Kenya, Tanzania · Safari

7-Day Safari from Nairobi to Maasai Mara, Naivasha and Amboseli

7 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Witness the awe-inspiring Great Migration setting in Maasai Mara
  • 02 Encounter iconic African wildlife during thrilling game drives
  • 03 Explore Lake Nakuru National Park and look out for rare white rhinos
  • 04 Embark on an adventurous biking safari in Hell's Gate, Naivasha
  • 05 Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Naivasha for bird watching and hippo viewing
  • 06 Take in scenic views of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli

Embark on a thrilling 7-day safari through Kenya's iconic landscapes, from Nairobi to Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Naivasha, and Amboseli National Park. Experience exhilarating game drives in search of the Big Five, witness the setting of the Great Migration in Maasai Mara, and explore the Great Rift Valley along the way. The adventure also includes a biking safari in Hell's Gate and a boat ride on Lake Naivasha for bird watching and hippo viewing. In Amboseli, enjoy spectacular views of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro as you continue your wildlife encounters before returning to Nairobi.

Embark on a thrilling 7-day safari through Kenya's iconic landscapes, from Nairobi to Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Naivasha, and Amboseli National Park.

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, Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Serengeti National Park, Hell's Gate National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • At 8 o'clock, you will be picked up from your Nairobi hotel and commence the drive to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, from which you will have a breathtaking view of the valley floor.
  • Arrive at the camp in time for lunch after check-in.
  • Later, at 4:00 p.m., depart for a game-viewing drive in the Mara Reserve, which lasts until 6:00 p.m.
  • Return to the camp for a sumptuous buffet dinner, with time to rest at Miti Mingi Camp.

Dinner and overnight at Miti Mingi Eco Camp/SIMILAR.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Viewing in Maasai Mara

  • Have breakfast at 6:30 a.m. or 7:00 a.m., then leave for a full-day game-viewing experience in the park.
  • On this day, spend the whole day exploring Maasai Mara in search of the Big Five, hippos, and Nile crocodiles.
  • Afterward, enjoy a picnic lunch in the park under the shade of a croton tree overlooking the park's vast landscape.
  • It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular natural event takes place: the Great Migration. This is the annual movement of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti in Tanzania in search of water and pasture. Following closely behind are the predators of the savanna - lions, cheetahs, jackals, hyenas, and vultures.

Dinner and overnight at Miti Mingi Eco Camp/SIMILAR.

3
Day 03

Drive from Maasai Mara to Nakuru

  • You will have breakfast, check out, and thereafter commence the drive to Nakuru.

Overnight stay at Lanet Matfam/SIMILAR.

4
Day 04

Lake Nakuru Game Drive and Hell's Gate Adventure

  • You will have an early breakfast and depart by 7:00 a.m. for the park. It is a small park with rare white rhinos that form part of the Big Five. There is also the possibility of seeing pink flamingos. The game drive lasts 3 hours, after which you depart for Naivasha. You will have lunch on the way.
  • Upon arrival, you will go to Hell's Gate for a biking safari. If you are too tired, you will be driven into the park by car.
  • You will later go for an hour-long boat ride on Lake Naivasha for bird watching and hippo viewing.

Dinner and overnight at Villa Grazia Hotel.

5
Day 05

Naivasha to Amboseli with Afternoon Game Drive

  • Enjoy an early breakfast at the hotel, followed by check-out at 6:45 a.m., then drive to Amboseli National Park, which is famous for its scenery with a backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro dominating the landscape and open plains.
  • Arrive at AA Lodge Amboseli for lunch. Check in and have a short rest.
  • Later, head out for an afternoon game drive in search of its famous residents, including well-known predators and animals such as zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, and hippo, all with views of Mt Kilimanjaro.

Dinner and overnight at AA Lodge Amboseli/SIMILAR.

6
Day 06

Full-Day Safari in Amboseli National Park

  • Enjoy an early morning breakfast. After breakfast, spend the whole day in the park with a packed lunch, searching for its famous residents, including well-known predators and animals such as zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, and hippo, with views of Mt Kilimanjaro.
  • Later, return to AA Lodge Amboseli for dinner and an overnight stay.
7
Day 07

Amboseli to Nairobi Departure

  • Enjoy an early morning breakfast. After breakfast, check out and take a short game drive en route as you leave Amboseli for Nairobi.
  • Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport.
  • This marks the end of the tour.
Masai Mara savanna, Great Rift Valley viewpoint, Mount Kilimanjaro backdrop

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara savanna, Great Rift Valley viewpoint, Mount Kilimanjaro backdrop

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 8 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 6 nights' accommodation
  • All park entrance fees
  • All meals as per itinerary
  • All transport in a van with a pop-up roof for easy game viewing
  • Boat ride at Lake Naivasha
  • Our assistance at any point
  • Bottled water
  • Pickup and drop-off to your hotel

What's Not Included

  • Drinks, e.g. alcohol
  • Gratuities
  • Balloon safari (conducted on day 2 early in the morning and continues with the normal program)
  • Maasai Village
  • Pickup and drop-off at the airport or hotels not in the city center/Westlands at an extra cost

What to bring

  • Comfortable clothing
  • Extra towel
  • Snacks
  • Camera

Know before you go

  • The safari consists of two parts:

    PART ONE:

    • Group safari where you will be joined by other travelers in the vehicle.
  • PART TWO:

    • Private safari to Naivasha and Amboseli National Park.
    • Maximum number of people per vehicle is 8.
    • The price is valid up to June.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Muindi Mbingu Street, 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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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,440.00 — $2,190.00
Double Sharing $1,440.00 — $1,790.00

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