7 Day Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli Safari
This seven-day safari combines Kenya’s three most popular wildlife areas: Amboseli for elephants and Kilimanjaro, Lake Nakuru for rhinos, and three nights in the Masai Mara for big cats and, from July to October, the wildebeest migration. It suits first-time visitors, families, photographers and anyone who wants to see a lot in a week.
The drive from Amboseli to Lake Nakuru is long. If you have an extra day, we recommend adding a night at Lake Naivasha in between, with a boat ride and a walking safari on Crescent Island. The safari can also run in reverse, starting in the Mara, depending on lodge availability.
Accommodation
| Nights 1–2 · Amboseli | Amboseli Serena Lodge |
|---|---|
| Night 3 · Lake Nakuru | Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge |
| Nights 4–6 · Masai Mara | Mara Maisha Camp |
Itinerary
- 1Nairobi Start
- 2Amboseli 2 nights
- 3Lake Nakuru 1 night
- 4Masai Mara 3 nights
- 1Nairobi Finish
By road
Day 1: Nairobi – Amboseli National Park (LD)
We collect you in Nairobi at 8:00 AM and drive south to Amboseli National Park, arriving at Amboseli Serena Lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, head out on a game drive across the dry lake bed and swamps. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge.
Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Amboseli National Park Full Day (FB)
Spend the day exploring the park. Dust devils swirl across the dry edges, while the swamps at its centre, fed by water from Kilimanjaro, are full of elephants, buffalo and hippos. Amboseli’s elephants are some of the most studied in the world. Drive up Observation Hill for views over the whole park and, on a clear day, the snows of Kilimanjaro. Return to the lodge for lunch and a rest before an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Amboseli – Lake Nakuru National Park (FB)
After breakfast, game drive out of Amboseli and drive to Nairobi for lunch. Continue north-west, stopping at the Rift Valley viewpoint to photograph the escarpment and the valley floor, and arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park in the late afternoon. Game drive to Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, looking for rhinos and waterbuck along the way. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Lion Hill.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara (FB)
Head out on a morning game drive around the lake, home to black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, lions and leopards. Depending on water levels, flamingos and pelicans gather along the shore. Then drive south-west through Narok to the Masai Mara, arriving at Mara Maisha Camp near Talek Gate for lunch. In the afternoon, set out on your first game drive across the rolling plains. Dinner and overnight at Mara Maisha Camp.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Masai Mara Full Day (FB)
Take a packed lunch and spend the whole day in the reserve, with a picnic under an acacia tree. Head towards the Mara River, where hippos and crocodiles gather, and search the open plains for lion prides, cheetahs and the elephants, giraffes, topi and zebras that make the Mara so rewarding. From July to October, the wildebeest migration fills the plains and your guide will look for a river crossing. The Mara is one of the best places in Africa to see lions, including the dark-maned males of the open plains, though leopards take more luck. Dinner and overnight at Mara Maisha Camp.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Masai Mara (FB)
Go out early on a morning game drive, then return to camp for lunch and a swim. In the afternoon, choose between another game drive and an optional visit to a Maasai village to learn about the culture of the people who share this land with the wildlife. Dinner and overnight at Mara Maisha Camp.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Masai Mara – Nairobi (BL)
After breakfast and a final game drive, leave the Mara with a packed lunch and drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon for drop-off at the airport or your hotel.
Breakfast, Lunch
7 Day Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli Safari Prices – 2027 Rates
Prices depend on the time of year and how many people are travelling together. The more people sharing the vehicle, the lower the price per person.
7 Day Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli Safari
Lodges and camps as described in the itinerary
From $1,989 per person
| Dates | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | Single suppl. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jan – 28 Feb | $2,720 | $2,449 | $2,309 | $2,229 | $2,175 | $515 |
| 01 Mar – 31 Mar | $2,620 | $2,349 | $2,209 | $2,129 | $2,075 | $440 |
| 01 Apr – 31 May | $2,539 | $2,265 | $2,125 | $2,045 | $1,989 | $365 |
| 01 Jun – 14 Jun | $2,865 | $2,575 | $2,429 | $2,340 | $2,285 | $535 |
| 15 Jun – 30 Jun | $3,435 | $3,145 | $2,999 | $2,909 | $2,855 | $875 |
| 01 Jul – 30 Sep | $3,895 | $3,605 | $3,459 | $3,369 | $3,315 | $875 |
| 01 Oct – 31 Oct | $3,229 | $2,935 | $2,789 | $2,705 | $2,645 | $515 |
| 01 Nov – 22 Dec | $3,075 | $2,800 | $2,665 | $2,580 | $2,529 | $440 |
| 23 Dec – 02 Jan | $3,875 | $3,600 | $3,465 | $3,380 | $3,329 | $890 |
Prices are in US dollars per person sharing for the full 7-day safari, with exclusive use of the safari vehicle and everything listed under Package Includes. The single supplement is per person, added for a single room. Scroll the table sideways on a phone to see all group sizes. Child rates on request.
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon safari over the Masai Mara – US$ 450 per adult, US$ 300 per child
- Maasai village visit – US$ 25 per person
Package Includes
- All park entrance fees
- Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary
- 1.5 litres of bottled water per person per day in the vehicle
- Services of an English-speaking, experienced driver-guide
- Transport in a 4×4 safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, for your exclusive use throughout the trip
- Airport transfers in Nairobi
- All government taxes and levies
- Safari accessories (first aid kit, cooler box and fire extinguisher), a 24-hour emergency number and RF radio in all safari vehicles
Package Excludes
- Flying Doctors (AMREF) air ambulance evacuation cover – US$ 10 per person
- Hot air balloon safari and Maasai village visit
- Driver tips
- Drinks, international flights, visas, travel insurance and personal expenses
