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Best Of Kenya Safari

Best Of Kenya Safari

A feast for the senses and a true celebration of Kenya’s diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes

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Overview

7 Days in Kenya: Amboseli, Lake Nakuru & the Maasai Mara

This 7-day Kenya safari combines three of the country’s most iconic wildlife regions into one continuous journey. It begins beneath Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli National Park, home to some of Africa’s largest surviving elephant herds, before heading to Lake Nakuru National Park — a rhino sanctuary and one of East Africa’s great flamingo-lined soda lakes. The safari ends with three nights in the Maasai Mara, Kenya’s most celebrated big-cat and wildlife destination, where, during the migration season (typically July–October), the plains fill with wildebeest and zebra moving between the Mara and the Serengeti.

Built for travellers who want a well-paced introduction to Kenya’s classic safari circuit — big landscapes, big wildlife, and enough time in each park to actually settle in — this itinerary balances open-vehicle game drives with rest and can be tailored in pace, lodge category, or season to suit how you want to travel.

At a glance

  • Duration7 days
  • CountriesKenya
  • Group typePrivate

Activities

What fills the days between game drives.

Game Drives
Bird Watching
Cultural Visits
Guided Nature Walks
Hot Air Balloon Safari (optional add-on)
Moments to note

Why This Route

Three parks, three very different faces of Kenya

I

Elephants of Amboseli

Amboseli holds some of Africa's largest and best-studied elephant families, often seen against Kilimanjaro's backdrop.

II

A Rhino Sanctuary

Lake Nakuru National Park is fenced specifically to protect both black and white rhino — a rare chance to see both in one park.

III

The Maasai Mara

Kenya's most famous reserve for lion, leopard and cheetah sightings, with the seasonal wildebeest migration as a bonus.

IV

A Complete Circuit

One flowing route from Kilimanjaro's foothills to the Rift Valley to the Mara — no backtracking, no wasted driving days.

Day by day

How the days break down

A starting shape: pace, order and length of each stage are all adjustable.

Day
01
Amboseli
Nairobi → Amboseli

Kilimanjaro comes into view.

After breakfast, transfer to the domestic airport for a short flight to Amboseli. On arrival, transfer to your lodge for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive across Amboseli's open plains — home to some of Kenya's largest elephant herds and, on a clear day, sweeping views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Dinner and overnight.

Where you rest

Tawi Lodge · A lodge on the plains of Amboseli, in view of Kilimanjaro

Day
02
Amboseli
Amboseli (full day)

A full day among the elephants.

A full day exploring Amboseli's swamps and plains by game drive, with a strong chance of elephant, buffalo, wildebeest, and cheetah sightings, plus excellent birdwatching. Weather permitting, Kilimanjaro is at its clearest in early morning light. Dinner and overnight.

Where you rest

Tawi Lodge · Same as previous night

Day
03
Lake Nakuru
Amboseli → Lake Naivasha → Lake Nakuru

Into the Rift Valley

Depart after breakfast for Lake Nakuru, stopping at Lake Naivasha for lunch, with an optional boat ride or guided walk among giraffe and zebra at a nearby sanctuary. Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park for an afternoon game drive — a fenced sanctuary for both black and white rhino, and home to flocks of flamingo along the lake shore, plus buffalo, hippo, lion, and leopard. Dinner and overnight.

Where you rest

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge · A lodge overlooking Lake Nakuru's shoreline

Day
04
Maasai Mara
Lake Nakuru → Maasai Mara

Arrival in Kenya's most storied reserve.

Morning transfer to the Maasai Mara, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive as the plains come alive with the day's cooling temperatures — prime time for spotting the Mara's resident big cats. Dinner and overnight

Where you rest

Enkakenya Camp · A tented camp on the Mara plains

Day
05–06
Maasai Mara
Maasai Mara (two full days)

Two full days on the plains.

Two full days of game drives across the Mara's savannah, tracking lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant and buffalo, alongside herds of topi, hartebeest, eland and gazelle. During the migration season (typically July–October), this is also prime territory for the river crossings. Optional add-ons include a sunrise hot air balloon safari, guided nature walks, and visits to a nearby Maasai community. Dinner and overnight both nights.

Where you rest

Enkakenya Camp · Same as the night before

Day
07
Depart
Maasai Mara → Nairobi

One last morning on the plains.

An early morning game drive before returning to camp for breakfast. Check out in time for your scheduled flight back to Nairobi, where the safari ends — connect onward to your international flight or extend your trip.

What you'll likely see

Key species on this route

What you're likely to see across Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and the Maasai Mara

· · · · · · ·
Lion
Lion
80% chance
Elephant
Elephant
95% chance
Buffalo
Buffalo
85% chance
Giraffe
Giraffe
90% chance
Zebra
Zebra
90% chance
Wildebeest
Wildebeest
90% chance
Hippo
Hippo
75% chance
Black Rhino
Black Rhino
60% chance
White Rhino
White Rhino
70% chance
Leopard
Leopard
45% chance
The details

What's included

What's included

  • All accommodation as per itinerary
  • Meals as specified (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Professional driver-guide
  • 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • All park entrance fees
  • Game drives as per itinerary
  • Domestic flights: Nairobi ↔ Amboseli, Maasai Mara ↔ Nairobi
  • Bottled water during game drives

What's not included

  • International flights
  • Kenya visa / eTA fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Optional activities (e.g. hot air balloon safari)
  • Alcoholic and premium beverages
  • Items of a personal nature

Notes about this trip

  • The great wildebeest migration is seasonal (typically July–October) and its exact location in the Mara ecosystem varies year to year — not guaranteed on every departure.
  • Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed; all species and chance percentages are estimates based on typical conditions.
  • Malaria prophylaxis is recommended for this region — consult your doctor before travel.
  • Order and timing of activities may shift slightly depending on lodge check-in times and flight schedules.

Make it mine

This itinerary is a starting point, not a fixed package. Extend your time in the Mara, add a beach extension in Zanzibar, upgrade to a private vehicle throughout, or shift the season to target the migration — every detail can be adjusted around how you want to travel.

Tell us your dates, pace, and priorities — we'll adjust the route around them.

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Common questions

Before you enquire

Kenya’s parks are rewarding year-round, but for the wildebeest migration in the Maasai Mara, July through October is the strongest window. The dry seasons (June–October and January–February) generally offer the easiest wildlife viewing.

Most visitors need a Kenya eTA (electronic travel authorisation), arranged online in advance. Requirements vary by nationality, so check the current rules for your passport before booking.

Yes — the pace is manageable for most ages, though long game drive days suit families with children roughly 6 and up more comfortably. Let us know your children’s ages and we’ll adjust accordingly.

Yes — this route connects naturally with a Tanzania extension (Serengeti, Ngorongoro) or a Zanzibar beach add-on at the end.

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