Your journey begins with your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, the bustling capital of Kenya. After clearing customs, you'll be greeted by your safari guide and transferred to your accommodation. Check into the lodge. The afternoon is free for you to relax and recover from your journey. If time permits, you can explore the hotel's beautiful gardens or take a dip in the pool. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel's restaurant, where you can savor local and international cuisine.
7 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari
Uganda: Private tour • 7 days
Your 7-day Kenya safari, day by day
Each day below shows where you go, what you experience, and where you can stay—luxury, mid-range, and budget lodge options included.
-
Day 1
Arrival in Nairobi
- Meal plan
- Dinner
- Main destination
- Nairobi
-
Day 2
Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
After an early breakfast, depart Nairobi and drive south to Amboseli National Park, renowned for its stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro and large herds of elephants. The drive takes approximately 4-5 hours, and you'll arrive at the park in time for lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive. Keep an eye out for elephants, lions, cheetahs, and various bird species. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
- Meal plan
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Main destination
- Amboseli National Park
- Also visited
- Nairobi
-
Day 3
Exploring Amboseli National Park
Spend a full day exploring Amboseli National Park. Begin with an early morning game drive, the best time to see the animals as they are most active before the heat of the day sets in. Enjoy breakfast back at the lodge, followed by some leisure time to relax or take a swim. After lunch, head out for another game drive, this time exploring different areas of the park. You'll have the opportunity to visit a Maasai village to learn about the local culture and traditions. Return to the lodge for dinner and an evening of relaxation.
- Meal plan
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Main destination
- Amboseli National Park
-
Day 4
Amboseli to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, depart Amboseli and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, a journey of approximately 6-7 hours. En route, you'll pass through Nairobi where you can stop for lunch. Arrive at Lake Nakuru in the afternoon and check into the Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, which offers stunning views of the lake and the surrounding park. In the late afternoon, go on a game drive to spot rhinos, giraffes, and the park's famous flamingos. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari lodge
- Meal plan
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Main destination
- Lake Nakuru National Park
-
Day 5
Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara National Reserve
After an early breakfast, embark on a drive to the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, a journey that takes around 5-6 hours. Arrive at the Mara in time for lunch, proceed to the lodge and have lunch. In the afternoon, set out on a game drive to explore the vast plains of the Mara, home to an abundance of wildlife including the (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino). Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Accommodation options: Mara Safari camp/ Manyatta camp/Mara Sidai Enchoro Mara safari lodge/ Mara Simba/Mara Camp (Mid-range) Mara Sopa/Mara Leisure/ Keekorok Lodge, Fig tree Camp (Luxury)
- Meal plan
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Main destination
- Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Also visited
- Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara National Reserve
-
Day 6
Full Day in Maasai Mara National Reserve
Enjoy a full day of game drives in the Maasai Mara. Start with an early morning game drive to catch the animals at their most active. Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast, followed by some leisure time. You can relax at the lodge, take a guided nature walk, or visit a nearby Maasai village. After lunch, head out for another game drive, hoping to witness the Great Migration if you are visiting between July and October. As the sun sets, return to the lodge for dinner and an evening by the campfire, sharing stories of the day's adventures.
- Meal plan
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Main destination
- Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Also visited
- Masai Mara National Reserve
-
Day 7
Maasai Mara to Nairobi
On your final day, enjoy an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. Then, check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi, a drive of about 5-6 hours. Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon, have lunch and depending on your flight time, you may have the opportunity to visit the Giraffe Centre or the Karen Blixen Museum. Finally, you'll be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight, bringing an end to your unforgettable Kenyan safari adventure.
End of Tour
- Meal plan
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Main destination
- Maasai Mara
- Also visited
- Nairobi, Masai Mara National Reserve
