7-Day Maasai Mara – Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha – Amboseli Safari Itinerary

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

7-Day Maasai Mara – Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha – Amboseli Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi – Maasai Mara

Distance: 280 km | Travel Time: Approx. 5-6 hours

  • Morning:Pick-up from your hotel in Nairobi and a full briefing on your safari. Depart for Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint for a stunning panoramic view.
  • Lunch:Stop in Narok town for a traditional Kenyan lunch.
  • Afternoon:Enter Maasai Mara National Reserve and enjoy an en-route game drive, spotting diverse wildlife including lions, elephants, and zebras.
  • Evening:Check-in at your selected camp or lodge. Enjoy a welcome dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Camp or Lodge
Meals: Lunch & Dinner (Drinking water included, other drinks not included)

Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara

  • Morning:After an early breakfast, embark on a full-day safari in Maasai Mara, renowned for its rich wildlife and the annual Great Migration (July–October).
  • Midday:Enjoy a picnic lunch by the Hippo Pool, watching hippos and crocodiles along the Mara River.
  • Afternoon:Continue tracking the Big Five and explore the vast savannah.
  • Evening:Return to camp/lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Camp or Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Drinking water included, other drinks not included)

Day 3: Maasai Mara – Lake Nakuru

Distance: 250 km | Travel Time: Approx. 5 hours

  • Morning:Early breakfast followed by an optional Maasai Village cultural tour (7:30 AM – 9:00 AM) to experience Maasai traditions and lifestyle.
  • Midday:Depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in the afternoon.
  • Evening:Check-in at the lodge/hotel and enjoy dinner.

Main Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park
Accommodation: Hotel or Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Drinking water included, other drinks not included)

Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha

Distance: 80 km | Travel Time: Approx. 2 hours

  • Morning:Early game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for flamingos, rhinos, leopards, and giraffes.
  • Midday:Depart for Lake Naivasha.
  • Afternoon:Arrival at Lake Naivasha. Optional activities include a boat safari on the lake to see hippos and birds.
  • Evening:Check-in at your lodge/hotel, followed by dinner and relaxation.

Main Destination: Hell’s Gate National Park / Lake Naivasha
Accommodation: Hotel or Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Drinking water included, other drinks not included)

Day 5: Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National Park

Distance: 350 km | Travel Time: Approx. 6-7 hours

  • Morning:After breakfast, visit Hell’s Gate National Park, where you can cycle or walk among wildlife and explore stunning gorges.
  • Midday:Depart for Amboseli, stopping for lunch en route.
  • Evening:Arrive in Amboseli National Park, check-in at your camp/lodge, followed by dinner.

Main Destination: Amboseli National Park
Accommodation: Camp or Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Drinking water included, other drinks not included)

Day 6: Full-Day Game Drive in Amboseli

  • Morning:Start your day with a sunrise game drive in Amboseli, with stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
  • Midday:Picnic lunch in the park while observing herds of elephants, lions, cheetahs, and antelopes.
  • Afternoon:Continue exploring Amboseli’s swampy landscapes and acacia woodlands.
  • Evening:Return to camp/lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination: Amboseli National Park
Accommodation: Camp or Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Drinking water included, other drinks not included)

Day 7: Amboseli – Nairobi

Distance: 230 km | Travel Time: Approx. 4-5 hours

  • Morning:Breakfast at the lodge. If weather permits, enjoy a final view of Mount Kilimanjaro.
  • Midday:Depart Amboseli for Nairobi, with a picnic lunch en route.
  • Afternoon:Arrive in Nairobi and drop-off at the airport or hotel. Farewell to your guide and the end of your incredible safari!

Main Destination: Nairobi Airport
Accommodation: End of the tour (No accommodation)
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch (Drinking water included, other drinks not included)