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Safari Overview
Embark on an unforgettable **6 day romantic honeymoon Kenya safari**, meticulously designed for travelers seeking an immersive experience in Kenya’s iconic landscapes. This incredible Kenya safari journey takes you from the elephant-studded plains of Amboseli under the shadow of Mt. Kilimanjaro to the iconic savannahs of the Masai Mara and the flamingo-lined shores of Lake Nakuru. Enjoy exclusive bush dinners, sundowner cocktails, and luxury tented camps that offer the perfect backdrop for your adventure, making this a truly special Kenya safari experience.
A **6 day Amboseli Kenya safari** offers a perfect blend of wildlife viewing, cultural immersion, and breathtaking scenery. This particular Kenya safari focuses on the best of the country’s natural wonders. Amboseli National Park is renowned for its large herds of elephants, often seen silhouetted against the majestic backdrop of Africa’s highest peak. Beyond the elephants, you’ll encounter lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffalo, and a rich variety of birdlife, making every game drive a thrilling experience on your Kenya safari adventure.
Your adventure begins with arrival in Nairobi, followed by a scenic drive or flight to Amboseli, kicking off your incredible Kenya safari. Here, you’ll spend two full days exploring the park’s diverse habitats, from swamps fed by Kilimanjaro’s meltwaters to dusty plains. Expert guides will lead you to the best wildlife spots, sharing their extensive knowledge of the ecosystem and its inhabitants. The observation hill provides panoramic views, perfect for photography enthusiasts, ensuring every moment of your Kenya safari is captured beautifully.
Highlights of Your 6 Day Amboseli Kenya Safari
- Exclusive Privacy: Enjoy private game drives in the Mara North Conservancy and intimate poolside dinners.
- Iconic Wildlife: Search for the “Big 5” in the Masai Mara and Amboseli National Park.
- Romantic Dining: Experience authentic bush breakfasts and sunset cocktails in the heart of the wild.
- Diverse Landscapes: Discover the pink waters of Lake Nakuru and the boat-access Crescent Island.
- Cultural Connection: Visit a traditional village for a meaningful interaction with the Masai people.
Following your captivating time in Amboseli, your **6 day Amboseli Kenya safari** continues to Lake Nakuru National Park. This soda lake is famous for its millions of flamingos, creating a stunning pink spectacle that enhances your Kenya safari experience. It’s also a sanctuary for black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, and a myriad of other bird species. Game drives here offer unique opportunities to witness wildlife against a vibrant avian backdrop, making it a truly unique stop on your memorable Kenya safari journey.
The final leg of this incredible Kenya safari journey takes you to the world-renowned Masai Mara. Known for the Great Migration (seasonal) and its abundant year-round wildlife, the Mara offers unparalleled game viewing, making it a highlight of any Kenya safari. Here, you’ll have multiple opportunities to spot the Big Five – lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo – in their natural habitat. Hot air balloon safaris are also an optional, unforgettable way to see the vast plains from above, offering a bird’s-eye view of the stunning landscape and its inhabitants during your ultimate Kenya safari adventure.
Accommodation throughout your 6 day Amboseli Kenya safari is carefully selected to provide comfort, luxury, and an authentic safari experience. From eco-friendly tented camps in Amboseli offering stunning Kilimanjaro views to luxurious lodges in the Masai Mara, each stay is designed to enhance your connection with nature and elevate your Kenya safari. Expect delicious meals, attentive service, and evenings spent under a canopy of stars, listening to the enchanting sounds of the African bush, a truly magical part of your Kenya safari.
To make the most of your Kenya safari, consider packing light, breathable clothing in neutral colors. A good camera with a zoom lens is essential for capturing wildlife moments, especially the majestic elephants of Amboseli. Don’t forget sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat, insect repellent, and comfortable walking shoes for any optional nature walks. Our expert guides will ensure your safety and provide invaluable insights into the local culture and wildlife, making your **6 day Amboseli Kenya safari** a truly enriching experience and an unforgettable adventure in East Africa.
This comprehensive 6-day itinerary is perfect for those seeking a diverse Kenyan adventure, combining the iconic views of Amboseli with the avian wonders of Lake Nakuru and the unparalleled wildlife of the Masai Mara. It’s an ideal choice for honeymooners, families, or solo adventurers looking for a memorable journey into the heart of Africa. Contact Bison Safaris today to customize your dream Kenya safari and embark on this incredible 6-day Amboseli Kenya safari, promising memories that will last a lifetime.
Safari Route Map
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nairobi
Masai Mara
Lake Nakuru
Lake Naivasha
Amboseli National Park
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nairobi
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Day 1: Airport pickup and drive to Masai Mara National Reserve
Depart 7:30 AMUpon arrival and after completing with customs and immigration procedures, your driver guide will meet you and after meet and greet commence drive to to Masai Mara. Have a stopover at the great Rift Valley view point where you will have a breathtaking view of the floor of the Rift Valley. You will be picked up at the mara gate by camps vehicle and proceed drive to the camp. Arrive for check in and hot lunch at Karen Blixen Mara Camp. After lunch, embark on afternoon game drive in the Mara North Conservancy in search of the big 5 and here you will have shared game drives using camps shared vehicle in this privately owned Conservancy. Thereafter, return to the camp for bush dinner as organized by the camp. Overnight stay will be at Karen Blixen Mara Camp.
Karen Blixen Mara Camp.
Lunch, Dinner
Arrival in Nairobi, scenic Rift Valley drive & sunset game drive in Masai Mara.
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Day 2: Bush Breakfast and game drives in Masai Mara Reserve
Full DayCelebrate your early morning safari with a full bush breakfast laid out in a very scenic set up. Later on proceed for your game drive at the main Reserve looking for the big five and we are hopeful you will see almost all if not all of the big five among many animals. This is the day you also go to the Mara River where the great wildebeest migration happens although this is not migration period but there is many wildlife to enjoy. You will enjoy picnic lunches at the Reserve, enjoy more game drive at the reserve and thereafter drive to the camp where you will complement your evening game drive with a sundowner cocktail at a location with spectacular views of the setting tropical sun at the camp. Dinner and overnight stay at Karen Blixen Mara Camp. This evening you will enjoy a shared night game drive at the conservancy.
Karen Blixen Mara Camp
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning bush breakfast, full-day Mara exploration & a romantic night game drive.
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Day 3: Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park
Full DayDepart Masai Mara after breakfast and head to Nakuru arriving for check in and lunch. Relax after lunch and settle in before joining your safari driver guide for an afternoon game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park. The park is famous for the flocks of the greater and lesser Flamingo that gather around the lake numbering around 2 million, which turns the lake pink. This has given the lake a nickname; the pink lake. The endangered rhino and Rothschild giraffe are found in the park. Other animals found in the park include African buffalos, zebras, impalas, olive baboons, vervet monkeys, waterbucks, hyenas, jackals, and hippopotamus among many others. You will enjoy private dinner by the pool and overnight stay at The Cliff Nakuru.
The Cliff Nakuru
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transfer to Lake Nakuru for a flamingo-spotting safari & a private poolside dinner.
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Day 4: Nakuru to Amboseli National Park via Lake Naivasha
Full DayAfter breakfast, check out and commence drive to Amboseli with a stopover at Lake Naivasha. In Naivasha, you will enjoy a boat ride in the lake in search for hippos and the birdlife. You will also visit the Crescent Island for a walking safari, where you’ll encounter giraffes, zebras and antelopes in a close-up, natural setting. Enjoy lunch in a restaurant along the way. Later on proceed drive to Amboseli. Amboseli National Park is renowned for its abundant wildlife, ranging from large herds of elephants to lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and numerous bird species. It is also famous for its scenery with a backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, which dominates the landscape, and open plains. Arrive at the Lodge in the evening for dinner and check in at Elewana Tortilis Camp.
Elewana Tortilis Camp
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Boat safari at Lake Naivasha & walking tour at Crescent Island en route to Amboseli.
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Day 5: Bush breakfast and Full Day game drives in Amboseli National Park
Full DayYou will wake up to amazing views of Mount Kilimanjaro if the weather permits. Enjoy your bush breakfast as you hear the roars of lions and the stamps of the elephants in the park. On this day, you will embark on a full day game drive in this wonderful park where Mount Kilimanjaro’s background offers good photographic scenery. It is coupled with animals on the ground, the Big 5, herds of elephants and the prolific birdlife in this African wilderness park. Lunch, dinner and overnight at Elewana Tortilis Camp.
Elewana Tortilis Camp
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Full-day Amboseli game drive with stunning views of Mt. Kilimanjaro & bush breakfast.
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Day 6: Morning Maasai village visit and drive Amboseli to Nairobi
ReturnAfter breakfast, you will be taken to the Masai village for an interaction with them as you enjoy and learn about their culture and way of life. Thereafter embark on your return drive to Nairobi enjoying lunches on the way. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi) for your flight home as you have booked directly.
Breakfast, Lunch
Immersive Masai village cultural visit before returning to Nairobi for your departure.
What's Included & Excluded
Included in Your Safari
- Transport in a customized pop up roofed private safari land cruiser vehicle fitted with radio call
- Game parks or national parks entry fees
- Accommodation as per the program
- Services of a professional English speaking driver guide
- Bush Breakfast, bush dinner and sundowner in Masai Mara
- Private dinner by the pool at The Cliff
- Bush breakfast in Amboseli
- Maasai village visit in Amboseli
- Boat ride & Crescent island visit in Lake Naivasha
- Pick up and drop off at JKIA International Airport
Not Included
- International flights to and from Kenya
- Visa fees to Kenya
- Drinks in the hotels except Karen Blixen Mara Camp (Select drinks)
- Items and services of personal nature
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel Insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
While Kenya is a year-round destination, the dry seasons from June to October and December to March offer the best wildlife viewing.
Yes, we have selected premier luxury camps like Karen Blixen Mara Camp and Elewana Tortilis, known for their romantic ambiance and privacy.
Local beers, wines and selected spirits are included specifically at Karen Blixen Mara Camp. At other locations, drinks are typically excluded.
We recommend light, neutral-colored clothing, a warm jacket for early morning drives, comfortable walking shoes, and high-quality sun protection.
Traveler Reviews
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Crystal
"Absolutely amazing experience! We did a 4 night 5 day safari including Masai Mara and Naivasha. Maggie and Lawrence were so helpful with planning and customizing our package before arrival and extremely quick to respond. Our guide Phillip was amazing! He made sure we saw tons of animals and that we got great photos without other cars. He answered all of our questions and made sure we had the best experience possible. I am already saving for another safari with Bison and will recommend them to anyone I know who wants to go on safari!"