Safari overview
7 Days · 6 Nights · From USD 2,500
Kenya is one of the best places in Africa to experience the Big Five: Lion; Leopard; Buffalo; Elephant; and Rhino, making it a top destination for those seeking a true Big 5 Safari Kenya adventure. A 7 days Kenya safari is the perfect combination for travelers hoping to spot all five of these iconic animals. The Masai Mara is renowned for sightings of Lions, Leopards, Elephants, and Buffalos, while Lake Nakuru offers a high chance of spotting both black and white Rhinos. Other top safari destinations that feature all or most of the Big Five include; Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Amboseli, Laikipia Plateau, Samburu - Buffalo Springs - Shaba, Meru, and, to a lesser extent, Shimba Hills. An unforgettable 7-day itinerary through these parks introduces travelers to Kenya’s rich wildlife, diverse landscapes, and vibrant cultural heritage.
This carefully designed itinerary for 7 days lets travelers explore some of the country’s most iconic wildlife destinations, including Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli, each a prime location for a complete Big 5 Safari Kenya experience. Whether you’re a nature lover or an adventure seeker, this safari package blends thrilling game drives with comfortable accommodations, offering a deep and memorable connection to the African wilderness and the majestic Big Five.
Day by day itinerary
Day 1: NAIROBI - AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
Pick up at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by our driver guide and commence drive to Amboseli National Park, arriving in time for lunch. Amboseli national park is one of the most popular parks on the Tanzania border, offering unique spectacle; the backdrop is the snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain proudly standing at 19,344ft, and sometimes known as the “ROOF OF AFRICA.”After lunch, game drive until sunset in the expansive Amboseli plains, which are home to herds of elephants that feed on the large acacia trees.
Dinner and overnight at your Lodge/ Camp.
Day 2: AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
Morning and afternoon game viewing drives.
Dinner and overnight at your Lodge/ Camp.
Day 3: AMBOSELI - LAKE NAIVASHA
After breakfast, check out and drive to Lake Naivasha, arriving for lunch. Later in the afternoon, proceed for game viewing drives at Hells Gate National Park. Hells gate National park is named for the intense geothermal activity within its boundaries and is a remarkable quarter of the Great Rift Valley. Spectacular scenery, including the towering cliffs, water-gouged gorges, stark rock towers, scrub-clad volcanoes, and belching plumes of geothermal steam, make it one of the most atmospheric Parks in Africa. The Park, in addition to the bio-diversity that includes raptors, visitors can enjoy mountain biking, rock climbing, and a natural spa.
Dinner and overnight at your Lodge.
Day 4: LAKE NAIVASHA - LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, commence with an early morning boat ride at Lake Naivasha and a walk at Crescent Island. Proceed to Lake Nakuru for lunch and later enjoy an afternoon game viewing drive. Notable game within the lake includes Hippo and Clawless Otters. On the shores roam Waterbuck, Bohor's Reedbuck, and Zebra. The woodlands and forest are now home to both black and white Rhino. Buffalo, Leopard, Lion, Rothschild's Giraffe, and Black and White Colobus Monkeys are plentiful in the forest. The bushlands offer Eland, Steenbok, Impala, Chandler's Reedbuck, and Dik dik, whilst Rock Hyrax and Klipspringer occupy the cliffs escarpment.
Dinner and overnight at your Lodge.
Day 5: LAKE NAKURU - MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
After breakfast, check out and drive to Masai Mara National Reserve via Narok Town to arrive for lunch at the Lodge or Camp. Enjoy a late afternoon game viewing drive at Masai Mara National Reserve, which was named to mean the “spotted plains” in the Maa language. This is home to large mammals' greatest concentration and is widely recognized as Africa’s ultimate wildlife reserve. The park is the northern extension to the vast Serengeti-Mara ecosystem, famous for its annual migration of Wildebeests, breathtaking sceneries, never-ending plains, and the most abundant variety of wildlife remaining anywhere in the world. The landscape is made up of rolling savannahs dotted with patchy shrubs and bush thickets.
Dinner and overnight at your Lodge/ Camp.
Day 6: MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Spend a further full day of game watching with picnic lunch boxes. Wildlife is abundant in the Reserve, with the gentle grasslands ensuring that animals are never out of sight. Birds are prolific, including immigrants; 450 bird species have been recorded, among them 57 birds of prey. Every year the Mara plays host to the world’s greatest natural spectacle: The Great Wildebeest Migration from the Serengeti; and the big cats including; Lion, Leopard, and Cheetah.
Dinner and overnight at your Lodge/ Camp.
Day 7: DEPARTURE
After breakfast, check out and drive back to Nairobi and transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international flight back home.
VISA & HEALTH INFORMATION
- Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA): CLICK HERE TO APPLY
- Malaria medication is recommended
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Payment policy
- 30 percent at the time of booking
- Balance 60 days prior to your arrival
Standard cancellation policy
In the event of cancellation or variation of services for whatever reasons, the Company shall be entitled to charge cancellation fees as set out hereunder:
- Cancellations received between 60 days to 45 days prior to commencement of Services shall be charged at 30% of the total cost of Services;
- Cancellation received between 44 days to 8 days prior to commencement of Services shall be charged at 60% of the total cost of Services;
- Cancellations received within 7 days or after commencement of Services shall be charged at the full cost of Services;
- The liability to reimburse the Company for the cancellation fees, non-refundable booking fee, no show fees, administration fee and the like, shall in no way limit or restrict the general rights of the Company to collect damages for breach of contract.
Inclusions
- Arrival & Departure Airport transfers
- Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Nairobi
- Full Board Accommodation on safari
- Exclusive use on safari with custom made 08-seater safari van OR a 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser (07 window seats) fitted with Hi-Fi radio with a roof hatch for enhanced game viewing and photography
- Services of an English Speaking Driver Guide knowledgeable in flora and fauna
- All Safari Game drives in Parks and Reserves as per the itinerary
- Park Entrance / Reserve/ Conservancy & Community Fees
- Bottled water in the vehicle for use during game drives
- Temporary Membership Flying Doctors Emergency Rescue (AMREF) cover
- All Government taxes and levies
Exclusions
- Drinks
- Any international / Domestic flight
- Tips and Gratuities to Driver / Guide, porters, bar and waiters
- Visa fees as applicable
- Travel insurance (we highly recommend you get it to protect yourself against unforeseen risks)
- Optional activities, International airfares and departure taxes
- All items of personal nature such as laundry, tobacco, phone calls etc
- Any items not mentioned above
Pricing
From USD 2,500
Rates are multiplied by the number of travellers. Children are charged at 50% of the adult base rate. Final pricing remains subject to terms and conditions.
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