7-Day Kenya Big 5 Safari – Masai Mara, Nakuru & Amboseli

 

Overview

Experience the best of Kenya’s iconic national parks on this classic Big Five circuit. From the predator-rich plains of the Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru’s flamingos and Amboseli’s elephant herds beneath Mount Kilimanjaro, this 7-day adventure is perfect for first-time safari-goers and wildlife lovers seeking variety.

 

 

 

 

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi – Fly to Masai Mara

Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive – Big Cats & Wildebeest

Day 3: Sunrise Safari – Fly to Lake Nakuru

Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Drive to Amboseli

Day 5: Amboseli Game Drives – Elephants & Kilimanjaro

Day 6: Full Day in Amboseli – Wildlife & Scenery

Day 7: Morning Safari – Fly Back to Nairobi

Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi – Fly to Mara Triangle

  • Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

  • Transfer to Wilson Airport for flight to Masai Mara

  • Pick-up and game drive en route to your camp

  • Afternoon game drive to spot lions, elephants, and more

  • Dinner and overnight at a luxury tented camp

Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive – Big Cats & Wildebeest Herds

  • Early breakfast followed by a full-day game drive

  • Track prides of lions, elusive leopards, and grazing herds

  • Picnic lunch in the savannah

  • Evening return to camp for dinner and storytelling by the fire

Day 3: Sunrise Safari – Fly to Lake Nakuru

  • Morning game drive to catch predators in action

  • Breakfast at camp and transfer to airstrip

  • Scenic flight to Lake Nakuru

  • Afternoon game drive to spot rhinos, flamingos, and Rothschild giraffes

  • Dinner and overnight at a lakeside lodge

Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Drive to Amboseli

  • Leisurely breakfast with lake views

  • Depart by road or optional flight to Amboseli National Park

  • Stop for lunch en route or packed lunch on the drive

  • Late afternoon arrival and game drive in Amboseli

  • Check into your lodge with views of Mt. Kilimanjaro

Day 5: Final Full-Day Game Drive – Photographic Moments

  • Morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli

  • View large herds of elephants and stunning Kilimanjaro backdrops

  • Visit Observation Hill for panoramic views of the park

  • Optional cultural visit to a Maasai villageSundowner drinks and dinner at the lodge

Day 6: Morning Drive – Fly Back to Nairobi

  • Explore Amboseli’s swamps, dry lake beds, and acacia woodlands

  • Spot lions, buffalo, cheetahs, and a wide range of birds

  • Relax at the lodge during the heat of the day

  • Sunset drive followed by a special farewell dinner

Day 7: Morning Safari – Fly Back to Nairobi

  • Optional sunrise game drive

  • Breakfast and transfer to airstrip

  • Fly to Nairobi and connect to your international flight

 

Includes:

  • All domestic flights (Nairobi–Mara–Nakuru/Amboseli–Nairobi)

  • 6 nights in luxury safari lodges and camps

  • Private or shared game drives with expert guides

  • All meals and select drinks

  • Park entry and conservation fees

  • Ground transfers between parks (where applicable)

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