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

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Marvel at Amboseli's majestic herds of elephants set against the iconic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro
• 02 Cruise across scenic Lake Naivasha on a boat safari followed by a walking safari
• 03 Witness Lake Nakuru's vibrant pink shores, home to flamingos and both black and white rhinos
• 04 Explore the renowned Masai Mara during the Great Migration and look out for the Big 5
• 05 Enjoy flexible guided game drives across Kenya's celebrated wildlife landscapes

Embark on a 7-day safari adventure from Nairobi to Kenya's iconic national parks. Start in Amboseli National Park, where Mount Kilimanjaro frames encounters with herds of elephants and giraffes, then continue to Lake Naivasha for a boat safari and walking safari. Witness Lake Nakuru's vibrant flamingo-lined shores and rhino sanctuary before heading to Masai Mara, famed for the Great Migration and Big 5 sightings across its open savannah.

At 4:00 pm, head out for an evening game drive with a chance to see herds of elephants, gazelles, warthogs, Masai giraffes, impalas, baboons, and vervet monkeys against the backdrop of Africa's highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro.

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 Not applicable

Cities Naivasha, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Kajiado

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Nairobi to Amboseli and Evening Game Drive

• Early morning pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or the airport, then depart for a 5-hour drive to Amboseli National Park via the Nairobi-Mombasa Road. Enjoy the beautiful Kajiado landscape, with possible sightings of wild animals along the way.
• Arrive at the park at noon and proceed to check in at your lodge, with a possible game drive en route if the lodge is located inside the park. After check-in, have lunch and relax.
• At 4:00 pm, head out for an evening game drive with a chance to see herds of elephants, gazelles, warthogs, Masai giraffes, impalas, baboons, and vervet monkeys against the backdrop of Africa's highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. This game drive also takes you to Observation Hill for a clear view of the park and Mt. Kilimanjaro.
• After the game drive, return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

2

Day 02

Flexible Game Viewing in Amboseli National Park

• Today's itinerary is flexible, and you can discuss it with your guide and plan the day's schedule.
• You can either have a relaxed breakfast or depart for a full-day game drive at around 7:30 am with a picnic lunch.
• You will return to the lodge or camp late in the afternoon. Alternatively, you can depart at 6:00 am for an early morning game drive.
• Later, return to your accommodation for breakfast and relax from morning until mid-afternoon.
• At 4:00 pm, depart on an afternoon game drive, then return at 6:30 pm for dinner and your overnight stay.

3

Day 03

Amboseli to Lake Naivasha via the Great Rift Valley

• After breakfast, check out and head for the Great Rift Valley lakes.
• Take in the beautiful views as you descend to the Great Escarpment, with a possible stopover along the way.
• Arrive in time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari followed by a walking safari at Lake Naivasha.
• While at the lodge, you will be able to relax and enjoy wildlife viewing right from your room balcony - paradise on earth.

4

Day 04

Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru and Rhino Viewing

• After breakfast, check out of your lodge and proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park, with a game drive en route.
• Have lunch and then relax.
• At 4:00 pm, head out for an evening game drive. The park is home to hundreds of rhinos, both black and white, as well as other wildlife. Here, you will also get to enjoy hundreds of thousands of flamingos that form a stunning deep pink band around the edge of the lakeshore.
• After the game drive, head back to the lodge or camp to freshen up and enjoy a freshly prepared dinner.

5

Day 05

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve

• After breakfast, head out for an early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. Highlights here include hundreds of rhinos, both black and white, along with other wildlife.
• After the game drive, head back to the hotel or lodge.
• You will later drive to Masai Mara. Between July and October, things get busy in the Great Rift Valley as millions of zebra and wildebeest make the perilous crossing across the Masai Mara in search of new grazing territory. In their wake comes a veritable horde of predators.
• You will arrive in time for lunch and then have time to relax after the drive.
• At 4:00 pm, head out for an evening game drive in search of wildlife.
• Return to the lodge or camp for dinner and your overnight stay.

6

Day 06

Flexible Full-Day or Split Game Drives in Masai Mara

• Today's itinerary is flexible, and you can discuss the day's schedule with your guide.
• You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for a full-day game drive at around 7:30 am with a picnic lunch. This gives you a chance to visit the Mara River, where the migration happens during this time.
• You will also have better chances to view wildlife throughout the day and return to the lodge or camp late in the afternoon. Otherwise, you can choose an early morning game drive at 6:00 am.
• Later, return to your accommodation for breakfast and relax in the morning until mid-afternoon. At 4:00 pm, depart on an afternoon game drive.
• Then at 6:30 pm, return to the lodge or camp for dinner and your overnight stay.

7

Day 07

Masai Mara Departure and Transfer to Nairobi

• Depending on your travel details, you will arrange your departure from Masai Mara with your guide.
• You will be transferred to your Nairobi location or to the airport for your flight home.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Services of a professional tour guide/driver
• Accommodation for 6 nights
• Meals on full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
• Unlimited game drives
• Park fees
• 7 days of transport in a safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof
• Access to lodge amenities

What's Not Included

• Tips and gratuities
• International flights
• Travel insurance

Know before you go

This tour gives you the best opportunity to sample the best of our national parks - Amboseli National Park, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Masai Mara National Reserve - offering an experience of seeing most or all wildlife and bird species, with luxury accommodation at Sopa Lodges.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Nairobi County, Kenya

Tour start

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.