7-Day Best of Kenyan Safari

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

Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

Depart from Nairobi in the morning and drive south through scenic Maasai countryside toward Amboseli National Park, arriving in time for lunch at your lodge or camp. After a short rest, head out for your first afternoon game drive across the park’s open plains, famous for large elephant herds set against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Keep an eye out for lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of birdlife. As the sun sets, return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight, with clear views of Africa’s highest peak on a good day.

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:

Sentrim Amboseli Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Full-day game drive in Amboseli

Spend a full day exploring the vast landscapes of Amboseli National Park, starting with an early morning game drive when wildlife is most active and the skies are often clear for stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Amboseli is renowned for its large elephant herds, offering close-up encounters as they roam the open plains and marshlands. After breakfast, continue with mid-morning wildlife viewing, spotting lions, hyenas, buffalo, giraffes, and diverse bird species around the swamps.
In the afternoon, visit Observation Hill for panoramic views of the park, including its seasonal lakes and wetlands. Later, enjoy another game drive as the sun sets over the savannah, casting golden light across the landscape. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight, surrounded by the sounds of the wild.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Sentrim Amboseli Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Amboseli to Lake naivasha

After an early breakfast, depart from Amboseli National Park and drive back toward Nairobi, then continue northwest into the scenic Great Rift Valley with a brief stop at a viewpoint for stunning panoramas. Proceed to Lake Naivasha, arriving in time for lunch at your lodge set along the lakeshore.
In the afternoon, enjoy an optional boat safari across the calm waters, where you can spot hippos, fish eagles, and a variety of birdlife. You may also opt for a guided walking safari on Crescent Island, offering close encounters with giraffes, zebras, and antelopes in a peaceful setting. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight, surrounded by the tranquil beauty of the lake.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Naivasha Kongoni Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National park

After breakfast at Lake Naivasha, depart for a short scenic drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for a morning game drive en route to your lodge. The park is renowned as a rhino sanctuary, offering excellent chances to spot both black and white rhinos in their natural habitat.
After lunch and a brief rest, head out for an afternoon game drive around the lake and acacia woodlands. Keep an eye out for lions, leopards, buffalo, Rothschild giraffes, and large flocks of flamingos and pelicans along the shoreline. The park’s compact size allows for rewarding wildlife viewing within a short time. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight, surrounded by the park’s serene atmosphere.

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 Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Lake nakuru National Park to Maasai Mara National Reserve

After an early breakfast, depart from Lake Nakuru National Park and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley toward Maasai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy views of rolling hills, traditional Maasai homesteads, and vibrant local life along the way. Arrive at your camp or lodge in time for lunch and a short rest.
In the afternoon, embark on your first thrilling game drive in the Maasai Mara, one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife reserves. The vast open plains are home to lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras. As the sun sets over the savannah, return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight, immersed in the heart of the wild.

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:

Mara Maisha Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Full-day Game drive in the Mara

Spend a full day exploring the vast plains of Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s premier wildlife destination. After an early breakfast, set out with picnic lunch boxes for an extended game drive, allowing you to venture deeper into the reserve in search of the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. The Mara is also famous for its high concentration of predators, offering excellent chances to witness dramatic wildlife interactions.
During the Great Migration season, you may observe thousands of wildebeest and zebras crossing the Mara River in one of nature’s most spectacular events. Enjoy lunch in the wild under a shaded tree before continuing your exploration. Alternatively, opt for morning and afternoon game drives. Return to your camp or lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight, reflecting on an unforgettable safari experience.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Mara Maisha Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

From Maasai Mara National reserve back to Nairobi

After check-out, depart for Nairobi, enjoying a scenic drive through the rolling hills of the Great Rift Valley with brief stops along the way. Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or at the airport for your onward journey. This marks the end of your unforgettable 7-day Kenya safari, filled with incredible wildlife encounters and breathtaking landscapes.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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