Kenya · Safari

7-Day Kenya Safari to Masai Mara Amboseli and Lake Nakuru

7 Days Round trip from 99RQ+J9W Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot the Big 5 in the Masai Mara National Reserve
  • 02 Look for flamingos and pelicans at Lake Nakuru
  • 03 Enjoy game drives in Amboseli National Park with views toward Mt. Kilimanjaro
  • 04 Visit the Mara River area and see the wildebeest crossing point
  • 05 Take in the majestic views of the Great Rift Valley
  • 06 Explore the option to visit a Maasai village and experience its traditional lifestyle and culture

Embark on a 7-day wildlife safari through some of Kenya's most iconic landscapes, from the majestic views of the Great Rift Valley to the rich game-viewing plains of Masai Mara and the elephant country of Amboseli National Park. Spot a wide variety of wildlife, including the Big 5 in Masai Mara, large African elephants in Amboseli, and rhinos, buffaloes, pelicans, flamingos, and gazelles at Lake Nakuru. Along the way, enjoy multiple game drives, scenic stops, and the option to visit a Maasai village to observe their local culture and lifestyle.

Spot a wide variety of wildlife, including the Big 5 in Masai Mara, large African elephants in Amboseli, and rhinos, buffaloes, pelicans, flamingos, and gazelles at Lake Nakuru.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Narok, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • Pick up from your hotel at 7:30 am and head for Masai Mara.

  • Along the way, you will be able to see the Great Rift Valley, a few kilometres from Nairobi. Breathe in awe of the beautiful escarpment and take clear photographs at the site for amazing memories.

  • Continue to Narok town, dominated by the Maasai community, where you can shop for any basics you might need since it is the last town you will see.

  • Arrive at the camp in time for lunch and receive a welcome and briefing from the management. Then, check in at your hotel.

  • Go for an afternoon game drive at the reserve.

Dinner and overnight stay at Enchoro Wildlife Camp or similar.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Wildlife Viewing in Masai Mara

  • Have breakfast, and then spend the entire day exploring the 'Jewel of Kenya'.

  • View the famous wonder of the world, the Annual Migration, which takes place between July and September, as you watch over 450 species of wildlife in their natural setting.

  • Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park around the Mara River and the wildebeest crossing point as you interact with the monkeys.

  • Return to the camp for dinner and overnight stay.

3
Day 03

Early Game Drive and Optional Maasai Village Visit

  • Go for an early morning game drive in the Mara Game Reserve, with an optional nature walk.

  • Alternatively, you can visit a nearby Maasai village in the afternoon.

Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

4
Day 04

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru

  • Leave the camp after breakfast and depart for Lake Nakuru. Lunch is served en route.

  • Lake Nakuru gives you a chance to see hundreds of species of birds, including flamingos and pelicans.

  • Visit the rhino sanctuary here and also see waterbucks, impalas, buffaloes, and gazelles.

Dinner and overnight stay at a Nakuru hotel.

5
Day 05

Lake Nakuru Game Drive to Amboseli National Park

  • Proceed for an extensive morning game drive after breakfast in Lake Nakuru National Park to see the many animals that inhabit this unique park. Lake Nakuru is known for its millions of flamingos and other water birds.

  • Then proceed to Amboseli National Park from Lake Nakuru National Park, with welcome views of the majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Lunch is served en route.

Dinner and overnight stay at a camp in Amboseli.

6
Day 06

Full Day in Amboseli National Park

  • Spend a full day in Amboseli National Park, with an optional tour to a Maasai village to experience their traditional lifestyle and culture.

Meals and overnight stay at the camp.

7
Day 07

Final Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • Leave the camp after breakfast for the last game drive in the park as you depart Amboseli National Park for Nairobi.

  • Arrive in Nairobi by late afternoon with sweet memories.

Picnic lunch is served en route.

Masai Mara plains, Great Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Nakuru flamingo shores, Amboseli National Park elephant country

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara plains, Great Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Nakuru flamingo shores, Amboseli National Park elephant country

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from 99RQ+J9W 5 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • A transfer from Nairobi airport/hotel

  • Accommodation on safari shall be at Enchoro Wildlife Camp, City Max Hotel in Nakuru, and Kimana Camp in Amboseli.

  • Transport based on our customized seven-seater safari vehicle with specially modified suspension, full-length photographic roof hatches, and seats designed with seat belts. All clients are guaranteed window seats.

  • All game park entrance fees

  • Meet and greet by a tour representative upon arrival at the airport

  • Services of an English-speaking Kenyan guide-driver

  • Game drives as per itinerary

  • Entry for driver/vehicle

  • All government taxes and levies

  • Drinking mineral water daily

What's Not Included

  • International flights

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

  • Tips on safari and at camps/lodges

  • Items of personal needs

  • Government taxes where applicable

Know before you go

  • This tour can be customized.

  • Single travelers can book this tour and join a group.

  • This tour departs daily with at least two people.

  • There is no age limit.

  • It can be organized in a 4 x 4 Land Cruiser at an extra cost.

  • Accommodation can either be in a tented camp/budget hotel or a luxury lodge.

  • This tour gives an additional day in Masai Mara National Game Reserve, and you can also visit the Masai village, take a nature walk along the hills of Masai Mara Game Park, and enjoy optional balloon safaris at USD 420.

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged at an extra cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
99RQ+J9W, Ololaimutiek Village, Kenya
Tour start
99RQ+J9W, Ololaimutiek Village, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in 99RQ+J9W.

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