7-day itinerary
Amboseli – Lakes Naivasha & Nakuru – Masai Mara – 7 Days Safari Kenya
From Nairobi (or the Kenya coast, by train) to Nairobi in a pop up top safari minivan (a pop up top 4 x 4 Land Cruiser jeep is available as an upgrade at extra cost)
From Nairobi / to Nairobi
Safari Kenya in 7 days tour of Amboseli National Park, rift valley Lakes Naivasha Nakuru including the Masai Mara.
Easy paced drives and well staggered safari overnights make this a friendly safari tour for all including family or seniors.
Safari departs from Nairobi and spends two nights at the Amboseli which is located at the floor of the Mount Kilimanjaro.
Tour progresses to the rift valley stopping at Lake Naivasha where you spend a night and enjoy a discovery boat ride to view hippos and small game.
Afterwards we shall enjoy a guided walking safari at the Crescent Island.
While still at the Lake Naivasha, you shall visit the nearby Hell’s gate national park on a short bicycle ride and hike that brings you closer to Nature.
Tour proceeds to the Lake Nakuru national park where you view the endangered Rhino, other wildlife and birdlife.
We may visit the Lake Bogoria instead if you are more keen on viewing flamingos which are being frequently seen in sizeable numbers here.
The World famous Masai Mara game reserve is our last stop with two nights & days of wildlife viewing in rewarding game viewing drives in search of Big five.
On this safari tour accommodation is suggested in a selection of economy, standard or luxury safari lodges & tented camps depending on your budget & style.
Transport is in a pop up top safari minivan (a pop up top 4 x 4 Land Cruiser jeep is available as an upgrade at extra cost).
Good to know
- Safari tour can be modified to suit you better if you prefer
- Skip one rift valley lake to spend an extra night at Masai Mara-price adjustment applies
- You can decide to skip Lake Nakuru and instead visit the Lake Bogoria –in case you are keen on flamingo viewing
- Safari can be made in reverse
- Driving times are approximate and may vary with vehicle traffic and road conditions
- Safari can include local flights to cut on driving time if required (extra price)
- If you choose to stay at The Pelican Lodge, Sarova Woodlands or Sentrim Elementaita, note that there shall be no re-entry at Lake Nakuru National Park on the following day.
Tour highlights
- Amboseli national park. two days & nights
- Mount Kilimanjaro views (highest mountain in Africa) – weather permitting
- Lake Naivasha (fresh water rift valley lake)
- Guided walking safari at Crescent Island
- Bird spotting, hippo & small game viewing on boat ride at Lake Naivasha
- Hell’s gate national park visit including bicycle hire/ riding / walking safari
- Lake Nakuru National Park or Lake Bogoria national park
- The Great Rift Valley escarpment.
- Flamingoes, pelicans and other bird species.
- Rhino sanctuary visit at the lake Nakuru.
- Masai-Mara game reserve
- Game and scenery viewing and the Masai tribesmen.
- Optional Masai village visit at Amboseli and or Masai Mara (arrange with your driver guide) = $ 25 per person
- Optional hot air balloon excursion at the Masai Mara =$ 450 per person (enquire with us)
Other start point
Starting from the Kenya coast?
This safari also starts at the Kenya coast and finishes in Nairobi. Only the first day changes; the route after that is the same.
- Early morning collection from your beach hotel for the transfer to Mombasa Railway Station.
- 0800 hrs: the Madaraka Express leaves Mombasa for Emali, near Amboseli, with views of Tsavo East and Tsavo West national parks on the way.
- 1052 hrs: you arrive at Emali, where your driver guide meets you for the drive of about 100 km (around 1.5 hours) into Amboseli National Park.
- In the afternoon you join the Amboseli game drive in the itinerary below.
Train times can change, so we confirm them when you book.
Day by day
The Itinerary
- Day1
Nairobi- Amboseli
0730 hrs: Pick up from Nairobi hotel/Nairobi airport/Residence
Depart for the Amboseli national park.
The drive is via the Nairobi -Mombasa highway and through Masai country as you head to Amboseli which lies at the floors of the mount Kilimanjaro.
Arrive Amboseli in the mid-morning.
Afternoon shall be spent on game viewing drives in search of elephant, cheetah, lion and other plains game.
The Mount Kilimanjaro in its majesty shall provide the most natural background for wildlife photography.Overnight at your Amboseli safari lodge or tented camp.
- Day2
Amboseli National Park
This shall be a day of Game viewing drives, scenery viewing, relaxation.
Day shall be spent at the Amboseli national park with maximum game viewing drives spotting game and wallowing in the scenery.There shall be an early morning, mid -morning and an afternoon game viewing drive
In between the wildlife viewing, your safari lodge / camp shall provide relaxation, meals and other activitiesYour safari driver guide and vehicle are at your disposal for unlimited game viewing drives.
Overnight at your Amboseli safari lodge / tented camp.
- Day3
Amboseli- Lake Naivasha
Early morning game and scenery viewing drive as you exit the Amboseli national park.
Proceed to the Lake Naivasha at the floors of the Great Rift Valley.
Arrive at the Lake Naivasha in time for lunch
Afternoon boat ride at the Lake Naivasha where you view exotic birdlife and hippos amid the serenity of this freshwater rift valley lake.
Later proceed for a guided walking safari at the Crescent Island.
Overnight at your Lake Naivasha safari lodge / tented camp.
- Day4
Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru
We shall hire bikes and cycle to the nearby Hell's Gate national park where you explore on foot this canyon as you spot small game.
Later a short 1 hour drive will take us to the lake Nakuru national park.
Birdlife abounds with flamingoes seen in their thousands together with pelicans and other bird species.
The lake Nakuru national park is home to the black and white rhino species, warthogs, lions, zebras, giraffe and many more.
Overnight at your lake Nakuru safari lodge / tented camp.
- Day5
Lake Nakuru- Masai Mara
An early bird and game viewing drive as you exit the lake Nakuru national park.
Proceed to the Masai Mara game reserve.
Arrive Masai Mara and proceed for an afternoon game viewing drive
Overnight at your Masai Mara safari lodge or tented camp.
- Day6
Full Day – Masai Mara
Today shall be a game viewing extravaganza!
Masai Mara Game reserve remains the most exciting wildlife eco-system in the Natural world.
It is host to the highest and most varied concentration of wild animals than any other wildlife park in the region.
The scenic appeal of the tree studded savannah plains, the moderate climate and diversity of wild game species makes it a one stop shop for game viewing activities.We shall traverse the Masai Mara reserve on a full day of unlimited game viewing encountering the big five and more of the lesser game.
Picnic lunch shall be by the Mara river as we watch hippos & crocodiles or maybe the great migration (July – October)
Overnight shall be at our Masai Mara safari lodge/ Tented camp
- Day7
Masai Mara – Nairobi
Early pre-breakfast game viewing drive.
Depart Masai Mara with an exit game viewing drive.
Proceed to Nairobi to arrive in the late afternoon.
Drop off at your Nairobi hotel or Nairobi airport.
What you could see on a 7 Day Kenya Safari
- Elephant herds, Cheetah, Buffalo, Giraffe, Zebra, Lion, Plains Game, Crocodile, Mongoose, Hyrax, Dik-dik, Lesser Kudu and Nocturnal Porcupine
- Boat ride, bird watching, nature walks, visit to hells gate
- Big Five
- Flamingo, Makalia water falls, Unique vegetation, Lion . White rhino, Black Rhino, Giraffe, about 450 species of terrestrial birds, waterbuck
Where you stay
Accommodation
Safari accommodation options for each location
Amboseli National Park
- Luxury
- Oltukal Lodge, Amboseli Serena Lodge.
- Standard
- Amboseli Sopa Lodge, Sentrim Amboseli, Kibo Safaris Camp.
- Economy
- AA Lodge/ Camp.
Lake Naivasha
- Standard
- Elsamere Lodge, Naivasha Crescent Camp.
- Economy
- Naivasha kongoni Camp.
Lake Nakuru National Park
- Economy
- Lake Nakuru Lodge
Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Tour price includes
- Nairobi airport-hotel pick up / drop off transfers
- Transport in a customized pop up top safari minivan
- Services of an experienced English/other language speaking driver/ guide.
- Stay in economy, standard or luxury safari lodge / tented camps.
- Game viewing drives
- Park entrance fees.
- All meals on safari.
- Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle.
- Boat ride at Lake Naivasha
- Guided walking safari at Crescent Island
- Government taxes and local levies
Not included in the tour price
- All bottled drinks, items and services of a personal nature and tips & gratuities.
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