Day 01: Nairobi to Masai Mara

Your safari begins in Nairobi with a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley, offering dramatic landscapes of escarpments, rolling hills, and sparkling lakes. Arriving in the Masai Mara National Reserve, the vast plains unfold before you, alive with wildlife. An afternoon game drive introduces you to the Mara’s legendary lions, elephants, zebras, and giraffes against the backdrop of golden savannahs and endless skies. The day ends with a serene sunset over the plains, the perfect introduction to your safari adventure.

Day 02: Full Day in Masai Mara

Wake up to the sounds of the Mara as the reserve comes alive at dawn. Today is dedicated to exploring the Mara’s expansive landscapes in depth. Your guide navigates the best routes for wildlife sightings, where you may encounter big cats stalking prey, herds of elephants roaming freely, and zebras grazing in harmonious patterns. Every turn reveals another breathtaking scene, with endless photo opportunities and intimate wildlife encounters.

Day 03: Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru

After a final morning drive through the Mara, journey towards Lake Nakuru National Park. The drive offers sweeping vistas of the Rift Valley and its highlands. Lake Nakuru is renowned for its alkaline waters and thriving birdlife, including thousands of flamingoes creating a vibrant pink shoreline. The park also shelters both white and black rhinos, giraffes, lions, and waterbucks. An afternoon game drive allows you to explore this unique ecosystem and witness its striking contrasts of lake, forest, and savannah.

Day 04: Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha

Depart Nakuru for Lake Naivasha, a freshwater paradise nestled in the Rift Valley. The drive passes scenic highlands and small towns along the way. On arrival, enjoy a relaxing afternoon game drive or a nature walk along the lakeshore, where hippos wallow and a variety of birds make the wetlands their home. The tranquility of the lake and surrounding forests provides a peaceful contrast to the open plains of the previous days.

Day 05: Lake Naivasha to Amboseli

Travel from Naivasha to Amboseli National Park, located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. Amboseli is famed for its large elephant herds and dramatic backdrop of snow-capped Kilimanjaro peaks. Arriving in the afternoon, take your first game drive through the park’s open plains, spotting elephants, giraffes, zebras, and various bird species. The park’s unique landscapes swamps, acacia woodlands, and open savannah offer incredible photographic opportunities.

Day 06: Full Day in Amboseli

Spend a full day exploring Amboseli, known for its incredible wildlife density and scenic beauty. Game drives reveal elephants moving majestically across the plains, predators in action, and smaller creatures like warthogs and dik-diks. Kilimanjaro dominates the horizon, providing an iconic backdrop for your safari photos. Every corner of the park offers new perspectives and the chance to experience Kenya’s wildlife in its most photogenic form.

Day 07: Amboseli to Nairobi (Safari Ends)

On your final day, enjoy a morning game drive in Amboseli before beginning your return journey to Nairobi. The drive offers time to reflect on the past week’s adventures, from the sweeping savannahs of the Mara to the serene lakes and elephant-rich plains of Amboseli. Arrive in Nairobi, marking the conclusion of your 7-day classic Kenya safari, carrying unforgettable memories of East Africa’s spectacular landscapes and wildlife.