7-Day Kenya Safari (Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, Amboseli)

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi to Maasai Mara (Afternoon game drive)

Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive to Masai Mara through the Rift Valley, arriving for lunch and check-in. After a short break, enjoy an afternoon game drive searching for lions, cheetahs, elephants and a variety of plains game. Return to camp/lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Rift Valley Viewpoint (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Maasai Mara

Enjoy a full day of game drives across Masai Mara, timing your route to maximize wildlife sightings and photographic opportunities. Your guide will focus on predator territories and likely crossing points during migration months, while also exploring grasslands where herbivores gather. Picnic lunch inside the reserve, then return for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru drive

After breakfast, depart Masai Mara and drive to Lake Nakuru, arriving in the afternoon for check-in and rest. This transit day balances the itinerary and sets you up for a productive morning game drive in Nakuru where rhinos and big cats are often active. Dinner and overnight near the park.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru game drive to Lake Naivasha

Start with a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park to look for rhinos, Rothschild giraffes and a range of birdlife along the lakeshore. After the drive, continue to Lake Naivasha for check-in. Later, enjoy a boat ride or optional Crescent Island walk, then return for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Accommodation:

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Naivasha to Amboseli

After breakfast, depart Naivasha and drive to Amboseli National Park, arriving in the afternoon depending on road and traffic conditions. Check in at your lodge and enjoy a relaxed evening with stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro when skies are clear. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HippoCommon

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli National Park

Spend the day on game drives in Amboseli’s open landscapes and swamp areas, renowned for large elephant herds and big-sky views. Your guide will look for lions, hyenas and abundant birdlife around the wetlands. Return for lunch and rest, then enjoy a second game drive before dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli - Nairobi

After breakfast, depart for Nairobi with optional final short game viewing if timing allows. Arrive in the afternoon for hotel or airport drop-off, concluding your Kenya highlights safari.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.