Experience the best of Kenya’s dramatic landscapes and legendary wildlife in just over a week. This safari takes you from the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro to the Great Rift Valley’s flamingo-fringed lakes and the vast golden savannahs of the Masai Mara – all teeming with wildlife.
Day 1: Nairobi – Amboseli National Park
- Pick-up from Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
- Scenic drive to Amboseli National Park, famous for its elephant herds and views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Arrive in time for check-in and lunch.
- Enjoy your first evening game drive in the park.
- Dinner and overnight at your camp/lodge.
Day 2: Amboseli National Park
- Early morning game drive to catch predators before they retreat from the sun.
- Return for breakfast and relaxation.
- Optional midday siesta or lounge with views of elephants at waterholes.
- Evening game drive for another chance at wildlife sightings.
- Overnight stay in Amboseli.
Day 3: Amboseli – Lake Nakuru National Park
- After breakfast, depart by road to Lake Nakuru via the Great Rift Valley.
- Arrive in time for check-in and a late afternoon game drive.
- Look out for flamingos, rhinos, and elusive leopards.
- Dinner and overnight in Nakuru.
Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara
- Early breakfast followed by a scenic game drive while exiting the park.
- Drive to the Masai Mara, arriving in time for lunch.
- Relax before heading out for an evening game drive in one of Africa’s most iconic reserves.
- Dinner and overnight in the Mara.
Day 5: Masai Mara Game Reserve
- Early morning and evening game drives in the park.
- Search for the Big Five and witness the vast variety of wildlife that call the Mara home.
- Optional: Visit a Maasai village for a cultural experience (extra cost).
- Overnight stay at your camp/lodge.
Day 6: Masai Mara Game Reserve
- Another exciting day with morning and evening game drives.
- Optional: Hot Air Balloon Safari at sunrise followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush (extra cost).
- Spend the rest of the day relaxing or exploring more of the reserve.
- Overnight stay in the Mara.
Day 7: Masai Mara – Nairobi
- After breakfast, begin your journey back to Nairobi with a picnic lunch or lunch en route.
- Drop-off at your Nairobi hotel or airport for your departure flight.
- End of Safari.
Accommodation Options
Budget
- Amboseli: Kilima Safari Camp
- Nakuru: Lake Nakuru Lodge
- Mara: Ol Kinyei Camp (or similar)
Mid-Range
- Amboseli: Tulia Camp
- Nakuru: Sarova Lion Hill or Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
- Mara: Basecamp Masai Mara / Zebra Plains / Ashnil Mara / Sarova Mara
Luxury
- Amboseli: Elewana Tortilis Camp
- Nakuru: The Cliff
- Mara: Entim Mara Camp
✅ Inclusions
- 6 nights full-board accommodation
- All park entrance fees and government taxes
- All game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
- English-speaking KPSGA professional safari guide
- Bottled water during game drives
- Airport/hotel transfers in Nairobi
❌ Exclusions
- International flights & visas
- Personal travel insurance
- Tips & gratuities
- Optional activities (e.g., Hot Air Balloon Safari, Maasai village visit)
- Drinks and items of a personal nature