Kenya · Lodge Safaris
5 Days Amboseli and Maasai Mara Lodge Safari
Route at a glance
Best suited to family, honeymoon, group travelers comfortable with a easy itinerary over 5 days. Final timings, accommodation and activities are confirmed for the travel dates.
Overview
5 Days Amboseli and Maasai Mara Lodge Safari is a 5-day package covering Nairobi, Amboseli, Maasai Mara. It is built for travelers who want a clear route, private guiding and the same practical planning standards used across the Adventure Family Holiday Safaris catalog.
The package follows the destinations named in the itinerary title, with accommodation level, exact routing and daily timing confirmed during enquiry. Where Budget Camp and Midrange Lodge options are available, the displayed website price uses the lower Budget Camp starting price.
The reservations team can quote the midrange lodge option, refine the routing and confirm the final day-by-day timing before booking.
Highlights
- ✦Amboseli National Park
- ✦Maasai Mara game drives
- ✦Elephants beneath Kilimanjaro
- ✦Lodge safari routing
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Begin in Nairobi
Nairobi
Meet the guide, review the route and complete the confirmed Nairobi activity or departure transfer without overloading the first day. The guide confirms the exact circuit from road, weather and wildlife conditions.
Meals: L, D · Stay: Nairobi camp or lodge named in the quotation
- 2
Explore Nairobi
Nairobi
Meet the guide, review the route and complete the confirmed Nairobi activity or departure transfer without overloading the first day. The guide confirms the exact circuit from road, weather and wildlife conditions.
Meals: B, L, D · Stay: Nairobi camp or lodge named in the quotation
- 3
Nairobi to Amboseli
Nairobi → Amboseli
Travel from Nairobi to Amboseli with meal and comfort stops appropriate to the road sector. Explore Amboseli's plains and seasonal wetlands, looking for elephant family groups and using clear conditions for Kilimanjaro views. The guide confirms the exact circuit from road, weather and wildlife conditions.
Meals: B, L, D · Stay: Amboseli camp or lodge named in the quotation
- 4
Explore Amboseli
Amboseli
Explore Amboseli's plains and seasonal wetlands, looking for elephant family groups and using clear conditions for Kilimanjaro views. The guide confirms the exact circuit from road, weather and wildlife conditions.
Meals: B, L, D · Stay: Amboseli camp or lodge named in the quotation
- 5
Final Maasai Mara experience and onward travel
Amboseli → Maasai Mara
Travel from Amboseli to Maasai Mara with meal and comfort stops appropriate to the road sector. Use the cooler hours for game viewing across open grassland, riverine woodland and the sector selected from current wildlife movement. The departure or onward transfer is timed with a realistic buffer.
Meals: B, L · Stay: Departure or hotel when quoted
Included
- ✓ Airport pickup and drop-off in Nairobi
- ✓ Full-board lodge accommodation (sharing twin/double room)
- ✓ Private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-top roof
- ✓ English-speaking professional driver-guide (other languages on request)
- ✓ All park entry and conservation fees as per itinerary
- ✓ Bottled drinking water during game drives
- ✓ Game drives as per itinerary
- ✓ Applicable government taxes and statutory charges listed in the quotation
- ✓ Any emergency evacuation cover explicitly listed in the quotation
Not included
- ✕ International airfare to/from Nairobi
- ✕ Kenya entry visa (apply online via eCitizen)
- ✕ Travel insurance (mandatory)
- ✕ Beverages, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks
- ✕ Tips and gratuities to driver-guide and lodge staff
- ✕ Personal expenses, laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs
- ✕ Optional activities (hot-air balloon, Maasai village, cultural visits)
What to bring
- • Lightweight neutral-color clothing (khaki, olive, beige)
- • Warm fleece for cool early morning game drives
- • Sun hat and sunglasses with UV protection
- • High-SPF sunscreen and lip balm
- • Insect repellent (DEET)
- • Comfortable walking shoes and sandals
- • Swimsuit for lodge pools
- • Binoculars (8x42 ideal for safari)
- • Camera with telephoto lens (200mm or longer)
- • Spare batteries, memory cards, power bank
- • Refillable water bottle
- • Small daypack
- • Anti-malarial prophylaxis (consult your doctor)
- • Copies of passport and travel insurance
Frequently asked questions
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