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7 Days Best Of Kenya Safari
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7 Days Best of Kenya Safari
Kenya is home to some of the most dramatic wildlife spectacles on Earth, and this 7 Days Best of Kenya Safari is built to show you three of its finest ecosystems in one seamless road-safari itinerary. Departing Nairobi, you'll travel through the Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara National Reserve — Kenya's most famous safari destination and the stage for the Great Wildebeest Migration — before continuing to the flamingo-lined shores of Lake Nakuru National Park and finishing among the free-ranging elephant herds of Amboseli National Park, set beneath the snow-capped summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.
This 7 day Kenya safari itinerary is deliberately paced to give you three full days in the Masai Mara — more time than most standard Kenya safari packages — because the Mara consistently delivers the best Big Five sightings in the country: lion prides, leopard, elephant, buffalo and, on a good day, black rhino, alongside dense populations of cheetah, hyena, giraffe and plains game. Depending on when you travel, you may also witness the Mara River crossings during the Great Wildebeest Migration (typically July through October).
From the Mara, the route crosses the Rift Valley floor to Lake Nakuru National Park, a compact but wildlife-dense soda lake famous for its rhino sanctuary and, when water levels are right, spectacular flocks of lesser flamingos. The final leg brings you to Amboseli National Park, arguably the best place in Africa to photograph large tuskers against the backdrop of Kilimanjaro.
Every night of this Kenya wildlife safari is spent in comfortable, full-board lodges and tented camps, with all park entrance fees, 4x4 game drives and an experienced English-speaking driver-guide included throughout — one of the best 7 day Kenya safari packages for travelers who want maximum wildlife diversity in a single week, from just $2,795 per person sharing.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Your 7 days Kenya safari begins with an early morning pick-up in Nairobi for the scenic overland drive southwest through the Great Rift Valley. The tarmac road runs via Mai Mahiu and the market town of Narok, with a stop at a Rift Valley viewpoint for photos, before the final stretch into the Masai Mara National Reserve through Talek Gate. Arrive in time for lunch at camp, then head straight out on your first Masai Mara game drive — an introduction to the reserve's resident lion prides, elephant herds, giraffe, topi and plains game that make the Mara Kenya's premier Big Five safari destination. Dinner and overnight at Basecamp Adventure Camp, a tented camp overlooking the Mara ecosystem.
Full Day Game Drives in the Masai Mara
A full day dedicated entirely to game viewing in the Masai Mara, one of the highest concentrations of predators anywhere in Africa. After breakfast, set out on a morning game drive across the open savannah — prime time to find lion and cheetah on the hunt. Return for lunch, then head out again for an afternoon drive tracking elephant, buffalo, hippo pods in the Mara River, and, season permitting, herds of wildebeest and zebra moving through on the Great Wildebeest Migration route between July and October. As the light turns gold, your driver-guide positions the vehicle on the Oloololo Escarpment for sundowners — one of the signature moments of any Masai Mara safari. Dinner and overnight at Basecamp Adventure Camp.
Masai Mara: Balloon Safari & Maasai Culture
Your third day in the Mara offers a choice of add-on experiences. Rise before dawn for an optional hot air balloon safari over the Masai Mara (approximately $450 per person), drifting silently above herds of wildebeest, elephant and giraffe as the sun rises, followed by a champagne bush breakfast on the plains. Alternatively, spend the morning visiting a local Maasai village (boma) to learn about Maasai culture, traditional dress and cattle-herding life. In the afternoon, join your driver-guide for a further game drive, continuing the search for leopard resting in riverine trees, cheetah on termite mounds, and the Mara's resident hyena clans. Dinner and overnight at Basecamp Adventure Camp.
Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast and a final short game drive, depart the Masai Mara via Nderit Gate on the reserve's eastern boundary, driving through rolling Rift Valley farmland toward Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive around this compact but wildlife-rich alkaline lake. Lake Nakuru is one of Kenya's most important rhino sanctuaries, protecting both black and white rhino, and is equally famous for the pink flocks of lesser flamingos that gather along its shoreline when water levels are favorable. Expect buffalo, giraffe, waterbuck and, with luck, tree-climbing lions, plus over 400 recorded bird species. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, perched above the lake.
Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park
Enjoy an early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru before breakfast and departure for Amboseli National Park — the longest transfer of the safari, routing back past Nairobi's Southern Bypass and on through Emali town before entering via Kimana Gate, with a stop for lunch en route. As you approach Amboseli in the afternoon, Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, comes into view dominating the horizon — one of the most iconic sights on any Kenya safari itinerary. Check in to your lodge and, if time allows, head out for an evening game drive as Amboseli's famous elephant herds move across the swamps toward water. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge, with uninterrupted views of Kilimanjaro.
Full Day Game Drives in Amboseli
A full day exploring Amboseli National Park, widely regarded as the best place in Africa to see and photograph free-ranging elephants — including some of the continent's last remaining "big tuskers" — against the backdrop of snow-capped Kilimanjaro. Morning and afternoon game drives cover Amboseli's swamps, dried lake bed and acacia woodland, home to elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, lion and cheetah, plus over 400 bird species around the permanent swamps. Optional visit to Observation Hill for sweeping panoramic views across the plains to Kilimanjaro — one of the best photography spots on the entire trip. Overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge.
Amboseli to Nairobi
Set out for one final early morning game drive in Amboseli, making the most of the soft morning light for last photographs of elephant herds with Kilimanjaro as a backdrop. Return to the lodge for breakfast before departing for Nairobi via Emali and the Mombasa–Nairobi highway. Arrive back in Nairobi in the afternoon, with drop-off at your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for onward travel — bringing your 7 Days Best of Kenya Safari to a close.
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What's Included
- All road transfers in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- 6 nights full-board: 3 nights Basecamp Adventure Camp, 1 night Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, 2 nights Amboseli Sopa Lodge
- All park entrance fees (Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli)
- Game drives as per itinerary with an experienced English-speaking driver-guide
- Bottled drinking water on board throughout
Trip Planning Guide
This itinerary is built to maximise wildlife diversity across three ecosystems. Highlights typically include:
- The Big Five: Lion, leopard, elephant, African buffalo and rhino (black and white rhino at Lake Nakuru's dedicated sanctuary).
- The Great Wildebeest Migration (July–October): Wildebeest and zebra crossing the Mara River in one of the world's most dramatic wildlife spectacles.
- Cheetah and hyena: The Masai Mara supports some of the highest predator densities in Africa alongside its resident lion prides.
- Elephant herds and "big tuskers": Amboseli National Park is famous for free-ranging elephant families photographed against Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Flamingos and waterbirds: Lake Nakuru's alkaline waters attract flocks of lesser flamingo along with pelicans, herons and over 400 recorded bird species.
- Giraffe, zebra, hippo and plains game: Maasai giraffe, Burchell's zebra, hippo pods in the Mara River, plus topi, impala, warthog and eland.
- Mount Kilimanjaro views: Uninterrupted views of Africa's highest peak from Amboseli National Park on clear days.
- Maasai culture: An optional visit to a traditional Maasai village to learn about local customs, beadwork and cattle-herding traditions.
- Visa & entry requirements: Most nationalities need a Kenya eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization), applied for online before departure.
- Health & vaccinations: A yellow fever certificate is required only if arriving from a country with risk of transmission. Malaria is present in all three parks, so anti-malarial medication and repellent are strongly recommended.
- Currency & payments: The Kenyan Shilling (KES) is the local currency; US Dollars are widely accepted at lodges for extras, tips and souvenirs.
- Park entry fees: All park fees for Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli are included in your package price.
- Road conditions: Roads are a mix of tarmac and murram (graded dirt); our 4x4 vehicles with pop-up roofs are built for these conditions.
- Tipping culture: Not included in the price — a common guideline is $15–20 per person per day for your driver-guide.
- Mobile network & Wi-Fi: Good 4G coverage in towns and around most lodges; signal can be limited inside the reserves.
- Group size & minimum age: This itinerary runs for groups of up to 10 people and is recommended for travelers aged 18+.
- Neutral-coloured clothing in khaki, olive, beige or brown — avoid bright colours and all-black/dark blue.
- Layers — Mara mornings and evenings can be cool, while midday sun is strong.
- Wide-brimmed hat and polarised sunglasses for long hours in open-sided game-viewing vehicles.
- High-SPF sunscreen and insect repellent (with DEET).
- Comfortable closed walking shoes plus sandals for the lodge.
- Binoculars — essential for spotting distant wildlife and birds.
- Camera gear with a zoom lens, spare batteries or a power bank, and memory cards.
- A light rain jacket or poncho, particularly in the March–May or November shoulder seasons.
- Personal medication and a basic first-aid kit, including anti-malarial tablets if prescribed.
- A reusable water bottle — bottled drinking water is provided in the vehicle throughout.
- Small denomination US Dollars or Kenyan Shillings for tips, drinks and curio shopping.
- A universal travel adapter — Kenya uses UK-style (Type G) three-pin plugs.
- Swimwear — both Sopa Lodge properties on this itinerary have swimming pools.
Peak season (July–October): The classic dry season and the best time to visit Masai Mara for the Great Wildebeest Migration, when millions of wildebeest and zebra cross the Mara River. Game viewing is at its best across all three parks; early booking is recommended.
Short dry / calving season (late December–February): Dry, sunny weather, clear Kilimanjaro views from Amboseli, and the calving season further south draws predators into hunting mode. Popular with families over the holidays.
Green / low season (March–May): The long rains bring lush, dramatically green landscapes, fewer tourists and noticeably lower lodge rates — the best time for a budget-friendly 7 day Kenya safari, though some murram roads can get muddy.
Shoulder season (June and November): June offers drying roads and thinning crowds ahead of the July migration rush, while November's short rains bring a similar green, quiet, good-value window before the December peak.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The package is priced at $2,795 per person sharing, based on double or twin occupancy, and includes full-board accommodation, all park fees, road transfers, game drives and a driver-guide. A single supplement applies for solo travellers — ask us for a quote.
All road transfers in a private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, 6 nights full-board accommodation (3 nights Basecamp Adventure Camp, 1 night Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, 2 nights Amboseli Sopa Lodge), all park entrance fees for Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli, game drives as per the itinerary with an English-speaking driver-guide, and bottled drinking water throughout.
International flights and the Kenya eTA/visa fee, the optional hot air balloon safari (approximately $450pp), tips and gratuities, alcoholic and premium drinks, and personal travel insurance.
The Mara River crossings typically occur between July and October, when wildebeest and zebra migrate north from the Serengeti into the Masai Mara in search of fresh grazing — though exact timing varies year to year with rainfall patterns.
Both offer excellent elephant sightings, but Amboseli is famous for its free-ranging herds and "big tuskers" photographed against Mount Kilimanjaro, while the Masai Mara offers elephant sightings alongside the highest concentration of big cats in Kenya.
Most visitors require a Kenya eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization), which should be applied for online before your trip. Requirements vary by nationality, so check current rules well ahead of travel.
A 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for unobstructed game viewing and photography, driven by an experienced, English-speaking driver-guide throughout the trip.
Yes — we can adjust the number of days, add extra nights at any lodge, upgrade accommodation, include a Maasai Mara balloon safari for everyone in your group, or combine this itinerary with a beach extension on the Kenyan coast. Contact us to tailor your trip.
A common guideline is $15–20 per person per day for your driver-guide, with a smaller amount left for lodge staff at each property — tipping is appreciated but always at your discretion.
Kenya's safari circuit is well established and welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Our vehicles, lodges and routes are chosen for safety and reliability, and your driver-guide will brief you on park rules and safety guidance throughout the trip.
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