7-day Best of Kenya Safari

7-day Best of Kenya Safari

Duration7 Days / 6 Nights
PriceOn Request
DestinationsMultiple Locations
Ideal ForCouples, Wildlife Fans

Overview

This 7-day Best of Kenya tour offers a diverse and unforgettable wildlife experience in the most Iconic safari destinations in Kenya. You will explore Amboseli National Park, Naivasha, and the magical Maasai Mara National Park for the “Big 5” animals, also known for hosting the annual Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and other herbivores cross the Mara River known as "a River of Death".

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Day 1: Transfer from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

Day 1: Transfer from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Early morning after your breakfast, you will be picked up and start your safari to Amboseli National Park, famous for its scenery with a backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, which dominates the landscape, and open plains. Arrive at the accommodation for lunch and have a short rest to relax and freshen up. In the evening, head out on a first game drive in search of Amboseli's popular residents like the well-known predators and their opponents like the Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, and Hippo with a view of Mt Kilimanjaro. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
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Day 2: Full-day game drives in Amboseli National Park

Day 2: Full-day game drives in Amboseli National Park
You have two options for your day at Amboseli Park today. You can leave camp after breakfast, carrying your packed lunch to enjoy in the wild. Spend the entire day exploring Amboseli's marshlands and swamps, then Return to the camp late in the afternoon after a long day of exploration, Alternatively, you begin with an early morning game drive to see the animals when they are most active. Afterward, return to the lodge for breakfast and lunch. Spend the afternoon at rest in camp, reading, writing in your journal, or observing the local birds. In the late afternoon, at around 4 pm, head out for another drive through the park.
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Day 3: Amboseli to Lake Naivasha

Day 3: Amboseli to Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, we set off from Amboseli to Lake Naivasha. You will have a stopover to view the escarpments of the Great Rift Valley. Thereafter, you proceed to the hotel on Lake Naivasha which lies at the bottom of the Great Rift Valley, for lunch and a boat ride, where you will see plenty of various species of birds and hippopotamus. You will then be crossed over to Crescent Island for a safari walk, where you will see other wild animals like giraffes, zebras, waterbucks, antelopes, and gazelles. Should you want to explore more, you can visit Hells Gate Park and the geothermal spa at an extra cost.
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Day 4: Naivasha National Park to Lake Nakuru

Day 4: Naivasha National Park to Lake Nakuru
Early in the morning, you will depart Naivasha and head to Lake Nakuru National Park for an amazing game drive. At around 8: 00 am, enter Lake Nakuru National Park for a morning game drive. The park is famous for being a rhino sanctuary and home to a large population of flamingos and pelicans. You are encouraged to keep your cameras ready to shoot any sightings of other animals like lions, leopards, giraffes, gazelles, and many more. Thereafter, you will proceed to your accommodation in Lake Nakuru for lunch and a short rest. in the afternoon, set off for another game drive, which extends to late evening to maximize chances of most predators emerging from their hideouts as they prepare for night hunts. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
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Day 5: Lake Nakuru- Maasai Mara National Park

Day 5: Lake Nakuru- Maasai Mara National Park
On this day, depart early after breakfast from Lake Nakuru and drive to Maasai Mara National Reserve. The journey takes roughly 5 to 6 hours by road, covering about 220 to 240 kilometers. It involves traversing rugged landscapes and transitioning from a premier bird-watching sanctuary to the world-renowned savannah. Upon arrival, you will check in at the lodge and have lunch. Afterward, you will have a rest before embarking on your first game drive in the Masai Mara. The reserve is renowned for its abundant wildlife, including the Big Five, wildebeest migrations, and vast Savannah landscapes. In the evening, you return to your accommodation for dinner and unwind around a campfire, sharing stories of the day's adventures.
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Day 6: Full-day game drives in Maasai Mara National Park

Day 6: Full-day game drives in Maasai Mara National Park
Depart early around 7:00 AM for a full-day expedition in the Maasai Mara. Because you venture much deeper into the reserve than during a standard morning/afternoon split drive, you increase your chances of seeing big cats, spotting the Big Five, and witnessing dramatic river crossings (if traveling between July and November) In the afternoon, your guide will choose a designated, safe picnic spot—frequently overlooking the Mara River where hippos and crocodiles bask in the sun for lunch. From there, proceed with the game drive until 4 pm. If you're interested in culture, you will be driven to one of the Maasai communities for a cultural experience. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
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Day 7: Transfer from Maasai Mara to Nairobi

Day 7: Transfer from Maasai Mara to Nairobi
Have a breathtaking breakfast then head back to Nairobi. Drop off at the hotel or at the airport for your departure back home.

What's Included

  • ✅ Airport pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi

  • ✅ All ground transportation in a 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • ✅ Services of a professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
  • ✅ 6 nights' accommodation in carefully selected safari lodges or tented camps
  • ✅ Meals as specified in the itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
  • ✅ All park entrance fees and conservation fees
  • ✅ Unlimited game drives as per the itinerary
  • ✅ Visit to Maasai Mara National Reserve
  • ✅ Visit to Amboseli National Park
  • ✅ Visit to Lake Nakuru National Park
  • ✅ Bottled drinking water during safari excursions
  • ✅ Government taxes and VAT
  • ✅ En-route sightseeing and photography stops
  • ✅ Emergency first aid kit in the safari vehicle

What's Excluded

  • ❌ International and domestic flights
  • ❌ Kenya visa fees and related travel documentation
  • ❌ Travel and medical insurance
  • ❌ Personal expenses (laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs, etc.)
  • ❌ Alcoholic beverages, wines, spirits, and soft drinks unless specified
  • ❌ Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, rangers, and lodge staff
  • ❌ Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • ❌ Hot air balloon safari in Maasai Mara National Reserve
  • ❌ Maasai village visits and cultural experiences (unless specified)
  • ❌ Additional accommodation before or after the safari
  • ❌ Any increase in park fees, taxes, or government levies beyond our control
  • ❌ Expenses incurred due to flight delays, cancellations, medical emergencies, or unforeseen circumstances

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