7-Day Kenya Wildlife Safari – Big Five & Migration
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Spot the Big Five — lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos & buffalo — across Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli.
Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration in Masai Mara (July–October).
Visit Lake Nakuru with flamingos, rhinos & abundant birdlife.
Explore Lake Naivasha — boat safaris, walking safaris on Crescent Island & serene landscapes.
Experience Amboseli with elephants against Mount Kilimanjaro and superb photo opportunities.
Cultural encounters with Maasai communities — village visits, traditional dances & crafts.
Optional sunrise hot-air balloon safari over Masai Mara.
Safari styles for every traveler: Budget Camping, Midrange Lodges, Upper Midrange, Luxury Tented Camps.
Perfect for families, couples, photographers & adventure seekers.
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi → Masai Mara National Reserve
Start your Kenyan adventure with an early morning departure from Nairobi, traveling west through the stunning Great Rift Valley. Pause at scenic viewpoints to admire rolling savannahs, volcanic hills, and picturesque landscapes.
Arrive in the Masai Mara in the afternoon and check in at your lodge or tented camp. Begin your safari with a sunset game drive — the perfect introduction to wildlife, spotting giraffes, zebras, and potentially your first Big Five sightings.
Highlights:
- Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley
- Sunset game drive in Masai Mara
Distance & Drive Time: ~270 km | 5–6 hours
Day 2: Full-Day Masai Mara Game Drives & Maasai Cultural Visit
Rise early for sunrise game drives across the Mara plains. Your KPSGA-certified guide will take you to prime wildlife hotspots for Big Five sightings, while spotting elephants, lions, cheetahs, and more.
After lunch or during the afternoon, optional visit Maasai villages to meet warriors, explore traditional homes, and gain insight into Maasai culture.
Optional Experiences:
• Hot-air balloon safari over the Mara (seasonal)
• Guided photography safari
Highlights:
- Morning and afternoon game drives in Masai Mara
- Optional Maasai cultural immersion
- Sunset wildlife photography
Day 3: Masai Mara → Lake Nakuru National Park
Drive northeast to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its rhinos and flocks of flamingos. Enjoy an afternoon game drive along the lakeshore, spotting rhinos, giraffes, and diverse birdlife.
Highlights:
- Scenic drive from Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru
- Afternoon game drive with rhino and bird sightings
- Flamingos and wildlife photography
Distance & Drive Time: ~250 km | 5–6 hours
Day 4: Lake Nakuru → Lake Naivasha
Drive to Lake Naivasha, a freshwater haven with hippos, abundant birdlife, and stunning scenery. Enjoy a relaxing boat safari, viewing hippos, fish eagles, and papyrus-fringed shores. Optional walking safaris in Crescent Island allow close encounters with giraffes, zebras, and antelopes.
Highlights:
- Boat safari on Lake Naivasha
- Crescent Island walking safari (optional)
- Birdwatching and wildlife photography
Distance & Drive Time: ~90 km | 2 hours
Day 5: Lake Naivasha → Amboseli National Park
Depart for Amboseli National Park, set against Mount Kilimanjaro’s backdrop. Arrive in the afternoon for your first Amboseli game drive, capturing elephants, lions, cheetahs, and iconic photography opportunities with Kilimanjaro at sunset.
Highlights:
- Scenic drive to Amboseli with stops
- Afternoon game drive and wildlife photography
- Sunset over Mount Kilimanjaro
Distance & Drive Time: ~370 km | 6–7 hours
Day 6: Full-Day Amboseli Game Drives
Enjoy sunrise and afternoon game drives in Amboseli, spotting large elephant herds, lions, cheetahs, and other wildlife. Capture photography moments with Kilimanjaro as a backdrop.
Highlights:
- Morning and afternoon game drives
- Wildlife photography with Kilimanjaro in background
- Optional sundowner experience
Day 7: Amboseli Morning Game Drive → Nairobi / JKIA Transfer
Wake early for a final sunrise game drive. Afterward, have a picnic lunch en route to Nairobi or transfer directly to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward journey.
Highlights:
- Early morning game drive in Amboseli
- Sunrise photography with elephants and Kilimanjaro
- Picnic lunch and transfer to Nairobi / airport
Distance & Drive Time: ~240 km | 4–5 hours
Inclusions
Nairobi / JKIA pickup & drop-off
4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for wildlife viewing
English-speaking, KPSGA-certified professional safari guide
5 nights’ accommodation (Budget, Midrange, Luxury)
All park fees: Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli
Breakfast, lunch, dinner (picnic lunches during game drives)
Morning & afternoon game drives in all parks
Bottled water during drives
Exclude
International & domestic flights
Travel insurance & visas
Personal expenses, souvenirs & extra beverages
Tips for guides, drivers & lodge staff
Optional activities: hot-air balloon safari, guided walking safaris, cultural visits, photographic safaris, Zanzibar or Kenya Coast beach extensions, any cultural visits beyond those listed in the itinerary
Any extra nights, transfers, or activities beyond the planned itinerary
Minimum Age
3 years old
Includes
Water & Guide
Briefing
7:30 AM
Guaranteed Departures
2 Guests (MIN)
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