Kenya, Tanzania · Safari

7-Day Kenya Safari to Maasai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha and Amboseli

7 Days Round trip from Nairobi Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and other plains game on safari
02 Enjoy full-day game viewing across the scenic savannah grasslands of Maasai Mara
03 See flamingos and endangered black and white rhinoceros in Lake Nakuru National Park
04 Experience walking and cycling in Hell's Gate National Park
05 Take in stunning views of snow-capped Mt Kilimanjaro in Amboseli National Park

Embark on a 7-day safari through some of Kenya's most remarkable wildlife destinations, including Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Hell's Gate, and Amboseli National Park. Encounter majestic wildlife during game drives, including lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and other plains game, while enjoying the scenic savannah landscapes of Maasai Mara. Explore Lake Nakuru's flamingos and endangered black and white rhinoceros, experience walking and cycling in Hell's Gate National Park, and take in the breathtaking views of snow-capped Mt Kilimanjaro in Amboseli.

Get a chance to enjoy the stunning view of the snow-capped Mt Kilimanjaro.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Naivasha, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Hell's Gate National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi Arrival and Transfer to Maasai Mara

Upon arriving in Nairobi at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, our local guide will meet and greet you. Depending on your arrival time, you will be transferred to a city hotel (accommodation at an extra cost) or commence your safari.
Leave Nairobi for Masai Mara Game Reserve with a picnic lunch en route. On arrival, proceed for an evening game drive in search of manned black lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, and other plains game.
Return to Jambo Mara Safari Lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Day 02

Full-Day Game Viewing in Maasai Mara

After breakfast, proceed on a full day of game viewing within the reserve. The landscape here is scenic savannah grassland on rolling hills. The reserve is the best park for game in Kenya, as it has an extensive road and track network, allowing for close-range viewing and photography.
Break for your picnic lunch at the hippo pool, looking out for hippos and crocodiles. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at Jambo Mara Safari Lodge.

Day 03

Morning Game Drive and Journey to Nakuru

You will have an early morning game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve.
Enjoy a late breakfast, then depart for Nakuru with a picnic lunch.
You will arrive in the evening. Check into your hotel, relax, swim, or catch up with family back home.

Dinner and your overnight stay will be at Lake Nakuru Lodge.

Day 04

Lake Nakuru Wildlife Viewing and Drive to Naivasha

After an early breakfast, proceed to the park, where you will see many flamingos among other birds, with about 350 species recorded. This is also home to the black and white rhinoceros. The park has been established to protect endangered species such as the rhino and is also home to Columbus monkeys, leopards, giraffes, and various plains antelope.
Late in the afternoon, drive to Naivasha, arriving in the evening. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at Lake Naivasha Kongoni Lodge.

Day 05

Hell's Gate Exploration and Transfer to Amboseli

After an early breakfast, proceed to Hells Gate National Park, where you can visit the geothermal power plant in OlKaria and the hot springs. This is the only park that allows transport by walking and cycling.
Later, with a picnic lunch, depart for Amboseli National Park.
Arrive and check into the AA Lodge Amboseli.

Day 06

Extensive Game Drives in Amboseli

Get up for a pre-breakfast game drive at Amboseli National Park, then return to the lodge. Have breakfast and embark on a full-day game drive in the great Amboseli National Park.
Get a chance to enjoy the stunning view of the snow-capped Mt Kilimanjaro. Return to AA Lodge Amboseli in the evening, where you'll have dinner and spend the night.

Day 07

Game Drive En Route to Nairobi

After breakfast, leave the lodge for Nairobi with a game drive en route. A picnic lunch is served on the way.
Arrive in Nairobi late in the afternoon.
Drop-off will be at the airport or your hotel to end the safari.