Experience Kenya at its finest on this 7 Day Kenya Luxury Safari – Big Five, Lakes and Savanna Experience, a beautifully paced journey combining exceptional wildlife, breathtaking scenery and some of the country’s most memorable safari experiences.
Your adventure begins beneath the towering presence of Mount Kilimanjaro, where large elephant herds roam across open plains and wetlands. From here, journey into the spectacular Great Rift Valley, where you’ll cruise across Lake Naivasha in search of hippos and birdlife, then step ashore for a guided walking safari among giraffes, zebras and antelopes.
The journey continues to the shores of Lake Nakuru, one of Kenya’s most important rhino conservation areas, before finishing on the endless golden plains of the Maasai Mara, where lions, elephants, buffaloes, cheetahs, leopards and vast herds of plains game create the classic African safari experience.
Throughout your journey, travel in a private customized 4×4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, accompanied by an experienced professional safari guide. Carefully selected lodges and tented camps, relaxed game drives and optional experiences such as a sunrise hot-air balloon safari add an extra touch of exclusivity.
Whether you’re visiting Kenya for a honeymoon, anniversary, family holiday or a once-in-a-lifetime African adventure, this seven-day safari brings together wildlife, scenery, comfort and adventure in one unforgettable journey.
This 7 Day Kenya Luxury Safari brings together some of Kenya’s most memorable experiences in one beautifully paced journey – from elephants beneath Mount Kilimanjaro and a peaceful boat safari among hippos to walking alongside giraffes, searching for endangered rhinos and exploring the wildlife-rich golden savannah in search of the Big Five. With a private 4×4 Land Cruiser, a dedicated professional safari guide, carefully selected accommodation and opportunities to add exclusive experiences such as a sunrise hot-air balloon flight, it offers an elegant blend of adventure, comfort, wildlife and authentic African experiences.
Your Kenyan adventure begins in Nairobi, where your private safari driver-guide will meet you at your hotel, residence or agreed pick-up location.
Settle into your customized 4x4 Land Cruiser and journey south through Kenya's countryside toward Amboseli National Park.
As you approach the park, the landscape opens into sweeping plains dominated by the magnificent presence of Mount Kilimanjaro. On clear days, its snow-capped summit creates one of Africa's most beautiful safari backdrops.
Arrive at your lodge or luxury tented camp for check-in and lunch, followed by some time to relax.
Later in the afternoon, head out for your first game drive. Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds, often seen crossing the plains or feeding in the park's wetlands.
Your guide will also search for lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and numerous antelope species.
As the sun sets over the plains, return to your lodge or camp for dinner and your first night in the African wilderness.
Overnight: Amboseli
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Wake up early to the sounds of the bush and, weather permitting, spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
After breakfast, spend the day discovering the different landscapes and wildlife habitats of Amboseli.
The park's permanent wetlands are fed by underground water originating from Mount Kilimanjaro and attract impressive concentrations of elephants, buffaloes, hippos and birdlife.
Visit Observation Hill, where you can step out of the vehicle and enjoy panoramic views across the marshes, plains and distant mountains.
Continue your game drive in search of Amboseli's predators, including lions, cheetahs and hyenas, while enjoying plenty of opportunities for wildlife photography.
Depending on your preferred pace, return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation before heading out again for an afternoon game drive.
End the day with another beautiful African sunset before returning for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Amboseli
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, check out and leave the Kilimanjaro landscape behind as you journey toward the spectacular Great Rift Valley.
The scenery gradually changes as you travel through Kenya's countryside toward the freshwater shores of Lake Naivasha.
Arrive at your lodge, enjoy lunch and take some time to relax before beginning your afternoon adventure.
Board a boat for a scenic Lake Naivasha boat safari. Glide peacefully across the lake while looking out for hippos and an impressive variety of birdlife, including African fish eagles, kingfishers, pelicans and cormorants.
Your boat ride brings you toward Crescent Island, where you'll continue your safari on foot.
Accompanied by a local guide, walk through the open grasslands among giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, waterbucks, impalas and other plains animals. With no safari vehicle between you and the landscape, this is one of the most refreshing and intimate wildlife experiences of the journey.
Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and relaxation.
Overnight: Lake Naivasha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy breakfast overlooking the peaceful surroundings of Lake Naivasha before departing for Lake Nakuru National Park.
The relatively short journey allows you plenty of time to explore this beautiful Great Rift Valley park.
Lake Nakuru combines wooded hills, acacia forests, open grasslands, rocky escarpments and lakeshore habitats, creating an exceptionally scenic setting for wildlife viewing.
The park is particularly important for rhino conservation and offers excellent opportunities to encounter both black and white rhinos. You may also see Rothschild's giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks, baboons and other wildlife.
Birdlife is another highlight. Pelicans, cormorants, kingfishers, herons and eagles are commonly encountered, while flamingo numbers vary according to water and feeding conditions.
Spend the afternoon exploring the park before checking into your lodge or camp.
Enjoy dinner and a relaxed evening surrounded by the landscapes of the Great Rift Valley.
Overnight: Lake Nakuru
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, leave Lake Nakuru and continue through the beautiful Great Rift Valley toward the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve.
As you approach the Mara, the landscape gradually transforms into rolling grasslands and expansive savannah.
Arrive at your lodge or luxury tented camp and enjoy lunch before taking some time to settle in.
Later in the afternoon, venture onto the plains for your first Maasai Mara game drive.
This remarkable ecosystem supports an extraordinary concentration of wildlife. Look out for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and numerous antelope species as your guide searches for predators.
Lions are among the stars of the Mara, while cheetahs can often be seen scanning the open plains. The elusive leopard is more challenging to find, making every sighting particularly special.
Enjoy the golden light of the African sunset before returning to your lodge or camp.
Overnight: Maasai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today is dedicated entirely to exploring one of Africa's greatest wildlife destinations.
After breakfast, set out across the vast savannah for an extensive game-viewing experience.
Rather than following a rigid route, your guide will plan the day's safari around wildlife movements and recent sightings, giving you the best possible opportunity to enjoy rewarding encounters.
Search for the Big Five as well as cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and numerous other species.
Depending on wildlife movements, your journey may take you toward the Mara River, where large pods of hippos and Nile crocodiles can often be seen.
During the Great Wildebeest Migration season, generally between July and October, vast herds of wildebeest and zebras move through the wider Maasai Mara–Serengeti ecosystem. The exact timing and location of the migration varies each year according to rainfall and grazing conditions.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive.
Overnight: Maasai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Wake up to your final morning in the African wilderness and enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your lodge or camp.
Take in the beautiful savannah surroundings one last time before checking out and beginning your journey back to Nairobi.
Travel through Maasai country and the Great Rift Valley, with comfort and scenic stops along the way. Arrive in Nairobi during the afternoon or early evening, where your driver-guide will transfer you to your hotel, residence or agreed drop-off location.
Your 7 Day Kenya Luxury Safari – Big Five, Lakes and Savanna Experience comes to an end, leaving you with memories of elephants beneath Kilimanjaro, peaceful moments on the Rift Valley lakes, close encounters with rhinos and unforgettable days among the wildlife of Kenya's great savannah.
Meals: Breakfast
