This seven-day Kenya safari takes you on a sweeping circuit through four of East Africa's most celebrated wilderness areas, each with its own distinct character and extraordinary wildlife. You will begin in Amboseli, where vast elephant herds roam beneath the snow-capped silhouette of Mount Kilimanjaro, before moving on to the serene shores of Lake Naivasha for a guided boat excursion to Crescent Island. Lake Nakuru's flamingo-fringed waters and thriving rhino populations await next, setting the stage perfectly for a grand finale in the legendary Masai Mara, home of the Great Wildebeest Migration and the Big Five. Africompass curates every detail of this itinerary so that you travel with confidence, comfort, and a local expert by your side every kilometre of the way.
On Day 1 you will be collected from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and driven south toward Amboseli National Park, arriving at the lodge in time for a relaxed lunch. In the afternoon you will set out on your first game drive, scanning the wide-open plains for Amboseli's famous large elephant herds, lions, buffalos, hippos and rhinos, all framed by the towering profile of Mount Kilimanjaro on the horizon. You will return to the camp as the sun sets for dinner and your first night in the African bush.
Day 2 will be dedicated entirely to Amboseli, with a morning game drive timed to catch the clearest views of Kilimanjaro as mist lifts off the plains, offering spectacular photographic opportunities. Your guide will take you to Observation Hill, where panoramic vistas stretch across the park's swamps and open grasslands, and deeper into the park's varied habitats where over 350 bird species have been recorded. An afternoon game drive will round out a full day of remarkable wildlife encounters before you return to camp for dinner.
After breakfast on Day 3 you will depart Amboseli and travel north to the tranquil shores of Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley, arriving in time for lunch at your lakeside hotel. In the afternoon you will board a boat for a scenic ride to Crescent Island, a private wildlife sanctuary where you will walk freely among giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and abundant birdlife without fences or barriers. The evening will offer a gentle close to an eventful day, with dinner and an overnight stay in the peaceful lakeside setting.
On Day 4 you will depart Lake Naivasha after breakfast and drive north to Lake Nakuru National Park, pausing for a short en-route game drive before checking in to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon a full game drive around the lake will present the park's iconic pink flamingo flocks along with white and black rhinos, waterbucks, lions and leopards sheltering in the acacia woodland. You will return to the lodge as the Rift Valley light fades, with dinner and a restful night ahead.
Day 5 will see you leave the Rift Valley behind as you drive west after breakfast to the renowned Masai Mara National Reserve, arriving at the camp in time for lunch and a well-earned rest. In the afternoon you will venture into the reserve for your first Mara game drive, where the dense concentrations of Big Five wildlife, including lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo, will make an immediate impression. Dinner and an overnight stay at the camp will give you time to absorb the magic of the Mara before a full day exploring it tomorrow.
Day 6 will be a full day immersed in the Masai Mara, beginning with an early morning game drive that heads toward the Mara River, where the drama of the Great Wildebeest Migration can unfold at any moment and massive Nile crocodiles patrol the banks. A picnic lunch will be served in the reserve, keeping you in the heart of the action before an afternoon drive brings close encounters with gazelles, zebras, wildebeest and the full cast of Mara wildlife. Cultural insights into the traditional Maasai way of life may also enrich this extraordinary day before you return to camp at dusk.
On the final morning of your safari you will enjoy a leisurely breakfast at camp before departing the Masai Mara and making the scenic drive back to Nairobi, with the highlands and Rift Valley views providing a fitting farewell to Kenya's landscapes. You will arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon and be transferred comfortably to your hotel or directly to the airport, marking the close of a truly unforgettable seven-day Kenyan adventure. Your Africompass team will be on hand to assist with any onward arrangements and to ensure your journey home begins as smoothly as your safari did.
All rates are per person and vary by travel season. Choose your season below to view the applicable pricing.
| Per adult | USD 1,803 |
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