7-Day Best of Kenya Wildlife & Cultural Safari Tour

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

Arrival in Nairobi Kenya & Nairobi City Tour (Optional)

Jambo! Upon your arrival in Nairobi, you will be greeted by our driver, who will take you to your hotel. This day is dedicated to rest and recovery after your long flight. You’ll have time to relax, exchange some money, and settle in. Later, you’ll meet your guide for a safari briefing, where you’ll go over the itinerary and what to expect. Enjoy dinner at the hotel and overnight stay, preparing for the adventures ahead.

Optional Activity: Nairobi City Tour
If you arrive before 4:00 pm, you can enjoy a brief city tour. During the tour, you’ll visit some of Nairobi’s top attractions, such as the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Orphanage, the Giraffe Center, and the Karen Blixen Museum. It’s a perfect way to explore the city before your safari journey starts!

Main Destination:

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi)

Accommodation:

Ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Nairobi (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Amboseli & Afternoon Game drive

Your adventure begins with an early morning pickup from Nairobi, where your driver-guide will take you on a scenic drive to Amboseli National Park. You'll arrive around midday and check in at your lodge, just in time for lunch. After enjoying a delicious meal, you’ll have a short rest before embarking on an exciting afternoon game drive.

Amboseli is renowned for its impressive herds of elephants, and you're likely to see these majestic creatures as they graze and roam freely. The park is also home to a variety of other wildlife, including leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs, buffalos, giraffes, zebras, lions, crocodiles, mongoose, hyrax, dik-diks, and lesser kudu, among others. After an unforgettable safari experience, you’ll return to your lodge in the late afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay, reflecting on the day's incredible wildlife sightings.

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:

Aa Lodge Amboseli

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Short Morning Game drive & Transfer from Amboseli National Park to Lake Naivasha

After a hearty breakfast at your lodge, you'll begin your day with a brief morning game drive in Amboseli National Park. Following the drive, you’ll continue your journey to Lake Naivasha, enjoying the picturesque views of the countryside along the way. You’ll make a short stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint to take in the stunning vistas before continuing your trip to Lake Naivasha, where you’ll arrive just in time for lunch. After a delicious meal and a short rest, you’ll head to Hell’s Gate National Park for an exciting guided walking safari.

Hell’s Gate is known for its striking landscapes, featuring towering cliffs, deep gorges, and natural geothermal springs. During your walk, you'll have the chance to see wildlife such as zebras, giraffes, and buffaloes in their natural habitat. For those seeking extra adventure, you can opt to hike or cycle through the park for an additional cost. After your adventure, you’ll return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Naivasha Kongoni Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer from Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park & do an evening game drive

After breakfast, you'll begin your journey to Lake Nakuru National Park, where you'll enjoy a scenic game drive en route to your safari lodge. Upon arrival, you'll check in and have lunch before taking a short rest. In the afternoon, you'll head out for an exciting evening game drive within the park.

Lake Nakuru is renowned for its stunning flocks of flamingos that gather along the lake’s shores, creating a beautiful sight. The park is also a haven for wildlife, home to a wide range of species. During your game drive, you'll have the opportunity to spot various animals, including black and white rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, cape buffaloes, olive baboons, impalas, waterbucks, hippos, colobus monkeys, spotted hyenas, zebras, gazelles, and perhaps even leopards and lions.

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:

The Pelican Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer from Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara Wildlife Reserve

After enjoying a hearty breakfast at your lodge, you'll set out for an early morning game drive, giving you a chance to witness the wildlife in the fresh morning light. Once your drive concludes, you'll return to the lodge for a delicious lunch.

In the afternoon, you’ll begin your transfer to the renowned Masai Mara. Arriving in the late evening, you'll check into your accommodation, where you'll enjoy a delightful dinner and relax 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:

Aa Lodge Mara

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning Safari Game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve

After enjoying an early breakfast at your lodge, you'll embark on a full day of exploration in the Maasai Mara, a world-renowned National Reserve famous for its exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities and the Great Wildebeest Migration. As you journey through the expansive savannas of the park, you'll have the chance to spot the iconic African Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—along with a variety of other incredible wildlife.

Following a day of remarkable wildlife sightings, you’ll also have the option to visit the Maasai Cultural Village for an immersive cultural experience, where you’ll learn about the traditions and way of life of the local Maasai people.

In the evening, you’ll be driven back to your safari lodge for a delicious dinner and an overnight stay, reflecting on the unforgettable experiences of the day.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Aa Lodge Mara

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Early morning Game drive in Masai Mara and Transfer to Nairobi (Optional Hot Air Ballon)

Today you will wake up early in the morning and have breakfast at your lodge, you will head out for a game drive with your packed lunch. You will experience Mara’s wildlife one more time before embarking on a drive back to Nairobi where this 7 Days Best of Kenya Wildlife safari ends. You will arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon and your driver guide will drop you off at your preferred drop off point or Airport.

Main Destination:

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi)

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.