Kenya · Safari

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

7 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Look for the famous Big 5 at the incredible Masai Mara Game Reserve
02 Spot hundreds of bird species, including flamingos and pelicans, at Lake Nakuru
03 Enjoy different game drives in the wilds of Amboseli National Park
04 Travel through Narok town and shop for souvenirs in this Maasai community
05 Witness the Great Migration in Masai Mara between July and September
06 Take in welcome views of Mount Kilimanjaro on the way to Amboseli National Park

Spend a week experiencing the best of African wildlife on a safari from Nairobi to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli National Park. Travel via Narok town, then look for zebras, giraffes, elephants, lions, and leopards in Masai Mara, with game drives and the chance to witness the Great Migration between July and September. Continue to Lake Nakuru to spot flamingos, pelicans, and other birdlife in this rhino sanctuary, before ending in Amboseli among large herds of African elephants with views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Spend a week experiencing the best of African wildlife on a safari from Nairobi to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli National Park.

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

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. Just a few kilometres from Nairobi, you will be able to enjoy views of the Great Rift Valley, admire the beautiful escarpment, and take pictures for unforgettable memories.
Continue to Narok town, dominated by the Maasai community, and shop for the basics you might need since it is the last town you will see.
Arrive at the camp in time for lunch, receive a welcome and briefing from the management, and then check in.
Go for an afternoon game drive in the game reserve.

Dinner and overnight at Enchoro Wildlife Camp.

Day 02

Full-Day Wildlife Exploration in Masai Mara

Have breakfast and then spend the entire day exploring the jewel of Kenya. Get to view the famous wonder of the world, the Great Migration that takes place between July and September, as you watch over 450 species of wildlife in their natural setting.
Enjoy a picnic lunch served at the park around the Mara River, the wildebeest crossing point, as you interact with the monkeys.

Return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 03

Early Morning Game Drive in Masai Mara

Have an early morning game drive in the Mara Game Reserve, with an optional nature walk or a visit to a nearby Maasai village in the afternoon.

Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Day 04

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, leave the camp and depart for Lake Nakuru. Lunch is served en route. Lake Nakuru gives you a chance to view hundreds of bird species, including flamingos and pelicans. It is also a rhino sanctuary, and waterbucks, impalas, buffalo, and gazelles are found in the surrounding gardens.

Dinner and overnight at a Nakuru hotel.

Day 05

Lake Nakuru Game Drive and Transfer to Amboseli

After breakfast, proceed for an extensive morning game drive 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.
Leave Lake Nakuru National Park and proceed to Amboseli National Park, with welcome views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Lunch is served en route.

Dinner and overnight at a camp in Amboseli.

Day 06

Full Day in Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, spend a full day in Amboseli National Park, with an optional tour to a Maasai village to experience their traditional life and dances. Meals and overnight stay are at the camp.

Day 07

Final Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

Leave the camp after breakfast for the last game drive in the park.
Head to Nairobi. Have a picnic lunch served en route, arriving in Nairobi late afternoon with sweet memories.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Nairobi 5 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

This tour visits Masai Mara National Game Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Amboseli National Park, and is offered by African Home Adventure Ltd.
A transfer from Nairobi airport or your hotel is included.
Accommodation on safari shall be at Enchoro Wildlife Camp, City Max Hotel in Nakuru, and Kimana Camp in Amboseli.
Transport is based on a customized seven-seater safari vehicle with specially modified suspension, full-length photographic roof hatches, and seats designed with seat belts, and 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 tour driver-guide.
Game drives as per the itinerary.
Entry for driver and vehicle.
All government taxes and levies.

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.

Know before you go

This tour can be customized.
Single travellers 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 as a private tour on request.
It can be organized in a 4 x 4 Land Cruiser at an extra cost.
This tour gives an additional day in Masai Mara National Reserve, and you can also visit the Maasai village and take a nature walk along the hills of Masai Mara Game Park.
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged at an extra cost.