Mara Sopa Lodge
Masai Mara · Cottage-style safari lodge
Guest rooms in cottages, sheltered verandas and a swimming pool offer a lodge-style base between game drives. Confirm your room and bed arrangement in the quote.
5 Days 4 Nights Mid-Range Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli Safari
Kenya · From NairobiPrivate safariYour dates, your group
Duration5 days / 4 nights
Travel stylePrivate 4×4 Land Cruiser
AccommodationMid-Range lodge or camp
Start & finishNairobi, Kenya
Your safari, at a glance
Three parks. Five full travel days.
Combine two nights in the Masai Mara with one night at Lake Nakuru and one in Amboseli. This is a compact road safari with a demanding transfer between Nakuru and Amboseli. Choose it if covering these three parks matters more than unhurried lodge time; the seven-day version allows a gentler pace and a second Amboseli night.
Your own safari vehicle
A private 4×4 Land Cruiser and English-speaking driver-guide.
Two nights in the Mara
One full middle day for wildlife viewing, without changing camp.
A considered route
The itinerary makes transfer days and overnight stops clear.
Named stays, clear choices
Your quotation confirms each hotel, room category and inclusion.
5 days, thoughtfully arranged
Your day-by-day itinerary
Nairobi → Masai Mara · 2 nights → Lake Nakuru · 1 night → Amboseli · 1 night → Nairobi
1Nairobi to Masai MaraRift Valley journey · Afternoon game drive
Meet your driver-guide early at your Nairobi hotel, residence or agreed airport pickup point. Travel through the Great Rift Valley towards Narok, with a viewpoint stop when conditions allow.
Continue to your selected lodge or camp. Lunch and check-in timings depend on arrival. Head into the reserve for an afternoon game drive, then return for dinner and your first night in the Mara.
2A full day in the Masai MaraGame viewing · Picnic lunch · Same camp
After breakfast, set out with a picnic lunch. Your guide chooses the route around wildlife activity, road conditions and your interests, leaving time for photography and unhurried sightings.
Return to the same property for dinner. If a break at camp matters to you, discuss separate morning and afternoon drives before booking. A balloon flight or other optional activity changes the day’s timings.
3Masai Mara to Lake NakuruRoad transfer · Nakuru game viewing
After breakfast, leave the Mara and drive towards Lake Nakuru. This is a transfer day, rather than another full day in the Mara; a final Mara drive is only included if explicitly agreed with the entry arrangements.
Continue to the named Nakuru lodge and explore the park in the afternoon when arrival time permits. Your guide follows current wildlife conditions. Dinner and your overnight stay are in the Nakuru area.
4Lake Nakuru to AmboseliLong road transfer · Afternoon drive if time allows
Leave after breakfast for the drive from Nakuru to Amboseli. This is the longest transfer in the five-day route, so plan an early departure and discuss rest and meal stops with your guide.
An afternoon game drive depends on arrival time and park access. Do not choose this itinerary expecting a full Amboseli afternoon on arrival. Settle into your named lodge for dinner and the night.
5Amboseli to NairobiMorning game drive · Return journey
Have breakfast and enjoy the planned morning game drive in Amboseli before heading back to Nairobi. The time available in the park must work with your onward arrangements.
An agreed Nairobi hotel or airport drop-off completes the safari. Allow a generous travel buffer; a fixed airport arrival time cannot be promised regardless of road conditions.
Wildlife is the reason. Flexibility is the key.
Look for the Mara's lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras and other wildlife. Your route follows conditions on the day. Individual sightings, migration herds and river crossings are never guaranteed.
A comfortable base between game drives
Where would you like to stay?
Explore proposed accommodation by destination. Select the stay you prefer at each stop; your quotation confirms the named properties, room categories, meal plans and availability.
PrideInn Mara Camp & Cottages
Masai Mara · Tented rooms and cottages
Choose a tented stay or a cottage setting beside the Talek River. Ask for the specific room category and bed arrangement you prefer; different room categories can change the price.
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Lake Nakuru · Lodge overlooking the park
A hillside lodge with views over Lake Nakuru National Park. One night here fits between the Mara and the next stop on your route.
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Amboseli · Lodge outside the national park
A lodge on private land in the Amboseli area. Transfers to the national park are part of the driving plan; this is not an inside-park lodge.
Photos show examples at the named property, not a guaranteed room allocation. The room category and chosen properties affect your price.
No accommodation preference selected.
Know what you are paying for
What's included
One quotation covering the agreed safari. Before booking, check the named accommodation, room arrangement, park entry days and any optional extras.
Included in the safari
- Private 4×4 Land Cruiser and English-speaking driver-guide
- 4 nights at the confirmed properties
- Park entrance fees for the agreed itinerary
- Game drives listed in your quotation
- Meals listed below and bottled drinking water
- Agreed Nairobi pickup and drop-off
- Government taxes and VAT
Not included
- International flights and entry authorisation
- Travel insurance
- Tips, alcoholic drinks and soft drinks
- Optional balloon safari and community visit
- Personal spending and souvenirs
- Extra nights and meals not listed below
| Day | Meals included | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Lunch, dinner | Masai Mara |
| Day 2 | Breakfast, lunch, dinner | Masai Mara |
| Day 3 | Breakfast, lunch, dinner | Lake Nakuru |
| Day 4 | Breakfast, lunch, dinner | Amboseli |
| Day 5 | Breakfast | Not included |
Your safari price
From US$1,868 per person sharing, as an indicative starting point. Travel dates, number of travellers, property and room arrangements determine your final price. A single room or upgraded room category may cost more.
Request your total in writing, including park fees and extras for your specific itinerary. An enquiry does not reserve rooms or require payment.
Make the safari yours
A little more to look forward to
Optional experiences can be added around your game drives. Availability, timing, any restrictions and extra charges are confirmed in your quote.
Hot-air balloon safari
Ask about a sunrise flight and how it fits around your Day 2 game drive. Weather and operator conditions apply.
Maasai community visit
Request a separately arranged visit. Confirm the host, what the visit includes and the fee before booking.
Bush breakfast
Breakfast with a different view. Offered only where your lodge or activity provider can arrange it.
A sundowner stop
Ask about an evening setting for a drink. Location, drinks and costs depend on your chosen arrangement.
Experience photos are illustrative. No optional experience is included unless stated in your quotation.
More nights? A flight? Time at the coast?
Ask about a fly-in version, an extra night in the Mara, a Nairobi hotel or a beach extension.
Before you go
Your practical questions, answered
Is this a private or shared safari?
This itinerary is private. Your party has its own 4×4 Land Cruiser and driver-guide for the road transfers and the game drives agreed in your quotation. Shared balloon activities, if requested, are separate.
How much game-viewing time do we have?
You have a full Mara day, a shorter Nakuru visit and a morning in Amboseli. The Nakuru-to-Amboseli transfer takes a large part of Day 4; choose seven days if you want a full Amboseli day too.
Which hotels and rooms are included?
We confirm a named property and room category in your written quotation. The gallery shows possible properties and example rooms, not a guarantee that every pictured room is available at the starting price.
How is the final price calculated?
From US$1,868 per person sharing, as an indicative starting point. Travel dates, number of travellers, property and room arrangements determine your final price. A single room or upgraded room category may cost more.
Can children join this safari?
Tell us each child's age, your preferred room arrangement and any needs before quoting. We will check the chosen property's family-room options and the suitability or age restrictions of optional activities. We do not assume that children receive a particular discount.
Can you pick us up or drop us at the airport?
An agreed Nairobi airport pickup or drop-off can be arranged. Share your flight details before booking so we can assess timings. A hotel night before the safari or after it may be advisable depending on the flight.
Can we choose a balloon safari or shorter drives?
Yes, request these preferences when enquiring. A balloon safari is quoted separately and is subject to availability and operating conditions. Shorter morning and afternoon drives can be discussed instead of the full-day picnic arrangement.
Will we see the migration or a river crossing?
Neither can be guaranteed. Wildlife movements and daily conditions determine sightings. Tell us your priorities and dates so the route and accommodation can be discussed realistically, including whether an extra night would give you more time.
What should we pack?
Bring comfortable layers, sun protection, your camera, necessary personal items and manageable luggage for the vehicle. See our packing guide. If you request a fly-in version, confirm the airline's baggage allowance separately.
Can dietary or accessibility needs be accommodated?
Describe what you need before accepting a quote. We will check the specific room, paths, vehicle access and meal arrangements with the property. We will not assume all safari camps or vehicles meet the same requirements.
What happens after I request a quote?
We use your dates, group details and preferences to prepare the proposed itinerary and price. Review the accommodation, inclusions, payment terms and cancellation conditions before confirming. Sending an enquiry is not a booking.
Where can I read the booking and cancellation terms?
Read our Booking Terms & Conditions and the terms supplied with your quotation before paying. Ask us to clarify any property-specific cancellation or payment conditions in writing.
Is five days a relaxed way to see all three parks?
No. It is a compact route, with one night in Nakuru and one in Amboseli. The long Day 4 transfer is the main trade-off. Add nights or choose the seven-day itinerary for more park time and a less compressed journey.
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Your dates. Your travel companions. Your preferred place to stay.