Kenya, Tanzania · Safari

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

7 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Experience a thrilling afternoon game drive in Maasai Mara
  • 02 Explore Maasai Mara's vast plains, a haven for big cats and abundant wildlife
  • 03 See the Mara River, the wildebeest crossing point from the neighbouring Serengeti
  • 04 Discover Lake Nakuru's flamingo-lined shores and rhino sanctuary
  • 05 Enjoy Lake Naivasha's freshwater landscapes with hippos, giraffes, and Colobus monkeys
  • 06 Marvel at Amboseli's majestic elephant herds beneath Mount Kilimanjaro

Embark on an exhilarating journey through Kenya's premier wildlife destinations, from the vast plains of Maasai Mara to the bird-rich shores of Lake Nakuru, the serene landscapes of Lake Naivasha, and the elephant-filled plains of Amboseli National Park. Enjoy thrilling game drives, encounters with abundant wildlife, and breathtaking views across some of the country's most celebrated safari regions. Along the way, discover rhino sanctuary habitats, flamingo-lined lake shores, and the magnificent backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. This safari blends classic big-game viewing with diverse scenery and memorable optional experiences.

Amboseli National Park is one of Africa's best places to get close to free-ranging elephants.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Naivasha, Narok, 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 Rift Valley

  • This tour will start with a pick-up from your hotel or the airport, where your guide will give you a short briefing about the safari. Then, you will begin your journey to Masai Mara National Reserve. Your first stop-over will be at the Rift Valley viewpoint, where the beautiful scenery introduces you to Kenya's richly diverse landscape.
  • Later, you will continue your drive via Narok Town, arriving in Masai Mara in time for a hot lunch. In the afternoon, you will head out for a game drive in Masai Mara, giving you an orientation to the wildlife you may encounter on your Kenya safari. Masai Mara has the highest concentration of animals compared to any other park in Kenya. The game drive will continue until sunset. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the camp/lodge.
2
Day 02

Full-Day Wildlife Viewing in Maasai Mara

  • This day may start with a hot air balloon safari, an optional activity available by pre-arrangement and at an extra cost. You will spend the day exploring the vast plains in search of wildlife in this haven for the big cats. Maasai Mara National Reserve sightings for today may include cheetahs, elephants, buffalos, and zebras, which dominate the scene, while antelopes, warthogs, and wildebeests appear in formidable numbers. Masai Mara has the highest concentration of wildlife per square kilometre compared to any other regional park.
  • You will enjoy a picnic lunch and continue venturing through the plains, looking out for close wildlife encounters. As you trace the various animals, you will find yourself at the Mara River, home to crocodiles and hippos and known as the wildebeest crossing point from the neighbouring Serengeti.
  • An optional local Masai Village visit can be arranged at the end of the day at an extra cost. You will have dinner and an overnight stay at the camp/lodge.
3
Day 03

Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru

  • You will have an early breakfast and then check out as your Kenya safari adventure continues to Lake Nakuru, one of the most beautiful parks in Africa, widely known as a bird paradise and a rhino sanctuary.
  • You will arrive in the evening, with a chance to enjoy a short game drive in the park before settling in for a relaxing evening at the lodge.
4
Day 04

Lake Nakuru Game Drive and Transfer to Lake Naivasha

  • This day will start with an extensive game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. This alkaline lake hosts millions of pink flamingos that cover the lake's shorelines. The lake ecosystem is also home to over 400 species of birds. The park's cliff tops serve as viewpoints for seeing wildlife. This is one of the few places in Kenya where you can see both white and black rhinos in the same place, as the park is also a rhino sanctuary.
  • Later, you will exit the park and drive to Lake Naivasha, a beautiful freshwater lake fringed by thick papyrus and stretching almost 13 km across. The lake draws a great range of game to its shores. Giraffes wander among the acacia, buffalos wallow in the swamps, and Colobus monkeys call from the treetops, while the lake's large hippo populations spend the day sleeping in the shallows.

Dinner and overnight at the camp.

5
Day 05

Hell's Gate Visit and Journey to Amboseli

  • After an early morning breakfast and a visit to Hell's Gate National Park, you will depart for Amboseli National Park with lunch en route. If time allows, your guide will take you on an evening game drive. Amboseli is synonymous with majestic herds of elephants and glorious views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa, Amboseli National Park is one of the most popular parks in Kenya. It is also one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close. On a clear evening, you can enjoy a view of the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro.

Dinner and overnight at the camp.

6
Day 06

Full-Day Safari in Amboseli National Park

  • After breakfast, you will head into the park for a full day of game viewing. Your Kenya adventure safari today consists of panoramic views, large herds of elephants walking slowly against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, buffalos bathing in the swampy areas, giraffes feeding on the treetops, zebras, warthogs, lions, and more wildlife.
  • You will have your picnic lunch under the shade of a tree and continue scouring this semi-arid park for more wildlife. In the evening, when the clouds open, the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro becomes more visible, creating a fairytale view as you marvel at the elephants roaming at the foot of the mountain.
  • Amboseli National Park is one of Africa's best places to get close to free-ranging elephants. The population is so robust here that sightings are guaranteed. As always, your driver-guide will be available for even more game-viewing drives.

Dinner and overnight at the camp.

7
Day 07

Amboseli to Nairobi

  • At the break of dawn, you will have a leisurely breakfast. You will then check out and begin your return road transfer to Nairobi. On arrival, you will be dropped off either at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight home or at your overnight hotel.
Masai Mara plains, Mara River crossings, Lake Nakuru National Park's flamingo shores, Amboseli National Park beneath Mount Kilimanjaro

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara plains, Mara River crossings, Lake Nakuru National Park's flamingo shores, Amboseli National Park beneath Mount Kilimanjaro

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 9 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your Nairobi hotel or the airport
  • Transport in a safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof
  • All park entrance fees and government levies
  • Full-board accommodation in camps/lodges
  • 3 meals per day while on safari
  • English-speaking professional driver-guides
  • Bottled drinking water
  • All game drives

What's Not Included

  • Expenses of a personal nature
  • Sodas and alcoholic drinks
  • Laundry services
  • Gratuities
  • Tips
  • Hot air balloon safari at 450 USD per person
  • Cycling in Hells Gate at 15 USD per person
  • A boat ride on Lake Naivasha at 20 USD per person
  • A Masai Village visit at 15 USD per person
  • Crescent Island at 35 USD per person

Know before you go

  • Hot air balloon safari is available by pre-arrangement at an extra cost.
  • A local Masai Village visit can be arranged at an extra cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) (NBO), Embakasi, 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 $1,067.00 — $2,350.00
Double Sharing $1,067.00 — $1,580.00

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