Kenya · Safari

7-Day Kenya Wildlife Safari through Amboseli, Nakuru and Masai Mara

7 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot the African Big Five in Masai Mara
  • 02 Admire the flamingos at Lake Nakuru
  • 03 Spot the African bush elephant at Amboseli
  • 04 Experience traditional Maasai dances around a bonfire
  • 05 Enjoy game drives across three of Kenya's famous wildlife parks

Sign up for this 7-day tour and visit three of Kenya's famous parks, known for their diverse wildlife and breathtaking scenery. Experience the abundance of wildlife across Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara, each offering its own unforgettable landscapes and safari moments. Step away from the routine and set out on an astounding Kenyan adventure through some of the country's most celebrated safari destinations.

Catch the action as predators hunt their prey and stalk the herds, capturing these moments with your lens and in your heart.

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 Narok, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Mount Longonot
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Amboseli with Game Drive and Maasai Dances

  • Get picked up from your hotel or place of choice within Nairobi.
  • Drive along Mombasa Road toward Amboseli National Park, with a game drive en route.
  • Arrive in time for lunch.
  • After lunch, you may choose between taking a nap or going for a swim at the lodge before heading out for a late afternoon game drive.
  • From 9:00 am to 9:30 am, Maasai morans will entertain you with their traditional dances. Learn more about the significance of these dances as you huddle around the bonfire.
  • You are encouraged to join in and see if you can jump higher than a Maasai.

Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge/Kibo Safari Camp.

2
Day 02

Amboseli Game Drives and Optional Maasai Village Visit

  • Take an early morning game drive, then return to the lodge for breakfast.

  • After breakfast, you may opt for an extra game drive or relax and swim.

  • After lunch, proceed for an afternoon game drive or a visit to the Maasai Cultural Village.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

3
Day 03

Amboseli to Lake Nakuru via Nairobi and the Rift Valley

  • After breakfast, check out and proceed toward Nakuru through Nairobi.
  • Stop for lunch and savour the fascinating views of the Rift Valley.
  • Arrive late in the evening, relax, and then set out for an evening game-viewing drive. The lake park is home to one of the most remarkable wild bird populations.

Dinner and overnight at Flamingo Hill Camp/Lake Nakuru Sopa.

4
Day 04

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara with Big Cat Viewing

  • Wake up for an early morning game-viewing and bird-watching drive around the park.
  • Return to the camp for breakfast.
  • Drive west past Mount Longonot, through Narok, to the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
  • Arrive in time for lunch. Settle into your tent and enjoy lunch while looking out over the Maasai Mara Reserve.
  • At around 4 pm, meet your guide for an afternoon game drive. As the temperature cools in the late afternoon, the predators of the Mara begin preparing for the evening hunt. For the big cats - the lions, the cheetah, and the leopards - the Migration Season is a time of abundance.
  • As the sun sets, return to the lodge for dinner, followed by stargazing and story time around the fireplace. When you're ready, one of the Maasai night guards - known as Askaris - will escort you back to your room.

Dinner and overnight at Base Camp in Masai Mara.

5
Day 05

Full-Day Masai Mara Safari or Optional Balloon Experience

  • Wake up to the magnificent 'wake-up call' symphony of Masai Mara's astonishing birdlife.
  • Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast before embarking on a full-day safari in the Masai Mara National Reserve. Don't forget your camera, as this is a beautiful time of year for photography: the air is clear and bright, and the bush is alive with vibrant colour and new life, creating great photo opportunities. The incredible backdrop of clear blue skies and the rolling savannah will captivate you, providing memories to last a lifetime.
  • Catch the action as predators hunt their prey and stalk the herds, capturing these moments with your lens and in your heart. Enjoy an exceptional wilderness, for there is never a dull moment on the savannah.
  • Return to camp at sundown for dinner, followed by relaxation at the campfire as you share your experiences in the African wilderness.
  • [OR]
  • Begin with an early morning wake-up call and a steaming cup of coffee.
  • Get an adrenaline rush with a hot air balloon ride cutting through the cool air of the plains as herds of elephants, buffalo, and zebra scatter in search of food below you.
  • Upon landing, you are treated to breakfast, and your guide will then take you either back to the camp for a well-deserved nap or continue on a game drive.
  • Return for lunch and an afternoon nap.
  • Later, head out for an evening game drive before returning to camp for a hearty dinner and cold beer.

Dinner and overnight at the Basecamp Masai Mara.

6
Day 06

Responsible Tourism Walk and Sundowner or Full-Day Safari

  • Wake up to the magnificent 'wake-up call' of Masai Mara's astonishing birdlife.
  • After breakfast, meet your Naturalist Maasai Guide for a walk around the compound.
  • During your walk, get introduced to some of the operational elements that have made Basecamp a leading pioneer in responsible tourism.
  • Visit the Basecamp Maasai Brand (BMB) workshop, one of its capacity-building projects that employs 118 women.
  • Complete your walk by planting a tree in the Tree Plantation, just like the Obama family did when they stayed at the camp.
  • Head for a freshly prepared lunch, served underneath the trees overlooking the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
  • Stroll across the private suspension bridge to join your driver-guide for an afternoon game drive. Finish your game drive with a traditional Basecamp sundowner under an Acacia tree.
  • Return to BCMM for dinner, followed by story sharing and stargazing around the fireplace.

Dinner and overnight at Basecamp Masai Mara.

  • [OR]
  • Wake up to the magnificent 'wake-up call' symphony of Masai Mara's astonishing birdlife.
  • Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast before embarking on a full-day safari in the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Abundant wildlife on the savannah gives fantastic photo opportunities. The incredible backdrop of clear blue skies and the rolling savannah will captivate you, providing memories to last a lifetime.
  • Catch the action as predators hunt their prey and stalk the herds, just like the lions and the cheetahs, capturing them with your lens and in your heart.
  • Return to camp at sundown for dinner, followed by relaxation at the campfire as you share your experiences in the African wilderness.
7
Day 07

Final Safari and Return to Nairobi

  • Wake at dawn in time for a final walking safari or game drive.

  • Witness how the savannah comes alive as the sun rises.

  • Return for breakfast and collect your things. Just like the wildebeest, the time has come to wander on.

  • Drive back to Nairobi, traversing the vast plains of Maasai land on the floor of the Rift Valley, keeping an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelles as you head up the Mau Escarpment.

  • Arrive in Nairobi in the early afternoon in time for your flight back home.

Amboseli National Park elephant plains, Lake Nakuru National Park flamingo shores, Masai Mara savannah

Where this trip takes you

Amboseli National Park elephant plains, Lake Nakuru National Park flamingo shores, Masai Mara savannah

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 6 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport from Nairobi and back in a private safari minivan with a pop-up roof
  • 6 nights' full-board accommodation as per the itinerary
  • Game drives in a safari minivan
  • Free WiFi at the camps
  • English-speaking Kenyan driver-guide
  • Bottled water during the safari

What's Not Included

  • Park entry fees

  • Drinks

  • Visa fees

  • Bush activities, e.g. bush dinner, bush breakfast, and balloon safari

  • Telephone calls, tips, and any other incidental charges

Know before you go

  • The cost will be lower if the number of pax is more.

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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