Kenya · Safari

7-Day Kenya Wildlife Safari to Amboseli, Naivasha and Masai Mara

7 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot the Big 5 and other wild game in Masai Mara
  • 02 See countless elephants in Amboseli with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background
  • 03 Take a boat ride on Lake Naivasha past hippos and visit stunning Crescent Island sanctuary
  • 04 Stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for magnificent views over the plains

Set off on a 7-day safari through some of Kenya's most rewarding wildlife destinations, from Amboseli National Park with its great views of Mount Kilimanjaro and countless elephants to the freshwater beauty of Lake Naivasha with a boat ride among hippos. Continue to the exciting wilderness of the Mara, where you may spot lion prides, elephant herds, buffalo herds, zeal of zebras, rhinos, and the small kings of the plains. This journey combines classic game drives, Rift Valley scenery, and a walking safari on Crescent Island for a varied East African wildlife experience.

This journey combines classic game drives, Rift Valley scenery, and a walking safari on Crescent Island for a varied East African wildlife experience.

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
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Amboseli and First Game Drive

  • Head from your hotel for Amboseli National Park with your Kenyan safari guide.

  • Arrive at the Sentrim Tented Camp and, after some refreshments, leave for your first afternoon game drive.

Return to the camp for dinner and rest.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Amboseli National Park

  • Leave after breakfast for a full-day game drive with the breathtaking Mount Kilimanjaro in the background. Massive herds of elephants, giraffes, zebras, and lions are found here.

Return for dinner and overnight at Sentrim Tented Camp.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

3
Day 03

Amboseli to Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island

  • Leave Amboseli Reserve after an early morning breakfast and head to Lake Naivasha.

  • Arrive at a hotel in time for lunch.

  • After lunch and refreshments, head to Lake Naivasha, which is part of Kenya's Rift Valley. This freshwater lake has over 400 bird species and a large population of hippos.

  • Take a boat ride past the hippos and visit the stunning Crescent Island sanctuary.

  • Walk amongst giraffes, zebras, and waterbucks with your tourist guides.

Head back to Sopa Lodge for dinner and a good night's rest.

4
Day 04

Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara via Great Rift Valley

  • After an early morning breakfast, head to Africa's premier game reserve, Masai Mara.

  • En route to the Mara, stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint and take in the magnificent view over the plains.

  • Arrive in time for lunch.

  • Rest and later head out for the first game drive in Maasai Mara in search of the big cats and plenty of wildebeest.

Return in the evening for dinner and overnight at the Enkorok Mara Camp or similar.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

5
Day 05

Full-Day Masai Mara Safari

  • Have your breakfast and depart with packed lunches for a full day exploring the park.

  • Go in search of the Big 5 and other wild game.

    • A hot air balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost of US$ 450 per person.

  • Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight at the Enkorok Mara Camp.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

6
Day 06

Leisure Morning and Afternoon Game Drive in Masai Mara

  • Eat breakfast at leisure and relax by the swimming pool.

  • Savour lunch and later proceed for an afternoon game drive till dusk.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight at the Enkorok Mara Camp or similar.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

7
Day 07

Masai Mara to Nairobi

  • Depart for Nairobi after breakfast, arriving in the afternoon.

  • Drop off at the airport to catch your flight back home.

Amboseli National Park beneath Mount Kilimanjaro, Lake Naivasha's hippo-lined waters, Great Rift Valley viewpoint, Masai Mara plains

Where this trip takes you

Amboseli National Park beneath Mount Kilimanjaro, Lake Naivasha's hippo-lined waters, Great Rift Valley viewpoint, Masai Mara plains

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 4 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser ideal for game viewing and photography

  • Full-board accommodation whilst on safari

  • Accommodation in a double room

  • All park entrance fees, including government taxes

  • Services of an English-speaking professional Kenyan safari driver-guide

  • All game drives as detailed in the itinerary

  • Bottled water whilst on safari

  • Start and end in Nairobi

  • Personalised service

What's Not Included

  • Tips

  • Laundry

  • Beverages and drinks

  • International flights

  • Visas

  • Items of a personal nature

  • Any other extras not detailed in the itinerary

  • Hotel accommodation in Nairobi after the safari

Know before you go

  • The Mara offers wildlife in variety. You will see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopards, many kinds of antelopes, and elephants. The spectacular annual event that takes place in the Mara is the migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture.

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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