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7-Day Masai Mara, Amboseli, Naivasha, Hell’s Gate, Nakuru

Overview

This 7-day safari in Kenya offers a blend of big game observation, breathtaking landscapes, and distinctive outdoor activities. It provides an immersive experience of Kenya's natural splendor and wildlife. The journey includes a visit to Amboseli National Park, where you can witness elephants foraging with the majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro as a backdrop. You will have the opportunity to discover Lake Naivasha and Hell's Gate National Park through boat excursions and walking safaris. At Lake Nakuru National Park, you will encounter rhinos, flamingos, and various other wildlife. The safari culminates at the Masai Mara National Reserve, where you can observe the Big 5 animals and, depending on the season, potentially witness the Great Migration.

Tour snapshot

Duration:
7 Days

Group Size:
6 persons

Location:
Kenya

Tour Type:
Safari Tours

Itinerary

Day 1

Nairobi to Amboseli

The trip starts early in Nairobi. The road goes past farms and small homes, showing everyday life in rural Kenya. You reach Amboseli by midday and check in at our lodge or camp. After a short rest, we head out for an afternoon game drive. You may see large herds of elephants with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background. Lions rest in the grass, giraffes walk slowly across the plains, and zebras move in groups. In the evening, we return for dinner under the open African sky.

Day 2

Full day in Amboseli National Park

We spend the whole day exploring Amboseli. Early morning and late afternoon are the best times to see wildlife. At sunrise, animals come out into the open. You may see buffalo in the swamps and cheetahs watching the plains. Around midday, you can relax at the lodge or enjoy a picnic in the bush. Later, we go out again for another game drive.

Day 3

Amboseli to Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, we travel north through the Great Rift Valley toward Lake Naivasha. Upon arrival, you can take a boat ride on the lake. Hippos are often seen in the water, and birds fly around the reeds. Later, we visit Crescent Island for a walking safari. Here, you can walk near giraffes, zebras, and antelopes in a safe and open space. In the evening, return to the lodge near the lake.

Day 4

Lake Naivasha to Nakuru via Hell's Gate National Park

We start the day by visiting Hell’s Gate National Park. The park has tall cliffs, deep gorges, and steam from the ground. You can explore it on foot or by bicycle while seeing animals like zebras, giraffes, and buffalo. Later, we continue to Lake Nakuru National Park. We arrive in the evening and settle into our lodge. The lake and surrounding forest create a calm and peaceful setting for the night.

Day 5

Morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park then proceed to Masai Mara

The day's itinerary begins with a game drive in Lake Nakuru. You may see rhinos, rare giraffes, and flamingos along the lake. Afterwards, we head to the Masai Mara. The landscape changes into wide open grasslands. In the evening, we visit a Maasai village to learn about their way of life. You will return to your camp or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 6

Full day in Masai Mara National Reserve

Today is fully spent in the Masai Mara. We go on morning and afternoon game drives across the vast savannah. You may see lions, elephants, leopards, and many other animals. If it is migration season, huge herds of wildebeest and zebras may cross the Mara River. Even outside migration time, the wildlife is rich and active. You will stop for a picnic lunch in the wild before continuing our safari. In the evening, you'll return to your place of residence for a restful night.

Day 7

Masai Mara to Nairobi

Depending on your program, you will organize with your guide your departure from the Masai Mara. You'll arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon, ending a journey through Kenya’s most famous parks and landscapes.