Hot air balloon over the wildebeest migration in the Maasai Mara
First-Time Kenya Travellers

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

The Great Kenya Journey

Three extraordinary destinations. One unforgettable journey.

Duration7 Days / 6 Nights
DestinationsMara + Nakuru + Amboseli
StyleComfort / Premium / Luxury
AccommodationLodges & Tented Camps
Transport4×4 Safari Vehicle
DepartureNairobi

The experience

If this is your first trip to Kenya and you want to see the country properly, this is the journey. Over seven days you'll move through three of Kenya's most iconic landscapes — the rhino-rich shores of Lake Nakuru, the big-cat plains of the Maasai Mara, and the elephant herds of Amboseli beneath Kilimanjaro.

It's a complete introduction to Kenya's wildlife and landscapes, paced to give each destination the time it deserves rather than rushing between them.

Your itinerary

Day 1

Nairobi → Lake Nakuru

Depart Nairobi for Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive among rhino, giraffe and flamingo.

Day 2

Nakuru → Maasai Mara

Travel through the Rift Valley to the Maasai Mara, arriving for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive as the plains open up around you.

Day 3

Full day in the Mara

Morning and afternoon game drives tracking the Mara's resident lion prides, along with elephant, buffalo and — depending on season — the Great Migration.

Day 4

Mara at your pace

A second full day in the Mara with the flexibility to focus on a Maasai cultural visit, a sundowner drive, or simply more time with the wildlife.

Day 5

Mara → Amboseli

Travel to Amboseli, arriving in the afternoon for a first game drive with Kilimanjaro as your backdrop.

Day 6

Full day in Amboseli

Morning and afternoon game drives through Amboseli's swamps and plains, tracking large elephant herds against the mountain.

Day 7

Amboseli → Nairobi

A final sunrise game drive before breakfast, then depart for Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon.

What's included

  • Transport
  • Accommodation
  • Meals as specified
  • Game drives
  • Professional driver-guide
  • Park fees where applicable
  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities

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