7-Day Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Naivasha and Amboseli Safari

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7-Day Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Naivasha and Amboseli Safari

The Experience

This 7-day Kenya safari takes you through some of the country's most popular wildlife destinations, combining exciting game drives, cultural encounters, scenic landscapes, and unique nature experiences. Starting in Nairobi, you will travel to the famous Masai Mara National Reserve for wildlife viewing and an opportunity to experience Masai culture. The journey continues to Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its rhinos and other wildlife, before exploring the beautiful Lake Naivasha area, with optional activities at Crescent Island. You will also visit Hell's Gate National Park before heading to Amboseli National Park, where you can enjoy game drives with views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The safari ends with a return to Nairobi city center.
Duration7Days/6Nights
Price00
DestinationsKenya
Ideal ForCouples, Wildlife Fans

Overview

This 7-day Kenya safari takes you through some of the country's most popular wildlife destinations, combining exciting game drives, cultural encounters, scenic landscapes, and unique nature experiences. Starting in Nairobi, you will travel to the famous Masai Mara National Reserve for wildlife viewing and an opportunity to experience Masai culture. The journey continues to Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its rhinos and other wildlife, before exploring the beautiful Lake Naivasha area, with optional activities at Crescent Island. You will also visit Hell's Gate National Park before heading to Amboseli National Park, where you can enjoy game drives with views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The safari ends with a return to Nairobi city center.

The Journey

Day by Day

Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Day01

Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

Your safari begins with a departure from Nairobi city center, near Mama Ngina Street, heading towards the Masai Mara National Reserve. Along the way, you will stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint to admire the dramatic escarpments and take photographs of the surrounding landscape. Continue your journey through Kenya's countryside, passing rural settlements and scenic landscapes before arriving in the Masai Mara area. In the afternoon, you may choose to enjoy a walking safari, payable directly. This experience offers an opportunity to explore the natural surroundings on foot and learn more about the local environment. After the activity, return to your lodge or camp for relaxation and an overnight stay near the reserve.
AccommodationLodge in Masai Mara
Day 2: Full-Day Exploration of Masai Mara National Reserve
Day02

Day 2: Full-Day Exploration of Masai Mara National Reserve

Spend the day exploring the Masai Mara National Reserve, one of Kenya's leading wildlife destinations. Enjoy game drives across its expansive savannah plains, searching for elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes and other wildlife. The reserve is also home to cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests and numerous antelope species. With its rich wildlife population and open grasslands, the Masai Mara offers excellent opportunities for wildlife photography and observing animals in their natural habitat. Your guide will help you search for different species while explaining their behavior and the ecosystem that supports them. Depending on the season, you may also witness the Great Migration, when large herds of wildebeests and zebras move through the Mara ecosystem. After a full day of wildlife viewing, return to your accommodation for the night.
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Day 3: Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park
Day03

Day 3: Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, enjoy an opportunity to learn about the traditions and lifestyle of the Masai people. You may choose to visit a Masai village to discover traditional homes, cultural practices, dances and aspects of daily life. Alternatively, join a nature walk guided by Masai warriors, who can share their knowledge of local plants, wildlife and the surrounding landscape. After the cultural experience, begin your journey to Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy the changing scenery as you travel through Kenya's Great Rift Valley towards the Lake Nakuru region. Upon arrival, check in at your accommodation and spend the rest of the day relaxing or enjoying the surroundings. Prepare for the following day's wildlife exploration in the park.
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Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha
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Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha

Begin the day with a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, a wildlife destination famous for its rhinos and diverse birdlife. During the drive, look out for black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks and other wildlife. The park's woodlands, grasslands and lake shores provide different habitats for the animals found here. After the game drive, leave the park and travel to Lake Naivasha, where you will stop for lunch. In the afternoon, you may choose to take a boat ride on the lake, offering opportunities to spot hippos in the water and observe bird species such as African fish eagles. You may also visit Crescent Island, where a guided walking experience allows you to see animals such as giraffes, zebras and antelopes on foot. The boat ride and Crescent Island visit are optional activities. Later, proceed to your accommodation around Lake Naivasha for an overnight stay.
AccommodationLodge in Lake Naivasha
Day 5: Hell's Gate National Park to Amboseli National Park
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Day 5: Hell's Gate National Park to Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, visit Hell's Gate National Park, known for its dramatic cliffs, deep gorges, rock formations and geothermal features. The park offers a different safari experience from traditional game drives, with opportunities to explore its landscapes on foot or by bicycle, depending on the available activities and your arrangements. You may also spot wildlife such as zebras, giraffes, buffaloes and gazelles. After exploring Hell's Gate, begin your journey to Amboseli National Park, travelling through Kenya's countryside towards the southern part of the country. Upon arrival in the Amboseli area, check in at your accommodation and relax after the journey. If weather conditions are favorable, you may catch your first views of Mount Kilimanjaro, whose snow-capped peak provides a striking backdrop to the surrounding plains.
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Day 6: Amboseli National Park
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Day 6: Amboseli National Park

Spend a full day exploring Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya's best destinations for observing elephants in the wild. The park's open plains, seasonal swamps and acacia woodlands support a variety of wildlife, making it an excellent destination for game viewing and photography. During your game drives, look out for large elephant herds, lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes and several bird species. The park's wetlands attract wildlife throughout the year, while its open landscapes offer excellent opportunities to observe animals moving across the plains. On clear days, Mount Kilimanjaro creates a beautiful backdrop for photographs, particularly when elephants are seen crossing the open grasslands. Enjoy the day's wildlife encounters before returning to your accommodation in the evening.
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Day 7: Amboseli National Park to Nairobi
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Day 7: Amboseli National Park to Nairobi

After breakfast, leave Amboseli National Park and begin your return journey to Nairobi. Enjoy the changing scenery as you travel from the wildlife-rich landscapes of Amboseli towards the capital city. Depending on your departure time and traffic conditions, you may have opportunities to enjoy views of the countryside along the way. Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be dropped off in the city center near Mama Ngina Street, marking the end of your 7-day Kenya safari. Your journey concludes with memories of exciting wildlife encounters, beautiful landscapes and cultural experiences across some of Kenya's most celebrated destinations.

What's Included

  • Airport pick-ups and drop-offs
  • A private, well-versed tour guide, Kenyan and multi-lingual
  • Round-trip transport to all attractions and destinations as per the itinerary (4×4 Jeep)
  • Budget (economy), comfort, superior comfort, or luxury hotels, lodges, or tented camps
  • Meals on safari (half board or full board depending on the budget)
  • Masai Mara game reserve entrance fees
  • Bottled drinking water in the safari vehicle
  • Game viewing drives

Not Included

  • Pre-travel expenses (e.g. Passports and visas)
  • Travel insurance
  • Expenses such as baggage fee, laundry charges, luxury drinks such as champagne etc.
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Items and services of a personal nature
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