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7-Day Kenya Highlights: Mara, Nakuru & Amboseli
Kenya's classic circuit — the Maasai Mara, rhinos at Nakuru and elephants under Kilimanjaro.
7 days / 6 nights3 destinationsPrivate safariMid-range lodges & tented campsRequest a Quote
Overview
A quick look at this safari
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Amboseli National Park
Style
Private
Accommodation
Mid-range lodges & tented camps
Vehicle
4x4 safari land cruiser with pop-up roof
Guide
Professional local safari guide
Starting price
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Availability
Flexible dates, 2026 / 2027 / 2028
A week covering Kenya's greatest hits. You travel the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru's flamingo shores and rhino sanctuary, spend three nights in the Maasai Mara with the Big Five, and finish among Amboseli's great elephant herds beneath Mount Kilimanjaro.
Comfortable mid-range lodges throughout, a private vehicle and guide, and the flexibility to upgrade to luxury camps if you wish.
Safari expert's note
Amboseli's elephants photograph best at mid-morning when Kilimanjaro clears — we plan your drives accordingly.
Day by day
Your itinerary
Day 1 · Nairobi → Lake Nakuru
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru
Day 1 · Nairobi → Lake Nakuru
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru
Head down the Rift Valley with a viewpoint stop, arriving for lunch and an afternoon game drive among flamingos, rhinos and giraffes.
🍽 All meals🛏 Nakuru lodge
Day 2 · Lake Nakuru → Maasai Mara
Nakuru to the Maasai Mara
Day 2 · Lake Nakuru → Maasai Mara
Nakuru to the Maasai Mara
A morning drive at Nakuru, then cross the Mau escarpment to the Mara in time for an evening game drive.
🍽 All meals🛏 Mara lodge / tented camp
Day 3 · Maasai Mara → Maasai Mara
Full day in the Mara
Day 3 · Maasai Mara → Maasai Mara
Full day in the Mara
Sunrise to sunset game drives: lions, leopards, cheetahs and — in season — wildebeest crossings.
🍽 All meals🛏 Mara lodge / tented camp
Day 4 · Maasai Mara → Lake Naivasha
Mara to Lake Naivasha
Day 4 · Maasai Mara → Lake Naivasha
Mara to Lake Naivasha
A final Mara morning, then travel to Lake Naivasha for a relaxing afternoon boat ride among hippos and fish eagles.
🍽 All meals🛏 Naivasha lodge
Day 5 · Lake Naivasha → Amboseli
Naivasha to Amboseli
Day 5 · Lake Naivasha → Amboseli
Naivasha to Amboseli
Cross back past Nairobi and into Amboseli's dust-and-swamp country for an afternoon among the great tuskers.
🍽 All meals🛏 Amboseli lodge
Day 6 · Amboseli → Amboseli
Full day in Amboseli
Day 6 · Amboseli → Amboseli
Full day in Amboseli
Game drives with Mount Kilimanjaro as your backdrop, including Observation Hill's wetland panoramas.
🍽 All meals🛏 Amboseli lodge
Day 7 · Amboseli → Nairobi
Amboseli to Nairobi
Day 7 · Amboseli → Nairobi
Amboseli to Nairobi
A final early drive, then return to Nairobi by road or a short flight, arriving by late afternoon.
🍽 Breakfast🛏 —
The route
Your journey on the map
Leaflet © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Nairobi to Lake NakuruLake Nakuru
- Nakuru to the Maasai MaraMaasai Mara
- Full day in the MaraMaasai Mara
- Mara to Lake NaivashaLake Naivasha
- Naivasha to AmboseliAmboseli
- Full day in AmboseliAmboseli
- Amboseli to NairobiNairobi
Pricing
What this safari costs
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Per person sharing, mid-range lodges. Final pricing depends on season — confirmed in your written quote.
Request my exact priceWhat drives the price
- · Season — peak season (roughly June–October and late December) costs more than green season.
- · Accommodation level and whether camps are inside or outside the parks.
- · Group size — per-person costs drop as your party grows.
- · Flying between parks versus driving adds convenience and cost.
- · Park entry fees, which vary by country and park.
Timing
Best time to travel
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Green months (highlighted above) balance value and scenery; dry months concentrate wildlife around water and are easiest for travel. We'll advise the best window for your goals.
The details
What's included
Included
- All park entry fees
- 4x4 safari land cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional local driver-guide
- Accommodation and meals as specified
- Bottled water on game drives
- Full financial protection & 24/7 support
Not included
- International flights
- Visas and travel insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
- Optional activities unless stated
Optional add-ons
Balloon safari over the MaraExtra nightsNairobi hotel & day tripsFlight upgrades
Who this safari suits
First-time visitorsFamiliesPhotographersSeniors
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