7 Days
Age 4+
All Month
Availability 10
Introduction
Embark on the most complete and popular Kenya safari route with Africa Moja Tours & Safaris. This 7-Day Kenya Highlights Safari combines the big cats of the Masai Mara, the rhinos and pink flamingos of Lake Nakuru, and the giant elephants beneath Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli National Park.
This itinerary delivers Kenya’s most breathtaking wildlife encounters and landscapes — all in one seamless safari designed for couples, families, solo travelers, and small groups.
Tour Overview
7-Day Kenya Highlights Safari by Africa Moja Tours & Safaris combines the Maasai Mara, Amboseli, and Lake Nakuru for a classic Big Five adventure. This safari includes guided game drives, comfortable accommodation, meals, and iconic wildlife experiences—from elephants with Kilimanjaro views to flamingos and big cats.
Tour Highlights
- Big Five sightings
- Full-day safari in Masai Mara
- Picnic lunch at Mara River
- Rhino sanctuary of Lake Nakuru
- Flamingo and bird-rich lake ecosystem
- Giant elephants + Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli
- Comfortable budget or mid-range accommodation
- Certified safari driver-guides
- Unmatched photography opportunities
Itinerary
- Day 1 – Nairobi → Masai Mara National Reserve
- Your safari begins with a morning pickup in Nairobi. Drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley, stopping for photos before continuing to the Masai Mara.
- Arrive at your tented camp in time for lunch.
- Afternoon Game Drive
- Your first safari introduces you to:
- Lions
- Giraffes
- Zebras & wildebeest
- Elephants
- Buffalo
- Gazelles, topi, impala
- Return to camp for dinner and relaxation.
- Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Budget/Mid-Range Tented Camp (En-suite tents)
- Day 2 – Full-Day Masai Mara Safari
- Spend an entire day exploring one of Africa’s richest wildlife ecosystems.
- Morning Game Drive
- Search for:
- Lions hunting
- Cheetahs stalking prey
- Leopards resting in trees
- Hyenas & jackals
- Elephant herds
- Picnic Lunch at Mara River
- Enjoy lunch overlooking the famous Mara River — home to hippos, crocodiles, and the Great Migration crossing point (July–October).
- Afternoon Game Viewing
- Continue exploring the savannah until evening.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Tented Camp
- Day 3 – Masai Mara → Lake Nakuru National Park
- Enjoy a final early-morning game drive as you exit the Masai Mara.
- Travel to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving for lunch at your lodge.
- Afternoon Game Drive
- Lake Nakuru is Kenya’s strongest rhino sanctuary. Expect:
- Black & white rhinos (excellent sightings)
- Rothschild giraffes
- Flamingos (seasonal)
- Lions & leopards
- Pelicans, storks, herons
- The lake’s shimmering alkaline waters provide surreal photography opportunities.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge / Similar
- Day 4 – Lake Nakuru → Amboseli National Park
- After breakfast, enjoy a short game drive as you exit Nakuru.
- Drive toward Amboseli National Park, famous for:
- Huge elephant herds
- Open plains
- Mount Kilimanjaro views
- Rare birdlife
- Arrive for lunch, followed by an afternoon safari.
- Afternoon Safari
- Search for:
- Elephants bathing in swamps
- Lions
- Buffalo, hyenas & cheetahs
- Hippos & plains game
- Sunset in Amboseli is magical, with Africa’s tallest mountain dominating the horizon.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Amboseli Lodge / Tented Camp
- Day 5 – Full-Day Safari in Amboseli
- Spend the day exploring Amboseli’s diverse landscapes.
- Sunrise Game Drive
- Amboseli is world-famous for elephant photography. Look for:
- Massive tuskers
- Mother-and-calf herds
- Lions relaxing in the grass
- Cheetahs hunting on open plains
- Mount Kilimanjaro is usually visible at sunrise.
- Picnic Lunch
- Enjoy lunch inside the park at a scenic viewpoint.
- Sunset Drive
- Golden-hour views of elephants against the backdrop of Kilimanjaro — unforgettable.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Amboseli Lodge
- Day 6 – Amboseli → Nairobi
- After one more sunrise safari drive, return to the lodge for breakfast.
- Depart Amboseli mid-morning and travel back to Nairobi.
- Check into your Nairobi hotel for the night (or continue directly to drop-off depending on your travel schedule).
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Nairobi Hotel (Standard)
- Day 7 – Nairobi – Departure or Optional City Tour
- After breakfast, enjoy free time or an optional Nairobi city tour (at extra cost):
- Optional add-ons:
- Nairobi National Museum
- Giraffe Centre
- Karen Blixen Museum
- Nairobi National Park
- Kazuri Beads Women’s Cooperative
- Drop-off at:
- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
- Wilson Airport
- Nairobi hotel
- Meals: Breakfast
- End of Safari
Departure Location
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Departure Time
07:00am
Return Location
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Included
- All transfers & transportation in pop-up roof safari van
- 2 nights Masai Mara
- 1 night Lake Nakuru
- 2 nights Amboseli
- 1 night Nairobi hotel
- All meals as listed
- All park entrance fees
- English-speaking professional safari guide
- Bottled drinking water
- Daily game drives
Not Included
- Drinks & personal expenses
- Optional Maasai Village visit
- Balloon safari (optional)
- Tips for guide/driver
- Travel insurance
- International flights
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — this route offers excellent opportunities for lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, and leopards.
Yes — this is the best and most complete 7-day route.
Yes — clean, safe, en-suite tents or lodges depending on your budget.
Yes — departs every day.
Absolutely — we offer luxury lodges like Mara Serena, Sarova Lion Hill, and Amboseli Serena.
