7-Day Kenya's Big Five Circuit Safari

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

Nairobi to Masai Mara

After an early breakfast, depart Nairobi for the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, driving through the scenic Great Rift Valley with a brief stop for photos at the viewpoint. Arrive at your lodge or camp in time for lunch, followed by a short rest. In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive in the rolling savannah, searching for lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, and herds of wildebeest and zebras against a dramatic sunset before returning for dinner.

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 Chui Resort

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game Drives in Masai Mara

Spend the entire day exploring the vast plains of the Mara with morning and afternoon game drives, or take an optional full-day game drive with a packed picnic lunch by the Mara River where you may spot hippos and crocodiles. The day offers chances to witness predator action, big cat sightings, and the sheer density of wildlife the Mara is known for, returning in the evening to relax and enjoy a warm dinner by the bonfire under the stars.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Mara Chui Resort

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru

After an early morning game drive to catch predators at dawn, enjoy breakfast and check out for your drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive around the lake’s shores, famous for flamingos (seasonal), pelicans, and rhinos, along with sightings of Rothschild giraffes, waterbucks, and possible leopards in the acacia forest before returning to your lodge for the evening.

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:

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

Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha

Have breakfast, then take a relaxed drive to Lake Naivasha, arriving before lunch. In the afternoon, you may enjoy an optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha to spot hippos and diverse birdlife or take a guided walking safari on Crescent Island among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes for a unique, up-close wildlife experience before settling down for a peaceful evening by 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:

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

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, check out for your drive to Amboseli National Park, with a scenic journey passing through Nairobi and onward to the open plains of Amboseli, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive with the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, the world’s tallest free-standing mountain, while observing large herds of elephants, lions, buffaloes, and diverse birdlife as the sun sets over the plains.

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)

Explore Amboseli

Enjoy a full day in Amboseli with early morning and afternoon game drives when Mount Kilimanjaro is often clear for photography. You will explore the swamps frequented by elephants and hippos, dry lake beds, and open plains rich in wildlife while capturing the stunning scenery, taking a break for lunch and some rest before your afternoon game drive, followed by dinner and relaxation at your lodge or camp.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Aa Lodge Amboseli

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli to Nairobi

After an early morning game drive to soak in the last moments with Amboseli’s wildlife and Kilimanjaro views, return for breakfast, then check out and begin your drive back to Nairobi. Arrive in the afternoon, marking the end of your 7-day safari filled with unforgettable wildlife sightings, diverse landscapes, and rich cultural experiences in Kenya.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

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.