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
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Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
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Transfer to Wilson Airport for flight to Masai Mara
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Pick-up and game drive en route to your camp
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Afternoon game drive to spot lions, elephants, and more
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Dinner and overnight at a luxury tented camp
Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive – Big Cats & Wildebeest Herds
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Early breakfast followed by a full-day game drive
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Track prides of lions, elusive leopards, and grazing herds
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Picnic lunch in the savannah
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Evening return to camp for dinner and storytelling by the fire
Day 3: Sunrise Safari – Fly to Lake Nakuru
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Morning game drive to catch predators in action
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Breakfast at camp and transfer to airstrip
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Scenic flight to Lake Nakuru
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Afternoon game drive to spot rhinos, flamingos, and Rothschild giraffes
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Dinner and overnight at a lakeside lodge
Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Drive to Amboseli
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Leisurely breakfast with lake views
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Depart by road or optional flight to Amboseli National Park
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Stop for lunch en route or packed lunch on the drive
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Late afternoon arrival and game drive in Amboseli
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Check into your lodge with views of Mt. Kilimanjaro
Day 5: Final Full-Day Game Drive – Photographic Moments
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Morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli
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View large herds of elephants and stunning Kilimanjaro backdrops
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Visit Observation Hill for panoramic views of the park
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Optional cultural visit to a Maasai villageSundowner drinks and dinner at the lodge
Day 6: Morning Drive – Fly Back to Nairobi
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Explore Amboseli’s swamps, dry lake beds, and acacia woodlands
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Spot lions, buffalo, cheetahs, and a wide range of birds
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Relax at the lodge during the heat of the day
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Sunset drive followed by a special farewell dinner
Day 7: Morning Safari – Fly Back to Nairobi
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Optional sunrise game drive
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Breakfast and transfer to airstrip
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Fly to Nairobi and connect to your international flight
Includes:
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All domestic flights (Nairobi–Mara–Nakuru/Amboseli–Nairobi)
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6 nights in luxury safari lodges and camps
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Private or shared game drives with expert guides
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All meals and select drinks
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Park entry and conservation fees
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Ground transfers between parks (where applicable)
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