Overview
The 7-day Kenya wildlife safari is a classic mid-range route through Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara National Reserve.
You see elephants beneath Kilimanjaro, hippos and fish eagles on Naivasha, rhinos and flamingos at Nakuru, and lions and cheetahs on the Mara plains, all in a private vehicle with your own guide.
Booking Your 7-Day Kenya Wildlife Safari
Every 7-day Kenya wildlife safari we run is private and tailor-made. You travel in one of our own 4×4 Land Cruisers with an experienced driver-guide, and you can start on any date that suits you. The final price depends on your travel style (Signature, Classic or Adventurer), your group size and the season.
Park entry and permit fees are set by the official authorities: the Kenya Wildlife Service. We book permits directly and confirm the current rates before you pay. Ask us for a quote and we will reply within 24 hours.
Full Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Early morning picks up and start your 7-Day Kenya Wildlife Safari to Amboseli National Park which is famous for its scenery with a backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, which dominates the landscape, and open plains. Arrive at Sentrim Amboseli for lunch. Check in and have a short rest to relax and freshen up. Embark on an evening game drive in search of its popular residents like the well-known predators and their opponents like the Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Hippo with a view of Mt Kilimanjaro. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Day 2: Amboseli Full Day
You have two options for your 7-Day Kenya Wildlife Safari 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,
If you choose the second option 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 hottest part of the day relaxing 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.
Day 3: Amboseli National Park to Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, we set off from Amboseli to Lake Naivasha. You shall have a stopover to view the escarpments of the great Rift Valley. Thereafter, you shall be taken to the hotel to have a sumptuous lunch. After refreshing yourself, you will head to Lake Naivasha (a freshwater lake), which lies at the bottom of the Great Rift Valley, for 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, water bucks, antelopes, and gazelles. Should you want to explore more, you can visit Hells Gate Park and the geothermal spa at an extra cost.
Day 4: Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru
Early in the morning, you will depart Naivasha and head to Lake Nakuru National Park for an amazing 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. Check in at Lake Nakuru Lodge for lunch and relaxation and as the 7-Day Kenya Wildlife Safari Day closes and sunset sets in, you will be driven back to the lodge, where you will enjoy your dinner for the night and relax for the next day excursion.
Day 5: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara
On this day of 7-Day Kenya Wildlife Safari, you will depart Lake Nakuru and drive to Masai Mara National Reserve. Upon arrival, you will check in at Masai Mara Sopa and have lunch. Afterwards, 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.
Day 6: Masai Mara Full Day
Have Breakfast by 7am and leave for full day game drive with packed lunch: Have comprehensive game drives to view the wildlife and a visit to the Mara River famous for the wildebeest migration. Have lunch by the river and proceed with the game drive until 4pm. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 7: Masai Mara to Nairobi
Have a breathtaking breakfast then head back to Nairobi. Drop at the hotel or at the airport.
