6 Days—Classic Kenya Safari

About Our Classic Kenya Wildlife Safari

This six-day safari in Kenya features stops in Nairobi, Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, and Maasai Mara, with game drives, cultural encounters, and accommodations in premium lodges.

Vehicle Transportation Details

Our team will handle all of your transportation needs, from picking you up at Jomo Kenyatta Airport to shuttling you from location to location. All of our vehicles are specifically designed to provide a safe experience, whether we are driving you to your hotel or driving through a game reserve.

  • Transport in 4×4 pop-up roof safari Jeeps
  • Wheelchair accessible Jeeps
  • All airport/hotel transfers
  • Vehicles fitted with first aid kits, cool boxes & toolkits
  • Hand sanitizer, masks & thermometer guns available
  • Reclining seats
  • Drinking water during the safari

Itinerary

Day 1: Giants of the Savannah in Amboseli National Park

Your classic Kenya safari adventure begins with a journey south to the iconic Amboseli National Park, famed for its breathtaking, unobstructed views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. Check into Amboseli Sopa Lodge, beautifully designed to blend with its environment and offering magnificent vistas. Over two full days, immerse yourself in the park's unique ecosystem of open plains and seasonal swamps. Amboseli is renowned for its large, photogenic herds of elephants, which you will observe against the majestic snow-capped backdrop of Kilimanjaro. Daily game drives will also reveal buffalo, lions, cheetahs, and a rich variety of birdlife. This is a quintessential African wildlife experience, offering some of the continent's most iconic photographic moments.

Day 2: Full Day of Elephant Encounters & Swamp Game Drives

Dedicate your full day to exploring the diverse habitats of Amboseli. An early morning game drive offers the best chance to see Kilimanjaro's peak clear of clouds and to spot predators like lions or cheetahs becoming active in the cool air. Focus your exploration around the Observation Hill area and the park's permanent swamps, such as Enkongo Narok. These lush, green oases attract immense concentrations of wildlife. Spend hours observing the intricate social behavior of elephant herds, alongside buffalo, hippos, and a prolific array of birdlife, including flocks of pelicans and majestic African fish eagles. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush or return to your lodge for a respite. An afternoon drive explores a different sector, searching for Maasai giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest on the drier plains.

Day 3: Scenic Transfer & Lakeside Leisure at Lake Naivasha

After a final morning game drive in Amboseli, bid farewell to the giants and travel north into the Great Rift Valley. Your destination is the serene freshwater Lake Naivasha, a lush oasis fringed by papyrus and acacia forests. Check into the charming Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort, set on a flower farm with beautiful grounds. The afternoon is yours to enjoy a memorable boat safari on the lake, gliding past pods of hippos and observing magnificent water birds like fish eagles, pelicans, and cormorants. Alternatively, you may choose a guided walking safari on nearby Crescent Island Sanctuary to stretch your legs and walk among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. This day provides a perfect, relaxed interlude between two major national parks.

Day 4: Travel from Naivasha to Maasai Mara National Reserve & First Game Drive

After breakfast at your Lake Naivasha Muthu Country Club, your journey begins with a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley and into Maasai land. Arriving at the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve by midday, you will check into the Mara Sopa Lodge, uniquely built into the hillside of the Oloolaimutia Valley. Following lunch, your first afternoon game drive introduces you to the Mara’s legendary landscape of rolling golden plains and acacia woodlands. This initial safari offers a thrilling preview of the reserve’s incredible wildlife density—spotting elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and perhaps your first predators. The drive culminates with a breathtaking African sunset before you return to the lodge for dinner and an evening under a spectacular starry sky.

Day 5: Full Day of Exploration in the Maasai Mara

This full day is dedicated to experiencing the untamed drama of the Mara. An early morning game drive takes you out at dawn when predators are most active and the soft light is ideal for photography. Your guide will traverse diverse habitats in search of the Big Five and the Mara’s famous big cats. The vast plains may reveal cheetahs on the hunt or lion prides resting in the shade. If your visit coincides with the Great Wildebeest Migration (July-October), the day may be spent at the riverbanks witnessing the epic, chaotic crossings. You can enjoy a packed picnic lunch in the bush or return to Mara Sopa Lodge for a midday break. The afternoon game drive explores a different sector, maximizing opportunities to see leopards, rhinos, hyenas, and the countless herds of zebra and wildebeest that define this iconic ecosystem.

Day 6: Maasai Mara – Nairobi & Departure

After enjoying breakfast at the lodge or camp, you’ll set off on the journey back to Nairobi. You’ll arrive in the early afternoon, allowing time for some last-minute shopping. Afterwards, you'll be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, ensuring you arrive at least three hours before your scheduled international departure.

Pricing

Tour Price Starts From 2,209$ (USD) per person sharing for 2 travelers, total cost varies by season and available accommodation options.

PERSONALIZED SAFARI EXPERIENCES

We’ll work with you to create your dream African safari vacation.

EXPERIENCED TEAM OF EAST AFRICAN SPECIALISTS

Our expert team members are committed to delivering quality services.

COMMITMENT TO ECOTOURISM

We focus on providing sustainable tourism to ensure the health and wellbeing of our planet.

SECURE AND RELIABLE
SAFARI FLEET

Our retrofitted Jeeps are designed to provide a safe and comfortable experience.

Why You'll Love Adventuring With Us!
Nina K
Amazing Tour!
We've had the most amazing tour with Charles. His knowledge is outstanding! He really made our trip perfect. I would not recommend anybody else. The places we've visited were Maasai Mara and Amboseli, and I will definitely come back for other national parks.
Mara
Amazing Guide!
For our 25th anniversary, my husband and I spent two weeks on safari with Charles, traveling to all corners of Kenya. Charles is an amazing guide as well as delightful company. He handles all situations with grace and has boundless knowledge of his country and wildlife. I highly recommend Charles as a guide and hope to return one day for another Kenyan adventure with Charles.
Mark S
Truly Exceptional!
I did a 3-week safari with Charles of Dens of Africa (Amboseli, Samburu, Nakura, Maasai Mara). A great itinerary is only part of a great safari. A truly exceptional experience requires a talented guide/driver with a keen eye, excellent instincts on animal behavior, and understanding of positioning to take world-class photos. Dens of Africa delivered exactly this exceptional experience. They went above and beyond to enable the most exhilarating photography I have ever done. Moreover, Charles is a delight to ride with--his positive attitude and sense of humor brightened each day. It's a privilege to call him a lifelong friend.
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