naivasha for a private boat ride.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Lake Naivasha — Overnight at the lodge
Day 6 · Approx. 6 hours by road
Lake Naivasha to Amboseli
Travel via Nairobi to Amboseli, arriving for an afternoon game drive.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Amboseli — Overnight at the lodge
Day 7
Full day in Amboseli
Morning and afternoon game drives among Amboseli's elephant herds.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Amboseli — Overnight at the lodge
Day 8 · Approx. 3–4 hours with game viewing
Amboseli to Tsavo West
Drive east to Tsavo West with game viewing en route, for an afternoon drive among the park's lava flows and hills.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Tsavo — Overnight at the lodge
Day 9 · Approx. 4 hours to Mombasa · 5–6 hours to Nairobi
Tsavo West to Nairobi or Mombasa
A final morning game drive, then continue to Mombasa for the coast or return to Nairobi.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch
- Overnight
- End of safari
04 / Where you stay
Premium lodges and camps.
Where the itinerary says “overnight at the lodge”, we propose specific lodges with your quotation, based on your dates, preferences and availability.
- Maasai Mara3 nights
Overnight at the lodge
- Lake Nakuru1 night
Overnight at the lodge
- Lake Naivasha1 night
Overnight at the lodge
- Amboseli2 nights
Overnight at the lodge
- Tsavo1 night
Overnight at the lodge
Quick planning facts
- Duration
- 9 days · 8 nights
- Countries
- Kenya
- Starts
- Nairobi
- Ends
- Nairobi or Mombasa
- Tier
- Luxury
- Format
- Private safari
- Accommodation
- Overnight at the lodge
- Best for
- Luxury travellers · Photographers
05 / What’s included
Clear from the start.
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
- Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof
- Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Luxury lodge accommodation as described in the itinerary
- All meals while on safari
- Park, reserve and conservancy entry fees for the areas visited
- Game drives as listed in the itinerary
- Drinking water in the vehicle
Not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance (strongly recommended)
- Tips and gratuities for guides and camp staff
- Alcoholic and soft drinks unless stated
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry and phone calls
- Optional activities not listed as included
06 / Pricing
Honest, complete pricing.
This safari is priced on request. Your quotation covers the complete 9-day package, with the inclusions and exclusions shown on this page.
Price on request
Pricing depends on your dates, group size and accommodation. We will send a clear quote for the complete package.
Optional extras (not included)
- Maasai village visitPaid directly to the community; price confirmed when you book.
- Hot-air balloon safari over the Maasai MaraEarly-morning flight with bush breakfast; quoted on request.
07 / Good to know
Questions, answered.
Important notes
- Lodges are proposed with your quotation, based on your dates, budget and availability.
- Light-aircraft flights can replace the longer drives on request.
- Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. Your guide will adapt the day to recent sightings, weather and road conditions.
- Driving times are approximate and depend on road conditions, stops and wildlife encountered along the way.
- Park and conservancy fees are set by the authorities and may change; any change is passed on at cost.
How much does this safari cost?
This 9-day safari is priced on request because rates depend on your dates, group size and accommodation. Send us your details and we will reply with a full quotation for the complete package.
Where does the safari start and finish?
It starts in Nairobi and finishes in Nairobi or Mombasa.
Is this a private or group-joining safari?
This itinerary is quoted as a private safari with your own vehicle and driver-guide.
What accommodation is used?
The itinerary shows where you stay each night. Lodges are proposed with your quotation, based on your dates, preferences and availability.
Can this itinerary be changed?
Yes. Dates, pace, accommodation level and the order of stops can usually be adjusted. Tell us what you have in mind when you enquire.
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