7-Day Kenya Highlights Safari

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 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

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)

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Will I see the Big Five?

Yes — this route offers excellent opportunities for lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, and leopards.

Is 7 days enough for Kenya?

Yes — this is the best and most complete 7-day route.

Are the accommodations comfortable?

Yes — clean, safe, en-suite tents or lodges depending on your budget.

Are daily departures available?

Yes — departs every day.

Can this be upgraded to luxury?

Absolutely — we offer luxury lodges like Mara Serena, Sarova Lion Hill, and Amboseli Serena.