7-Day Kenya Classic Wildlife Safari

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

Arrival in Nairobi

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Nairobi. Check-in is from 14:00, and your overnight stay will be on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to add an optional excursion or activity to begin your Kenyan experience. Options may include a visit to Nairobi National Park, the Giraffe Centre, the Karen Blixen Museum, or an afternoon city experience.

If you prefer to relax after your journey, you can simply enjoy the comfort and facilities of your hotel before your safari adventure begins the following day.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

Nairobi Serena Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Nairobi (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Nairobi to the Maasai Mara

After breakfast, depart Nairobi at approximately 07:30 and travel through Kenya’s fertile highlands towards the Great Rift Valley. Descend the dramatic Rift Valley Escarpment along the historic road constructed by Italian prisoners of war during World War II. Along the way, admire the charming chapel at the foot of the escarpment and pass the impressive Longonot Earth Satellite Station.

Continue across the Rift Valley towards Narok, travelling through vast landscapes of wheat and barley fields before entering the spectacular Maasai Mara. Arrive at your camp or lodge in time for lunch.

After lunch, set out on your first exciting game drive across the Mara plains, returning to camp as the sun sets. Enjoy dinner and overnight at your selected camp or lodge.

Approximate driving time: 3–5.5 hours.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and 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 Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day in the Maasai Mara

Following an early breakfast, depart on a morning game drive across the Maasai Mara, taking advantage of the cooler hours when wildlife is most active. Return to camp in the mid-morning for some time to relax and enjoy the facilities.

After lunch and perhaps a leisurely siesta, head out for an afternoon game drive through the spectacular Mara plains. Later, visit a traditional Maasai village for an authentic cultural experience and an opportunity to learn about the community’s traditions, lifestyle and heritage.

As the sun begins to set, return to your camp or lodge for dinner and overnight.

Added value: Enjoy a special breakfast at the Hippo Pool.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, leave the Maasai Mara and travel through Kenya’s fertile “breadbasket,” passing vast fields of wheat and barley as you head towards Narok, the headquarters of this region of Maasailand. Continue across the expansive plains of the Great Rift Valley, keeping an eye out for giraffes, gazelles and other wildlife before ascending the escarpment via Mai-Mahiu.

Arrive at Lake Nakuru around midday and, upon entering the national park or conservancy, enjoy game viewing en route to your lodge. After lunch and a relaxing siesta, head out for an afternoon game drive, returning to the lodge as the sun sets.

Lake Nakuru is renowned for its rich birdlife and offers the possibility of spotting flamingos. The area is also home to both black and white rhinos and the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe.

Approximate driving time: 3–5 hours, depending on accommodation.

Main Destination:

Hell’S Gate National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Little rain)

High Season The park is rarely busy

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Hell’s Gate NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

LeopardVery Rare

CheetahVery Rare

HyenaRare

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ElephantNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp

• Luxury tented camp located at Lake Elementaita

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park

Following an early breakfast, leave the Rift Valley behind and proceed to Lake Naivasha for a scenic boat trip on the lake. Afterwards, continue to Nairobi, where you will enjoy an early lunch or a picnic lunch, depending on road conditions. From Nairobi, travel south towards Amboseli National Park, arriving at your camp or lodge in the late afternoon.

Upon arrival, settle in and enjoy the surroundings before dinner and overnight on a full-board basis.

Added Value: Enjoy an early-morning bird walk at Lake Elementaita.

Approximate driving time:5 hours.

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 Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day in Amboseli National Park

Enjoy an early morning game drive in Amboseli National Park, when wildlife is most active and the soft morning light provides spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Return to the camp or lodge for breakfast and time to relax.

After lunch, set out on an afternoon game drive across the park’s diverse landscapes, exploring its open plains, swamps and acacia woodlands. Keep an eye out for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras and other wildlife before returning to camp as the sun sets.

Enjoy dinner and overnight at your camp or lodge on a full-board basis.

Added Value:Participate in a tree-planting initiative in Amboseli, contributing to local conservation and environmental efforts.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli to Nairobi – Safari Ends

Following an early breakfast, enjoy your final views of majestic Mount Kilimanjaro as you depart Amboseli National Park. Travel north across the scenic and seemingly endless Athi Plains, taking in the changing landscapes as you make your way towards Kenya’s vibrant capital, Nairobi.

Arrive in Nairobi around midday, where you will be dropped off at a convenient point in the city centre or at the airport, depending on your onward travel arrangements.

This marks the end of your safari, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Kenya’s spectacular landscapes, diverse wildlife and iconic destinations.

Approximate driving time: 4 hours.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

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.