7-Day Kenya Safari from Nairobi

Highlights: Great Rift Valley, afternoon game drive

• Morning pick-up from Nairobi hotel or airport.

• Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley with photo stops.

• Arrive at Masai Mara in time for lunch at your lodge/camp.

• Afternoon game drive in search of lions, elephants, and giraffes.

Overnight: Basecamp Explorer / Ashnil Mara / Mara Serena
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

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Highlights: Big Five, Mara River, optional hot air balloon

• Full day of game viewing with picnic lunch inside the park.

• Search for the Big Five: lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards & buffalo.

• Visit the Mara River, especially exciting during the Great Migration (Jul–Oct).

• Optional balloon safari with champagne breakfast (extra).

Overnight: Same as Day 1
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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Highlights: Birdlife, rhinos, scenic acacia woodland

• Breakfast and drive to Lake Nakuru, stopping for scenic views en route.

• Afternoon game drive at the park famous for its birdlife and white rhinos.

• Spot flamingos (seasonal), pelicans, lions, and endangered Rothschild giraffes.

Overnight: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge / Sarova Lion Hill
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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Highlights: Boat safari, Crescent Island walking tour

• Short drive to nearby Lake Naivasha.

• Enjoy a boat safari to see hippos, fish eagles, and other aquatic birds.

• Optional walking tour on Crescent Island, where you can walk among zebras and giraffes.

Overnight: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort / Elsamere Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Highlights: Scenic drive, Kilimanjaro views

• Drive southeast via Nairobi to Amboseli National Park (approx. 6–7 hours).

• Lunch and rest at your lodge, followed by a sunset game drive.

• Spot elephants against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Overnight: Amboseli Serena Lodge / Kibo Safari Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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Highlights: Elephants, lions, Maasai culture

• Morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli’s marshes and open plains.

• Look out for cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes, and over 400 bird species.

• Optional Maasai village visit to learn about traditional culture.

Overnight: Same as Day 5
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Highlights: Sunrise game drive, return to Nairobi

• Early morning game drive for final sightings.

• Breakfast and check-out, followed by drive back to Nairobi.

• Drop-off at hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch