Mara plus Amboseli. Two parks, two ecosystems, the full set of postcard moments. Built for travellers who want to see the most of Kenya in the time they have.
The shape of a typical Big Five Circuit. Activities, lodges, and timing flex around your group, the season, and what the wildlife is doing that week.
Pickup in Nairobi, drive south, first game drive at sunset.
Pickup from your Nairobi accommodation around 8 AM. Drive south through Athi-Kapiti plains, stopping for coffee.
Arrive Amboseli around 1 PM. Lunch and rest at the lodge.
Late afternoon game drive. Dinner at lodge.
Two game drives. The big-tusker elephants and Kilimanjaro views.
Dawn game drive. Breakfast picnic in the park.
Lunch back at the lodge. Optional rest or short cultural visit to a Maasai community.
Evening game drive ending at Observation Hill for sundowners.
Long transfer day. Lunch on the road, arrive Mara for sundowners.
Final game drive in Amboseli. Breakfast.
Long drive west to the Maasai Mara via Narok. Picnic or restaurant lunch en route.
Arrive Mara late afternoon. Settle in, dinner at camp.
Full day on the plains. Big cats, the river, possibly migration crossings in season.
Dawn game drive. Hot breakfast back at camp.
Picnic lunch in the park, full-day game drive continues.
Sundowner at the Mara River. Dinner under the stars.
Final game drive, then drive back to Nairobi. Drop-off at airport or hotel.
Early game drive. Last chance for sightings. Breakfast.
Drive to Nairobi, lunch en route. Drop-off by mid afternoon.
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The standard pairing for this trip. We can swap to higher or lower tier based on your budget. Tell us what you want and we'll show you options before you book.
Classic safari lodge with direct Kilimanjaro views. Pool, full bar, wildlife regularly visits the watering hole.
Tented camp on the Mara River. Each tent has a private verandah and en-suite bathroom.
Built for the routes on this trip. Pop-up roof for game viewing, four-wheel drive for the wet season, charging ports and a cooler box on board.
Lodges fill up fast in peak season, so book three to four months ahead. Long rains in April and May mean cheaper rates but harder game viewing.
Tell us your dates, group size, and lodge preference. We'll come back with a custom quote within two working days.