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Classic Maasai Mara & Amboseli Safari Nairobi → Maasai Mara → Amboseli
Kenya Signature Safaris

Classic Maasai Mara & Amboseli Safari

Kenya's two most iconic parks in one efficient week: the Mara's open plains and Amboseli's elephant herds beneath Kilimanjaro.

Kenya
7 Days6 nights
From $4,400per person
1 CountryKenya
4.8 / 5127 reviews
First SafariClassic ComfortShort Break
7 DaysTotal Duration
2 StopsRoute Legs
$4,400From, Per Person
KenyaCountries Visited
Overview

Kenya's two most iconic parks in one efficient week: the Mara's open plains and Amboseli's elephant herds beneath Kilimanjaro.

Kenya's two most iconic parks in one efficient week: the Mara's open plains and Amboseli's elephant herds beneath Kilimanjaro.

This itinerary can be shortened, extended, or combined with any other route in our library — including a Zanzibar or Seychelles finale on our multi-country templates, or paired directly with our signature Kenya Migration & Zanzibar Escape for an even more customized journey.

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Classic Maasai Mara & Amboseli Safari highlight Nairobi → Maasai Mara → Amboseli
Route & pacing

The 7-day route

1

Maasai Mara

Open-plains game drives across one of Africa's most storied ecosystems.

3 Nights
Maasai MaraMaasai Mara
2

Amboseli National Park

Large elephant herds framed against Mount Kilimanjaro's backdrop.

3 Nights
Amboseli National ParkAmboseli National Park
Why this itinerary

Trip highlights

Two of Kenya's most photographed parks in a single efficient week

Consistently high Big Five sighting rates across both parks

Comfortable tented camps with Kilimanjaro views in Amboseli

Easily extended with a Kenya coast or Zanzibar beach add-on

Classic Maasai Mara & Amboseli Safari From $4,400 per person, land + flights as specified · 7 days / 6 nights
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Frequently asked

Planning this itinerary

Is this a good first Kenya safari?

Yes — the Mara and Amboseli combination is our most recommended introduction to Kenya's wildlife and landscapes.

Can this be combined with a beach extension?

Yes, either the Kenya coast (Diani/Mombasa) or Zanzibar can be added as a direct extension.

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