7 Days, 6 Nights 7-Day Classic Kenya Big Five & Wildlife Safari

Day 1

Arrival in Nairobi & Scenic Drive to Amboseli

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, where your safari guide will warmly welcome you before departing for Amboseli National Park. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Kenyan countryside, arriving in time for lunch and a short rest before setting out on an afternoon game drive. Over the next two nights, explore Amboseli's vast plains, swamps, and acacia woodlands on morning and evening game drives, with breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Keep an eye out for the park's famous elephant herds, lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, gazelles, hippos, and over 400 bird species. Each drive offers excellent opportunities for wildlife photography before returning to your lodge for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

Day 2

Full-Day Game Drive in Amboseli

Spend a full day exploring the breathtaking landscapes of Amboseli National Park on exciting morning and afternoon game drives. Set against the magnificent backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, the park offers some of Kenya's best wildlife viewing opportunities. Drive across open plains, marshes and acacia woodlands in search of large herds of elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, spotted hyenas and numerous antelope species. You'll also have the chance to spot hippos in the swamps and over 400 species of birds, making Amboseli a paradise for bird lovers. Return to your lodge between game drives to relax before heading back into the park as the golden evening light creates perfect conditions for photography and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

Day 3

A Scenic Transfer to Lake Naivasha

After an early morning game drive in Amboseli National Park, depart for Lake Naivasha, enjoying a scenic journey through the Great Rift Valley with breathtaking viewpoints along the way. Arrive in the afternoon and check in at your lodge before heading out for a relaxing boat ride on the lake, where you'll encounter hippos, fish eagles, pelicans, cormorants, and a variety of other birdlife. Continue with a guided walk at Crescent Island Game Sanctuary, where you can stroll among free-roaming giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, impalas, waterbucks, gazelles, and buffalo in a unique, predator-free setting. End the day with dinner and an overnight stay overlooking the tranquil waters of Lake Naivasha, surrounded by nature.

Day 4

Discover the Wonders of Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha and head to Hell's Gate National Park for an exciting cycling adventure through its spectacular cliffs, dramatic gorges and open savannah. As you ride, you may encounter zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, warthogs, gazelles and a variety of birdlife roaming freely alongside the trails. Later, continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive. Renowned for its thriving rhino population and scenic landscapes, the park offers excellent chances of spotting both black and white rhinos, lions, leopards, Rothschild's giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks, baboons and, when conditions are favourable, thousands of flamingos and other waterbirds along the lake's shores. End the day with dinner and an overnight stay at your lodge

Day 5

Journey to the Legendary Masai Mara National Reserve

After an early breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru National Park and journey through the scenic Great Rift Valley to the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, arriving in time for lunch at your lodge or camp. Later, head out on an exciting afternoon game drive across the reserve's vast golden plains, home to an incredible diversity of wildlife. Spend the next day exploring the Mara on morning and afternoon game drives, giving you the best chance to spot the Big Five, lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino, as well as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, hippos, crocodiles, gazelles and countless bird species. Between July and October, you may also witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration, one of Africa's greatest wildlife spectacles.

Day 6

Full Day Game Drive Across the Mara

Spend a full day exploring the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve on exciting morning and afternoon game drives across its vast golden plains. Home to an incredible diversity of wildlife, the Mara offers outstanding opportunities to spot the Big Five; lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino, along with cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, elands, topis and countless antelope species. Crocodiles and hippos can often be seen along the Mara River, while the reserve's rich birdlife delights nature enthusiasts. Your experienced guide will track wildlife and share fascinating insights, making every game drive unique. As the sun sets over the savannah, return to your lodge or camp with unforgettable memories of one of Africa's finest safari destinations.

Day 7

Final Safari Moments & Return to Nairobi

After an early breakfast, bid farewell to the breathtaking Maasai Mara as you begin your scenic drive back to Nairobi. Enjoy the changing landscapes of the Great Rift Valley, with a stop along the way to stretch your legs or purchase souvenirs if time allows. Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon and transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for your onward flight, marking the end of an unforgettable Kenyan safari. Depart with wonderful memories of spectacular wildlife encounters, stunning landscapes, and the warm hospitality that makes Kenya one of Africa's premier safari destinations.