This 6-Day Kenya Highlights Safari is one of our most requested itineraries with Eastern Voyage Safaris, built for travellers who want a well-guided, efficient introduction to the region without unnecessary driving time.
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Why Choose This 6-Day Kenya Highlights Safari
A 6-Day Kenya Highlights Safari works well because it concentrates your time on wildlife viewing rather than long transfers. Every route is run in a private 4×4 vehicle with your own driver-guide, and accommodation is matched to your budget, from comfortable tented camps to more upscale lodges.
Best Time for a 6-Day Kenya Highlights Safari
Most of the parks on this 6-Day Kenya Highlights Safari can be visited year-round, though the dry months generally give the easiest game viewing as wildlife concentrates around permanent water. The green season brings lower rates, fewer visitors and lush scenery, with trade-offs in some road conditions. We can help you time a 6-Day Kenya Highlights Safari to match what you most want to see.
This 6-day 6-Day Kenya Highlights Safari is built to cover the country’s headline parks without feeling rushed: the Maasai Mara for big cats and, in season, the Great Migration; Lake Nakuru for its rhino sanctuary; and Amboseli for elephant herds beneath Mount Kilimanjaro. It’s our most popular itinerary for first-time visitors who want a genuine overview of Kenya’s wildlife in a single trip.
Itinerary
Six days allows two nights at the Mara and one night each at Nakuru and Amboseli, with driving days built around a game drive rather than treated as transit only.
Day 1 – Nairobi to Maasai Mara
Depart Nairobi and drive to the Maasai Mara, arriving for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive.
Day 2 – Full Day Maasai Mara
Morning and afternoon game drives across the reserve, tracking the resident wildlife and any migration activity.
Day 3 – Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru
Depart after breakfast and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving for an afternoon game drive focused on the park’s rhino population and birdlife.
Day 4 – Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park
A long but scenic drive south to Amboseli, arriving in the evening in time for dinner with Mount Kilimanjaro visible at sunset, conditions permitting.
Day 5 – Full Day Amboseli
A full day of game drives around Amboseli’s swamps and plains, home to some of Africa’s largest and best-studied elephant herds.
Day 6 – Amboseli to Nairobi
Depart after a final morning game drive and return to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon.
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Important Information
Price Includes
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and an English-speaking driver-guide
- Park entry fees for all parks visited
- 5 nights’ accommodation on a full-board basis
- Game drives as per the itinerary
- Bottled water during game drives
Price Excludes
- Flights
- Tips for your driver-guide and camp staff
- Alcoholic and bottled beverages
- Travel insurance
- Optional hot air balloon safari
Terms & Conditions
Rates are per person sharing and vary by lodge category, season and group size; a single supplement applies for solo travellers. A deposit confirms your safari, with the balance due before departure.
If you would like to extend or adjust this trip, this 6-Day Kenya Highlights Safari can be combined with additional nights elsewhere in Kenya or Tanzania, or a beach extension. Get in touch and we will tailor the itinerary, pace and accommodation level to your travel dates and budget.
Every 6-Day Kenya Highlights Safari with Eastern Voyage Safaris includes an experienced local guide, comfortable transport, and bottled water throughout the day. We can also arrange add-ons such as lunch at a local restaurant or extra stops, depending on what interests your group.
This 6-Day Kenya Highlights Safari is run with an experienced local guide and reliable transport, and bottled water is provided throughout the day. Let us know if you would like to adjust the schedule, add a stop, or combine it with another activity nearby.
We keep group sizes on this 6-Day Kenya Highlights Safari small so your guide can adapt the day to what your group finds interesting, whether that means spending longer at one stop or adding a short detour. Comfortable, air-conditioned transport is provided throughout.
Browse our other Kenya and Tanzania safari packages if you would like to compare options before booking.
