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Nine days from the Mara to Tsavo West

Connect the Mara and Rift Valley lakes with Amboseli and Tsavo West. Two nights at each southern base allow time for both wildlife drives and lodge facilities.

9 days · Kenya

Maasai Mara → Lake Nakuru → Lake Naivasha → Amboseli → Tsavo West

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Journey overview

Connect the Mara and Rift Valley lakes with Amboseli and Tsavo West. Two nights at each southern base allow time for both wildlife drives and lodge facilities.

  • An itinerary longer than one week
  • Named overnight bases day by day

Operator rating: 5.0 / 5 · 685 reviews · Spirit of Kenya
SafariBookings · Checked: 2026-10-12

Source platform: SafariBookings. Operator: Spirit of Kenya. This independently prepared reference does not represent a WeGoSafari field journey.

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Nine days from the Mara to Tsavo West

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Daily areas and overnight options

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Days 1–2

Nairobi to the Mara → A full Mara day

Day 1 · Depart Nairobi and explore the Mara in the afternoon.

Day 2 · Spend the day on game drives from the same camp.

  • Wildlife game drives
  • Wildlife game drives
  • Flight connection
Meals
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Overnight choices for these days

ASarova Mara Game Camp

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Day 3

Onward to Nakuru

Transfer to Nakuru for lake-area drives and an overnight stay.

  • Wildlife game drives
Meals
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Accommodation choices

ASarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

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Day 4

Lake Naivasha

Continue to Naivasha and stay near the lake.

Meals
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Accommodation choices

ANaivasha Kongoni Lodge

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Days 5–6

Travel to Amboseli → Amboseli game viewing

Day 5 · Drive to Amboseli and settle into the lodge.

Day 6 · A half-day drive; confirm optional Maasai village visits separately.

  • Local community visit (optional; confirm cost and arrangements)
Meals
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Overnight choices for these days

AHunter's Luxury Manor

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Days 7–8

Transfer to Tsavo West → Tsavo West game drives

Day 7 · Continue to Tsavo West; drives depend on arrival timing.

Day 8 · Explore Tsavo West from the same camp.

  • Wildlife game drives (optional; confirm cost and arrangements)
  • Wildlife game drives
Meals
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Overnight choices for these days

ASeverin Safari Camp

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Day 9

Final drive and return to Nairobi

A morning drive precedes the return to Nairobi, with lunch en route.

  • Wildlife game drives
Meals
Breakfast · Lunch

Tour ends; no overnight stay included.

Published rates per person

USD per-person reference rates for two adults sharing. See the dates in the schedule.

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

Source rate schedule · per person
Departure periodTwo adults sharing; per person
Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026US$ 3,803
Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 14, 2026US$ 3,645
Dec 15, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026US$ 4,343
Jan 1, 2027 - Jan 6, 2027US$ 4,219
Jan 7, 2027 - Feb 28, 2027US$ 3,544
Mar 1, 2027 - Mar 31, 2027US$ 3,431
Apr 1, 2027 - May 31, 2027US$ 3,386
Jun 1, 2027 - Jun 14, 2027US$ 3,431
Jun 15, 2027 - Sep 30, 2027US$ 4,444
Oct 1, 2027 - Oct 31, 2027US$ 3,836
Nov 1, 2027 - Dec 14, 2027US$ 3,656
Dec 15, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027US$ 4,444

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
  • Scheduled activities; optional extras are excluded
  • Named overnight stays; upgrades cost extra
  • Professional driver and guide
  • Scheduled transport; optional arrangements are excluded
  • Taxes in the published quotation
  • Arrival and departure airport transfers
  • Meals as itemised day by day
  • Drinking water throughout

Excluded

  • International flights to and from Africa
  • Extra nights before or after the tour
  • Tips; the source suggests US$ 10 per person per day
  • Personal purchases, insurance and visa costs
  • Later government tax or park-fee increases

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: Spirit of Kenya · Checked: 2026-10-12

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