6-Day Masai Mara & Tsavo Safari | Kenya Safari Itinerary

This safari takes you to two of Kenya’s most famous wildlife parks, Masai Mara National Reserve and Tsavo National Park, the largest safari area in Kenya.

Masai Mara is an extension of Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. It is one of the best places to see the annual wildebeest migration and many predators. Tsavo National Park, established in April 1948, covers over 13,747 square kilometers.

During this 6-day Masai Mara and Tsavo Safari, you will have the chance to see lions, leopards, flamingos, wildebeests, rhinos, zebras, elephants, buffaloes, ostriches, and many birds. You will enjoy open landscapes, wildlife viewing, and unique animal behavior.

Comfortable lodges, tasty meals, and guided activities will make your trip enjoyable. You will take part in game drives, bird watching, cultural visits, and nature walks during this Kenya safari that begins and ends in Nairobi.

6-Day Masai Mara & Tsavo Safari Highlights

Visit Masai Mara and Tsavo, Kenya’s top safari destinations
See the Big Five and the great wildebeest migration
Explore Nairobi city, local villages, and Rift Valley viewpoints
Enjoy bird watching, nature walks, and scenic drives
Stay in comfortable lodges with delicious meals
Start and end your 6-day Kenya safari in Nairobi

Brief 6-Day Masai Mara & Tsavo Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi City Tour
Day 2: Drive to Masai Mara Reserve
Day 3: Game Drive & Masai Cultural Tour
Day 4: Fly from Masai Mara to Tsavo National Park via Mombasa
Day 5: Game Drive & Nature Walk
Day 6: Departure

Detailed 6-Day Masai Mara & Tsavo Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi City Tour

Your driver-guide will meet you at the airport and give you a short briefing before taking you to your hotel for lunch and rest. In the evening, visit some of Nairobi’s attractions.

You will explore monuments, museums, and shopping centers. Your guide will let you know where photography is allowed. You can also buy important items for the trip and exchange money into local currency for easy use. In the evening, enjoy local Swahili dishes before returning to your hotel for the night.

Day 2: Drive to Masai Mara Reserve

After breakfast, check out and start your 5–6 hour journey to the Rift Valley. Masai Mara, named after the Masai people, is one of Africa’s best-known parks.

Stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for photos, then continue to Narok Town for lunch. Afterward, drive through the countryside with views of farms and hills. Arrive in the evening, check in at your lodge, have dinner, and rest.

Day 3: Game Drive & Masai Cultural Tour

Wake up early for a sunrise game drive. You will carry breakfast and enjoy it in the bush while watching animals. Morning is the best time to see hunters and grazers such as lions, leopards, hyenas, cheetahs, hippos, and wild dogs.

Your ranger will help you spot many animals including elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, elands, monkeys, and many birds like pelicans, egrets, storks, and eagles.

After your game drive, enjoy breakfast in the bush followed by lunch and rest. In the evening, visit a nearby Masai village to learn about their culture and daily life. Watch their dances, listen to songs, and buy handmade souvenirs before returning to your lodge for dinner.

Day 4: Fly from Masai Mara to Tsavo National Park via Mombasa

After breakfast, leave Masai Mara for Tsavo National Park, Kenya’s largest conservation area. You will fly to Mombasa and enjoy views of towns and villages below.

After a short break and lunch in Mombasa, continue to Tsavo. Arrive at your lodge in the evening for check-in, dinner, and rest. Tsavo’s open landscape makes it easy to spot animals and birds.

Day 5: Game Drive & Nature Walk

Start the day with breakfast and get ready for a 3–5 hour game drive. You may see red elephants, rhinos, waterbucks, hippos, leopards, lions, lesser kudu, and crocodiles.

Return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the evening, take a guided nature walk to explore plants and landscapes, including the Yatta Plateau, the world’s longest lava flow. It lies between Mzima Springs and the Chyulu Hills. Return for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6: Departure

After breakfast, check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi. The drive takes about 4–5 hours, with an optional stop for sightseeing. Your driver will drop you off at your hotel or the airport.

This marks the end of your 6-day Masai Mara and Tsavo Safari.