When is the best time to see the Wildebeest Migration?

Migration timing varies annually, but the Mara typically sees the migration between July and October. We advise checking migration windows for targeted departures.

Can I add a balloon safari in the Mara?

Yes — the balloon is optional and charged extra. Book in advance during peak season to secure availability.

Are park fees included?

Park fees are included only if explicitly listed under “Cost Includes.” We will itemise all fees in your booking quote.

Is this itinerary family-friendly?

Yes — the pace and lodge choices make it suitable for families. We can adjust game drive lengths for children or older travellers.

How long are daily drives?

Drive times vary between parks. Expect several hours on travel days; morning/afternoon game drives typically run 3–4 hours each. Domestic flights can be arranged to shorten road transfers.

What should I pack for this safari?

Neutral, layered clothing, comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, binoculars, camera with extra batteries, light fleece for early mornings/evenings and any personal medication.

6-Day Vintage Kenya Safari — Amboseli, Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara

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Step back into classic safari style on this 6-day Vintage Kenya Safari that showcases Kenya’s most iconic parks: Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, flamingo spectacles at Nakuru, and migration-focused viewing in the Mara — all from comfortable lodges and with experienced driver-guides.

Perfect for travellers who want a compact, varied itinerary that balances dramatic landscapes (Kilimanjaro vistas, Rift Valley escarpments) with exceptional wildlife viewing and photographic opportunities.

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Classic Kenya route: Amboseli → Lake Nakuru → Masai Mara.
Spectacular elephant herds at Amboseli with Kilimanjaro backdrops.
Flamingo displays and rhino sightings at Lake Nakuru.
Full-day migration focus in the Masai Mara (seasonal river crossings).
Comfortable lodge stays including Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge and carnivore farewell lunch in Nairobi.
Multiple morning & afternoon game drives with experienced driver-guides.

Day 01 :

Nairobi → Amboseli National Park

Pickup from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and drive to Amboseli National Park. Arrive in time for lunch and relax before a late-afternoon game drive (approx. 16:00). Amboseli’s elephant herds and Kilimanjaro vistas provide spectacular photography. Dinner and overnight at lodge or camp. (L/D)

Day 02 :

Amboseli National Park

Enjoy an early morning game drive followed by a late breakfast at camp. Spend the remainder of the morning at leisure — swim in the camp pool or take an optional nature walk (small fee). Afternoon game drive until dusk. Amboseli is famed for large free-ranging elephant herds, prolific birdlife (400+ species) and excellent photographic scenes against Kilimanjaro. Dinner and overnight at lodge or camp. (B/L/D)

Day 03 :

Amboseli → Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast depart via Nairobi with a packed lunch en route to Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive for an afternoon game drive around the lake and surrounding acacia woodlands — famous for flamingos, pelicans and the chance to spot black and white rhino and Rothschild’s giraffe. Check in at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge (or similar). Dinner and overnight. (B/L/D)

Day 04 :

Lake Nakuru → Maasai Mara Game Reserve

Depart Lake Nakuru after an early breakfast and drive via the Rift Valley to the Maasai Mara. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge/camp and an afternoon game drive in the Mara’s iconic plains. The reserve is known for high predator densities and, seasonally, dramatic migration action. Dinner and overnight at lodge or camp. (B/L/D)

Day 05 :

Maasai Mara (Full day — Migration focus)

Depart after breakfast with a packed lunch and spend a full day at the riverside or in migration hotspots tracking wildebeest, zebra and predator interactions. This full-day Mara experience maximises chances to witness river crossings and intense predator-prey action (July–October is the prime migration window). Return to camp late evening. Dinner and overnight at lodge or camp. (B/L/D)

Day 06 :

Maasai Mara → Nairobi (Departure)

After breakfast check out and drive back to Nairobi. Enjoy a farewell lunch at Nairobi’s famous Carnivore Restaurant before transfer to your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for onward travel. End of services. (B/L)

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