7 Days Kenya Wildlife Viewing Safari Experience

This 7 Days Kenya Wildlife Viewing Safari Experience takes you through Kenya’s most spectacular wildlife destinations, including Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, and the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. From the giant elephants of Amboseli roaming beneath Mount Kilimanjaro to the rhinos of Lake Nakuru and the predator-rich plains of the Masai Mara, this safari offers exceptional wildlife encounters and breathtaking scenery.

The journey is designed for travellers seeking an authentic Kenyan safari filled with game drives, stunning landscapes, cultural encounters, and unforgettable wildlife viewing opportunities.

Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, depart Nairobi and drive south to Amboseli National Park.

Arrive at the park in time for lunch and enjoy some relaxation before heading out for an afternoon game drive. Amboseli is famous for its large elephant populations and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Look out for elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, and numerous bird species.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options

Budget: Kimana Camp

Mid-range: Amboseli Sopa Lodge

Luxury: Ol Tukai Lodge

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Full Day Safari in Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, spend the day exploring Amboseli’s diverse habitats, including open plains, swamps, and woodlands.

Visit Observation Hill for panoramic views of the park and surrounding landscapes. Continue searching for wildlife while enjoying spectacular photography opportunities with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background.

Return to the lodge in the evening.

Accommodation

As Above

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Amboseli to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, depart Amboseli and travel through Nairobi towards the Great Rift Valley.

Arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park in time for lunch before enjoying an afternoon game drive.

Lake Nakuru is one of Kenya’s best places to see white rhinos, black rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and a variety of bird species.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options

Budget: Citymax Hotel Nakuru

Mid-range: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

Luxury: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast and a short morning game drive, depart for the Masai Mara National Reserve.

Drive through scenic landscapes and traditional Maasai areas before arriving at the reserve in time for lunch.

In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive in the Masai Mara. Search for elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and numerous antelope species.

Return to the lodge in the evening.

Accommodation Options

Budget: Enchoro Wildlife Camp

Mid-range: Zebra Plains Mara Camp

Luxury: Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Full Day Wildlife Viewing in Masai Mara

After an early breakfast, depart with packed lunch for a full day exploring the reserve.

Visit the famous Mara River and search for the Big Five. The reserve is home to large populations of lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, and buffaloes.

During the migration season, witness thousands of wildebeests and zebras crossing the Mara ecosystem.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation

As Above

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Full Day Safari and Cultural Experience

Spend another full day exploring different sections of the Masai Mara.

Track wildlife across the plains, visit remote areas of the reserve, and maximize your chances of spotting elusive predators. This extra day provides excellent opportunities for wildlife photography and observing animal behaviour.

In the afternoon, you may choose to visit a traditional Maasai village to learn about local customs, culture, and daily life.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation

As Above

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7: Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

Wake up early for a final sunrise game drive in the Masai Mara.

Enjoy your last wildlife sightings before returning to the lodge for breakfast.

Check out and begin the journey back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon. You will be transferred to your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Optional Activities

• Hot air balloon safari over the Masai Mara
• Champagne bush breakfast
• Maasai village cultural visit
• Night game drive in a private conservancy
• Guided nature walks
• Bird watching excursions
• Bush dinner experience
• Sundowner experience
• Wildlife photography safari
• Visit to local craft markets
• Horse riding near the Mara conservancies
• Visit to the Top of Observation Hill in Amboseli