7 Days Kenya Safari: Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli & Tsavo West
🔥 7 Days Kenya Safari: Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli & Tsavo West
Classic Big Five Safari from Nairobi (Guaranteed Departures – Min. 2 Guests)
Why This Safari Ranks ?
- Covers Kenya’s top 4 iconic parks
- Designed for first-time & repeat safari travelers
- Big Five + flamingos + Kilimanjaro + volcanic landscapes
- Guaranteed departures with flexible lodge options
- Operated by local Kenya safari specialists
🧭 Safari Overview
This 7-day Kenya wildlife safari takes you across the country’s most celebrated ecosystems — from the predator-rich plains of the Masai Mara to the flamingo shores of Lake Nakuru National Park, the elephant haven of Amboseli National Park, and the dramatic lava landscapes of Tsavo West National Park.
Perfect balance of game drives, scenery, and comfortable lodges — all starting and ending in Nairobi.
📅 Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi → Masai Mara
Morning pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or airport. Travel via the scenic Great Rift Valley en route to the Masai Mara. After enjoying lunch at your camp, head out for an afternoon wildlife drive across the vast plains, where sightings may include lions, elephants, giraffes, and cheetahs in their natural habitat.
Overnight: Manyatta Camp
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Manyatta Camp
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Masai Mara – Full Day Safari
Spend the day exploring the reserve with extended game drives. Visit the Mara River, famous for hippos, crocodiles, and (seasonally) the Great Wildebeest Migration.
Optional experiences:
Optional experiences:
- Maasai village cultural visit – USD 20
- Hot air balloon safari – USD 450
Overnight: Manyatta Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Masai Mara → Lake Nakuru
Early morning wildlife viewing, then breakfast and scenic drive to Nakuru with lunch en-route.
Arrive and relax at your hotel after a rewarding safari stretch.
Overnight: Chester Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive and relax at your hotel after a rewarding safari stretch.
Overnight: Chester Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Lake Nakuru → Amboseli
Morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, renowned for flamingos, white & black rhinos, and Rothschild giraffes.
Continue to Amboseli with picnic lunch, arriving beneath Africa’s tallest mountain.
Overnight: Kibo Safari Camp / AA Amboseli / Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Continue to Amboseli with picnic lunch, arriving beneath Africa’s tallest mountain.
Overnight: Kibo Safari Camp / AA Amboseli / Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Amboseli National Park
Morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli’s open plains, famous for massive elephant herds and classic Mount Kilimanjaro photography.
Overnight: Same lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Same lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Amboseli → Tsavo West
After breakfast, drive to Tsavo West — a rugged wilderness of lava flows, springs, and wildlife-rich valleys. Afternoon game viewing around waterholes.
Overnight: Ngulia Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Ngulia Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Tsavo West → Nairobi
Early morning visit to Mzima Springs, known for crystal-clear pools with hippos and crocodiles viewed from underwater platforms.
Return to Nairobi, arriving late afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast
Return to Nairobi, arriving late afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast
💰 Integrated 2026 Price Guide (Per Person – USD)
Low Season (Apr–May) | 1,720 | 1,540 | 1,420 |
Mid Season (Mar, Jun) | 1,880 | 1,690 | 1,560 |
High Season (Jul–Oct, Dec) | 2,150 | 1,950 | 1,820 |
Price Includes
- Private safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Park entry fees (all parks)
- Full-board accommodation as listed
- Bottled water on safari
Not Included
- International flights
- Visa & travel insurance
- Optional activities
- Tips & personal expenses
⭐ Who This Safari Is Best For
- First-time visitors to Kenya
- Couples & small groups
- Wildlife photographers
- Travelers wanting maximum park variety in one trip
❓FAQs
Is this safari suitable year-round?
Yes. Wildlife viewing is excellent all year, with peak migration sightings from July to October.
Yes. Wildlife viewing is excellent all year, with peak migration sightings from July to October.
Can this itinerary be customized?
Absolutely. Lodges, vehicle type, and pacing can be tailored.
Absolutely. Lodges, vehicle type, and pacing can be tailored.
Is Mount Kilimanjaro guaranteed to be visible?
Visibility depends on weather, but early mornings offer the best chances.
Visibility depends on weather, but early mornings offer the best chances.