Kenya · Safari

7-Day Kenya Wildlife Safari through Tsavo, Amboseli, Naivasha and Mara

7 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Game drives through both Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks
  • 02 Search for the Big 5 in Masai Mara
  • 03 See African bush elephants in Amboseli with Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop
  • 04 Visit Mzima Springs for hippos, fish, and possible crocodile and monkey sightings
  • 05 Explore Hell's Gate National Park with opportunities for hiking, bicycling, rock climbing, and wildlife photography

Choose one of Kenya's best safari combinations, covering vast wilderness, large herds of elephants, pristine forest, a fresh Rift Valley lake, rich birdlife, and the migration landscapes of the Mara crossing. Over 7 days, travel through Tsavo East and Tsavo West, Amboseli, Naivasha, Hell's Gate, and Masai Mara while taking in the beautiful sights and sounds of nature. Lose yourself in the greenery and scenery on this wildlife safari through some of Kenya's most iconic parks.

Choose one of Kenya's best safari combinations, covering vast wilderness, large herds of elephants, pristine forest, a fresh Rift Valley lake, rich birdlife, and the migration landscapes of the Mara crossing.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Naivasha, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park, Tsavo East National Park, Tsavo West National Park, Hell's Gate National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Tsavo East National Park

  • Pick up from your Nairobi hotel or airport in the morning.

  • Drive to Tsavo East National Park, which is renowned for its large numbers of elephants and the famous man-eating lions.

  • Enjoy a game drive en route to Ashnil Aruba Camp.

  • Check in and have lunch at your lodge.

  • In the afternoon, head out for another game drive in the park.

Later, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay at Ashnil Aruba Camp.

2
Day 02

Tsavo East to Tsavo West and Rhino Sanctuary Visit

  • Set out on an early morning game drive, then return to your lodge for breakfast.

  • After breakfast, leave Tsavo East for Tsavo West with a game drive en route to Ngulia Safari Lodge.

  • Check in and have lunch.

  • In the afternoon, visit the rhino sanctuary to see if you can spot rhinoceros.

  • Later, return to your lodge, where there is usually a leopard trap, and if you are lucky, you may see one.

Dinner and overnight stay at Kilaguni Safari Lodge or Ngulia Lodge.

3
Day 03

Mzima Springs and Onward to Amboseli

  • Have an early morning breakfast.

  • After breakfast, proceed for a morning game drive with a visit to Mzima Springs, where you can see hippos and fish in crystal-clear water. There is also a possibility of seeing crocodiles and monkeys.

  • Later, continue to Amboseli National Park, arriving in time for lunch and check-in at Amboseli Serena Lodge.

  • Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Amboseli National Park, which lies on the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. Mount Kilimanjaro offers a scenic backdrop for photography.

  • Elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffalo, and more can be seen in the swamp area.

Later, dinner and overnight stay at Amboseli Serena Lodge.

4
Day 04

Amboseli to Naivasha via the Great Rift Valley

  • Have an early morning breakfast.

  • After breakfast, enjoy a game drive en route as you leave Amboseli for Lake Naivasha. There will be a stop to view the Great Rift Valley scenery, and you will arrive in Naivasha in time for lunch.

  • Check in at Sopa Lodge Naivasha and have lunch.

  • Later in the afternoon, enjoy a game drive with a visit to Hell's Gate National Park, which allows hiking, bicycling, rock climbing, wildlife photography, and a visit to the geothermal power plant.

Dinner and overnight stay at Sopa Lodge Naivasha.

5
Day 05

Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara

  • Enjoy an early morning breakfast.

  • After breakfast, leave Lake Naivasha for Masai Mara, arriving in time for lunch.

  • Check in at Ashnil Mara Camp or Sarova Mara Game Camp and have lunch.

  • In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive through the park in search of lions, cheetahs, elephants, and buffalo.

Dinner and overnight stay at Ashnil Mara Camp or Sarova Mara Game Camp.

6
Day 06

Full-Day Safari in Masai Mara

  • Early in the morning, head out for a game drive, then return to camp for breakfast.

  • After breakfast, spend a full day in the park with a packed lunch in search of its popular residents, including well-known predators and their counterparts such as zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, hippo, and dangerous crocodiles, with a visit to the Mara River.

Later, dinner and overnight stay at Ashnil Mara Camp or Sarova Mara Game Camp.

7
Day 07

Masai Mara to Nairobi

  • Have an early morning breakfast at your camp.

  • Check out of the camp and park, then drive to Nairobi, arriving in time for lunch.

  • Enjoy lunch at Carnivore.

  • Drop off at your respective hotel or airport at around 3 pm.

  • Optional for clients with evening flights: if you have an evening flight, you can enjoy an additional game drive with a packed lunch until around 12:00 pm. Then drive to Nairobi and arrive at around 5 to 6 pm for drop-off at the airport or back at your hotel.

Masai Mara, Mzima Springs, Mount Kilimanjaro, Great Rift Valley

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara, Mzima Springs, Mount Kilimanjaro, Great Rift Valley

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 7 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees (for non-residents)

  • All activities (unless labelled as optional)

  • All accommodation (unless listed as an upgrade)

  • Professional English-speaking Kenya driver/guide

  • All transportation (unless labelled as optional)

  • All taxes/VAT

  • Round-trip airport transfer

  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)

  • Drinking water (on all days)

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

  • Tips (tipping guideline: US$10.00 pp per day)

  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

  • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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