6 Days Kenya Safari | Tsavo, Amboseli, Naivasha & Masai Mara

This 6 day Kenya safari combines the classic southern safari circuit with the Masai Mara, covering four distinct destinations: Tsavo West National Park, Amboseli National Park, Lake Naivasha, and the Masai Mara National Reserve. The itinerary is built around Big Five wildlife viewing, Mount Kilimanjaro views, a Rift Valley lake stop, and cultural encounters with the Maasai community.

Travel is primarily by 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, giving good visibility for game viewing across the longer transfer days between parks.

At a Glance

• Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
• Destinations: Tsavo West, Amboseli National Park, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara National Reserve
• Safari Type: Private safari
• Transport: 4×4 pop-top Land Cruiser jeep
• Ideal For: First-time visitors wanting a broad circuit, photographers, couples, families
• Best Time to Visit: July–October for peak wildlife viewing and the Great Migration

Your Route

From Nairobi to Tsavo West, on to Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, and the Masai Mara before returning to Nairobi, here’s where your 6-day safari takes you:

This 6 day Kenya safari price depends on your lodge category (budget, mid-range, or luxury), the season you travel, and your group size. As with our other packages, larger groups bring the cost per person down.

Children: free (0–2 years); 75% of adult rate (3–11 years)

Shoulder Season (1 Jan–31 Mar & 1 Nov–31 Dec) — price per person

Festive Season Supplement (22 Dec–2 Jan): Budget $40, Mid-Range $45, Luxury $135 per person per night, please inquire.

Peak Season (1 Jul–31 Oct) — price per person

Low Season (1 Apr–31 May) — price per person

Easter Supplement: $45 per person per night, on selected hotels, please inquire. Low season rates also apply 1–15 June on select lodges — please inquire. Indicative costs per person, excluding international flights.

Tsavo West Lodges

Severin Safari Camp — Best for scenic views & safari serenity. Set against Mount Kilimanjaro and the Chyulu Hills, with spacious tents, private verandas, and a riverside location that attracts wildlife throughout the day.

Ngulia Safari Lodge — Best for families & adventure seekers. Sits on the Ndawe Escarpment overlooking the Rhino Sanctuary, with nightly leopard sightings possible and easy access to Mzima Springs and Shetani Lava Flow.

Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge — Best for romantic escapes & eco-luxury. Overlooks a busy waterhole drawing elephants and buffalo daily, with stone-built rooms and a strong sustainability focus.

Amboseli Lodges

AA Amboseli Lodge — Budget. Three-star comfort less than two miles from the Kimana Gate of Amboseli National Park.

Amboseli Sopa Lodge — Budget. Rustic, well-spaced cottages set through mature gardens, with 83 guest rooms.

Kilima Safari Camp — Mid-range. Located inside Amboseli National Park a short distance from Kimana Gate.

Masai Mara Lodges

PrideInn Mara Camp — Best for affordable luxury & riverside views, set along the Talek River with spacious en-suite tents.

La Maison Royale Mara Camp — Best for boutique luxury & tranquil escapes, near Sekenani Gate with contemporary tented suites and scenic sundowners.

Mara Maisha Tented Camp — Best for authentic safari ambiance & local hospitality, near the main reserve entrance with genuine Maasai cultural influence.

This itinerary can be extended with a Diani Beach coastal stay or upgraded with a photography-focused itinerary, ask us about tailoring your route, lodge selection, and travel dates.

Best Time to Visit

• Peak season (July–October): best wildlife viewing and Great Migration activity in the Mara
• Shoulder seasons (January–March, November–December): fewer crowds, good wildlife
• Low season (April–May, with select low-season rates extending to mid-June): quieter parks, lower rates

Travel Distances

• Nairobi to Tsavo West: 250 km (~4 hours)
• Tsavo West to Amboseli: 100 km (~2 hours)
• Amboseli to Lake Naivasha: 340 km (~6 hours)
• Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara: 240 km (~5 hours)
• Masai Mara to Nairobi: 265 km (~5 hours)

What to Pack

• Lightweight, neutral-colored clothing
• Comfortable walking or cycling shoes (for Hell's Gate)
• Camera and binoculars
• Sunscreen and insect repellent
• Light jacket for early mornings and lake-area evenings
• Swimwear, if your lodge has a pool