7-Day Kenya Safari
From $ 1900
Amboseli • Lake Naivasha • Maasai Mara
Elephants • Kilimanjaro • Rift Valley • Lake Life • Big Cats • Maasai Culture
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Style: Private mid-range safari
Start: Nairobi
End: Nairobi
Best for: Wildlife lovers, couples, families, photographers and first-time Kenya travellers
This route combines three contrasting Kenyan landscapes: the elephant-rich plains of Amboseli, the dramatic Great Rift Valley and Lake Naivasha, and the legendary Maasai Mara. The sequence is designed to keep the journey flowing naturally from southeast Kenya toward the Mara rather than repeatedly returning to Nairobi.
DAY 1 — NAIROBI → AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
6:30 AM — Pick-up in Nairobi
Your Ahakaro Safaris guide picks you up from your hotel or agreed location.
Depart Nairobi and travel south toward Amboseli National Park.
As you approach the park, the scenery changes from Nairobi’s urban environment to open plains and dry savannah.
On clear days, the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro rises behind the park.
12:30 PM — Lunch & Check-in
Arrive at your lodge, enjoy lunch and take a short rest.
2:30 PM — AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE
Enter Amboseli for your first safari.
Amboseli is especially famous for its large elephant herds.
Look for: Elephants, Lions, Buffaloes, Giraffes, Zebras, Wild beasts, Hippos Hyenas, Gazelles, Ostriches, Numerous bird species.
Your guide will explain how wildlife survives in this semi-arid ecosystem.
5:30 PM — SUNSET
Find a suitable viewpoint and watch the sun set over the Amboseli plains.
On clear evenings, Kilimanjaro creates an extraordinary backdrop.
Overnight: Amboseli
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 2 — FULL-DAY AMBOSELI
Wildlife, Wetlands & Kilimanjaro
Wake early for a sunrise safari.
The cooler morning temperatures often bring increased wildlife activity.
6:00 AM — MORNING GAME DRIVE
Explore the park’s open plains and wetland areas.
Search for: Elephant families, Lions, Buffaloes, Zebras, Giraffes, Wildebeest, Antelopes and Hyenas
The wetlands are particularly important because they provide water and green vegetation during dry periods.
9:00 AM — BREAKFAST
Return to your lodge for breakfast and relaxation.
11:00 AM — NATURE & CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
Depending on availability, visit a local Maasai community or enjoy a guided cultural experience.
Learn about: Maasai traditions, Cattle keeping, Traditional homes, Beadwork, Local livelihoods Coexistence between communities and wildlife.
1:00 PM — LUNCH
Relax at your lodge.
3:00 PM — AFTERNOON SAFARI
Return to Amboseli for another wildlife drive.
Your guide will explore different areas in search of species missed during the morning.
Finish with a spectacular African sunset.
Overnight: Amboseli
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 3 — AMBOSELI → LAKE NAIVASHA
From Kilimanjaro to the Great Rift Valley
Enjoy an early breakfast.
6:00 AM — FINAL AMBOSELI GAME DRIVE
Take one final game drive before leaving the park.
This is another opportunity for photographs of elephants, giraffes, zebras and other wildlife in the morning light.
Return to the lodge, check out and depart.
9:30 AM — JOURNEY TO NAIVASHA
Travel northwest toward Kenya’s spectacular Great Rift Valley.
The landscape gradually changes from dry Amboseli plains to highland agricultural areas and escarpments.
RIFT VALLEY VIEWPOINT
Stop at a scenic viewpoint overlooking the Great Rift Valley.
Your guide will explain the geological significance of this enormous landscape.
Continue to Lake Naivasha.
4:00 PM — LAKE NAIVASHA
Check into your lodge overlooking or near the lake.
Relax and enjoy the evening.
Overnight: Lake Naivasha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 4 — LAKE NAIVASHA
Boat Safari & Crescent Island
Today is intentionally lighter, providing a relaxing contrast to the game-drive-heavy Amboseli experience.
8:00 AM — LAKE NAIVASHA BOAT SAFARI
Aboard a boat and explore the freshwater lake.
Keep an eye out for: Hippos, African fish eagles, Cormorants, Herons, Egrets, Kingfishers, Pelicans and Other waterbirds
Your guide will explain the lake ecosystem and its importance to local communities.
10:30 AM — CRESCENT ISLAND NATURE WALK
Depending on conditions and availability, continue to Crescent Island for a guided walking safari.
One of the special features here is experiencing wildlife on foot rather than from a safari vehicle.
You may see: Giraffes, Zebras, Wildebeest, Gazelles, Buffaloes
Waterbuck
1:00 PM — LUNCH
Return to the lodge for lunch.
Afternoon at Leisure
Choose between:
Nature walk
Birdwatching
Cycling where available
Lakeside relaxation
Optional cultural experience
Overnight: Lake Naivasha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 5 — NAIVASHA → MAASAI MARA
Into Kenya’s Big-Cat Country
After breakfast, depart Naivasha and head toward the Maasai Mara.
The journey takes you through the beautiful Kenyan highlands and rural landscapes.
12:30 PM — LUNCH
Enjoy lunch en route or at your lodge depending on arrival time.
2:00 PM — MAASAI MARA
Check in and have a short rest.
Then head out for your first Mara game drive.
3:00 PM — AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE
Search for: Lions, Leopards, Cheetahs, Elephants, Buffaloes, Giraffes, Zebras, Wildebeest, Topi, Eland, Gazelles, Hyenas
The Mara is particularly renowned for its large predator populations.
5:30 PM — SUNSET
Enjoy sunset over the Mara plains before returning to camp.
Overnight: Maasai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 6 — FULL-DAY MAASAI MARA
The Ultimate Wildlife Day
Wake before sunrise and enter the Mara while the grasslands are still cool.
6:00 AM — SUNRISE GAME DRIVE
Search for predators beginning or ending their night’s activities.
9:00 AM — BREAKFAST
Depending on your guide’s plan, enjoy breakfast at camp or a suitable designated location.
10:00 AM — WILDLIFE EXPLORATION
Continue exploring different sections of the reserve.
Look for large herds of: Wildebeest, Zebra, Buffalos, Elephants
And smaller species such as: Impala
Thomson’s gazelle, Grant’s gazelle and Topis
12:30 PM — PICNIC LUNCH
Enjoy a picnic lunch at an approved location.
2:00 PM — AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE
Continue exploring the Mara.
If travelling during the appropriate migration period, you may encounter large wildebeest and zebra concentrations.
Note: The Great Migration is seasonal, and specific events such as river crossings cannot be guaranteed.
4:30 PM — MAASAI CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
Visit a local Maasai community.
Experience: Traditional dances, Music, Beadwork, Traditional homes, Cattle culture and Community stories
This gives you an opportunity to understand the people and traditions surrounding the Mara ecosystem.
6:00 PM — RETURN TO LODGE
Dinner and relaxation.
Overnight: Maasai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 7 — MAASAI MARA → NAIROBI
One Last Safari
Wake early for your final game drive.
6:00 AM — SUNRISE GAME DRIVE
Use the final hours to search for anything you may have missed.
This is also an excellent time for wildlife photography because of the soft morning light.
8:30 AM — BREAKFAST & CHECK-OUT
Return to camp, have breakfast and check out.
Depart the Mara for Nairobi.
RIFT VALLEY STOP
Stop at a suitable viewpoint or restaurant for lunch.
Continue toward Nairobi.
4:00–5:00 PM — NAIROBI
Arrive in Nairobi and transfer to your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Safari Ends
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Destination Accommodation
Amboseli Kibo Safari Camp / Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge / similar
Naivasha Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort / Naivasha Simba Lodge / similar
Maasai Mara Zebra Plains Mara Camp / Mara Simba Lodge / similar
Accommodation is subject to availability and may be replaced with an equivalent property.
INCLUDED
Private 4×4 safari vehicle
Professional English-speaking safari guide
6 nights mid-range accommodation
Full-board meals as specified
Amboseli park fees
Maasai Mara park/reserve fees
Lake Naivasha boat safari
Crescent Island experience
Game drives
Maasai cultural experience
Great Rift Valley viewpoint
Drinking water during safari
Nairobi hotel/airport pick-up and drop-off
Safari planning and coordination
Applicable taxes
EXCLUDED
International flights
Kenya visa
Travel insurance
Tips and gratuities
Personal shopping
Alcoholic drinks
Laundry
Medical expenses
Optional activities
Hot-air balloon safari
Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions
OPTIONAL UPGRADE — MAASAI MARA BALLOON SAFARI
For travellers seeking an extraordinary experience, add a sunrise hot-air balloon flight over the Mara.
Float silently above the savannah as wildlife moves across the plains below, followed by a traditional bush breakfast after landing.
WHAT TO PACK
Comfortable neutral-coloured clothing
Light fleece/jacket
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Binoculars
Camera
Comfortable walking shoes
Reusable water bottle
Insect repellent
Small daypack
Power bank
THE AHAKARO EXPERIENCE
This seven-day journey is more than a wildlife safari.
You experience elephants beneath Kilimanjaro, walk among wildlife around Lake Naivasha, stand above the Great Rift Valley, track Kenya’s iconic predators in the Maasai Mara, and meet communities whose lives remain closely connected to these landscapes.
AMBOSELI → NAIVASHA → MAASAI MARA
7 Days • 3 Iconic Destinations • Wildlife • Nature • Culture • Adventure
AHAKARO SAFARIS
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