Kenya Safari 6N is a six-night trip built around Maasai Mara National Reserve, the reserve known for the Great Migration and big-game safaris. It starts and ends in Nairobi, the main international gateway through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). It suits first-time safari visitors and travellers who want one reserve explored in depth rather than several stops.
Nights one and six are in Nairobi, where the city's attractions and its role as a safari base make it a practical start and finish. Nights two to five are in Maasai Mara. Private safari vehicles take you on game drives there, and July to October is the main safari season, when the Great Migration is especially good.
The package is land-only. Flights to and from Nairobi are booked separately, and our planners can suggest timings from your city. Visa assistance is included, while the visa fee, travel insurance, meals and activities not listed, and entry fees are extra. Ask for a written quote that shows every inclusion before you decide.
Your trip expert can stretch, shorten or swap any day.
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and transfer to your Nairobi hotel by prearranged vehicle. Check in and rest after the journey. Nairobi has city attractions, so keep the evening light. Your planner confirms the transfer to Maasai Mara for the next morning.
Leave Nairobi by prearranged private vehicle for Maasai Mara National Reserve. Your planner confirms the road time before you travel. Settle in at your accommodation and rest. Your planner also confirms the timing of your first game drive before you set off.
Spend the day on game drives in Maasai Mara National Reserve in a private safari vehicle. The reserve is known for big-game safaris, so bring binoculars and a camera. Start early, as is usual on safari, and carry water and sun protection for the middle of the day.
Another full day in the reserve with game drives in your private safari vehicle. From July to October the Great Migration is the main draw, and your planner can tell you what to expect for your dates. Keep the afternoon free for rest.
Enjoy a final game drive in Maasai Mara National Reserve. Then return to your accommodation to rest and pack for the transfer to Nairobi. Ask your planner for the departure time so the schedule is clear before you pack.
Transfer back to Nairobi by prearranged private vehicle, allowing time for the road. Check in at your Nairobi hotel and spend the evening resting and preparing for your departure the next day.
Check out and transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) for your flight home. Flights are booked separately, so your planner checks the departure timing against your flight before the trip.
Flights are not included.
Nairobi is the start and end of the trip, so you spend two nights there and four in Maasai Mara.
Game drives use a private safari vehicle arranged for your stay.
July to October is the main safari season, and the Great Migration is especially good in Maasai Mara then.
December to March is a second dry window that suits safaris. April and May are long-rains months and wetter.
Flights are not included. Connections to Nairobi are usually routed through major hubs in the Middle East or Africa.
Visa assistance is included. The visa fee is separate, and current visa rules are not confirmed on this page, so check the official source.
Entry fees and activities not listed in the itinerary are extra.
In Nairobi, take normal city precautions, use cautious judgement on night travel in unfamiliar areas, and follow local advisories.
FAQs
What travellers ask about this trip. Your trip expert can answer anything else.
Six nights covers Nairobi and four nights in Maasai Mara National Reserve, which suits a first safari at a relaxed pace. Other parks such as Amboseli, Tsavo and Lake Nakuru are not in this package, but your planner can build a custom route that includes them.
No. The package is land-only, so flights to and from Nairobi are booked separately. Our planners can suggest timings from your city. Connections are usually routed through major hubs in the Middle East or Africa, and your planner checks current schedules when you ask for a quote.
July to October is the main safari season, and it is especially good for the Great Migration in Maasai Mara. December to March is a second dry window that suits safaris. April and May are the long-rains months and are wetter, so check your dates with your planner before booking.
Yes. Visa assistance is included in the package, but the visa fee is separate. The visa rules for Kenya are not confirmed on this page, so check the official source for your passport before you travel. Your planner explains the help available with your application.
Accommodation for six nights on twin sharing, private safari transport for game drives, transfers as per the itinerary and visa assistance. Flights, the visa fee, travel insurance, meals not listed, entry fees and activities not listed, personal expenses and GST are not included.
Our research for this page does not include a source-backed safety rating. Take normal precautions for city and wildlife travel, follow local advisories and be cautious about night travel in unfamiliar urban areas. Your planner shares the current safety advice for your dates before you travel.
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