7-Day Safari in Kenya

Nairobi - Elephant Orphanage - Karen Blixen Museum

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi

After your arrival at the airport in Nairobi, you will check in at a hotel in Nairobi town and spend the day as you wish.

Nairobi has some wonderful attractions that you can enjoy. Some of the optional activities include visiting Nairobi National Park, Giraffe Centre, Elephant Orphanage, Karen Blixen Museum, and Bomas of Kenya. These places offer a great insight into the wildlife conservation programs, as well as an understanding of Kenyan culture and tradition. Depending on your interest and time in hand, you can visit one or more of these places before heading back to the hotel for the night.

Lake Nakuru National Park

Day 2: Wildlife at Lake Nakuru National Park

Travel onwards to Lake Nakuru National Park with a halt at the Rift Valley viewpoint for stunning panoramic views of the landscape.

After a three hour drive, you will reach Lake Nakuru National Park. Your wildlife sightings will begin as you drive to your camp accommodation inside the park. You can see zebras, buffalos, impalas, warthogs and baboons during this game drive.

After you reach your camp and have lunch, get set for an afternoon game drive. It’s a treat for wildlife lovers! During your drive, you may spot black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, lions, and several species of water birds in the lake area. At sunset, make your way back to the camp for dinner, and a good night’s sleep.

Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara

Day 3: Safari in Masai Mara

Rise and shine! Wake up before sunrise to go leopard spotting at Lake Nakuru National Park.

Now, are you ready to see some of the most outstanding wildlife in their natural environment? You will see all that and more when you reach the Masai Mara National Reserve via Narok.

By the afternoon, you will arrive at your camp along the Mara river in time for lunch. Masai Mara is famous for the great migration that involves wildebeest, zebras and Thomson’s gazelle in huge numbers. If it’s migration season you might be lucky enough to witness a river crossing near the campsite. In the late afternoon, gear up to see some of the most incredible animals of this national reserve. On your safari, you will catch sightings of wild animals such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, hippos and crocodiles. It’s hard not be mesmerized by these fascinating creatures!

Stay at the camp overnight.

Masai Mara

Day 4: Discover Wildlife in Masai Mara

Are you ready to discover the diverse wildlife in Masai Mara? There’s so much to see at this national reserve, and you will have two more days to witness it all.

On an early morning game drive, you might be able to watch predators and prey in action. Come back to the camp for breakfast and relax for some time. In the afternoon, enjoy another safari in Masai Mara to spot some more wildlife that inhabit the reserve. Alternatively, you can also pack lunch and go on a full-day game drive. You can consult with your driver, who is knowledgeable about places and times to spot different types of wildlife.

End your day on a perfect note with a sundowner, and a bonfire under the stars of the African sky.

Masai Mara

Day 5: Explore the Masai Mara Landscape

Wildlife beckons once again at Masai Mara. It’s a truly riveting landscape and environment filled with the most amazing animals. On either Day 4 or Day 5, you have an option to go on a balloon ride over the savannah of the Masai Mara if you wish to. It’s an early morning activity at 4 a.m. that gives you a great opportunity to witness the sun rise over the Mara plains. The balloon ride is a superb way to see the animals from above–you can view everything from a whole new perspective.

It is your last night in Masai Mara so make the most of your day, and enjoy the night in this wildlife paradise.

Masai Mara - Lake Naivasha

Day 6: Boat ride on Lake Naivasha

Bid goodbye to Masai Mara and enjoy a game drive en route. The Masai are the inhabitants of this area, and your visit becomes even more special when you visit a traditional Masai village. From here, proceed to Lake Naivasha where you will reach in the afternoon. There’s a wide variety of wildlife inhabiting the lake and its vicinity. To explore this scenic lake and its adjoining landscape you will go on a fun boat ride. Along the way, you can spot hippos and various water birds. Enjoy the ride, and take in the serene beauty of the lake! Overnight stay at your resort.

Lake Naivasha - Nairobi

Day 7: See you again, Kenya!

Your Kenya safari has come to an end. If you have a late flight, you can enjoy seeing the wildlife in the immediate surroundings of your resort in the morning. If there’s time, you can have your lunch, relax by the poolside or go for a swim. Afterwards, you will depart to the airport in Nairobi to catch your flight. See you again, soon!