7-Day Kenya Safari Adventure: Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha & Amboseli

Touch down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where our professional representative warmly welcomes you to Kenya. You’ll be transferred to your Nairobi hotel. Enjoy a relaxing evening in your hotel, preparing for the adventures ahead. A bed and breakfast is included for your comfort.

After breakfast, depart from Nairobi and journey towards the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. The drive covers approximately 270 km, passing through the breathtaking Great Rift Valley with scenic viewpoints and rural landscapes along the way. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge. In the afternoon, set out on your first game drive across the Mara, one of the best times for wildlife viewing. As temperatures cool, animals become more active, increasing your chances of spotting the Big Five. Predators often begin hunting at this time, while herbivores gather across the open plains, offering excellent photography and clear sightings in the golden evening light. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Option 1: Hot Air Balloon Safari & Great Wildebeest Migration Start before sunrise with a hot air balloon safari over the Reserve, offering aerial views of the Great Wildebeest Migration, vast savannah, and roaming wildlife. Land for a champagne bush breakfast, reconnect with your driver, then continue with a full-day game drive toward the Mara River, the focal point of dramatic wildebeest river crossings. Enjoy a picnic lunch as herds gather and predators lurk nearby. Track the Big Five and follow migration routes before returning at sunset for dinner at the lodge. Option 2: Full-Day Game Drive After breakfast, head into the Masai Mara National Reserve for a full-day game drive focused on the Great Wildebeest Migration. Drive to the Mara River to witness wildebeest herds, possible river crossings, and predator action. Stop for a picnic lunch with views of migration routes across the plains. Continue tracking the Big Five and diverse wildlife before returning at sunset for dinner and relaxation at the lodge.

After breakfast, depart the Masai Mara National Reserve with a highly recommended optional visit to the Maasai Village (own cost). This immersive cultural experience offers authentic insight into the Maasai way of life, traditional homes, warrior dances, and centuries-old customs, making it a valuable addition to your safari. Continue to Naivasha, a distance of approximately 211 km, arriving in time for lunch at your lakeside resort. Enjoy leisure time or opt for a boat safari to Crescent Island, where you can walk among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes in a unique, unfenced sanctuary. Return for a relaxed lakeside dinner, surrounded by peaceful views and the calm ambiance of the Rift Valley.

After breakfast, journey to Amboseli National Park, a distance of 305 km from Naivasha, one of Kenya’s most iconic safari destinations, known for close-up elephant encounters and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge overlooking the plains. In the afternoon, set out on your first game drive, where Amboseli stands out for its large elephant herds, open landscapes, and clear sightlines, making wildlife viewing exceptionally rewarding. Watch elephants move gracefully against the backdrop of Kilimanjaro, while wetlands attract abundant birdlife and other plains game. Return at sunset for dinner, with the mountain completing this classic African safari scene.

Start early with a sunrise game drive, when Mount Kilimanjaro is most visible, and wildlife is highly active. This is the best time to capture Amboseli’s signature moment, elephants crossing the plains beneath Africa’s highest peak. Return for breakfast, then continue with a full-day safari exploring Amboseli’s unique ecosystems. From marshlands fed by underground springs to open savannahs, the park offers diverse habitats in a compact area, increasing your chances of spotting elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffalo, and a wide variety of birds in a single day. Break for lunch at the lodge before heading out again to track wildlife across the plains. Amboseli’s flat terrain and sparse vegetation make it one of the best parks in Kenya for easy, uninterrupted game viewing and photography. End the day with dinner back at the lodge as Kilimanjaro glows at sunset, an unforgettable close to your Amboseli experience.

After breakfast, begin your journey back to Nairobi. Arrive in the afternoon with ample time to connect to your international flight. A self-sponsored lunch is available en route.