7-Day Iconic Premium National Parks of Kenya

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

Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

You will be picked up from your city hotel or the Airport in Nairobi and depart early morning to Masai Mara National Reserve, it holds on as one of the few places left on earth where wildlife still lives comparatively undisturbed, in the numbers that once roamed the plains and forests of Africa. As the northern tip of the vast Serengeti ecosystem, the Mara hosts the spectacular seasonal migration of many millions of Wildebeest, Zebras, and attendant predators.

Arrive in good time for lunch at your tented camp, then have an afternoon game drive till Late evening.

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

Activities:

• Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Zebra Plains Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara National Reserve

You will spend a full day exploring the rich tree-studded grassland and rolling hills of the famous savannah on a wildlife-viewing tour. The Mara is well-known for its vast herds of plains game animals, such as leopards, cheetahs, lions, and other herbivores. It is home to virtually every other type of wildlife found in Kenya.

You will have a picnic lunch under a flat-top acacia tree in the savannah while watching the animals grazing. After that, you will continue with the wildlife viewing en route to your camp, arriving late in the afternoon after thoroughly exploring this massive grassland savannah that measures 1,500 sq.

You can also book a balloon ride early in the morning, which is an optional activity. After landing, the crew will assist you out of the basket and escort you to a lovely setting for a bush breakfast, which is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Later, you can join your driver guide and proceed with a full-day game drive.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Zebra Plains Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

You will begin your day with an early morning pick-up and then drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. This park is famous worldwide for its flamingoes and is known for its alkaline qualities, recognized as one of the natural wonders of the world. Lake Nakuru also serves as a rhino sanctuary, hosting over 40 black rhinos and more than 60 white rhinos. However, the flamingoes have always been the main attraction; at times, nearly 2 million flamingoes may gather, creating a stunningly beautiful deep pink band around the edge of the lakeshore.

Upon arrival, you will have lunch at the hotel, followed by an afternoon game drive, returning at sunset.

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

Activities:

• Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

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 National Park to Lake Naivasha

After enjoying a leisurely breakfast, you will drive east from Nakuru towards Lake Naivasha, with a game drive along the way. Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake located northwest of Nairobi and is renowned for its abundant population of hippos, Maasai giraffes, wildebeests, and over 400 bird species, making it an ideal destination for birdwatchers.

Upon arrival and check-in, you have the option to take a refreshing boat ride on the breezy waters of the lake. During this ride, you will have the chance to explore the diverse birdlife and wildlife in and around the lake. After the boat ride, you will go on a walking safari excursion to the Game Sanctuary, providing a wonderful opportunity to appreciate nature.

You will return to the hotel for lunch, and later in the afternoon, you can proceed to Hell's Gate National Park for an optional cycling adventure. After your excursion, you will return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Activities:

• Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle), afternoon boat trip & afternoon walking safari (with an armed guide)

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

• Mid-range hotel located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, you will start your day early with a drive to Amboseli National Park. Upon arrival, check in at your accommodation and enjoy lunch. Afterwards, get ready for an afternoon game drive through Amboseli National Park.

Amboseli National Park is located south of Nairobi and features a dry, ancient lake bed along with fragile grasslands and patches of acacia woodlands. The southern part of the park includes several small, rocky volcanic hills. Around the swamps of Ol Kenya, Ol Tukai, and Enkongo Narok, you will find lush vegetation, including yellow-barked acacias and phoenix palms.

In the evening, you will have dinner and spend the night 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

Show more

HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Activities:

• Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof minivan)

Accommodation:

Kibo Safari Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli National Park

You have two options for your day at Amboseli National Park today. You can leave camp after breakfast, carrying your packed lunch to enjoy in the wild. You will spend the entire day exploring Amboseli's marshlands and swamps. Then, you'll return to the lodge late in the afternoon after a long day of exploration,

If you choose the second option begin with an early morning game drive to see the animals when they are most active. Afterward, you'll return to the lodge for breakfast and lunch. You will spend the hottest part of the day relaxing in camp, reading, writing in your journal, or observing the local birds. In the late afternoon, at around 4 pm, you will head out for another drive through the park returning at sunset for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Kibo Safari Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli to Nairobi

After enjoying a leisurely breakfast in the morning, you will check out of your lodge, pack your belongings, and drive back to Nairobi. You have the option to have lunch at the Carnivore or the Tamarind Hotel in Nairobi City. After lunch, you will be dropped off at your respective hotel or the airport, marking the end of your safari.

Depending on the departure time of your homeward flight, please coordinate with your driver to ensure that you arrive at the airport on time so you don’t miss your flight.

P.S. You can choose to continue your holiday with a beach getaway to Diani or Mombasa, accessible by road, train, or flight from Amboseli.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

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.