7-Day Amboseli - Nakuru - Masai Mara Safari Itinerary

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

Amboseli National Park

Morning: Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi, you’ll be warmly welcomed by your safari guide, who will give you a short briefing about your adventure ahead. You’ll then begin your journey to Amboseli National Park, a scenic 4–5 hour drive through the beautiful Kenyan countryside, offering your first taste of Africa’s vast landscapes.

Afternoon: Arrive at your lodge or camp in Amboseli just in time for lunch. After checking in and settling down, head out for your very first game drive. Amboseli is renowned for its impressive elephant herds and wide-open plains. You may also encounter lions, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes, and a variety of antelope species—all with the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro towering above the horizon.

Evening: Return to your lodge for a delicious dinner and a relaxing evening under the African night sky. Overnight stay at your lodge or camp in Amboseli.

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:

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

Amboseli National Park

Morning: After an early breakfast, set out for a full day of adventure in Amboseli. With plenty of time to explore, you’ll discover the park’s striking contrasts—from its vast, dry lakebed to the lush swamps that attract an abundance of wildlife.

Midday: Stop at the famous Observation Hill, where you’ll enjoy sweeping views of the entire park. From here, you can spot hippos wallowing in the swamps and admire the flurry of birdlife that makes Amboseli a paradise for birdwatchers.

Afternoon: Continue your game drive through different parts of the park. Keep your eyes peeled for cheetahs, lions, and other predators that roam these plains. With Amboseli’s rich variety of bird species and wide-open landscapes, every moment brings something new.

Evening: Return to your lodge for dinner and unwind after a day filled with incredible wildlife sightings and unforgettable scenery. Overnight stay in Amboseli.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Sentrim Amboseli Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru National Park

Morning: Enjoy one last early morning game drive in Amboseli before having breakfast.

Mid-day: Check out and begin the scenic drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. This is a longer travel day, with the drive taking approximately 6-7 hours. You'll pass through Nairobi and the Great Rift Valley, with a stop at a viewpoint for some great photos.

Afternoon: Arrive at Lake Nakuru, check in, and have a late lunch. Go on an introductory game drive in Lake Nakuru, known for its rhino sanctuary and stunning flamingo-filled lake.

Evening: Dinner and overnight at a lodge or camp inside the park.

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:

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Mara National Reserve

Morning: An early morning game drive is the best time to see the rhinos, leopards, and other wildlife that are most active during the cooler hours. Return to the lodge for breakfast and check out. You'll then travel to the Maasai Mara National Reserve, a drive of about 4-5 hours.

Afternoon: Arrive in the Maasai Mara and have lunch. In October the Great Migration herds are typically beginning their return to the Serengeti from the Mara, offering a chance to witness the spectacular river crossings. Your first game drive in the Maasai Mara awaits, with a focus on finding the big cats and vast herds of wildebeest and zebra.

Evening: Dinner and overnight stay at your camp or lodge.

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:

Zebra Plains Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Mara and Great Migration

Full-Day Safari: Today is all about exploring the vast, wildlife-rich plains of the Maasai Mara. You’ll enjoy a full-day game drive, complete with a packed picnic lunch, so you can make the most of your time in the reserve and see as much as possible.

Great Migration Focus: Since it’s October, you’ll have the chance to spot the remaining herds of the Great Migration. Wildebeest and zebra roam the plains, and you may witness dramatic predator-prey interactions as lions, cheetahs, and other big cats take advantage of the abundance of animals. Your driver-guide will take you to the Mara River area, known for its famous river crossings, though the main crossings are usually finished by this time.

Evening: Return to your camp or lodge for dinner and a relaxing evening under the African sky. Overnight stay in the Maasai Mara.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Zebra Plains Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Full day Maasai Mara

Morning: This is a fantastic opportunity for a different kind of safari experience. You can choose from one of the following:
Hot Air Balloon Safari (Optional, at an extra cost): Wake up before dawn for a once-in-a-lifetime hot air balloon ride over the Maasai Mara. You'll witness the sunrise and the vast plains teeming with wildlife from a unique vantage point. The safari ends with a champagne breakfast in the bush.

Morning Game Drive and Maasai Village Visit: After an early morning game drive, you can return to the lodge for breakfast. In the afternoon, visit a local Maasai village (manyatta) to learn about their unique culture, traditions, and way of life.
Late Afternoon: Enjoy a final evening game drive in the Mara. This is a great chance to look for animals you may have missed, like the elusive leopard.

Evening: Dinner and overnight stay at your camp or hotel.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Mara Maisha Camp

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Nairobi

Morning: After a final early breakfast, you will have one last game drive as you exit the Maasai Mara.
Depart for the drive back to Nairobi. The journey takes approximately 5-6 hours.

Afternoon: Arrive in Nairobi. You will be dropped off at your hotel or at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight, concluding your unforgettable Kenyan safari.

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.