6 Days Across Kenya Safari in January - Amboseli, Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara
6 Days Across Kenya Safari in January
Date: January 2025
Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Highlights: Amboseli, Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara
Activities: The big five, Photography, Culture, wildlife and sightseeing
Accommodation: Mid-Range / Luxury
Transport: 4x4 Safari Landcruiser
Itinerary
Day 1 – 2nd January: Arrival – Amboseli
Pick up from your hotel and leave for Amboseli. The journey is about 4 hours.
15:30 – 18:30: After lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive. Amboseli lies at the foot of Africa's highest mountain, Kilimanjaro (19,340 ft.) and very close to the Tanzania border. The snowcapped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro dominates every aspect of Amboseli. The snows of Kilimanjaro form a majestic backdrop to one of Kenya's most spectacular displays of wildlife – lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, cheetah, buffalo and plains game, making it a photographer's paradise.
Drive back to the camp arriving in time for a swim, then dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Kibo Safari Camp – kibosafaricamp.com
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Distance: Nairobi – Amboseli: 250 km / 4 hours
Day 2 – 3rd January: Amboseli
07:00 – 16:00: Enjoy a full day game drive at Amboseli, offering majestic views of Mt. Kilimanjaro (weather permitting). Amboseli is home to big mammals including elephant, buffalo, impala, lion, cheetah, hyena, giraffes, zebra, and wildebeests among other African animals.
Overnight: Kibo Safari Camp – (Club Tents) – kibosafaricamp.com
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 – 4th January: Amboseli – Lake Nakuru
After breakfast, leave for Lake Nakuru. Lunch at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge.
16:00 – 18:30: Afternoon game drive at Lake Nakuru, famous for its abundant birdlife. Expect to see small groups of greater & lesser flamingoes, pelicans, and abundant mammals including endangered Rothschild giraffe, black & white rhino, buffalo, waterbuck, elands, and zebras.
Overnight: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge – sopalodges.com
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Distance: Amboseli – Lake Nakuru: 380 km / 6 hours
Day 4 – 5th January: Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara
07:00 – 09:00: Morning game drive at Lake Nakuru. Afterwards, leave for Maasai Mara with lunch enroute.
15:30 – 18:30: Afternoon game drive at Maasai Mara, Kenya's most popular reserve known for its big skies, open savannahs, and the annual wildebeest migration. The reserve hosts the 'big five' plus plenty of plains game and abundant birdlife. It is also the shooting site for BBC Big Cat Diary.
Overnight: Mara Serena Safari Lodge – serenahotels.com
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Distance: Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara: 300 km / 5 hours
Day 5 – 6th January: Maasai Mara
06:30 – 11:00: Early morning game drive with picnic breakfast.
15:30 – 18:30: Afternoon game drive to capture the sunset. Maasai Mara offers an abundance of herbivores, making it an ideal hunting ground for Kenya's famous 'big cats'. The Mara is famous for large herds of elephant and buffalo, as well as the annual migration of wildebeest.
Optional Night Game Drive – US$ 90.00 Per Person.
Overnight: Mara Serena Safari Lodge – serenahotels.com
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6 – 7th January: Maasai Mara – Nairobi
After breakfast, leave for Nairobi to arrive in the afternoon for onward arrangements or transfer to the airport.
Meals: Breakfast
Distance: Maasai Mara – Nairobi: 250 km / 4 hours
End of Safari Services
“Khaheri na Karibu tena Kenya” - Bye & welcome back to Kenya.
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Testimonials
6 Days Across Kenya Safari in January Reviews
Emily Johnson
January 22, 2024
Our 6 Days Across Kenya Safari in January with Africa Celebrity Tours and Travels was beyond amazing! Martin, our guide, had incredible knowledge about the Big Five and wildlife behavior in Amboseli, Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara. The photography opportunities were endless, and the 4x4 Safari Landcruiser made the journey very comfortable.
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David Smith
January 24, 2024
Huge thanks to Muli Muema for planning our luxury safari so perfectly. Joseph, our guide, ensured we had front-row views of lions, elephants, and rhinos while exploring Amboseli and Maasai Mara. Africa Celebrity Tours and Travels delivered an unforgettable wildlife and culture experience.
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Samantha Lee
January 26, 2024
This safari was everything we dreamed of and more! Hiram made sure our sightseeing in Lake Nakuru and Amboseli was smooth and educational. The mid-range accommodation was excellent and Martha from Africa Celebrity Tours and Travels customized our trip to fit all our needs.
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Michael Brown
January 28, 2024
We loved our January Kenya safari across Amboseli, Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara. Abigael at Africa Celebrity Tours and Travels handled all details perfectly. Our guide Martin spotted the Big Five easily and explained fascinating cultural aspects of the Maasai people. Highly recommended!
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Grace Kim
January 29, 2024
A flawless 6 Days Across Kenya Safari! Martha arranged our mid-range accommodations and Hiram, our safari guide, made the trip educational and exciting. Photography in Amboseli and wildlife encounters in Maasai Mara were simply breathtaking. Africa Celebrity Tours and Travels are true professionals.
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James Wilson
January 30, 2024
Traveling in the 4x4 Safari Landcruiser was so comfortable and safe. Muli Muema customized our luxury safari, while Joseph guided us with great passion and skill through Amboseli and the Maasai Mara. Africa Celebrity Tours and Travels exceeded all our expectations.
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Sophia Martinez
January 31, 2024
Our family safari in January was spectacular! Thanks to Abigael for excellent planning and to Martin for guiding us through Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara. We saw the Big Five and enjoyed cultural interactions with local Maasai. Africa Celebrity Tours and Travels made it a once-in-a-lifetime trip.
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Robert Davis
February 2, 2024
I cannot praise Africa Celebrity Tours and Travels enough. From Martha’s attentive planning to Hiram’s expert guiding, our safari was seamless. Amboseli’s elephants, Nakuru’s flamingos, and Maasai Mara’s lions made this the ultimate wildlife and photography safari experience.
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Linda Green
February 4, 2024
This 6 Days Across Kenya Safari in January was phenomenal. Joseph was our guide and shared so much knowledge about wildlife and culture. The luxury lodges were stunning, thanks to arrangements by Muli Muema. Africa Celebrity Tours and Travels truly specializes in unforgettable African safaris.
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