Kenya · Safari

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

7 Days Round trip from Kenya Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See the massive elephant population of Amboseli National Park
  • 02 Spot rhinos and a rare species of giraffe in Lake Nakuru National Park
  • 03 Explore Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley, with over 400 bird species and hippo sightings
  • 04 Experience game drives in the Masai Mara, home to the Big Five and the wildebeest migration

Embark on an exciting 7-day wildlife adventure through Kenya's renowned national parks and game reserves. Begin in Nairobi, with the possibility of a short game drive at Nairobi National Park, then continue to Amboseli National Park, known for its massive elephant population and rich birdlife beneath Mount Kilimanjaro. Travel on to Lake Nakuru National Park for rhinos and a rare species of giraffe, and visit Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley, famous for its birdlife and hippo sightings. Conclude in the Masai Mara, celebrated for the Big Five, abundant plains game, and its stunning wildebeest migration.

The park is home to over 420 bird species and a significant elephant population, drawn by underground springs fed by Mount Kilimanjaro's melting snows.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Cities Naivasha, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Nairobi National Park
Languages English, French, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Nairobi

  • Meet your representatives at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and transfer to Sarova Panafric Hotel for an overnight stay.
  • Depending on your arrival time, a city tour or a short game drive at Nairobi National Park may be arranged.

Accommodation: Emara At Olesereni

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

2
Day 02

Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

  • Enjoy an early breakfast at your hotel before departing by road to Amboseli National Park, where you will embark on your first game drive en route to the lodge.
  • The park is home to over 420 bird species and a significant elephant population, drawn by underground springs fed by Mount Kilimanjaro's melting snows.
  • After lunch at the lodge, head out for an afternoon game drive.

Return for a delicious dinner at the lodge.

Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

3
Day 03

Amboseli to Lake Nakuru National Park

  • Depart Amboseli for Lake Nakuru, with an anticipated arrival in time for lunch.
  • Enjoy an afternoon game drive, offering excellent opportunities to see rhinos, a rare species of giraffe, and other diverse wildlife.

Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

4
Day 04

Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha

  • Travel to Lake Naivasha, surrounded by papyrus. This freshwater lake boasts over 400 bird species and offers potential sightings of hippos, giraffes, buffalo, and colobus monkeys.
  • Situated in the Great Rift Valley, the lake gets its name from the Maasai phrase Nai'posha, meaning "rough water," due to its sudden storms.
  • An optional boat ride can reveal numerous waterbird species and hippo pods.

Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

5
Day 05

Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Reserve

  • After breakfast, travel to the Masai Mara. This vast reserve forms part of the Serengeti plains and is renowned for its stunning wildebeest migration and the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Rhino, and Cape Buffalo.
  • After lunch, enjoy an evening game drive in the reserve.

Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

6
Day 06

Full Day in Masai Mara Game Reserve

  • Explore the Masai Mara during planned morning and afternoon game drives. The park teems with diverse mammals, including Masai Giraffe, Buffalo, Impala, Zebra, Topi, and both Thomson's and Grant's Gazelles.
  • On this last day in the Mara, you can also opt for a hot air balloon ride or visit a traditional Masai village.

Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

7
Day 07

Masai Mara to Nairobi

  • Start the day with an early morning game drive followed by a full English breakfast at your lodge.
  • Depart for Nairobi with lunch along the way.
  • Spend the rest of the day at leisure, with assistance available for shopping and sightseeing.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch

Mount Kilimanjaro vistas, Amboseli National Park elephant plains, Lake Naivasha papyrus shores, Masai Mara grasslands

Where this trip takes you

Mount Kilimanjaro vistas, Amboseli National Park elephant plains, Lake Naivasha papyrus shores, Masai Mara grasslands

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kenya 6 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport transfers
  • Round-trip transport
  • Accommodation during the safari
  • Entry fees for all parks
  • All government taxes
  • Three meals daily
  • Bottled mineral water throughout the safari

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities/tips
  • Accommodation in Nairobi on the last day

What to bring

  • Sufficient clothing, shoes, and personal items
  • Camera

Know before you go

  • Malaria and Yellow Fever vaccinations are required.
  • Proof of Covid-19 vaccination is necessary.
  • Warm and Wild Safaris supports reforestation by planting a tree for every guest in Kenya and has planted around 5,000 trees since 2015 to help raise awareness about carbon emissions.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) (NBO), Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Kenya.

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