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5-Day Amboseli, Naivasha & Masai Mara Safari | Big Five
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5-Day Amboseli, Naivasha & Masai Mara Safari | Big Five

Unforgettable African Adventure

Three of Kenya's crown jewels in five unforgettable days. Begin in Amboseli where enormous elephant herds roam beneath the snow-capped summit of Mount Kilimanjaro — visible from Observation Hill's sweeping panorama. Transition to Lake Naivasha for a boat safari gliding past hippo pods and a walking encounter with giraffes and zebras on Crescent Island. The grand finale: the Masai Mara's endless golden plains, prowled by lion prides, leopards, and cheetahs. Expect guaranteed elephant sightings, pelicans drifting over glassy lakes, and the raw drama of predator-prey encounters across Africa's most celebrated savannah.

Amboseli National ParkLake NaivashaMasai Mara National Reserve
Starting from
$1,380/ person

Tour Highlights

Large Elephant herds – guaranteed sighting
Snow-capped peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro (weather permitting)
Lion, leopard, buffalo, and elephant
Marshlands host many elephants, buffaloes, hippos, and a variety of waterfowl like –pelican and Egyptian goose
Observation Hill – view the entire park, especially the marshlands with the elephants
Boat safariguaranteed sighting
Visit to the grazers and birdlife at Crescent Island Sanctuary
Optional visit to Hell’s Gate National Park – $45 per person.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Nairobi – Amboseli

~265km | Approx. 4hrs 7:00 am – Look for your C.A.T.S driver-guide to swing by your hotel, residence, or Nairobi airport in your private 4 x 4 Land Cruiser Jeep. Jump aboard and we’ll begin our safari down the Nairobi/Mombasa Highway. We’re heading through Masai country and in the distance, you’ll see the rising tower of Mt. Kilimanjaro, a sign we’re approaching Amboseli Park. We’ll arrive at the park late morning Then it's safari time – we’ll take the 4 x 4 through the park looking for elephants and other big game like lion, cheetah, zebra, giraffe, gazelle, and the birdlife that fill the park. Toward evening we’ll head back to your base for dinner and to rest up from our busy first day on our African safari.
🍽️ Meals:Lunch, Dinner
Day 2

Amboseli – Lake Naivasha

~5-6hr drive Safari means “journey” but it can also mean an early rise with the sun to see the animals in the morning light. We’ll explore the park tracking for elephants, big cats, and more. Amidst this natural splendor, we’ll enjoy breakfast and then a final game drive through the park as we look upon Kilimanjaro in the morning light. We’re now headed for Lake Naivasha journeying through the scenic vistas of the Great Rift Valley. We’ll pass through Nairobi and stop there for a memorable lunch at an iconic restaurant. Late afternoon we’ll arrive at Lake Naivasha and perhaps take a relaxing sailing safari across the lake, floating past bathing hippos as we dwell on the amazing natural world in which we find ourselves. Look for cormorant, pelican, and grazing antelope nearby on the shore. We’ll settle in for dinner at your lodge.
🍽️ Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3

Naivasha – Masai Mara

~340km | Approx. 4-5hrs We’ll rise with the sounds of the birds and go for a game drive through the park. A big feature of this area is the number of nearby parks that nature has evolved for your enjoyment. We’ll head to nearby Crescent Island Sanctuary, a private reserve teeming with grazing wildlife and shorebirds. Neighboring Hell’s Gate National Park offers a different perspective with its towering cliffs and active steam vents. The optional visit here will have you on a walking or biking safari past antelope, giraffe, zebra, and buffalo. But soon we’re on the road toward the big park, the Masai Mara. We’ll be at the park in time for an afternoon game drive and take in the grandeur of this world-famous reserve, home to prides of lions and all the big cats. Return for dinner and rest up for tomorrow's full day of safari.
🍽️ Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4

Full Day Masai Mara

Here’s an idea: Let’s get up early for a morning game drive over the Mara’s golden hills and savannahs. The reserve is a wonderland of wildlife, the most in the region. With your expert guide, you won’t have to travel long before spotting the park’s big game. Come lunchtime, we’ll head down to the Mara River for a picnic, looking for the hippos and crocodiles who make the river their home. This is also the crossing site for the Great Migration of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelle – a spectacle of wildlife you won’t find anywhere else. You can also view this immense movement of animals from high above. Take an optional early morning hot air balloon safari over the park. You’ll rise at dawn as the park comes alive with light and the streaming wildlife, sometimes stretching out to the horizon. It’s an unforgettable vision. We also offer another optional experience, closer to the ground. Visit the Maasai people in one of their local villages. You’ll learn about their culture and lifestyle close up and get a new perspective on these indigenous people. Just ask your guide to make the arrangements. As evening falls, we’ll head back to our Mara accommodation for dinner and conversation about this busy day.

🍽️ Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5

Masai Mara – Nairobi

5-6 Hrs After an early breakfast, we jump into the 4 x 4  as we drive out of the park. Heading back to Nairobi, there will be time to enjoy the vistas along the route, and we’ll stop for lunch to soak up the scenery We should arrive at the capital city at about 4:30 pm and bring you back to your hotel, residence, or airport. We promised you lakes, mountains, forests, savannahs, and all the wildlife they hold. We hope you took it all in and saved it as photos and precious memories. From the entire C.A.T.S team — thank you for your adventurous spirit.
🍽️ Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

ℹ️ IMPORTANT PRICING INFORMATION

Advertised safari prices are based on regular seasonal rates and may vary depending on accommodation category, availability, and travel dates at time of booking. Expect marginal price variations based on specific accommodation choices and safari seasons.

Package rates may be subject to supplementary charges during peak periods including Easter, Christmas, New Year, Great Migration season, and public holidays, as accommodation providers impose seasonal surcharges. Easter supplements may also apply to selected properties during the Easter weekend. Any applicable supplements will be clearly communicated and included in your final quotation before confirmation of booking.

Prices are in USD Per Person Sharing in a double/twin en-suite room.

What's Included

  • Crescent Island walking safari
  • Nairobi hotel/airport pick-up & drop-off
  • Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking driver/guide
  • Accommodation in economy, comfort, or luxury lodge/tented camp (your choice)
  • Game viewing drives as per itinerary
  • All park entrance fees
  • All meals on safari
  • Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle
  • Government taxes and levies

What's Not Included

  • Alcoholic and soft drinks at lodges
  • Items and services of a personal nature
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Optional hot air balloon safari ($460 per person)
  • Optional Maasai village visit ($25 per person)

Safari Seasons & Rates Guide

Shoulder A
3rd Jan – 31st Mar & 1st Jun – 30th Jun
Shoulder B
1st Nov – 15th Dec
Peak Season
1st Jul – 31st Oct & 16th Dec – 2nd Jan
Low Season
1st Apr – 31st May

Package rates vary by season. Select a season in the pricing table below to view rates.

Safari Pricing

Prices per person sharing in double/twin room

Group SizeEconomyComfortLuxury
1 Person$3,320$3,650$3,980
2 Persons$2,180$2,400$2,620
3 Persons$1,870$2,060$2,240
4 Persons$1,720$1,890$2,060
5 Persons$1,630$1,790$1,960
6-7 Persons$1,580$1,740$1,900
Single Room Supplement$220$240$260
Child Rates: Children below 3: FreeChildren 3-11: 75% of adult rateChildren 12+: Adult rate

Prices are in USD per person sharing. Exact rates may vary based on specific accommodation choice and availability at time of booking. Contact us for a personalized quote.

Starting from
$1,380
per person
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Safari Details

Duration5 Days
Destinationkenya
Group SizeMin 2 persons
Transport4x4 Safari Jeep

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