6-day-kenya-classic-safari-itinerary-using-private-vehicle-hire-with-guide Details

Day 1: Nairobi – Lake Naivasha

Your safari begins with pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or airport by your professional guide. Drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley with brief stops at viewpoints for photos. Arrive at Lake Naivasha in time for lunch.

Afternoon Activities

• Boat ride on Lake Naivasha to view hippos and fish eagles

• Crescent Island nature walk among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes

Overnight: Lake Naivasha
Travel Time: Approx. 2.5 hours

Perfect for both Safari Minivan and Land Cruiser hire.

Day 2: Lake Naivasha – Maasai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Maasai Mara. Enjoy a scenic drive through Narok town and rolling savannah landscapes. Enter the reserve with an introductory game drive en route to your lodge.

Wildlife Highlights

• First chances to spot lions, elephants, buffalo

• Vast open plains filled with wildebeest and zebras

• Stunning sunset over the Mara grasslands

Overnight: Maasai Mara
Travel Time: Approx. 5 hours

Land Cruiser recommended for superior comfort on Mara tracks.

Day 3: Full Day Maasai Mara

Spend a full day exploring Kenya’s premier wildlife reserve with packed picnic lunch.

Experiences

• Morning and afternoon game drives

• Big Five tracking

• Mara River visits (migration season)

• Optional Maasai village cultural tour

• Optional hot air balloon safari

Your guide will position the vehicle for the best photography and explain animal behavior in detail.

Overnight: Maasai Mara

Day 4: Maasai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park

Depart the Mara after breakfast and drive to Lake Nakuru, famous for rhinos and birdlife. Afternoon game drive upon arrival.

Expect to See

• White and black rhinos

• Rothschild giraffes

• Flamingos and pelicans

• Leopards often seen around acacia trees

Overnight: Lake Nakuru
Travel Time: Approx. 5–6 hours

Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Amboseli National Park

Early breakfast then proceed to Amboseli, arriving in the afternoon. Evening game drive with the iconic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Highlights

• Large elephant herds

• Open swamps attracting wildlife

• Breathtaking sunset views of Kilimanjaro

Overnight: Amboseli
Travel Time: Approx. 6 hours

Day 6: Amboseli – Nairobi

Enjoy an early morning game drive when wildlife is most active. After breakfast, depart for Nairobi with drop-off at your hotel or airport.

End of Safari

Vehicle Hire Costs for This Itinerary

• 4x4 Land Cruiser with Guide: USD 270 per day x 6 days = USD 1,620

• Safari Minivan with Guide: USD 200 per day x 6 days = USD 1,200