Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara & Amboseli, Kenya

7 Days Kenya Classic Safari

The greatest-hits Kenyan safari: Lake Nakuru's flamingos and rhinos, three days in the Mara and a finale beneath Kilimanjaro.

7 Days / 6 Nights Full Board Moderate
Duration7 Days
CostPer Person
Meal PlanFull Board
ExperienceGame drives
DeparturesDaily from Nairobi
Overview

About this tour

If you have a week and want to see it all, this is the one. Start with the pink-fringed shores of Lake Nakuru, spend three nights in the Maasai Mara for the best big-cat viewing in Africa, and finish in Amboseli among the elephants.

The itinerary is paced so every park gets the time it deserves — with comfortable lodges and a driver-guide who knows where the animals are.

Tour highlights

  • Three of Kenya's best-loved parks in one trip
  • Rhino sanctuary at Lake Nakuru
  • Three nights in the Maasai Mara
  • Kilimanjaro backdrops in Amboseli
Best timeJuly – October, January – February
Group size2 – 7 guests per vehicle
PaceModerate
Day by Day

Tour itinerary

  1. Drive north-west through the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park, a sanctuary for both black and white rhino. Afternoon game drive along the lake shore.

    • Rift Valley viewpoint
    • Game drive at Lake Nakuru
    Meals: Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Nakuru lodge
  2. A morning game drive in Nakuru, then continue to the Maasai Mara. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive.

    • Morning game drive
    • Transfer to the Mara
    • Evening game drive
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Mara camp / lodge
  3. Full day of game drives with picnic lunch. In season, search for river crossings along the Mara River.

    • Full-day game drive
    • Picnic lunch
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Mara camp / lodge
  4. Another day to explore at your own pace — optional balloon safari at dawn, Maasai village visit, or a bush breakfast.

    • Optional hot-air balloon
    • Game drives
    • Optional Maasai village visit
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Mara camp / lodge
  5. Drive back to Nairobi and continue south to Amboseli (or take an optional flight) and settle into your lodge below Kilimanjaro.

    • Morning game drive
    • Long drive day
    • Check-in at Amboseli
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Amboseli lodge
  6. A full day among Amboseli's great elephant herds with Kilimanjaro rising behind them.

    • Sunrise game drive
    • Observation Hill
    • Evening game drive
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Amboseli lodge
  7. A final game drive and the drive back to Nairobi, arriving mid-afternoon.

    • Final game drive
    • Drive to Nairobi
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Day of: Departure
What's In The Price

Included & excluded

Included

  • 4x4 safari vehicle with driver-guide
  • 6 nights accommodation as per package
  • Meals as per itinerary (full board)
  • Park entry fees: Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Amboseli
  • Game drives as per itinerary
  • Bottled water
  • Pre-trip planning & 24/7 support from AMSIR

Not included

  • Flights (unless quoted)
  • Visa / eTA fees
  • Balloon safari & Maasai village visit
  • Drinks, tips and gratuities
  • Travel & medical insurance
Pricing

Prices

Rates in US dollars, per person sharing a room, by group size. Single-room supplement shown per trip.

Package2 guests4 guests6 guestsSingle room supp.
Mid-range
Standard lodges & camps, sharing
$1,480 $1,290 $1,190 $340
Comfort
Upper-mid lodges, sharing
$2,150 $1,920 $1,780 $520

Prices are a guide and vary by season, accommodation and availability. Send an enquiry for an exact, no-obligation quote for your dates.

Where You'll Go

Tour map

Before You Go

Good to know

  • Long drive days — bring a neck pillow and snacks.
  • Domestic flights between the Mara and Amboseli can be added on request.
  • Tipping the driver-guide is customary.
  • Need a visa, eTA or permit for this trip? AMSIR processes those too — see our visa services.
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