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Amboseli, two lakes & the Mara

A road circuit from Amboseli through Naivasha and Nakuru to the Mara, returning to Nairobi.

7 days · Kenya

Amboseli → Lake Naivasha → Lake Nakuru → Maasai Mara

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Journey overview

A road circuit from Amboseli through Naivasha and Nakuru to the Mara, returning to Nairobi.

  • Lodges and tented camps
  • Private tour with limited customisation
  • Departure subject to availability
  • Minimum two in features; clarify the solo rate
  • Children accepted; check individual activities

Source platform: Camptrek. Operator: Camptrek Safaris. This independently prepared reference does not represent a WeGoSafari field journey.

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Amboseli, two lakes & the Mara

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Daily areas and overnight options

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Days 1–2

Nairobi → Amboseli → Amboseli

Day 1 · Meet your driver at the Nairobi airport or hotel and travel to Amboseli after the briefing. Arrive for lunch, take time to settle in, then explore the wetlands and plains on an afternoon drive, returning around sunset.

Day 2 · Choose between a full day out with packed lunch and a split-drive day. The latter starts with an early drive, returns to camp for breakfast, lunch and the hottest hours, then resumes around16:00. Both explore Amboseli's plains and wetlands, with dinner back at the lodge.

Meals
The overall plan lists breakfast, lunch, dinner and water. Confirm the coverage for this stay in the quote.
Travel estimate
250 km · 4-5 hours

Overnight choices for these days

ASerena Amboseli

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BOltukai Lodge

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CAmboseli Tortilis Camp

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Day 3

Amboseli → Lake Naivasha

Travel via Nairobi to Naivasha after an early breakfast. The itinerary names Carnivore or Tamarind for lunch and a Great Rift Valley viewpoint stop overlooking the Longonot and Suswa landscapes. Settle in at the lakeside lodge for a relaxed afternoon.

Meals
The overall plan lists breakfast, lunch, dinner and water. Confirm the coverage for this stay in the quote.
Travel estimate
300 km · 5-6 hours

Accommodation choices

ASopa lodge Lake Naivasha

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BSawela lodge

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CEnashipai

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Day 4

Lake Naivasha → Lake Nakuru

Optional morning outings include a wildlife-sanctuary walk or Crescent Island, followed by cycling, walking or driving at Hell's Gate. The operator explicitly excludes these activities from the price and requests payment to the suppliers. You may skip them and head to Nakuru for game viewing instead; otherwise transfer after lunch, with viewing on the way to the lodge.

Meals
The overall plan lists breakfast, lunch, dinner and water. Confirm the coverage for this stay in the quote.
Travel estimate
100 km · 2 hours

Accommodation choices

ASopa Nakuru

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BThe Cliff

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CSarova Lion hills

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Days 5–6

Lake Nakuru → Maasai Mara → Maasai Mara

Day 5 · Take an early Nakuru drive after breakfast, then have lunch at the lodge or carry picnic boxes. Travel across the Rift Valley to the Mara. The arrival programme describes a Maasai-guided cultural walk and village visit; confirm the arrangements and their inclusion when requesting the quote.

Day 6 · Spend the day on game drives in the Maasai Mara, pausing for a picnic lunch and continuing wildlife viewing on the return to camp. A dawn balloon flight followed by a bush breakfast is an optional booking.

Meals
The overall plan lists breakfast, lunch, dinner and water. Confirm the coverage for this stay in the quote.
Travel estimate
210 km · 4-5 hours

Overnight choices for these days

ASarova mara camp

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BAshnil Mara

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CIntrepids Mara camp

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Day 7

Maasai Mara → Nairobi

Check out after breakfast and drive to Nairobi. A Giraffe Centre visit can be added if time permits before the hotel or airport transfer. Agree the departure time with your guide around your onward flight; no overnight accommodation is listed for this final day.

Meals
The overall plan lists breakfast, lunch, dinner and water. Confirm the coverage for this stay in the quote.
Travel estimate
250 km · 4-5 hours

Tour ends; no overnight stay included.

Published rates per person

USD reference rates per person for two adults sharing. Confirm travel dates for any season-only quotation.

Source checked 2026-10-12. Confirm the final room category, price and availability with the operator.

Source rate schedule · per person
Departure periodSolo / one roomTwo people / one room
PEAK SEASON — confirm datesUS$ 8,030US$ 5,277

Dates, party size and room choices affect the price. Check transport, flights, park entry, meals and cancellation terms together.

Inclusions & exclusions

Included

  • Non-resident park entry charges
  • Scheduled activities, excluding optional extras
  • Private rooms with en-suite facilities and hot showers
  • English-speaking driver-guide
  • Scheduled transport, excluding optional upgrades
  • Private pop-top 4×4 Land Cruiser transport
  • Taxes and VAT included in the quoted arrangement
  • Arrival and departure airport transfers
  • Meals specified for each day
  • Drinks explicitly specified in the itinerary
  • Drinking water during safari activities
  • AMREF Flying Doctors evacuation cover; confirm terms, as this is not comprehensive travel insurance

Excluded

  • International flights to and from your home country
  • Extra nights before or after the itinerary
  • Personal spending, visas and individual travel insurance

Review meals day by day. Optional activities and room upgrades follow the source terms.

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Wildlife viewing and migration depend on natural conditions. Check gorilla permits, flight connections and optional activities separately.

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Source information

Operator: Camptrek Safaris · Checked: 2026-10-12

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