Can I travel from Masai Mara to Amboseli by road?

Yes. Road transfers are available, but the journey is long. They suit 6- or 7-day itineraries better.

Can I fly from Masai Mara to Amboseli?

Yes. Selected itineraries use domestic flights between safari airstrips, making the combination practical for shorter trips.

What is the best time to visit Masai Mara and Amboseli?

July to October is popular for combining Great Migration season in the Mara with drier conditions and elephant viewing in Amboseli. Both parks can be visited year-round.

Will I see the Great Migration on this safari?

If you travel around July to October, you may see wildebeest moving through the Mara. Migration timing varies, and river crossings cannot be guaranteed.

What animals can I see on a Masai Mara and Amboseli safari?

You may see lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, wildebeest and zebra. Amboseli is particularly known for its large elephant herds.

Can I see Mount Kilimanjaro from Amboseli?

Yes, you can see Mount Kilimanjaro from parts of Amboseli on clear days. Cloud cover can obscure the mountain.

Do Masai Mara and Amboseli safari packages include park fees?

The listed packages include park fees, but inclusions vary by itinerary. Check your selected safari for the exact inclusions.

Where do Masai Mara and Amboseli safaris start and end?

These safaris start and return to Nairobi. The exact pick-up, drop-off and transport arrangements depend on the itinerary you choose.

Are meals and accommodation included in the safari?

Most packages include accommodation and daily meals, but inclusions vary by safari. Check the individual itinerary for the exact accommodation, meals, and room type included.

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From Nairobi: 7-Day Ultimate Kenya Safari to Masai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha & Amboseli with Stays and Entry Fees

7-day safari with game drives across four of Kenya's top parks, ideal for travelers ticking off Kenya's classics.

Trip to: Masai Mara (2 nights), Lake Nakuru (1 night), Lake Naivasha (1 night), and Amboseli (2 nights) from Nairobi, with round-trip transport by 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof.
You'll get: KPSGA Silver- or Gold-certified driver-guide, 7 game drives, a Hell's Gate National Park visit, 6 nights' stays (as per option selected), full-board meals with dietary preferences catered for, park fees, and drinking water.
Masai Mara National Reserve: Explore 1,510 sq km of open savannah, home to some of the world's most-studied lion prides, elephant herds, and the Great Migration from July to October.
Lake Nakuru National Park: Visit a fenced rhino sanctuary where black and white rhinos roam, with flamingo-lined shores in season.
Lake Naivasha: Spot hippo pods and rich birdlife on the lake, with Hell's Gate National Park nearby, where you can walk among zebra and giraffe.
Amboseli National Park: See big-tusker elephant herds crossing the plains with Kilimanjaro's snow-capped summit behind them.
Add-ons: Masai village visit, sunrise hot-air balloon ride over the Masai Mara, bush breakfast, sundowners, Lake Naivasha boat ride, Crescent Island walking safari, and cycling in Hell's Gate, available at an extra cost.
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From Nairobi: Fly-In 5-Day Masai Mara and Amboseli Private Safari with Luxury Stays and Entry Fees

5-day private fly-in safari with luxury stays in the Masai Mara and Amboseli, ideal for luxury travelers seeing two parks.

Trip to: Masai Mara (2 nights) and Amboseli (2 nights) from Nairobi, with scheduled flights from Wilson Airport (about 45 minutes to the Mara) and game drives in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof.
You'll get: KPSGA Silver- or Gold-certified driver-guide, 7 game drives, 4 nights' luxury stays, full-board meals with dietary preferences catered for, park fees, and drinking water.
Masai Mara National Reserve: Explore 1,510 sq km of open savannah, home to some of the world's most-studied lion prides, elephant herds, and the Great Migration (July to October).
Amboseli National Park: See big-tusked elephant herds crossing the plains with Kilimanjaro's snow-capped summit behind them.
Add-ons: Masai Village visit, sunrise hot-air balloon ride over the Masai Mara, bush breakfast, and sundowners, available at an extra cost.

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From Nairobi: 6-Day Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli Safari with Stays and Entry Fees

6-day safari with game drives in the Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli, ideal for nature lovers after big landscapes.

Trip to: Masai Mara (2 nights), Lake Naivasha (1 night), and Amboseli (2 nights) from Nairobi, with round-trip transport by 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof.
You'll get: KPSGA Silver- or Gold-certified driver-guide, 6 game drives, a Hell's Gate National Park visit, 5 nights' stays (as per option selected), full-board meals with dietary preferences catered for, park fees, and drinking water.
Masai Mara National Reserve: Explore 1,510 sq km of open savannah, home to some of the world's most-studied lion prides, elephant herds, and the Great Migration (July to October).
Lake Naivasha: Spot hippo pods and rich birdlife on the lake, with Hell's Gate National Park nearby, where you can walk among zebra and giraffe.
Amboseli National Park: See big-tusker elephant herds crossing the plains with Kilimanjaro's snow-capped summit behind them.
Add-ons: Masai Village visit, sunrise hot-air balloon ride over the Masai Mara, bush breakfast, sundowners, Lake Naivasha boat ride, Crescent Island walking safari, and cycling in Hell's Gate, available at an extra cost.
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From Nairobi: 6-Day Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli Safari With Stays and Entry Fees

6-day safari with game drives in the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli, ideal for keen wildlife photographers.

Trip to: Masai Mara (2 nights), Lake Nakuru (1 night), and Amboseli (2 nights) from Nairobi, with round-trip transport by 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof.
You'll get: KPSGA Silver- or Gold-certified driver-guide, 7 game drives, 5 nights' stays (as per option selected), full-board meals with dietary preferences catered for, park fees, and drinking water.
Masai Mara National Reserve: Explore 1,510 sq km of open savannah, home to some of the world's most-studied lion prides, elephant herds, and the Great Migration from July to October.
Lake Nakuru National Park: Visit a fenced rhino sanctuary where black and white rhinos roam, with flamingo-lined shores in season.
Amboseli National Park: See big-tusker elephant herds crossing the plains with Kilimanjaro's snow-capped summit behind them.
Add-ons: Masai Village visit, sunrise hot-air balloon ride over the Masai Mara, bush breakfast, and sundowners, available at an extra cost.
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Masai Mara and Amboseli safari in 30 seconds

What it is: A 5–7-day safari that pairs the Masai Mara National Reserve's big cats and open plains with Amboseli's elephant herds and views of Mount Kilimanjaro when the weather permits.
When to go: Safaris run year-round. July to October overlaps with the Great Migration season in the Mara, though river crossings are never guaranteed.
How long: Choose a 5-day fly-in safari to combine the Mara and Amboseli, or a 6- or 7-day itinerary for more time and, on selected routes, additional parks like Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha.
How it works: Trips typically start and end in Nairobi. Depending on the package, you can travel by road or fly to the Mara and continue to Amboseli as specified in the itinerary.
Cost: From US$2,450 per person for a 5-day safari. Longer 7-day safaris start from US$3,450 per person. Prices vary by season, accommodation, and transport.
Planning tip: The journey between the Mara and Amboseli takes time. Fly-in options can reduce travel time, while road safaris need a longer itinerary to fit in transfers and game drives.

Where is Amboseli National Park located?

Location: Kajiado County, southern Kenya, near the Tanzania border
Nearest town: Kimana
Address: Amboseli National Park, Kajiado County, Kenya
From Masai Mara: Around 7–9 hours by road, depending on your camp, route and road conditions
Typical route: Masai Mara → Nairobi area → Amboseli National Park
Transport: Safari vehicle or private 4x4, usually as part of your overland safari itinerary
By air: Domestic flights from the Masai Mara region to Amboseli may be available on selected itineraries, depending on flight schedules and transfer arrangements.

Why you should add Amboseli National Park to your Masai Mara safari

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Catch elephants up close

Amboseli is known for its large elephant population. Watch herds move across the plains during guided game drives.

See Mount Kilimanjaro

Spot Africa's highest mountain beyond Amboseli's plains. Clear mornings can offer some of the best views.

Look for big cats

Keep an eye out for lions and other predators, along with zebras, giraffes, buffaloes and antelopes.

Explore wetlands and open plains

See how Amboseli's varied landscapes, from dry plains to seasonal wetlands, support different wildlife.

Go on guided game drives

Explore the park with a safari guide who can help you spot wildlife and adapt routes to local conditions.

Why combine Masai Mara and Amboseli?

Masai Mara and Amboseli give you two distinctly different safari experiences in one Kenya itinerary.

Masai Mara

Masai Mara National Reserve is the big-cat and migration half of the trip. Look for lions, cheetahs and leopards across the open grasslands, alongside large herds of wildebeest, zebra and other plains animals. July–October is the main period associated with the Great Migration in the Mara.

Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park shifts the focus to large elephant herds and Mount Kilimanjaro views. The park's open plains and wetland areas create a different setting from the Mara.

Together, the route gives you: predators and migration-season wildlife in the Mara, followed by elephants and Kilimanjaro views in Amboseli.

Choose your Masai Mara and Amboseli safari duration based on the itinerary

Spend time exploring the Masai Mara before flying onward to Amboseli, where elephant herds and views of Mount Kilimanjaro await in clear weather.

Typical route: Nairobi → Masai Mara → Amboseli → Nairobi

Day 1: Fly from Nairobi to the Masai Mara, transfer to your luxury camp or lodge, and enjoy a scheduled game drive.
Day 2: Spend the day on game drives in the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Day 3: Enjoy a scheduled game drive before travelling onward to Amboseli, according to your flight and transfer arrangements.
Day 4: Explore Amboseli National Park on game drives, looking for elephants and other wildlife.
Day 5: Enjoy any scheduled morning activity before returning to Nairobi.

Best for: Travellers who want a private luxury safari across two destinations, with less time spent on long road journeys.

Book 5-day Fly-in Masai Mara + Amboseli Safari

Combine game drives in the Masai Mara with a visit to Lake Naivasha and Hell's Gate National Park before continuing to Amboseli.

Typical route: Nairobi → Masai Mara → Lake Naivasha → Amboseli → Nairobi

Day 1: Travel from Nairobi to the Masai Mara and enjoy an afternoon game drive.
Day 2: Spend the day on game drives in the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Day 3: Travel from the Mara to Lake Naivasha.
Day 4: Visit Hell's Gate National Park. The afternoon at Lake Naivasha is available for optional activities, such as a boat ride or a guided walking experience at Crescent Island.
Day 5: Travel to Amboseli National Park and enjoy a scheduled game drive, depending on arrival time.
Day 6: Enjoy a scheduled morning game drive before returning to Nairobi.

Best for: Travellers who want a mix of wildlife viewing, lake activities and outdoor exploration across three destinations.

6-day Masai Mara + Lake Naivasha + Amboseli safari

Explore the Masai Mara's open plains, visit Lake Nakuru National Park for its rhinos and birdlife, and finish with game drives in Amboseli.

Typical route: Nairobi → Masai Mara → Lake Nakuru → Amboseli → Nairobi

Day 1: Travel from Nairobi to the Masai Mara and enjoy an afternoon game drive.
Day 2: Spend the day on game drives in the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Day 3: Travel to Lake Nakuru National Park and enjoy a scheduled game drive.
Day 4: Enjoy wildlife viewing at Lake Nakuru as scheduled, then travel to Amboseli National Park.
Day 5: Spend the day exploring Amboseli on game drives, looking for elephants and other wildlife.
Day 6: Enjoy a scheduled morning game drive before returning to Nairobi.

Best for: Travellers who want to see three different wildlife areas, including the Mara's big cats, Lake Nakuru's rhinos and Amboseli's elephant herds.

Book 6-day Masai Mara + Lake Nakuru + Amboseli Safari

Take a longer route through four destinations, combining game drives in the Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru with outdoor activities around Lake Naivasha and wildlife viewing in Amboseli.

Typical route: Nairobi → Masai Mara → Lake Nakuru → Lake Naivasha → Amboseli → Nairobi

Day 1: Travel from Nairobi to the Masai Mara and enjoy an afternoon game drive.
Day 2: Spend the day on game drives in the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Day 3: Travel to Lake Nakuru National Park and enjoy a scheduled game drive.
Day 4: Continue to Lake Naivasha and visit Hell's Gate National Park as scheduled.
Day 5: Enjoy any scheduled Lake Naivasha activities before travelling to Amboseli National Park.
Day 6: Spend the day on game drives in Amboseli, known for its elephant herds and views of Mount Kilimanjaro when the weather is clear.
Day 7: Enjoy a scheduled morning activity before returning to Nairobi.

Best for: Travellers who have more time and want to combine four destinations in one Kenya safari.

Book 7-day Masai Mara + Lake Nakuru + Lake Naivasha + Amboseli Safari

Route & logistics

Recommended route

Nairobi → Masai Mara → Amboseli → Nairobi

Starting in the Mara and finishing in Amboseli avoids adding an unnecessary return to Nairobi between the two parks when your itinerary uses a direct fly-in connection.

Road-based itineraries may route through or near Nairobi depending on the operator and overall itinerary.

Comparing road vs fly-in packages

	Road	Fly-in
Travel time	Longer	Shorter
Best for	6–7-day itineraries	Shorter trips
Between parks	Long overland transfer	Flight between safari airstrips
Main benefit	Usually lower cost	More time for game drives
Best suited to	Travellers with more time	Travellers prioritising park time

Masai Mara and Amboseli safari inclusions and exclusions

What's included

Depending on your selected safari, the package may include:

Accommodation

Meals as specified in the itinerary

Shared or private safari vehicle

Professional safari guide

Game drives in the Masai Mara

Game drives in Amboseli

Park entry fees for the parks included in your itinerary

Road transfers or domestic flights, depending on the safari

Nairobi pick-up and drop-off, where specified

What's usually not included

International flights

Kenya eTA

Travel insurance

Tips for your guide and camp staff

Alcoholic drinks

Activities not listed in your itinerary

Personal expenses

Check the individual safari before booking, particularly for park fees, flights, vehicle type, meals and Nairobi transfers.

Accommodation options

Comfort level	Masai Mara	Amboseli
Budget	Simple tented camp or lodge	Budget lodge or tented camp
Mid-range	Comfortable lodge or tented camp	Mid-range lodge or camp
Luxury	Luxury tented camp or lodge	Luxury lodge or tented camp

Best time for a Masai Mara & Amboseli safari

The best time depends on how you want the two parks to work together.

Migration + dry-season safari

This period overlaps with the main Great Migration season in the Masai Mara and the drier months in Amboseli.

In the Mara, wildebeest may move through the reserve as part of the wider Serengeti-Mara ecosystem. In Amboseli, drier conditions can concentrate wildlife around available water sources, including large elephant herds.

Best for: Travellers prioritising migration-season wildlife and elephant viewing.

River crossings are unpredictable and cannot be guaranteed.

Generally drier conditions

These months can offer relatively dry conditions in both destinations. The Mara is generally less focused on migration than during July–October, while Amboseli can still provide good wildlife-viewing opportunities.

Best for: Travellers who want a two-park safari outside the main migration period.

Wetter months

Rain can affect road conditions and game-drive plans. Cloud cover can also make Mount Kilimanjaro harder to see from Amboseli.

Best for: Travellers who are comfortable with wetter conditions and want to consider lower-season travel.

Important: No operator can guarantee a particular wildlife sighting, Great Migration river crossing or clear view of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Wildlife you can see in Amboseli National Park

African elephants

See herds of elephants moving across the plains and gathering near wetlands. Amboseli is particularly well known for its elephant population.

Who is this safari best for?

🧭 First-time Kenya visitors

Combine two major safari destinations in one trip.

🐘 Wildlife enthusiasts and photographers

Photograph Mara predators and migration herds, then Amboseli's elephants with Mount Kilimanjaro.

✈️ Short-trip travellers

Choose a fly-in itinerary to reduce time between parks.

🗓️ Longer safari travellers

Choose 6 or 7 days for more game-drive time and a less rushed route.

Other multi-park safari combinations

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Masai Mara + Lake Nakuru

Add Lake Nakuru to your Kenya safari for another wildlife destination, with opportunities to see rhinos, flamingos and other species.

→ Learn more about Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru safaris

Masai Mara + Lake Naivasha

Combine the Mara with Lake Naivasha for a change from game drives, including lake activities and access to nearby Hell's Gate National Park.

→ Learn more about Masai Mara & Lake Naivasha safaris

Masai Mara + Amboseli + Nakuru + Naivasha

Build a longer Kenya itinerary covering four destinations, with wildlife, lakes, mountains, and different landscapes.

→ Book a multi-park 7-Day Kenya safari

Frequently asked questions about Masai Mara and Amboseli safaris

You can choose a 5, 6 or 7-day safari. A 5-day trip covers both parks with less travel time, while 6- and 7-day options allow more game-drive time.

Masai Mara and Amboseli Safari

From Nairobi: 7-Day Ultimate Kenya Safari to Masai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha & Amboseli with Stays and Entry Fees

From Nairobi: Fly-In 5-Day Masai Mara and Amboseli Private Safari with Luxury Stays and Entry Fees

From Nairobi: 6-Day Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli Safari with Stays and Entry Fees

From Nairobi: 6-Day Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli Safari With Stays and Entry Fees

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Masai Mara and Amboseli safari in 30 seconds

Where is Amboseli National Park located?

Why you should add Amboseli National Park to your Masai Mara safari

Catch elephants up close

See Mount Kilimanjaro

Look for big cats

Explore wetlands and open plains

Go on guided game drives