7 DAYS MASAI MARA, LAKE NAKURU, TSAVO WEST & AMBOSELI SAFARI
7 days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Tsavo West & Amboseli safari: This 7 days, 6 nights Kenya safari takes you to the top destinations in magical Kenya including Masai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru national park, Tsavo West national park and Amboseli national park.
Masai Mara National Reserve a very scenic Kenya safari destination with endless plains dotted with short savannah plains offering easy views of animals living in the reserve, animals found and spotted in Masai Mara national reserve include lions, cheetahs, leopards, cape buffaloes, rhinos, wildebeests, hartebeests and many more.
Lake Nakuru national park is as well such a stunning destination in Kenya that thrills in the Great Rift Valley region of Kenya where you will experience fascinating wildlife viewing in Lake Nakuru national park Kenya with plenty of tourist attractions ranging from flora species, fauna species and the water bodies among others. Lake Nakuru national park is situated in the north of Nairobi city, the capital city of Kenya.
Amboseli national park is situated at the base of Kilimanjaro Mountain and the best destination to sight a huge population of elephants in their natural habitats in Loitoktok district.
Tsavo West national park is as well park of Tsavo national park which was split into 2 to get Tsavo East national park and Tsavo West national park. This park is famously known as the habitat of man-eaters and many other wildlife species including Rhinos, Hippos, Leopards, elephants, cheetahs, wild dogs, zebras, buffaloes, giraffes, kudus, dik-dik, mongoose, crocodiles, birds species, butterflies, explore different caves, and visit the Hippo caves among others that make it a wildlife gem. Tsavo West National Park is situated about 250km from the city center Nairobi the capital of Kenya.
Combining all the above destinations on a Kenya safari is such a rewarding experience that enables one to have an everlasting experience of wildlife safari in Kenya. This 7 days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Tsavo West & Amboseli safari starts and ends in Nairobi Kenya.
Highlights of 7 days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Tsavo West & Amboseli safari
- Day 1: Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve
- Day 2: Full day excursion in Masai Mara National Reserve
- Day 3: Transfer to Lake Nakuru national park
- Day 4: Transfer to Nairobi and connect to Amboseli national park
- Day 5: Full day in Amboseli national park
- Day 6: Transfer to Tsavo West national park
- Day 7: Transfer to Nairobi for departures
DETAILED ITINIRARY
Day 1: Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve
Nairobi to Masai Mara: On day 1 of 7 days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Tsavo West & Amboseli safari, you will set off from Nairobi in the morning either at the hotel or direct from the airport and set off on a 5-6 hours’ drive heading to Masai Mara National Reserve. During your drive to Masai Mara national reserve, you will enjoy views of the rift valley escarpment as you drive through Kenya’s scenic highlands. You will have a stopover in Narok town to have a cultural experience of the Masai culture as you interact with the local community and get to know their traditions and way of life, watch traditional dance performances, see local art and craft work such as beaded jewelry in different patterns and colors. You will proceed to Masai Mara national reserve where you will see different wildlife species grazing in the nearby savannah plains as you continue your drive to your lodge for check in as you prepare to have your dinner and to spend the night at Sentrim Mara camp/ AA Mara lodge/ Zebra plains Lodge.
Estimated driving time: 5-6 hours
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 2: Full day excursion in Masai Mara National Reserve
Morning Game drive: You will start your day 2 of 7 days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Tsavo West & Amboseli safari with breakfast served at your lodge as you prepare to go for your morning game drive in Masai Mara national reserve. During your game drive, you will see a variety of wildlife species such as the predators like lions, leopards, cheetahs as well as other wildlife species like elephants, buffalos, hartebeest, zebras, antelopes as well as wildebeest which are among the spectacular sights at this destination especially during the time of the wildebeest migration as large numbers of wildebeest move around the savannah plains in search of greener pastures.
Evening game drive: Lunch will be served at your lodge after your morning game drive and this will be followed with another game drive later in the evening to explore more of the wilderness of Masai Mara national reserve which is also known for sightings of the big five which includes elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos. You will return to your lodge where your dinner will be served and you will spend the night in the comfort of your lodge at Sentrim Mara Camp/ AA Mara lodge/ Zebra plain lodge.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3: Transfer to Lake Nakuru national park
Masai Mara National Reserve to Lake Nakuru national park: You will have breakfast at your lodge in Masai Mara national reserve on day 3 of 7 days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Tsavo West & Amboseli safari, then check out of the lodge as you continue your journey to Lake Nakuru national park across the rift valley escarpment as you enjoy the beautiful scenery around you. You will have an en route game drive during which you will see wildlife species such as giraffes, rhinos, gazelles, buffalos, antelopes, reedbucks, elands, impalas among others.
game drive in Lake Nakuru: Lunch will be served at your lodge after check in and after lunch, you will have another game drive in Lake Nakuru national park and you will visit the flamingo filled Lake Nakuru which is a good birding spot to see flocks of flamingos along the lake shores as well as other bird species and wildlife species grazing in the nearby plains. You will be driven back to your lodge after your evening game drive to have your dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru flamingo lodge/ Sentrim Elementaita camp.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Transfer to Nairobi and connect to Amboseli national park
Lake Nakuru to Nairobi to Amboseli national park: On day 4 of 7 days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Tsavo West & Amboseli safari, Breakfast will be served early at your lodge in Lake Nakuru national park before checking out of your lodge and continuing your transfer to Amboseli national park. You will have an enroute game drive in Lake Nakuru national park to look out for wildlife species. After your enroute game drive, your guide will drive you to Nairobi city where you will have a stop for lunch before continuing to Amboseli national park.
You will enjoy views of Mt Kilimanjaro in the backdrop of Amboseli national park and you will also see many wildlife species such as elephants in large numbers which this national park is known for. Dinner and overnight will be at Sentrim Amboseli lodge after you have checked in at the lodge.
Estimated driving time: 5 hours
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Full day in Amboseli national park
Full day excursion in Amboseli national park: On day of 5 of 7 days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Tsavo West & Amboseli safari, your wildlife viewing experience in Amboseli national park will begin with breakfast at your lodge and then you will proceed for a morning game viewing experience and to enjoy photography in the savannah plains of the national park which is home to herds of elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, antelopes, zebras, antelopes, lions, leopards among others as well as different bird species.
You will return to your lodge for lunch and later in the evening, you will have another game viewing experience to search for wildlife species and to enjoy the sunset after which you will be driven back to your lodge for your dinner and to spend the night at your lodge.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6: Transfer to Tsavo west National park
Amboseli to Tsavo West national park: On day 6 of 7 days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Tsavo West & Amboseli safari, you will enjoy an early morning game drive as early as 6:00am with a golden opportunity to spot nocturnal animals and hunters that are easily spotted early in the morning. Look out for Cheetahs, Lions among others. After game drive, return to the lodge for breakfast then check out and embark on a 3 hours’ drive to Tsavo West national park thus expect to arrive in time for lunch. Check in your lodge for lunch and embark on an afternoon game drive exploring different parts of the park on a magical sunset view that offers the best photography or have a visit to Ngulia Rhino sanctuary where you will be rewarded with an encounter with several rhinos in this sanctuary. You will later on return to your lodge for dinner and grab a night sleep.
Estimated driving time: 3 hours
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: Morning game drive in Tsavo west National park and departures
Morning game drive departures: Enjoy an early morning game drive in Tsavo West national park to wind-up with the remaining parts of the park on day 7 of 7 days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Tsavo West & Amboseli safari which is the final day of your safari, you will be able to encounter with the nocturnal wildlife returning their hiding places that is normally active during the night and hide during the day, you will also encounter with early risers that are seen grazing very early in the morning before the sun rise. After game drive, return to your lodge for a heavy breakfast then check out of the lodge and embark on a journey to Nairobi. Expect to arrive in the late afternoon hours, have your lunch and be dropped off at your designated drop-off location be it at a hotel in Nairobi or at the airport to catch your flight back home.
Estimated driving time: 5 hours
Meal plan: Breakfast and Lunch
END OF 7 DAYS KENYA SAFARI
Safari inclusions
- Park entrance fees
- A 4×4 safari vehicle for ground transportation
- All meals and accommodations as per itinerary
- All mentioned safari activities
- An English safari driver / guide
- Pick up and drop off
Safari exclusions
- International travel Visa and flight air ticket
- Domestic flights if any
- Additional accommodations before and after the safari
- Tips and gratuity
- Laundry fees
- Optional activities
- Items of personal nature
- International and local airfares
- Entry visas
- Life insurance while on safari
